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For Models:
AV-32D500
AV-32D200
AV-27D500
Color Television
AV-27D200
User’s Guide
Illustration of AV-27D500 and RM-C343
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
In the spaces below, enter the model and 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
Model Number
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: C AU T I O N :To reduce the risk of electric shock . Please read and retain for your safety. do not remove cover (or bac k ) . Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV No user serv i c e a ble parts inside. set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your R e fer servicing to qualified service pers o n n e l . personal safety. But improper use can result in potential Th
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6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro t e c t i o n when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the of the National Electrical Code provides information with re s p e c t antenna. This will prevent damage to product
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WELCOME! Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC. We know you are anxious to start watching your new television, but before you operate it, please read this guide and then keep it handy for future r e f e rence. After all, you just bought a g reat TV with a lot of ter r i fic features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it p ro p e r l y ! Please note as you read through this guide, that there are illustrations of select models for your refe
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C O N N E C T I O N S 5 CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST — READ ME FIRST! The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind when you set out to perform your connections. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-advanced individuals. If you read this section, and can’t identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not be afraid to seek help. RF Connectors 1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for each component you plan to connect. The
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6 C O N N E C T I O N S CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS T h e re are three basic types of antenna or cable hookups. For VCR hookup only, see the Quick Setup Guide. 1 ) If you have an antenna, or a cable TV system that does not r e q u i re you to use a cable box to tune the channels, use D i ag r a m # 1 . 2) If you have a cable system that r e q u i res you to use a cable box to access a l l channels, use D i agram #2. 3 ) If you have a cable system that r e q u i res you to use a cable box to access c
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C O N N E C T I O N S 7 CABLE & VCR CONNECTIONS CONTINUED #3 1) Connect Cable RF wire out from wall, in to splitter RF input. 2) Connect RF out from splitter RF output, in to cable box RF input. 3) Connect RF wire out from cable box RF output, in to 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
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8 C O N N E C T I O N S CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER Play your home movies back through your TV by connecting your camcorder to the TV’s A/V I n p u t s . 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 out from the camcorder, in to the TV Right Audio input jack. TO CONNECT TO S-VHS ACCESSORIES: Keep the audio connections the same as for
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C O N N E C T I O N S 9 CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK EX CAPABLE COMPONENTS AV Compu Link EX makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into the JVC brand VCR, and the VCR automatically turns on and starts playing. At the same time, the VCR sends an AV Compu Link EX signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the correct video input. NOTE: The AV Compu Link EX cable may be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory you intend to co
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10 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C343 RM-C342 AV-32D500 • AV-27D500 AV-32D200 • AV-27D200 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Be sure to use only size AA batteries. Push down on the remote's back cover and slide 1 towards the bottom to remove it. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting 2 the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first. Slide the 3 cover back into place (until it clicks into position). r If the re
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1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 1 POWER r Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Switch to CATV only to operate a cable box. r P ress the PO W E R button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The On Timer lamp will glow red. r 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. r To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer lamp will go out. r When the TV is
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12 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES Many CATV & VCR brands have more than one code. If the first code in the list does not work, try the other codes listed. If your CATV box or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer and s e a rch code function, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes for power on and off, 10 key, and channel up and down
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 13 VCR SETUP The remote is pre-programmed with the VCR codes for power on and power off, play, stop, fast-forward, 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 DISPLAY button. 4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR. r Wh
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14 T H E O N S C R E E N M E N U S THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE PICTURE ADJUST Whenever you see up and down arrows is this PREVIOUS book, press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button to: TINT ------------------------- • Move vertically in the main menu, COLOR ------------------------- PICTURE • Move through a submenu, ------------------------- BRIGHT • Move to the next letter, number, or other choice ------------------------- DETAIL in a submenu, or ------------------------- NEXT PAGE • Back up to co
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P L U G I N M E N U 15 AUTO TUNER SETUP PLUG IN MENU NOTES: During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV w i l l The Plug In Menu comes up automati- We recommend automatically scan through all available cally when you first turn on the TV a f t e r that you do not channels and memorize the active ones exit the Plug In plugging it in. The Plug In Menu sets the Menu before so that when you scan, you do not pick default pr e f e rences for you for: completing the up weak or noisy channels. setup so that r The L
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16 P L U G I N M E N U SET CLOCK FINISH NOTE: The Clock is the heart of all timer Once you have set up the items in the functions. The clock must be set Plug In Menu you must select Finish. You must have the before the timer functions work. clock set to operate the On/Off To FINISH Timer. To SET CLOCK To exit To operate N o t e : You can reset the pr e f e rences that T I M E ––:–– –– you set here in the Plug In Menu via the regular JVC Menu system. S TART CLOCK To set the hour (AM/PM) To mov
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I N I T I A L S E T U P 17 CHANNEL SUMMARY CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK NOTES: You can add or delete channels from channel scanning. You can also lock To CHANNEL SUMMARY Initial Setup Menu items: out any “unauthorized” viewers from To operate one or up to all 125 channels. • Auto Tuner Setup, and CH NO. SCAN CH NO. SCAN • Language are Press the MENU Button 0 1 06 √ described in To CHANNEL SUMMARY 0 2 √ 07 detail in the Plu
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18 I N I T I A L S E T U P U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS V-CHIP Programs with the following Ratings Your TV is equipped with V - C h i p are appropriate for Children. Technology which enables TV P a re n t a l Guideline and Movie (MP A A ) G u i d e l i n e r TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. c o n t rols. V-Chip technology allows you to P rograms are created for very young p rogram your TV to receive, or not r e c e i v e , viewers and should be suitable for all p rograms based on content ac
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I N I T I A L S E T U P 19 Directions to Block Viewing: To set up Movie Ratings… Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content r o w Press the MENU button ( V / F V, S, etc.) and press the o r t o To V-CHIP move the cursor to the correct location, To operate (Lock icon and press or to turn the locking appears) f e a t u re on or off. An item is locked if the Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup icon appears instead of a “—”. options An example. To block viewers under T
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0 2 I N I T I A L S E T U P r R Restricted. signal will be in the “Unrated Programming” category. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not Examples of Unrated programs: recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17. Emergency Bulletins Locally originated programming r NC-17 No One Under 17. News These movies are considered what most Political Programs p a rents would feel is too adult for their Public Service Announcements c h i l d ren to view and can consis
