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SPLIT
FREEZE
INPUT 1
V1
INPUT 2
V2
INPUT 3
V3
INPUT 4
V4
DIGITAL-IN
D-IN
SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND
MUTING
VOL
MENU
VCR CHANNEL
PREV NEXT
REW
REC
OPEN CLOSE
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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:
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Plasma Display Users Guide
ASPECT
MULTI SCREEN
INDEX
SWAP
SELECT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RETURN+
0
100+
TV
THEATER
NATURAL
VIDEO
PRO
CINEMA
STATUS
LIGHT
+
C.C.
C.C.
CH
VOL
OK
CH
BACK
VCR DVD
POWER
TV VCR
PLAY
FF
STOP
PAUSE
STILL PAUSE
RM-C13G
For Model:
PD-42WX84
Illustration of PD-42WX84 and RM-C13G
LCT1480-001A
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- Page 1 Plasma Display Users Guide For Model: PD-42WX84 TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN SPLIT INDEX FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 RETURN+ INPUT 4 100+ THEATER NATURAL VIDEO DIGITAL-IN CINEMA STATUS D-IN SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT MUTING C.C.
- Page 2 Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC 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”...
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION 1 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions.
- Page 5 8 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 6 PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 14 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 7 WARNING Burn-in A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in). Avoid burn-in as follows. IMAGE SHIFT The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals.
- Page 8 WARNING If Burn-in has occurred If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 50). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable. Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Point defects PDPs use collections of fine pixels to display images. While there is no problem with more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light or may light all the time.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Setup ..10 Sound Adjust ..51 Unpacking your TV ... 10 Sound Settings . -
Page 10: Quick Setup
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. Receiver AA/R06-size batteries System cable... -
Page 11: Attaching The Stand To The Tv
Quick Setup Attaching the stand to the TV Read the following instructions and then attach the supplied stand to the TV. WARNING: The TV is heavy. It should always be carried by at least two people. Attempting to carry it by yourself may lead to it being dropped causing injuries and damage. -
Page 12: Tv/Receiver
Quick Setup TV/Receiver NOTE: Before you connect your receiver to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. Display Front Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Remote control sensor Power lamp (page 17) MENU button (pages 34) INPUT button (page 56) -
Page 13: Tv Remote Control
Quick Setup TV Remote Control TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN SPLIT INDEX FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 RETURN+ INPUT 4 100+ THEATER NATURAL VIDEO DIGITAL-IN CINEMA STATUS D-IN SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT MUTING C.C. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Quick Setup Getting Started Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you, in four 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. - Page 15 Quick Setup Getting Started Connecting the TV and Use the supplied power cord which best suits the area in which you live. receiver Power cord Back of the TV AC INLET Use the supplied system cable to connect the TV to the receiver. AC INLET The two connectors are of different shapes.
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Page 16: The Remote Control
The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are used with JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the M button. - Page 17 Quick Setup Getting Started Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the P button at the top right OWER corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. •...
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Page 18: Connections
Quick Setup Connections Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Component Cables Ferrite core (accessory) Composite Cables Audio Cables Used to connect audio/video devices like VCRs, DVD Used to connect an external players, stereo amplifiers, game antenna or cable TV system... - Page 19 Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the receiver. Diagram #2 Notes: • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality. •...
- Page 20 Quick Setup Connections 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.
- Page 21 AV compu link, 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 link cable may be included with the JVC AV compu link unit you wish to connect. If it is not, contact JVC Parts Department at (800)-882-2345, or www.jvcservice.com for part # EWP 805-012.
- Page 22 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, pull on the door to open it.
- Page 23 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver w/HDCP By inputting a high bandwidth digital content protection high definition picture source to the digital-in terminal of this television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This terminal is for use in the future when high bandwidth digital content protection DTV decoders and DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.) After the connections have been made,...
- Page 24 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television’s V1 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many diffeent devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV.
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Page 25: Plug-In Menu
We recommend you complete the interactive plug-in items before you start using your television. 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 (Français) or Spanish (Español). - Page 26 Quick Setup 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. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually.
- Page 27 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: •...
