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Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use. Model Number: Serial Number: For Models: LT-37X688 LT-42X688 LT-42X788 LT-47X788 LT-37XM48 LT-42XM48 Illustration of LT-37X688 and RM-C1450 LCT2275-001B-A 0607TNH-II-IM...
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty. * When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.
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IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions.
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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.
We have an important note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels. Once you run the Auto Tuner Setup (which detects and programs all the channels your TV is receiving through the RF input), every channel number available from your cable company will appear in your television’s Channel Summary and they will all be marked as available for...
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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.
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Warnings Disconnecting the stand If you disconnect the stand, attach the bottom cover and the screw (supplied) into the hole. This illustration is for models LT-37X688, LT-42X688, LT-37XM48 and LT-42XM48. You can disconnect the stand for models LT-42X788 and LT-47X788 using the same method. 1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table.
Unpacking your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC LCD Flat 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:...
Quick Setup TV Models 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 INPUT 3 INPUT 4...
Remote Control Notes: • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 58 - 66. • SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons. •...
Quick Setup 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 –...
Step 2 - Connecting your devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your S-Video Cable Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players.
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Quick Setup VCR • DVD 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.
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Diagram #2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Green Blue AUDIO OUT Cable or Antenna Output Two-Way Splitter OUT OUT Coaxial Cable INPUT 5 AUDIO / INPUT 1 AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) TV Rear Panel DVD Player Quick Setup (Not supplied) SERVICE INPUT 1...
Quick Setup Connecting to a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your television by using the input jacks located on the back of the TV. CAMCORDER 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO IN on the back of the TV.
Connecting to an External Amplifier TV Rear Panel INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO 1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
Quick Setup 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. INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 AUDIO / INPUT 1 AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device By connecting an 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.
Quick Setup Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output You can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an optical digital cable from the optical output. The signal that is output can be PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL. Amplifier 1) Connect the optical cable from underneath the television to the back of the amplifier.
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Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television's V3 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V3 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV.
Language After the “JVC Interactive Plug-in Menu” has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the "Language" settings. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French or Spanish.
Auto Clock Set You may set your clock using the time data sent via broadcasting. Set Clock Mode Auto (Analog) Channel Time : 30 Time Zone Atlantic D.S.T. BACK Select Operate Back Notes: • "Channel" can be selected only when Mode is "Auto (Digital)". However, only when you are using "Auto (Digital)"...
You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience. Notes: •...
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: • Move vertically in a main menu screen •...
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. All menus are navigated from the Main Menu at first. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the Interactive Plug-in Menu, see pages 22 - 24.
Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank black screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly. Press the M button To "Initial Setup" π † √® To enter To "Noise Muting" π † √®...
Initial Setup V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V-Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection. Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal.
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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. ❒...
Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button To "Initial Setup" π † √® To enter To "V-Chip" π † √® To operate (Password input screen will appear) Enter the password by using the 10 keypad The V-Chip main screen will appear √®...
Movies Ratings ❒ NR – Not Rated This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.
Initial Setup Canadian V-Chip Ratings ❒ E – Exempt Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. ❒ C – Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the “Unrated Programming” category. Examples of Unrated programs: • Emergency Bulletins •...
Initial Setup Set Lock Code Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes pre- set with a lock code of “0000”. You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the lock code, follow the steps below.
Closed Caption Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called closed captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the closed caption feature. To activate the closed caption feature, follow the steps below.
Initial Setup Manual Setting √® To select "Manual" for Appearance Mode To "Font Size", "Font Style", "Text/Edge π † Opacity", "Background Opacity", "Text Color", "Edge Color" or "Backgrond Color" √® To select the setting you like Font Size: Auto, Standard, Large or Small Font Style: Auto, SerifMono, Serif, SanSerifMono, SanSerif, Casual, Cursive or Small Capital Text/Edge Opacity, Background Opacity: Auto,...
Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel and no operation if the TV is on for 10 minutes. Press the M button To "Initial Setup" π † √® To enter To "Auto Shut Off"...
Initial Setup Optical Out You can select the optical digital sound output, either PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has DOLBY DIGITAL decoder. If you select DOLBY DIGITAL, you can enjoy listening in 5.1ch sound when watching digital broadcasts. This only effects digital channels.
Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 24 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the M button To "Tuner Setup" π † √®...
Tuner 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 channels. Press the M button To "Tuner Setup"...
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Channel Summary (Continued) If you want to reset the characters you set: Press the M button To "Tuner Setup" π † √® To enter To "Channel Summary" π † √® To enter √® To "Station" Press the O button to enter To select "Reset"...
