JVC PD-42X50BU, PD-42X50BJ, PD-42X50BS Instructions Manual

Jvc pdp colour television instructions
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PD-42X50BU
PD-42X50BJ
PD-42X50BS
PDP COLOUR TELEVISION
PDP FARBFERNSEHGERÄT
PDP TELEVISEUR COULEUR
PDP KLEURENTELEVISIE
PDP TELEVISOR A COLOR
PDP TELEVISORE A COLORI
PDP TELEVISOR A CORES
FRANÇAIS
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CASTELLANO
PORTUGUÊS
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONI
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ENGLISH
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  • Page 1 PD-42X50BU PD-42X50BJ PD-42X50BS PDP COLOUR TELEVISION PDP FARBFERNSEHGERÄT PDP TELEVISEUR COULEUR PDP KLEURENTELEVISIE PDP TELEVISOR A COLOR PDP TELEVISORE A COLORI PDP TELEVISOR A CORES ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO PORTUGUÊS INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ISTRUZIONI INSTRUÇÕES...
  • Page 2 Warning DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor or consult your dealer.
  • Page 3 Thank you for buying this JVC colour television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4 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. Use the PICTURE SHIFT function. To prevent burn-in, the picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals.
  • Page 5 Pixel defects PDPs use collections of fine dots (“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. Do not install the TV near electronic equipment that is susceptible to electromagnetic waves It may cause interference in images, sound, etc.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Return to TV channel instantly... 19 Using the FREEZE function ... 19 Using the MULTI-PICTURE function ... 20 Favourite channel function... 22 Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player... 23 Teletext function ...24 Basic operation ... 24 Using the List Mode ... 24 Hold...
  • Page 7: Checking The Contents Of Packages

    Checking the contents of packages Check that all components are present. Contact your retailer immediately if any components are missing. Model TV and Table top stand TV and Wall mounting unit Remote control unit AA/R6 batteries Ferrite core Power cord PD-42X50BU PD-42X50BJ/PD-42X50BS 1 (RM-C1811H)
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Tv

    If the TV falls, it will cause injuries and damage. Installation Only use JVC approved accessories with your model. Warning for wall mounting unit: • Use only authorized service personnel to install your TV in order to prevent accidents. Do not try to install your TV by yourself.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Aerial And Video Cassette Recorder (Vcr)

    Caution • Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything. Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR) • The connecting cables are not provided. • For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected. If you are connecting a VCR, follow A →...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Cord To The Ac Outlet

    Setting up your TV Rear Panel Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet Attaching the ferrite cores Using the power cord without ferrite core may lead to noise (interference). Attach the ferrite core to the AC plug end of the power cord for the TV.
  • Page 11: Initial Settings

    A button Power lamp MENU/OK TV/AV PC IN(D-SUB) • If the JVC logo does not appear this is because your TV has already been turned on for the first time: use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings.
  • Page 12 Setting up your TV 5 Press the blue button to start the AUTO PROGRAM function The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears and received TV channels are automatically stored in the programme numbers (PR). >> AUTO PROGRAM CH 28 D0004-EN • Perform the “ACI function” operation (see page 11) when “ACI START/ACI SKIP”...
  • Page 13: Downloading The Data To Vcr

    • The AUTO PROGRAM function does not set the programme number PR 0 (AV) for your video cassette recorder. You will need to set this using the MANUAL function. • In some areas you may get TV reception from more than one transmitter, for example different ITV regions.
  • Page 14: T-V Link Functions

    To use T-V LINK functions: A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a JVC video cassette recorder with the T-V LINK logo, or with one of the following logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the features described earlier.
  • Page 15 Direct Rec “What You See Is What You Record” You can easily record to VCR the images that you are watching on the TV. For details, read the manual for your VCR. Use your VCR controls. “VCR IS RECORDING” is displayed. In the following situations, the VCR will stop recording if the TV is turned off, if the TV channel or input is...
  • Page 16: Tv Buttons And Functions