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Page 28: Remote Programming
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer. -
Page 29: Vcr Codes
Remote Programming VCR Codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the ISPLAY... -
Page 30: Dvd Codes
Remote Programming DVD Codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the ISPLAY... -
Page 31: Search Codes
Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press and hold down the P button, then press the R +/TV button for more than OWER ETURN three seconds. 3) Release the R +/TV button, then release the P button. -
Page 32: Onscreen Menus
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 –... -
Page 33: The 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 on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. - Page 34 Onscreen Menus Press the M button INITIAL SETUP 03 INITIAL SETUP 04 PICTURE ADJUST 01 INITIAL SETUP 02 PICTURE ADJUST 02 INITIAL SETUP 01 SOUND ADJUST CLOCK/TIMERS Notes: • The DIGITAL-IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the digital-in terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen.
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Page 35: Initial Setup
Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 27 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 AUTO TUNER SETUP To operate To choose CABLE or AIR Press the O... -
Page 36: V-Chip
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY code is entered. - Page 37 Initial Setup 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 •...
- Page 38 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.
- Page 39 Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button To V-CHIP To operate (The 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 Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the to move the cursor to the correct location.
- Page 40 Initial Setup 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.
- Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Set Lock Code
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. Press the M button To SET LOCK CODE... -
Page 43: Auto Demo
Initial Setup Auto Demo This function lets you preview the many different viewing modes of your TV. It will cycle through “index”, “split demo”, “freeze”, all of the different “aspect” ratios and all of the different “video status” modes. Press the M button To AUTO DEMO To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF... -
Page 44: Digital-In
Initial Setup Digital-In The DIGITAL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a 480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when a 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of 480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. -
Page 45: Audio Out
Initial Setup Audio Out If your television is connected to an external speaker source, audio out gives you the option of controlling the volume level with your TV’s remote control. Press the M button To AUDIO OUT To VARI or FIX Press the M button when finished VARI: Lets you adjust the volume of the external speakers... -
Page 46: Closed Caption
Initial Setup 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 47: Front Panel Lock
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the M button To FRONT PANEL LOCK To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways:... -
Page 48: Auto Shut Off
Initial Setup Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the M button To AUTO SHUT OFF To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished •... -
Page 49: Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust 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. -
Page 50: Digital Noise Clear
Picture Adjust Digital Noise Clear With digital noise clear, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly. Press the M button To DIG. NOISE CLEAR To enter To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF” Press the M button when finished Color Management... -
Page 51: Sound Adjust
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears 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 –... -
Page 52: Clock/Timers
Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 26 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 SET CLOCK To operate... -
Page 53: On/Off Timer
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. -
Page 54: Button Functions
Button Functions Multi Screen Function Your television has two kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear. Split Activate the split-screen option by pressing S on the remote control. -
Page 55: Index
Button Functions Index This allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels at a time so that you can decide which one to watch. Notes: • Only RF input signal will be displayed. • You can watch the channel added in channel summary. See page 35. Freeze Pressing the F button causes the screen to change to the split-screen display with the... -
Page 56: Power
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the P button 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 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) 100+ Button... -
Page 57: Return +/Tv
Button Functions Return +/TV The return+/TV button has three functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH– buttons. TV - Returns to the TV mode. -
Page 58: Muting
Button Functions 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. To restore the volume to its previous UTING level, press M again. UTING Video Status ideo status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. -
Page 59: Sleep Timer
Button Functions Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work in intervals of 15 minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes. Press the S button LEEP IMER Sleep Timer Message... -
Page 60: Aspect
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 REGULAR - The regular ratio is used 4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the when you want to watch a 4:3 broadcast dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. -
Page 61: Menu
• See page 46 when you set the caption/text mode. 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 Adjust” for specific information on using menus. -
Page 62: Tv/Catv Slide Switch
VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 29. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players. For any other manufacturer’s brand DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 30. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
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 CHECK - Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. - Page 64 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There are double A building or passing airplane can reflec the original signal and produce a picures (ghosts) second, slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position. • Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Picture is snowy •...
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Page 65: Warnings
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. -
Page 66: Warranty
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 during regular business hours by JVC authorized service centers. - Page 67 THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY 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, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
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Page 68: 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... -
Page 69: Specifications
Specifications MODEL PD-42WX84 Type Plasma Display NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Reception Format 1080i DTV digital broadcast ready VHF 2 to 13, UHT 14 to 69 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper et Ultra bands Reception Range (180 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz TV : 365W... - Page 70 Notes...
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- Page 72 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA, INC. Division of JVC Americas Corp. 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 Canada, M1X 1A7...
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