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Plasma Display Users Guide
For Model:
PD-42WV74
TV CATV VCR DVD
ASPECT
MULTI SCREEN
SPLIT INDEX
FREEZE SWAP SELECT
INPUT 1
V1 12 3
INPUT 2
V2 45 6
INPUT 3
V3 78 9
RETURN+
INPUT 4
100+ TV
V4 0
THEATER NATURAL VIDEO
DIGITAL-IN PRO CINEMA STATUS
D-IN
SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT
+
MUTING C.C.
CH C.C.
VOL OK VOL
CH
MENU BACK
VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD
PREV NEXT POWER TV VCR
REW PLAY FF
REC STOP PAUSE
OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE
RM-C13G
Illustration of PD-42WV74 and RM-C13G
Important Note:
In the s
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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 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) Do not install near any
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16) Avoid 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 6 inch/150 mm 6 inch/150 mm 2 inch/50 mm 2 inch/50 mm 4 inch/100 mm 4 inch/100 mm 4 inch/100 mm 4 inch/100 mm 17) Cautions for installation — Do not tilt t
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WARNING 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 43.) Even if the IMAGE SHIFT function is turned off, the picture will shift to
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WARNING If Burn-in has occurred If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 48). 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 equi
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Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . 49 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Attaching the stand to the TV . . . . . . . 9 Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . 49 TV/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) . 49 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 11 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. Receiver TV AA/R06-size batteries System cable (used to check operation) Remote control Ferrite core × 1 Power cord Screw (A) × 2 Screw (B) × 6 Screw (C) × 4 Cable clamp × 1 Cover × 2 Stand × 1 8
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Quick Setup Attaching the stand to the TV Read the following instructions and then attach the supplied stand to 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. Attach the screws (A) to the back of the TV. Screw (A) 2. Attach the TV to the stand. Insert the heads of the screws (A) into the top of the stand bar and
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Quick Setup TV/Receiver NOTE: Before you connect your receiver to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. Display Front Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (page 15) 3 MENU button (pages 32) 4 INPUT button (page 54) 5 VOL (Volume) -/+ buttons 6 CH -/+ buttons (page 14) 7 POWER button Receiver Front How to open the cover S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO POWER OVER L/MONO R I
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Quick Setup TV Remote Control TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN SPLIT INDEX FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT 1 V1 12 3 INPUT 2 V2 45 6 INPUT 3 V3 78 9 RETURN+ INPUT 4 100+ TV V4 0 THEATER NATURAL VIDEO DIGITAL-IN PRO CINEMA STATUS D-IN SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT + MUTING C.C. C.C. CH VOL VOL OK CH MENU BACK VCR CHANNEL VCR DVD PREV NEXT POWER TV VCR REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE RM-C13G RM-C13G For information on remote control buttons, see
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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 - Set Up Your TV Caution • Turn off all equipment (including the TV) before connecting anything. Connection Diagram TV (back) DISPLAY INPUT CONN
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Quick Setup Getting Started Use the supplied power cord which best Connecting the TV and suits the area in which you live. receiver Back of the TV Power cord AC INLET Use the supplied system cable to connect the TV to the receiver. AC INLET The two connectors are of different shapes. Ensure that the pins on connector 1 are oriented correctly, press the connector into the socket, and tighten the screws at left Power cord and right to lock it in place. Pres
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Quick Setup Getting Started Step 2 – The Remote Control Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control. Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Slide the cover back into place. When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three mi
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Quick Setup Getting Started 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. Turn on the TV after connecting it to the other surrounding devices. (Refer to page 16.) 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 sele
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Quick Setup Connections Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Component Cables Ferrite core (accessory) Composite Cables Audio Cables Used to connect audio/video devices like VCRs, DVD Used to connect an external players, stereo amplifiers, game antenna or cable TV system consoles, etc. to your receiver. S-Video Cable Attach the ferrite core to the coaxial cable. U
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Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Note: If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wir e from the wall outlet into the back of the receiver. Diagram #2 Notes: Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality. Your VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels. 17
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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. You may also connect the DVD player to Inpu
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Quick Setup 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 compu link, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input. Th
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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, pull on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OVER L/MONO R INPUT-4 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into th