    TV buttons and functions See the pages in brackets for details. 1 A (power) button 2 r (Volume) q buttons 3 P p buttons 4 MENU/OK button (page 27) 5 Power lamp (page 9) 6 TV/AV button (page 27) 7 EXT-5 terminal (pages 43, 47) 8 PC IN (D-SUB) terminal (page 46) 9 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page 47) 0 Remote control sensor...
  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons And Functions

    Remote control buttons and functions 1 Muting button 2 Number buttons 3 Information button 4 c button 5 i button 6 b button 7 7 buttons 8 g (Text) button 9 p p buttons 0 VCR/DVD/Teletext control buttons - p buttons = d (Favourite) button ~ # (Standby) button ! VCR/TV/DVD switch...
  • Page 18: Choose A Tv Channel And Watch Images From External Devices

    Remote control buttons and functions 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 p p buttons: Press the p p buttons to choose the programme number...
  • Page 19: Adjust The Volume

    • The VCR sends its playback image along the aerial cable as an RF (radio frequency) signal. • Also see your VCR instruction manual. Adjust the volume Press the r q buttons to adjust the volume. The volume indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the r q buttons.
  • Page 20: Zoom Function

    Remote control buttons and functions 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. AUTO: When a WSS (Wide Screen Signalling) signal, which shows the aspect ratio of the...
  • Page 21: 3D Sound Function

    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. 2 Press the a button to display the ZOOM mode indicator The indicator appears.
  • Page 22: Using The Multi-Picture Function

    Remote control buttons and functions Using the MULTI-PICTURE function 1 Press the X button The MULTI-PICTURE menu appears. D0101-EN 2 Press the 5 buttons to choose the number of screens and then press the a button Choose to return to one screen. D0102 Choose to change to 2-pictures multi.
  • Page 23 • A picture of EXT-4 cannot be displayed as the sub-picture. • The MULTI-PICTURE function does not work for PC and HDMI signals. • You cannot view a scrambled channel in the sub-picture. • 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...
  • Page 24: Favourite Channel Function

    Remote control buttons and functions Favourite channel function You can register your favourite TV channels 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 –...
  • Page 25: Operating A Jvc Brand Vcr Or Dvd Player

    Remote control buttons and functions 2 Press the VCR/DVD Control Button to control your VCR or DVD player • If your device 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.
  • Page 26: Teletext Function

    Teletext function Basic operation You can view three types of teletext broadcasts on the TV: FLOF (Fastext), TOP and WST. • TOP is not available when the COUNTRY setting is UNITED KINGDOM. 1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast 2 Set the VCR/TV/DVD switch to the TV position...
  • Page 27: Hold

    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...
  • Page 28: Index

    Teletext function 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.
  • Page 29: Using The Tv's Menu

    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-EN...
  • Page 30 Using the TV’s menu Operation with the buttons on the TV You can also operate the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the TV. MENU/OK TV/AV 6 buttons TV/AV button 5 buttons MENU/OK button The menu will disappear after about one minute if no operation is performed.
  • Page 31: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR COLOUR TEMP. FEATURES D0014-EN • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the CONTRAST, BRIGHT, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to their default settings. • When watching the picture from EXT-1 to EXT-6 (HDMI) or the PC, picture effect settings can be memorised for each external input by setting the picture...
  • Page 32: Features

    PICTURE menu WARM: A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are characteristic of films. FEATURES Choose FEATURES and press the a or 3 button to display the sub-menu. > FEATURES DIGITAL VNR Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT...
  • Page 33: Colour Management

    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. • The MIN setting is not suitable for high- quality pictures which contain very little noise.
  • Page 34: Colour System

    PICTURE menu COLOUR SYSTEM The colour system is chosen automatically. However, if the picture is not clear or no colour appears, choose the colour system manually. 1 Choose COLOUR SYSTEM. Then press the a or 3 button The sub-menu of the COLOUR SYSTEM function appears.
  • Page 35: Sound Menu

