JVC AV-32320 User Manual

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Page 1 COLOR TELEVISION AV-36S36 USER'S GUIDE AV-36S33 AV-32360 AV-32330 AV-32320 AV-32S36 AV-32S33 Illustration of AV-32360 and RM-C254 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER 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.
Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
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 dis- connect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.
Page 3 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 3 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.
Page 4 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 4 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.
Page 5 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 5 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.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 6 Table of Contents UNPACKING YOUR TV ..7 Onscreen Menus (Cont.) Sound Settings ....39 Bass .
Page 7: Unpacking Your Tv
Page 7 Unpacking Your Television 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:...
Page 8 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 televison. Rear Panel Diagrams MODELS: AV-36360, AV-36330, AV-36S36, AV-36S33, AV-32360, AV-32330, AV-32S36 and AV-32S33 MODELS: AV-36320 and AV-32320...
Page 9 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 9 TV Models and Remotes Guide Front Panel Diagrams MODELS: AV-36360, AV-36330, AV-36S36 and AV-36S33 MODEL: AV-36320 MODELS: AV-32360, AV-32330, AV-32S36 and AV-32S33 MODEL: AV-32320...
Page 10 TIMER DISPLAY INPUT 100+ RETURN+ MUTING V—CHIP MENU EXIT VCR CONTROL CHANNEL POWER TV/VCR PLAY STOP PAUSE RM-C205 Remote Control RM-C205 Remote Control RM-C255 Remote Control RM-C254 MODELS: AV-36330, MODELS: AV-36320, MODELS: AV-36360, AV-36S33, AV-32320 AV-36S36, AV-32330, AV-32360, AV-32S33 AV-32S36...
Page 11: Quick Setup Guide
The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system. You will need to use these buttons later in the Quick Setup.
Page 12 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 12 Quick Setup 2 Step Two - Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, see pages 15 to 16.
Page 13 Your Quick Setup is now complete. You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on connecting audio/video devices, programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience.
Page 14: Connections
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 14 Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are three basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.
Page 15 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:50 PM Page 15 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #2 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA Illustration of AV-32360 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box.
Page 16 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 16 Connections Cable and VCR Connections - Continued Diagram #3 WALL CABLE or ANTENNA TWO-WAY SPLITTER Illustration of AV-32360 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter.
Page 17: Connecting To A Dvd Player
V2 COMPONENT-IN on the initial Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal. • AV-36320 and AV-32320: If you use Input 1 for the DVD connection, you must set the V1 COMPONENT-IN on the initial Setup Menu to “YES” for proper display of the DVD signal.
Page 18: Connecting To An External Amplifier
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 18 Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier Illustration of AV-32360 1) Connect the white audio cable from the TV’s Left Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Left Audio Input jack. 2) Connect the red audio cable from the TV’s Right Audio Output jack to the Amplifier’s Right Audio Input jack.
Page 19: Remote Control
Tap the CH+ or CH- button to move through the chan- nels one channel at a time. • To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or CH-. The chan- nels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second.
Page 20: Remote Programming
NOTE: The RM-C205 remote control can only operate JVC-brand devices. Cable Box or Satellite codes The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel down, and 10 key operation.
Page 21: Vcr Codes
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 21 Remote Programming VCR codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-for- ward, rewind, pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV”...
Page 22: Dvd Codes
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 22 Remote Programming DVD codes Available with remote control models RM-C254 and RM-C255 only. The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below.
Page 23: Onscreen Menus
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 23 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: " # Up and Down arrows mean press the C + or C - buttons.
Page 24: Onscreen Menu System
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. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below and on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide.
Page 25: Plug In Menu
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 25 Plug In Menu Introduction The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The Plug In Menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: •...
Page 26: Auto Clock Set
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 26 Plug In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting stations. To set the clock using the XDS signal: Enter the channel number of your local PBS station Press M...
Page 27: Manual Clock Set
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 27 Plug In Menu Manual Clock Set To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below. " # To SET CLOCK To operate To MANUAL "...
Page 28: Channel Summary
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 28 Channel Summary 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.
Page 29: V-Chip
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 29 V-Chip 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.
Page 30: Us V-Chip Ratings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 30 V-Chip 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.
Page 31: Setting Us V-Chip Ratings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 31 V-Chip Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button " # To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon appears) Press Z to access the V-Chip menu To turn V-Chip ON or OFF " # To move to SET US TV RATINGS To operate Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:...
Page 32 GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 32 V-Chip Setting ratings with the V-Chip button To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-C button while viewing that program. A display like this will appear: PROGRAM IS RATED : TV-PG - V If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0"...
Page 33: Movie Ratings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 33 V-Chip Movie 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.
Page 34: Canadian V-Chip Ratings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 34 V-Chip 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.
Page 35: Unrated Programs
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 35 V-Chip Unrated Programs Notes About 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"...
Page 36: Set Lock Code
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 36 V-Chip 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.
Page 37: Picture Settings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 37 Picture Settings Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. Press the M button " # To TINT To increase the levels of green To increase the levels of red "...
Page 38: Noise Muting
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 38 Picture Settings Noise Muting This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly. Press the M button " # To NOISE MUTING To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF •...
Page 39: Sound Settings
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 39 Sound Settings Bass You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass adjustment. Press the M button " # To BASS To increase the bass To decrease the bass "...
Page 40: General Items
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 40 General Items 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.
Page 41: Closed Caption
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 41 General Items 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.
Page 42: Auto Shut Off
To turn ON or OFF when finished • XDS ID is available on all models except for AV-36320 and AV-32320. V2 Component-In / V1 Component-In Get the best quality video from your DVD player by using this setting and the DVD inputs at the rear of the television.
Page 43: Button Functions
Page 43 Button Functions Menu The M button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit and PIP Off Press the E button to leave a menu screen.
Page 44: Video Status
Press the H . (Hyper Surround) button to turn the effect on or off. YPER HYPER SURROUND NOTE: Except for AV-36320 and AV-32320 Muting The M button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press UTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero.
Page 45: Return
• Return+ does not affect the PIP channel (AV-36360, AV-36S36, AV-32360, AV-32S36 only). Input Selects the signal input source for the television: TV (for Antenna or Cable) or Video-1, 2 or 3 for video devices like VCR’s, DVD players, or camcorders. NPUT VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 AV-36320 and AV-32320 only...
Page 46: Vcr Buttons
Move the selector switch to VCR to operate. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufac- turer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 21.
Page 47: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 47 Button Functions - PIP PIP displays two separate pictures on screen. Your television has 2-Tuner PIP, meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. A special set of PIP control but- tons are located on the upper part of the remote control.
Page 48: Freeze
Source You can select the signal source for the PIP window image. AV-36320 and AV-32320 only • If the PIP does not have a signal, the window will be blue. • If you connect a DVD to Video-2 the PIP window will be blue.
Page 49: Troubleshooting
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 49 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. There is no picture •...
Page 50: Warranty
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
Page 51 OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVE- NIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR...
Page 52: Authorized Service Centers
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800) 882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com For service in Canada...
Page 53: Search Codes
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 53 Search Codes NOTE: Except for AV-36320 and AV-32320 Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press the TV P and R + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
Page 54: Specifications
AV-32330 AV-32360 AV-36330 AV-36360 MODEL AV-32S33 AV-32S36 AV-36S33 AV-36S36 AV-32320 AV-36320 Reception NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Format VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Reception Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands Range (181 channel frequency synthesizer system)
Page 55: Note
GE Regular English 3/12/02 2:51 PM Page 55 Note...
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