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Color Television Users Guide
For Models:
AV-27D304
AV-27D104
AV-20D304
AV-32430
AV-32432
AV-27430
AV-27432
Illustration of AV-27D304 and RM-C1253G
Important Note:
In the spaces below, enter the model and 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.
Model Number:
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric sh
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CAUTION ON REPLACABLE LITHIUM BATTERY The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100ºC or incinerate. Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended. Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. ® • As an “ENERGY STAR ”
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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, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow h
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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.
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Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Button Functions . . . . . . . 41 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TV Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Channel +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Getting Started . . . . . .
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Quick Setup Unpacking Your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC 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: 1 Television 1 Remote Control Two AA Batteries or CR2032 Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here. Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connec
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Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your television. Rear Panel Diagrams MODELS: AV-27D304 AV-27D104 AV-20D304 MODELS: AV-27430 AV-27432 MODELS: AV-32430 AV-32432 8 FE2,GE2 English OK 8 2/18/03, 1:40 PM
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Quick Setup TV Models Front Panel Diagrams MODEL: AV-27D304 MODEL: AV-27D104 MODEL: AV-20D304 MODELS: AV-27430 and AV-27432 MODELS: A V-32430 and AV-32432 9 FE2,GE2 English OK 9 2/18/03, 1:40 PM
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Quick Setup TV Remote Controls RM-C1255G RM-C1254G MODEL: MODEL: AV-27D104 AV-20D304 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46. 10 FE2,GE2 English OK 10 2/18/03, 1:40 PM
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Quick Setup TV Remote Controls RM-C1253G RM-C203 MODEL: MODELS: AV-27D304 AV-32430 AV-32432 AV-27430 AV-27432 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 46. 11 FE2,GE2 English OK 11 2/18/03, 1:40 PM
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Quick Setup Getting Started 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. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Step 1 – The Remote Control Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). For Remote Control RM-C1255G, RM
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Quick Setup Connections Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. (Except RM-C203) • Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to DVD to control a DVD player. Pleas
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Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Illustration of AV-32430 Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 Illustration of AV-32430 Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV’s LEFT AUDIO INPUT. • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality. • Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channel
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Quick Setup Connections Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information. • Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables. • Pr ogressive DVD players (players with an output s
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. Illustration of AV-32430 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the front of the TV. 2) Connect a white composite cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, i
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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu The interactive plug-in menu appears only for AV-20D304 and AV-27D304. If you television is one of the other models, we recommend you to complete the auto tuner setup to begin watching your TV right away. See page 26. When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences
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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below. To set the clock using the XDS signal: √® To choose AUTO † To TIME ZONE √® T o select your time zone: (Atlantic, Eastern, Central
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Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Tuner Setup In auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CHANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. √® To choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you skip Auto Tuner Setup) † To START Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. When the setup
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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. Note: The RM-C203 remote can only operate JVC-brand devices. Cable Box or Satellite Codes The remote control is programmed with cable box and s
