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For model:
AV-27GFH
COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
Illustration of AV-27GFH and optional RM-C205 remote control
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.
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 consti
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered 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 safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. And also follow all warnings and instruct
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 4 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
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 5 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
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 6 Table of Contents Welcome.................7 SETUP MENU Unpacking Your Television........8 How to display the Setup Menu .....29 Quick Setup Guide ............9 Tint....................30 Color...................30 CONNECTIONS Picture ..................30 Front & Rear Panel Diagrams ......11 Bright ...................31 Cable and VCR Connections .......12 Detail ...................31 Connecting a Camcorder ........14 Video Status Reset ............31 Channel
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 7 Welcome Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC. This television corresponds to the hotel system of On Command Corporation. If you are using this television for hotel use, please connect the box supplied by On Command Corporation. Once connected, the box can transfer information from the host computer of the On Command Corporation and you can utilize the television as a client. If this television is not to be connected
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 8 Unpacking Your Television Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. In addition to this guide, your television box will include one television, one tel code and any of the optional equipment shown below: 1 Television Remote Control Two AA Batteries (Optional) (Optional) VIDEO SLEEP POWER STATUS TIMER DISPLAY INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VIDEO L MONO INPUT 2 AUDIO R 100+ RETURN+ 0 MUTING V CHIP + CH VOL VOL AV-27GFH + CH MENU EXIT VCR CONTROL C
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 9 Quick Setup 1 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 optional JVC remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR connection. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this guide. Step One -
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 10 Quick Setup 2 Step Two - Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 11 to 13. CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Cable/RF connector AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R L MONO REAR IN OVER DIGITAL INTERFACE AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R L MONO REAR IN OVER DIGITAL INTERFACE 1) Connect an RF ca
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 11 Connections Front & Rear Panel Diagrams Refer to the following front and rear panel diagrams to aid in your connections. Front Panel Diagram MENU CHANNEL VOLUME POWER FRONT IN VIDEO AUDIO OPERATE L MONO R Rear Panel Diagram AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO L MONO R REAR IN OVER DIGITAL INTERFACE Please note: The rear AV Input will not work when the television is operating in Video On Demand service mode. Only the front AV Inputs will be active. Please see page 35 f
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 12 Connections Important Note About Diagrams: The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections. Some cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television. If you follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly, contact your local cable operator for more connection information. WALL Diagram #1 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R L MONO REAR TWO-WAY IN SPLITTER OVER VCR IN DIGITAL INT
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 13 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R L MONO REAR IN OVER VCR IN DIGITAL INTERFACE R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO S-VIDEOREAR IN OVER INTERFACE DIGITAL OR OR 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 RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of the VCR. 3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Outp
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 14 Connections Connecting a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front input jacks. You may also connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks. Camcorders and game consoles may also be connected to the television’s rear input jacks. VOLUME MENU CHANNEL POWER INPUT 3 VIDEO AUDIO OPERATE LR MONO 1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input jack. 2) Connect t
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 15 Remote Control RM-C205 (optional) Remote Control Basics • Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install VIDEO SLEEP POWER STATUS TIMER the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. DISPLAY INPUT • Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off. 1 2 3 • Press the CH+ and CH- buttons to scan through the channels. 4 5 6 Tap the CH+ or CH- button to move through the channels one
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 16 Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+or CH-buttons. Pressing the CH+or CH- buttons let you: • Move vertically in a main menu screen • Move through a submenu screen • Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu • Back up to correct an error • Scan thro
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 17 Closed Captions Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature. To activate the Closed Caption feature, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button To CLOSED CAPTION To operate MODE : CAPTION CAPTION : CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 18 V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RAT
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 19 V-Chip US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. ❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. ❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children. Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which c
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Hotel IB 6/28/2001 10:13 AM Page 20 V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the MENU button To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon will appear) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu V-CHIP ON OFF SET US TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS To operate Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, e
