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Color Monitor/Receiver Users Guide
For Model TM-2003U
Illustration of TM-2003U and RM-C205
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:
LCT1420-001A-A
Serial Number:
0303-TN-II-IM
TM2003U 1
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Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL 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 sh
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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. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set. INSTALLATIO
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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. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRICAL SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT (NEC SECTION 810-
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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.
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Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . 33 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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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. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: Two AA 1 Television 1 Remote Control Batteries ������� ����� ����� ������ ����� ����� ������� ����� � � � � � � � � � ���� ������� � ������ ������� � �� ��� ��� � BNC Connection �� ���� ���� Box ����������� �������
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Quick Setup Diagrams 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 ������� ������� � ��������������� ��� �������� �� ������� ������� ����� ������������������������ ��� � ������� ������� � ����� � � � � � � ����
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Quick Setup Remote Control ������� ����� ����� ������ ����� ����� ������� ����� � � � � � � � � � ���� ������� � ������ ������� � �� ��� ��� � �� ���� ���� ����������� ������� ����� ������ ��� ���� �� ��� ���� ����� ������� RM-C205 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 35 - 37. 9 TM2003U 9 3/6/03, 2:44 PM
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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). Raise the latch on the remote's b
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������� Quick Setup Connections Basic Operation ����� ����� ����� ������ ����� Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. ������� ����� � � � Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup � is right for � you. Then, � refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your
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Quick Setup Connections ��������� ������� Diagram #1 ������ ����� ������������� � � � � � � ����� � �� � ��������� ��������� � ������� � �� ����� � � � ������������� ��� �������� Note: ��������� • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire directly from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 Before connecting any video devices to the Monitor/Receiver, you must connect the BNC Connector Box in order for those devices to work. 1) Slide
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Quick Setup Connections ��������� ������� Diagram #3 ������ ������������� ����������������� ����� ������������� � � � � � � ������ �� � �� ��������� ��������� � ������� � ����� ��� � � � ��� �������������� ��� �� ��� �������� ������� �� Connecting to A DVD Player You can connect a DVD player instead of a VCR as illustrated in Diagram #2 on page 12 or Diagram #3 above. ������������� ����������������� ����� ������������� � � � � � � ������ �� � �� ��������� ��������
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier ������������� ����� � � � � � � ������� ������ � ����� � �� � ��������� ��������� � ��������� ������� � ����� � � � 1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. Notes: • Refer to your amplifie
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Quick Setup Auto Tuner Setup Step 3 – Auto Tuner Setup JVC’s onscreen menu system lets you set your television up to meet your own personal viewing preferences. The menu screens and their features are discussed in detail in this book. The menu settings are optional, you can set as many or as few of them as you wish. But to begin watching your television right away you will need to run the Auto Tuner Setup. This lets your television learn the channels it is able to rec
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Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: π † Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH– buttons. Pressing the CH+ or CH– buttons let you: • Move vertically in a main menu screen • Move through a submenu screen • Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu • Back up to correct an error
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Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup If you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please skip ahead to “Channel Summary” to continue setting up your television. In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CHANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. Press the MENU button NOW
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Initial Setup Channel Summary Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. You can add or delete channels from the line-up or prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching any or all 181 channels. Press the MENU button � �� ��� �� ��� π † To CHANNEL SUMMARY � √® To operate �� �� The Channel Summary screen (right) will now be � �� � �� � displayed with the channels set to scan marked � �� �� with an “X”. You can delete channels from the scan by remov
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Initial Setup V-Chip TV TV TV TV TV TV Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United �� �� �� � �� � States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the ���� guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: � � � The chan
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Initial Setup US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able
