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ENGLISH LT-Z37DX5 WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS LCT1961-001A...
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Thank you for buying this JVC LCD flat television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. (“LCD” stands for Liquid Crystal Display.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Failure to take the following precautions may cause damage to the television or remote control. DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.
Using the “Freeze” function... 14 Using the “Multi-picture” function ... 15 RETURN PLUS function and Return function... 16 Favourite channel function... 17 Operating a JVC brand DVD player... 18 Teletext function ...19 Basic operation ... 19 Using the List Mode ... 19 Hold... 20 Sub-page ...
Setting up your TV • When you install the TV on the wall, only use a JVC wall mounting unit (optional) which is designed for this TV. • Make sure that the TV is installed on the wall by a skilled installer.
Setting up your TV Removing the terminal covers There are connection terminals behind the covers on the left and right of the rear of the TV. Remove these two covers before connecting an antenna or VCR. Remove the covers by removing the hooks. When replacing the covers, place the side of the covers against the TV and insert the hooks.
Setting up your TV Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR) Caution • Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything. • Aerial cable is not supplied. Use a good quality 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Read the manual that came with the VCR before connecting.
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into the initial settings mode, and you will see the JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the screen display to make the initial settings. 1 Make sure to set the PIP/TV/DVD...
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Setting up your TV • If the JVC logo does not appear this is because your TV has already been turned on for the first time: use the “LANGUAGE”, “TELETEXT LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “SET UP menu”...
TV buttons and functions Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (page 7) 3 Illumination lamp (page 33) 4 TV/VIDEO button 5 MENU/OK button (page 22) 6 CHANNEL p buttons 6 (page 22) 7 VOLUME q buttons 5 (page 22) 8 A (Stand by) button...
Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices Use the number buttons: Enter the programme number (PR) of the channel using the number buttons. Example: • PR 6 → press 6 • PR 12 → press 1 and 2 Use the 6 p buttons: Press the 6 p buttons to choose the programme number...
Remote control buttons and functions Adjust the volume Press the 7 q buttons to adjust the volume. The volume level indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the 7 q buttons. Muting the sound Press the l (muting) button to turn off the sound.
ZOOM function You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM modes. • The ZOOM mode is fixed at FULL when you are using the TV as a PC screen or watching a 1080i or 720p picture signal.
Remote control buttons and functions Adjusting the visible area of the picture If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the visible area of the picture manually. 1 Press the c button The ZOOM menu appears.
To cancel the “Freeze” function: Press the f button, the 6 p buttons or the number buttons. • The “Freeze” function does not work while a sub-picture is displayed. • The still picture cannot be output from the TV. • The “Freeze” function does not work for picture of PC signals.
Remote control buttons and functions • The “Multi-picture” function does not work for a PC signals. • When set to 12-pictures multi, press the 7 buttons to choose the screen you want to view and the press the a button to display that picture on the whole screen.
Favourite channel function You can register your favourite TV channels (PR 1 – PR 99) in the number buttons 1 to 4. After registering, the channel can be called by pressing the d (favourite) button and a number button 1 to 4. Favourite channel registration 1 In the normal screen, choose a TV channel (PR 1 –...
DVD player • If your DVD player is not made by JVC, these buttons will not work. • Even if your device is made by JVC, some of these buttons may not work, depending on the device you are using.
Teletext function Basic operation 1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast 2 Set the PIP/TV/DVD switch to the TV position 3 Press g (Text) button to display the teletext Pressing g (Text) button changes the mode as follows: TV mode TEXT --- TEXT ---...
Teletext function 2 Press a colour button to choose a position. Then press the number buttons to enter the page number 3 Press and hold down the A (Store) button The four page numbers blink white to show that they are stored in memory. To call up a stored page: 1 Press the B button to enter the List mode...
Index You can return to the index page instantly. Press the G (Index) button Returns to page 100 or a previously specified page. Cancel You can search for a teletext page while watching TV. 1 Press the number button to enter a page number, or press a colour button The TV searches for a teletext page.
