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Plasma Display Users Guide
For Models:
PD-42V485
PD-42V475
Illustration of PD-42V475 and RM-C1257G
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:
LCT1659-001A-A
Serial Number:
0504TNH-II-IM
PD-4
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: T o 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 sho
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® • As an “ENERGY STAR ” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model ® meets the “ENERGY STAR ” guidelines for energy efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8)
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16) A void improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible. When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be maintained between the set and the wall, as well as inside a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Keep to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation. 8 inch/200 mm 8 inch/200 mm 6 inch/150 mm 6 inch/150 mm 2 inch/50 mm 2 inch/50 mm 17) Cautions for installation — Do not tilt the TV towards the left or right
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Warnings Screen Burn-in A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in). Avoid burn-in as follows. IMAGE SHIFT The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals. In order to prevent burn-in, set this function to FAST or STD. (Refer to page 42.) Even if the IMAGE SHIFT function is turned off, the picture will
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Warnings If Burn-in has occurred If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 52). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable. Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Point defects PDPs use collections of fine pixels to display images. While there is no problem with more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light or may light all the time. Do not install the TV near electronic equ
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Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions . 2 Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 54 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 54 MTS (Multi-channel Sound) . . . . . . . 54 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clock Timers . . . . . . . . . . 55 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remove the stand from the TV . . . .
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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. TV CATV VCR DVD POWER MULTI SCREEN TWIN INDEX C.C. FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT DISPLAY 1 2 3 SLEEP TIMER 4 5 6 SOUND 7 8 9 VIDEO STATUS TUNE RETURN+ 0 THEATER PRO ASPECT LIGHT MUTING OK CH + VOL VOL POWER – + CH – MENU BACK VCR CHANNEL VCR/DVD PREV NEXT POWER TV/VCR REW PLAY FF
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Quick Setup Remove the stand from the TV Read the following instructions and then remove the stand from the TV. WARNING: The TV is heavy. It should always be carried by at least two people. Attempting to carry it by yourself may lead to it being dropped causing injuries and damage. Required items: Phillips screwdriver 1. Remove the screws (A) and remove the cover Cover from the stand. Screw (A) 2. Remove the screws (B) from the stand. Screw (B) Screw (B) 3. Remove the stand from
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Quick Setup TV Models Note: Before you connect your TV to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. Front POWER POWER button POWER POWER VOLUME CHANNEL MENU INPUT OPERATE S-VIDEO VIDEO OVER L/MONO-AUDIO-R PC INPUT INPUT-4 Rear AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN RL CHANNEL OUT (ANALOG) R L INPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO OVER INPUT-1 R AUDIO L VIDEO Pr Pb Y INPUT-2 O
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Quick Setup TV Remote Control POWER TV CATV VCR DVD MULTI SCREEN TWIN INDEX C.C. SWAP SELECT INPUT FREEZE DISPLAY 1 2 3 SLEEP TIMER 4 5 6 SOUND 7 8 9 VIDEO STATUS TUNE RETURN+ 0 THEATER PRO ASPECT LIGHT MUTING OK CH + VOL VOL + – CH – MENU BACK VCR/DVD VCR CHANNEL TV/VCR PREV NEXT POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE RM-C1257G TV RM-C1257G • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 57-65. 11 PD-42V485\475 Eng 11 5/21/04, 9:57:18 AM
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Quick Setup Getting Started Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you, in four 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). Lift and pull the latch o
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Quick Setup Connections Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. S-Video Cable Component Cables Composite Cables Audio Cables Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD Used to connect audio/video players. devices like VCRs, DVD players, stereo amplifiers, game consoles, etc. Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right fo
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IN OUT OUT Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Cable or Antenna Output Coaxial Cable OR 75Ω (VHF/UHF) OUT IN TV Underneath Panel Cable Box 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 Cable or Antenna Output TV Underneath Panel TV Rear Panel Coaxial Cable OVER INPUT-3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO 75Ω (VHF/UHF) Two-Way Splitter OR IN IN OUT R L V OUT OUT IN VCR C
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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. • Y ou may also connect the DVD player to Inpu
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link JVC’s AV CompuLink 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
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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 (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. POWER POWER VOLUME CHANNEL MENU INPUT OPERATE S-VIDEO VIDEO OVER L/MONO-AUDIO-R PC INPUT INPUT-4 CAMCORDER
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. DTV Decoder TV Rear Panel DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO CENTER IN CHANNEL RL (ANALOG) R L INPUT VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITAL AV COMPULINK III HDMI TV Underneath Panel HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables. 1) Connect th
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device By connecting a HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible device. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides and interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V1 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV. This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television. AV Receiver MONITOR Y OUT PB PR MONITOR OUT TV Rear Panel R
