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For models:
AV-36150
AV-36120
AV-35155
COLOR TELEVISION
AV-32150
USER'S GUIDE
AV-32120
AV-32115
AV-27150
Illustration of AV-27150 and RM-C382
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Please read and retain for your safety. C AU T I O N :To reduce the risk of electric shoc k . Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV Do not remove cover (or bac k ) . 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 per s o n n e l . personal safety. But improper use can result in potential
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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 pr o t e c t i o n when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended peri- against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 od of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the of the National Electrical Code provides information with r e s p e c t antenna. This will prevent damage to prod
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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 reference. After all you just bought a great TV with a lot of terrific features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it properly! Please note, as you read though this guide there are illustrations of select models for your reference. There are sev
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Connections 5 CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections. 1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for your compo
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6 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require the use of a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1. • If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2. • If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access certain premium channels, but not “basic” cable channel
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Connections 7 Audio/Video Connections — Continued 2 Illustration of AV-32150 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box. 2) Connect an RF cable from the cable box RF Output, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output on the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV. 4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack. 5) Connect the white au
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8 Connections Connecting to a Camcorder Illustration of AV-32150 1) Connect the white audio cable from the Camcor d e r’s Left Audio Output jack to the TV’s Left Audio Input jack. 2) If you have a stereo Camcorder, connect the red audio cable from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output jack to the TV’s Right Audio Input jack. 3) Connect a yellow video cable from the Camcorder’s Video Output to the TV’s Video Input jack. Connecting to an External Amplifier Illustration of AV-32150 1) Connect the w
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Connections 9 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link Capable Components (All models except AV-32115) JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into your JVC-brand VCR and the VCR will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV Compu Link, the VCR sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input to watch a video tape. • The AV Compu Link cable may be included with
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10 Getting Started REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C382 RM-C381 RM-C205 AV-36150 • AV-35115 AV-32115 AV-36120 • AV-32120 AV-32150 • AV-27150 Changing the Batteries Be sure to use only size AA b a t t e r i e s . Raise the latch on the r e m o t e ’s back cover or 1 push down on the back cover and slide t o w a rds the bottom to remove it. I n s e rt two AA batteries (supplied), carefully 2 noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on the remote control. To avoid RM-C382 a potential short circ
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Getting Started 11 POWER • Press the P O W E R button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The ON TIMER lamp will glow red. • Make sure the TV/CA T V switch on the remote is set to TV (RM-C381 and RM-C382 only). Move the switch to C AT V only if you plan to operate a cable box. On the CATV setting the remote will only operate the cable box f u n c t i o n s . • To turn the power off, press the Power button again. The ON TIMER lamp will go out. • The ON TIMER lamp wi
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12 Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box or satellite receiver 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. Cable Box or Satellite setup (All models except AV-32115) The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel do
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Remote Programming 13 VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “TV”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR. • If
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14 Using the Menu 2 Picture Settings Using this Guide PICTURE ADJUST C e rtain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn PREVIOUS about the features of your new television. The ones you will see TINT ------------------------- most frequently ar e : COLOR ------------------------- PICTURE ------------------------- Up and Down arrows mean press the C H A N N E L UP or CH A N N E L BRIGHT ------------------------- DO W N buttons. Pressing the UP or DO W N buttons let you: DETAIL ---
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Plug In Menu 15 Introduction Auto Tuner Setup The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The t h rough all available channels, memorizing the active Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with use by letting you set your preferences for: weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CH A N N E L +/- b u t t o n s ) you will receive only cle
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16 Plug In Menu Set Clock Set Clock - Manual Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, To set your clock manually (without using the XDS you must first set the clock. You may precisely set signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast and follow the steps below. by most Public Broadcasting stations. To set the clock using the XDS signal: MODE AUTO MANUAL Enter the channel number of your local PBS station. TIME --:-- -- Pre
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Menu Functions 17 Channel Summary Channel Summary - Lock Channel Summary allows you to customize the To CHANNEL S U M M A RY line-up of channels received by your TV. You can To operate add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching C H NO. SCAN C H NO. SCAN any or all 181 channels. 0 1 ü 0 6 ü P ress the ME N U b u t t o n 0 2 ü 0 7 0 3 ü 0 8 To CHANNEL SUMMARY 0 4 ü 0 9 ü To operate 0 5 ü 1 0 ü The Channel Sum
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18 V-Chip V-Chip U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS P rograms with the following Ratings Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which a re appropriate for Childr e n . enables TV P a rental Guideline and Movie (MP A A ) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to r TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. p rogram your TV to receive, or not to receive, P rograms are created for very young viewers p rograms based on content according to the and should be suitable for all ages, including guid
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V-Chip 19 Directions to Block Viewing: D i rections to set up Movie Ratings: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G , Press the MENU button etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and pr e s s the o r to move the cursor to the corr e c t To V-CHIP location. Press or to turn the locking feature To operate (Lock icon appears) on or off. An item is locked if the icon Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup appears instead of a “—”. options To SET MOVIE RATINGS For example. To block v
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20 V-Chip r R Restricted. Notes About Unrated Programs: These films contain material that is explicit in Unrated programming refers to any nature and is not recommended for programming which does not contain a rating unsupervised children under the age of 17. signal. Programming on television stations r NC-17 No One Under 17. which do not broadcast rating signals will be These movies contain content which most placed in the “Unrated Programming" category. p a rents would feel is too adult for th