Using the TV’s menu This TV has a number of functions you can operate using menus. To use all your TV’s functions, you need to understand the basic menu operating techniques fully. Buttons used to operate the menus Basic operation 1 Press the H button to display the menu bar D0105...
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Operation with the buttons on the TV You can also operate the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the TV. TV/VIDEO button MENU/OK button 6 buttons 5 buttons Using the TV’s menu...
PICTURE menu PICTURE PICTURE MODE BACK LIGHT CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR TINT WHITE BALANCE FEATURES D0014 • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the BACK LIGHT, CONTRAST, BRIGHT, SHARP, COLOUR, TINT settings to their default settings. •...
COOL: A bluish white. Using this mode when watching bright pictures allows you to enjoy a more vivid and bright picture. MID: The normal white colour. WARM: A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are characteristic of films.
PICTURE menu AUTO: The TV will automatically adjust the level of the DigiPure effect to match the amount of noise in the picture, giving the best possible picture. MIN: The level of DigiPure effect is set to the minimum. When you set the Super DigiPure function to AUTO and notice some noise, change the setting from AUTO to MIN.
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2 Press the 5 buttons to choose MAIN or SUB MAIN: You can change the colour system of the main-picture. SUB: You can change the colour system of the sub-picture. • Choose MAIN when a sub-picture is not displayed. 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose the appropriate colour system.
SOUND menu SOUND STEREO/ BASS TREBLE BALANCE CINEMA SURROUND A.H.B. D0019 • When the headphones are connected, only “STEREO / I • II” can be used. STEREO / I • II When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast programme, you can choose the sound from Bilingual I (Sub I) or Bilingual II (Sub II).
BBE function restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism. This function is turned on. OFF: This function is turned off. • Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
FEATURES menu FEATURES SLEEP TIMER CHANNEL GUARD APPEARANCE BLUE BACK CHILD LOCK AUTO SHUTOFF FAVOURITE SETTING ILLUMINATION MEDIA CARD VIEWER D0023 SLEEP TIMER You can set the TV to automatically turn off after a set period of time. 1 Choose SLEEP TIMER. Then press the a or 3 button A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function appears.
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3 Press the a button The Sub-menu of CHANNEL GUARD appears. > CHANNEL GUARD CH/CC D1026 4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel Every time you press the 6 buttons, the Programme number (PR) changes, and the picture of the TV channel registered in the Programme number (PR) is displayed on the screen.
FEATURES menu APPEARANCE Press the 5 button and choose the format in which the channel number is displayed from the four types: TYPE A, TYPE B, TYPE C, and TYPE D. • Set to TYPE D when shipped from factory. TYPE D sets all screens to semitransparent.
9. MEDIA CARD VIEWER You can view photos taken with a digital camera or videos taken with a JVC digital media camera “Everio”. For details, see “Using a Media Card” on page 41 • When a message “NO MEDIA DETECTED”...
SET UP menu SET UP AUTO PROGRAM EDIT/MANUAL LANGUAGE VIDEO-1 SETTING VIDEO-3 SETTING AI VOLUME TELETEXT LANGUAGE HDMI SETTING D0029 AUTO PROGRAM You can again perform the AUTO PROGRAM function TV channel automatic registration which was performed in the “Initial settings (Setup tour)” (page 7). 1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the a or 3 button The AUTO PROGRAM function starts.
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DELETE: This function deletes a TV channel you do not want to list. MANUAL: This function manually stores a new TV channel in a programme number (PR). Caution • Using the MOVE, DELETE or INSERT functions rewrites the current programme numbers (PR) list. Therefore, the programme numbers (PR) of some of the TV channels will change.
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SET UP menu DELETE 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel 2 Press the yellow button to delete the TV channel The TV channel is deleted from the programme numbers (PR) list. 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel 2 Press the red button to start the ID function...
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MANUAL 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number (PR) for a new TV channel 2 Press the blue button to activate the MANUAL function At the right side following the CH/CC number, the SYSTEM (sound system) of the TV channel appears.
