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Projection Television Users Guide
For Models:
HD-52G886
HD-52G786
HD-56G886
HD-56G786
Illustration of HD-56G886 and RM-C14G
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:
LCT1866-001A-A
Serial N
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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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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4)
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing a
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Warnings Caring for the Cabinet Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt. • DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots. • DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV. • DO NOT spray liquids or clean
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Warnings Thank you for purchasing JVC’s model HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886 or HD-56G786 HDTV-ready projection television which uses the high-quality HD-ILA projection system. This is one of the highest quality and most technologically advanced televisions available today. It is recommended that you read this instruction manual before using your television in order to learn about it’s many features. Cautions related to the safe use of the device and important information which will hel
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Warnings 4. The television requires a lot of electrical power It is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket, and not to another device. When connecting the television to a wall socket that is being used by another device, or when using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed the electrical capacity of the socket. Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly in a short amount of time. It subjects the television and the lamp to stress and may lead to malfunc
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Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions . 2 Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . 63 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adjust Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . 63 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . 64 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV Models . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . 78 Digital Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Antenna Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Cable Card Application . . . . . . . . . 80 i.LINK Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Digital Button Functions . . . 81 Digital CH
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AA Alkaline AA Alkaline 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. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: AA Batteries x 2 Television x 1 Remote Control x 1 TV CATV VCR DVD POWER ASPECT MULTI SCREEN TWIN INDEX SELECT SLEEP FREEZE SWAP ML/MTS DISPLAY + INPUT 12 3 D/A 45 6 i.LINK MENU 78 9 TIME
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Quick Setup Unpacking your TV Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your antenna/ cable or satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use with your television. To make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Component Cables Composite Cables Audio Cables Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to Used to connect audio/ your TV. video devices like
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Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. 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 television. Rear Panel Diagram MODELS: HD-52G886 HD-52G786 INPUT-2 SERVICE ONLY CENTER CHANNEL HD-56G886 INPUT Y VIDEO HD-56G786 ATSC DIGITAL IN /DIGITAL CABLE IN L Pb
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Quick Setup TV Models Front Panel Diagram LAMP/PROGRAM POWER LAMP/PROGRAM LED LAMP/PROGRAM POWER POWER BUTTON POWER LED • For information on the LED, see page 92. MODELS: HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886, HD-56G786 Side Panel Diagram INPUT INPUT 4 MENU S-VIDEO OPERATE OVER + CHANNEL VIDEO – L/MONO + VOLUME R – AUDIO MODELS: HD-52G886, HD-52G786, HD-56G886, HD-56G786 13 LCT1866-001A-A ENG 13 5/12/05, 11:16:41 AM
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Quick Setup TV Remote Control POWER TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN TWIN INDEX SELECT SLEEP FREEZE SWAP ML/MTS DISPLAY + INPUT 12 3 D/A 45 6 i.LINK MENU 78 9 RETURN+ TIMER TUNE TV 0 THEATER VIDEO SUB FAVORITE PRO STATUS CHANNEL SUB NATURAL SOUND CINEMA LIGHT C.C. MUTING GUIDE 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-C14G RM-C14G MODELS: HD-52G886 HD-52G786 HD-56G886 HD-56G786 •
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Quick Setup Getting Started 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. 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). Slide the cover on the
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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. Notes: • These connections are examples. • After you are finished connecting you
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Quick Setup Connections VCR Connection 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
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Quick Setup Connections Diagram #2 Cable or Antenna Output VCR IN Two-Way Splitter OUT OUT R L V IN IN OUT OUT Two-Way Splitter IN OUT OUT (Attachment) Coaxial Cable S-VIDEO (Attachment) ATSC 75Ω /DIGITAL CABLE IN (VHF/UHF) OR I OVER VIDEO L TV Rear Panel I AUDIO I R INPUT-3 TV Rear Panel S-VIDEO OVER Y TV Rear Panel VIDEO L Pb I AUDIO I Y Green Pr R PB Blue INPUT-1 PR Red AUDIO OUT OUT L R DVD Player (OPTIONAL) 18 LCT1866-001
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to Monitor/Recording Output Terminal S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OR MONITOR VCR /REC OUT R L V TV Rear Panel IN IN OUT OUT Notes: • When you make this connection, set the Video-1 Monitor Out menu to ON. See page 57. • If you are receiving ATSC/Digital Cable signal, it can be outputted to the S-Video output terminal or Video (composite video) terminal. • If you are receiving Analog TV signal, it can not be output
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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
