JVC I' Art Pro AV-32DF74 User Manual
JVC I' Art Pro AV-32DF74 User Manual

JVC I' Art Pro AV-32DF74 User Manual

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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:
Serial Number:
Color Television Users Guide
Illustration of AV-32DF74 and RM-C1201G
For Models:
AV-36DF74
AV-32DF74
LCT1404-001A-A
0503-TN-II-IM

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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 3 ® • As an “ENERGY STAR JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ® “ENERGY STAR ” guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Setup ... 7 Unpacking your TV ... . 7 TV Models ....8 TV Remote Control .
  • Page 7: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup 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: Tv Models

    Quick Setup 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.
  • Page 9: Tv Remote Control

    Quick Setup • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 47 - 55. TV Remote Control ����� �� ���� ��� ��� ������ ����� ������� ������������ ������ ���� ������ �������� � � � ������� � � � ������� � � �...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    CH–. The channels will zip by at a rate of five channels per second. 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 11: Connecting Your Devices

    Quick Setup Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the P of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box.
  • Page 12 Quick Setup Diagram #1 Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 ������������������ ����� �������� ���������������� ��������� ��������� ��������� �� ��� �������������� Notes: •...
  • Page 13 Quick Setup 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 14 JVC’s AV CompuLink feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV CompuLink, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input.
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Camcorder

    Quick Setup 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, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.
  • Page 16: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Quick Setup Connecting to an External Amplifier Subwoofer Out - Use a powered subwoofer with the surround feature to simulate a home theater system. Simply connect the subwoofer to the back of the TV. ������������� ��������� ���������� ���� ��������������� 1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.
  • Page 17 Quick Setup 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.) �����������...
  • Page 18: V1 Smart Input

    Quick Setup 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 different devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV.
  • Page 19: Interactive 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 20: Auto Clock Set

    Quick Setup 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. See manual clock set below.
  • Page 21 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: •...
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 10 ISPLAY...
  • Page 24: 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 key pad.
  • Page 25: Search Codes

    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 three seconds. 3) Release the R +/TV button, then release the P ETURN 4) Press the P button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds.
  • Page 26: 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: π † Up and Down arrows mean press the C buttons let you: •...
  • Page 27: Onscreen Menu System

    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 28: Initial Setup

    Onscreen Menus Press the M button ������������� �������� ���������������� ��������������� ������ ������������� ��������� ��� ��������� ������ ������� ���� ���� INITIAL SETUP 04 �������������� �������� �������� ���� �� ����� �� ������� �� ������ �� ������ �� ����������������� ��� ��������� ������ ������� ����...
  • Page 29: Initial Setup

    Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 21 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 π...
  • Page 30: 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!”...
  • Page 31: Unrated Programs

    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 32 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 33: Setting Us V-Chip Ratings

    Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button To V-CHIP π † √® To operate (lock icon Press Z to access the V-Chip menu √® To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS π † √®...
  • Page 34: Directions To Set Movie (Mpaa) Ratings

    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 35: Directions To Set Canadian V-Chip Ratings

    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 36: 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.
  • Page 37: Language

    Language The language function is described on page 19 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below. Press the Menu button To LANGUAGE π † √® To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP.
  • Page 38: 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 π † √® To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished •...
  • Page 39: Purity

    Purity AV-36DF74 ONLY Sometimes, your television can be affected by the magnetic fields of the earth. If you notice that there are sections of color on your TV screen that appear stained or blotchy, use this function to help eliminate it. Press the M button To PURITY...
  • Page 40: V1 Smart Input

    Initial Setup V1 Smart Input This feature is used if you have connected an AV Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your AV Receiver. Press the M button To V1 SMART INPUT...
  • Page 41: Center Ch Input

    Center CH Input When you are using a surround system, you can substitute the speaker of this television for the center speaker of you surround system. Set CENTER CH INPUT to on when you use the speaker as the center speaker of your surround system. Press the M button To CENTER CH INPUT...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Digital Noise Clear

    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 π † √® To enter To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF” π...
  • Page 44: Sound Adjust

    Sound Adjust 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 –...
  • Page 45: Clock Timers

    Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 20 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 π...
  • Page 46: 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 47: Button Functions

    Multi Screen Function 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 buttons are located on the upper part of the remote control. Descriptions of each button appear on this page.
  • Page 48: Index

    Button Functions Index This allows you to quickly look at up to 9 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 30. Freeze Use the F button to lock a single, still image onto the PIP window.
  • Page 49: Power

    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 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channel 99.
  • Page 50: 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 51: Video Status

    Video Status ideo status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. Dynamic - Gives a vivid picture with better contrast when viewing in a brightly lit room.
  • Page 52: 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 LEEP �������������������������������������������...
  • Page 53: Aspect

    Aspect This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Ratios 4:3 - Use this aspect mode when you are watching a 4:3 broadcast. 16:9 - If you select 16:9 aspect mode while watching a 4:3 broadcast, this will stretch the picture so as to fit into the 16:9 format.
  • Page 54: Menu

    • See page 37 when you set the caption/text mode. Menu The M button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus.
  • Page 55: Tv/Catv Slide Switch

    VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 23. • 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 24.
  • Page 56: Appendices

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  • Page 57: 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 58 OF MERCHANTABILITY, 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 (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS...
  • Page 59: 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 60: Specifications

    �������� ������������������������ ���������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������� ���������������� ���������� ����������������� ����������� Specifications subject to change without notice. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 ��������� ��������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� �������������������������� ������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ������������� ���� ���������������...

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