Tuner Setup Find Channel Add a digital channel that does not exist in the channel map. Press the M button To "Tuner Setup" π † √® To enter To "Find Channel" π † √® To enter Add a channel using 0 to 9 Press the O button to finish Digital Antenna Level...
HDMI Size The HDMI Size option can only be selected in the External Input menu when an HDMI 480p picture signal is being input to the HDMI terminal. This option adjusts the position when an HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI 480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480.
External Input Video Input Label This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the M button To "External Input" π † √® To enter To "Video Input Label" π † √® To enter To select the desired video input π...
Picture Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
Dynamic Gamma JVC's Dynamic Gamma Circuitry (DGC) makes it easier to see dark areas when a picture has many dark areas, and makes it easier to see the bright areas when a picture has many bright areas. DGC is turned on, DGC analyzes and adjusts the total level...
Digital VNR This function can be selected to change the effect of Digital VNR. Press the M button To "Picture Adjust" π † √® To enter To "Digital VNR" π † √® To enter To select the effect you like. π...
Picture Adjust Position Adjustment Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture. Press the M button To "Picture Adjust" π † √® To enter To "Position Adjustment" π † √® To enter To adjust the position π † Press the M button to finish Notes:...
Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television. Bass – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. Treble – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio. Balance –...
Sound Adjust Volume Limit Volume Limit allows you to set the maximum volume level. Press the M button To "Sound Adjust" π † √® To enter To "Volume Limit" π † √® To set the maximum volume level Press the M button to finish Reset Reset resets all sound adjustments at once to the default settings.
Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 23 as the Interactive Plug-in Menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below. Press the M button To "Clock/Timers"...
Clock/Timers On/Off Timer The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home.
Storage devices, you can select from two Mass Storage devices. Selected Mass Storage device depends on the model. • Please refer to the Customer Support website at www.jvc.com/support for information and notes regarding your devices you wish to connect. • Compatible file format is "Exif version 2.1, based on DCF version 1.0".
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Photo Viewer Multi Screen Multi Screen allows you to display JPEG images that are in your digital still camera or external USB Mass Storage Class memory as "thumbnails" . To "Multi Screen" π † √® To enter The thumbnail appears √®...
Slide Show Slide Show allows you to display the images in order. To "Slide Show" π † √® To enter The Slide Show starts Press the B button to stop the Slide Show Notes: • To pause the Slide Show, press the O •...
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 1 (O 2 (T Tune...
• You can also access by pressing the I Channel +/– Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to receive. To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH –. Volume +/–...
Button Functions Sound By pressing the S button, you can change the A.H.S. (Advanced Hyper Surround) and OUND Smart Sound on or off. A.H.S. - Adds a more spacious surround sound. Music gives basic effect and movie for more effect. Smart Sound - Decreases high sound levels, giving a regulated sound level.
Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work for a total time of up to 180 minutes. When you press the S displayed. Press the M button to select TV Press the S button twice LEEP...
Button Functions Aspect This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Ratios Panorama - With this ratio a normal 4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. Cinema - This ratio “zooms in”...
• When you are receiving a 1080p signal in "Full Native" mode, you are unable to change the aspect mode. Menu The Menu button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M the onscreen menu system. When a menu is displayed, press the M menu system.
Button Functions ML/MTS ML/MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast in analog at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a second audio program (SAP). When you are receiving a digital broadcast, it is possible to choose a language that you wish to receive.
Favorite The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See how to register below. Press the F AVORITE The favorite channel list will appear. To select the channel you want to watch π...
You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your external devices. See page 67 on how to program the remote control to operate your other devices. Note: • The remote is preset to control JVC-brand devices. Device STB/DVR (Cable Satellite)
Weak Signal This OSD appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that channel. It also appears when Noise Muting is On and no signal is being received from an external source. Audio / Data Only Channel This OSD appears when the selected channel is not broadcasting any picture or sound, or is only broadcasting data information.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below to check the condition. If you think that there is a problem, contact the JVC Service Center where you purchased the television. PROBLEMS There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged.
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PROBLEMS Static electricity • It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen. You hear occasional • It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.
Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories Specifications subject to change without notice. • The open source software is embedded in this product. For more information, please go to: http://software.jvc.com/opensource/lnx/DP/07_AtscQam/download.html • This product uses the software of the Independent JPEG Group. LT-37X688 LT-37XM48...
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Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories Specifications subject to change without notice. • The open source software is embedded in this product. For more information, please go to: http://software.jvc.com/opensource/lnx/DP/07_AtscQam/download.html • This product uses the software of the Independent JPEG Group. Specifications LT-42X788...
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