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For models:
AV-36D503
AV-36D303
AV-36D203
COLOR TELEVISION
AV-32D503
USER'S GUIDE
AV-32D303
AV-32D203
AV-27D503
Illustration of AV-32D503 and RM-C251
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER
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 ca
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM 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 magni- tud
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM 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
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM 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 open
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM 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 1
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 6 Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV . ....7 Onscreen Menus (Cont.) Sound Settings . . ............39 Bass . .............39 TV Models and Treble...............39 Remote Controls . .......8 Balance. . ............39 MTS (Multi-channel Sound . . . 39 General Items . ..............40 Quick Setup Guide . ......10 On/Off Timer . .........40 Closed Caption . ........41 Connections . .........13 Front Panel Lock . .......41 Cable and VCR Conne
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 7 Unpacking Your Television 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 Remote Two AA Control Batteries 1 Television A matching TV stand is also available (optional). MENU Note:Your television MENU — CHANNEL + — VOLUME + POWER ON TIMER and/or remote OPERATE control
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 8 TV Models and Remotes Guide NOTE: Before you connect your televison to another device, please refer to the proper dia- grams for your TV and remote, depending on the model that you have purchased. 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 televison. Rear Panel Diagram Front Panel Diagram 8
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 9 TV Models and Remotes Guide Remote Control RM-C252 Remote Control RM-C251 MODELS: MODELS: AV-36D303, AV-36D203, AV-36D503, AV-32D503, AV-32D303, and AV-32D203 and AV-27D503 9
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 10 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 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 the
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 11 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 14 to 15. WALL CABLE or ANTENNA OUT Cable/RF connector Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV. You may also
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 12 Quick Setup 3 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 25. We recommend you complete the Plug In Menu items before you start using your television. But to begin watching your television right away you only need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This l
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 13 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 you use 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 cannot operate your Picture-In-Picture function using Diagram #2, try the connection
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 14 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued WALL Diagram #2 CABLE or ANTENNA OUT VCR IN OR OR Illustration of AV-32D503 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 Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV. 4) Connect the yellow vi
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 15 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #3 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA TWO-WAY OUT SPLITTER VCR IN OR OR Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter. 2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the cable box RF Input. 3) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the VCR RF Input. 4) Connect an RF cable
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 16 Connections Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player AUDIO OUT R L Y Green PB Blue PR Red Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect Green cable out from DVD player “Y” Component Output, in to TV “Y” Component Input. 2) Connect Blue cable out from DVD player “PB” Component Output, in to TV “PB” Component Input. 3) Connect Red cable out from DVD Player “PR” Component Output, in to TV “PR” Component Input. 4) Connect White Audio cable out from DVD Left
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 17 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier Illustration of AV-32D503 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Left Audio Input jack. 2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV’s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Right Audio Input jack. Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front Input Jacks (Input 3) located under the front panel door. To
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 18 Connections Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into your JVC-brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV- CompuLink, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input • The AV Compu Li
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 19 Remote Control Remote Control Basics • Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries” at the bottom of this page for instructions. (For an illustration, please see page 10.) • Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. • Slide the VCR/DVD selector swit
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GE D-Series English 3/12/02 2:52 PM Page 20 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. Cable Box or Satellite codes The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for pow