SET UP menu LANGUAGE The LANGUAGE setting which was performed in the “Initial settings (Setup tour)” (page 7) can be changed. 1 Choose LANGUAGE, then press the a or 3 button A sub-menu of the LANGUAGE function appears. LANGUAGE D1002-EN 2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a language.
TELETEXT LANGUAGE There are four types of teletext language groups. Set the teletext language group that corresponds to the language of the teletext programme that you want to watch. 1 Choose TELETEXT LANGUAGE, then press the a or 3 button >...
Displaying a computer screen This TV can be used as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a D-SUB cable to connect the TV’s PC IN terminal to the computer’s analogue RGB output terminal. If you want to listen to the sound from the computer, use an audio cable to connect the VIDEO-3 AUDIO L/R sound input terminal to the computer’s sound output terminal.
• Please read the instruction in this chapter carefully. Improper handling may destroy the data on a card or cause other problems to the TV and the card. JVC will not be responsible for any problems due to improper handling.
Using a Media Card Inserting the Media Card Open the door on the left side panel by gently pushing the “PUSH-OPEN” on the door and insert the Media Card. Once you have inserted the media card, the message “PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR”...
Using the MEDIA CARD VIEWER SELECT ONE AND PRESS OK: PHOTO VIDEO FILE D5006-EN If you have two media cards inserted in the card slot: Select the card you want to view from the menu below. SELECT ONE AND PRESS OK: SD Card COMPACT FLASH D5010-EN...
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Using a Media Card PHOTO 1 Choose PHOTO. Then press the a button D5012-EN 2 Press the 7 buttons to choose the image. Then press the a button The slide show starts. To pause: Press the a button. To play again, press the a button.
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FILE 1 Choose FILE. Then press the a button The FILE LIBRARY menu appears. FILE LIBRARY CARD JVC01 JVC02 JVC03 JVC04 JVC05 JVC06 JVC07 Folder : CARD SD 0000/0007 D5015-EN 2 Press the 6 buttons to choose the folder in the left frame. Then press the a button FILE LIBRARY File size :...
Additional preparation Connecting external equipment Connect the equipment to the TV, making the correct rear panel and front panel connections. Before connecting anything: • Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be different from the diagram.
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IN (HDMI AUDIO) (ANALOG) IN (H D M M I A U D IO ) (A N AL O G ) without terminal covers Supplied cable (Component video cable) Additional preparation...
Additional preparation Connecting headphones Connect the headphones with a stereo mini- jack (3.5 mm diameter) to the headphone jack. • No sound comes from the TV speakers when the headphones are connected. TV output from the OUT terminal The video/sound signal of a TV channel you are viewing is always output from the OUT terminal.
Using the HDMI terminal Connecting a HDMI compatible device Connecting a HDMI compatible device such as a DVD player or DVR allows you to display high definition pictures on your TV in their digital form. Connect the HDMI cable from the digital out on the back of your HDMI device to the HDMI terminal on the back of the TV.
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Additional preparation 2 Press the 6 buttons and choose SIZE or AUDIO • SIZE can only be chosen when the picture signal is VGA or 480p. When setting SIZE: This option adjusts the position when a VGA or 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen.
CH/CC numbers When you want to use the INSERT function on page 36, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the Channel number of the TV channel from this table. The US channel numbers are the channel numbers used in the United States, Philippines, etc.
Troubleshooting If a problem arises while you are using the TV, please read this troubleshooting guide carefully before you ask to have the TV repaired. You may be able to fix it easily by yourself. For example, if the mains plug is disconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems, you may think there is a problem with the TV itself.
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• Since this TV is designed to make full use of the resolution of the original video source, the motion may appear unnatural when the video source is input with progressive-scanning component signals. If this occurs, change the output setting of the connected device to interlace- scanning component signal output.
(cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of copyright. LT-Z37DX5 B, G, I, D, K, K1, M PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz VHF low channel (VL) = 46.25 to 168.25 MHz...