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Plasma Display Users Guide
For Model:
PD-42WX84
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-42WX84 and RM-C13G
Important Note:
In the spac
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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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CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT. 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit. 2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3. A void Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable. 4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings. 5. In the event of tr ouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yoursel
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INSTALLATION 1 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions. 2 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service tech
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8 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 9 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat gener
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 14 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. 15 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
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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 45.) 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 50). 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 . . . . . . . . . 10 Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . 51 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Attaching the stand to the TV . . . . . . 11 Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . 51 TV/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) . 51 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 13 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 10 LCT1480-001A_rev8 10 7/30/03, 10:47:04 AM
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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 17) 3 MENU button (pages 34) 4 INPUT button (page 56) 5 VOL (Volume) -/+ buttons 6 CH -/+ buttons (page 16) 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 18.) • 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. 19 LCT1480-001A_rev7 19 7/29/03, 11:03:30 AM
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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