    SOUND menu SOUND STEREO/ BASS TREBLE BALANCE 3D SOUND A.H.B. SPEAKER D0019-EN • When the headphones are connected, only “STEREO / I • II” and “SPEAKER” can be used. • When the “SPEAKER” setting (see page 34) is CENTRE, BALANCE and 3D SOUND cannot be chosen from the SOUND menu.
  • Page 36: Bbe

    SOUND menu You can use the BBE function to enjoy easy- to-listen sound that is faithful to the original sound recorded. This function is turned on. OFF: This function is turned off. • Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. BBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.
  • Page 37: Features Menu

    FEATURES menu FEATURES SLEEP TIMER CHILD LOCK APPEARANCE BLUE BACK REFRESH FAVOURITE SETTING D0023-EN 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.
  • Page 38: Appearance

    FEATURES menu 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.
  • Page 39: Refresh

    REFRESH When burn-in is minimal, burn-in and residual images may be softened with the REFRESH function. 1 Choose REFRESH 2 Press the a button Snow appears on the screen. Leave the TV in this condition for a few hours. 3 After a few hours, press the TV, number buttons, or # button Press the A button for the TV.
  • Page 40: Set Up Menu

    SET UP menu SET UP AUTO PROGRAM EDIT/MANUAL LANGUAGE DECODER(EXT-2) EXT SETTING PICTURE SHIFT HDMI SETTING D0029-EN AUTO PROGRAM You can again perform the AUTO PROGRAM function TV channel automatic registration which was performed in the “Initial settings” (page 9). To receive SKY 1 you need a satellite tuner.
  • Page 41 • Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to ON returns the setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function for that channel to OFF. • When a TV channel has already been registered in PR 99, using the INSERT function deletes that TV channel.
  • Page 42 SET UP menu DELETE 1 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 stored in the programme number (PR) appears on the screen.
  • Page 43 • When the COUNTRY setting is not FRANCE, use a two-digit CH/CC number. When the COUNTRY setting is FRANCE, use a three-digit CH/CC number. INSERT 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number (PR) for which you will register a new TV channel 2 Press the green button and start the INSERT function >...
  • Page 44: Language

    SET UP menu 4 Press the green or red button to search for a TV channel Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV channel. Then the TV channel is displayed. 5 Press the green or red button repeatedly until the TV channel you want appears If the TV channel reception is poor: Press the blue or yellow button to fine-...
  • Page 45: Ext Setting

    6 Turn on the VCR, and then press the a button to transmit the data to VCR The T-V LINK menu disappears once the data transmission ends. 7 If you have another TV channel capable of being unscrambled with a Decoder, repeat steps 2 to 6 If the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to “ON”...
  • Page 46 SET UP menu 1 Press the 5 or 6 buttons to choose an EXT terminal > EXT SETTING EXT-1 EXT-3 EXT-5 D0020-EN 2 Press the yellow button and set the S-IN (S-VIDEO input). Then press the a button An S-IN (S-VIDEO input) mark is displayed.
  • Page 47: Picture Shift

    DUBBING You can choose a signal source to be output from the EXT-2 terminal. You can do this with the output signals of the devices connected to other EXT terminals, or with the picture and sound from a TV channel you are currently viewing. 1 Press the 5 buttons to choose the arrow from the menu >...
  • Page 48: Displaying A Computer Screen

    Displaying a computer screen This TV can be used as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a commercially available 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 a commercially available RCA cable to connect the EXT-5 sound input terminal to the computer’s sound output...
  • Page 49: Additional Preparation

    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.
  • Page 50: Connecting Headphones

    Additional preparation Equipment which can output the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such as an S-VHS VCR Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal. You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and a regular video signal (composite signal). For details of how to operate the equipment, see “S-IN (S-VIDEO input)”...
  • Page 51 • The subwoofer is interlocked with the TV volume. • You cannot connect an amplifier and a subwoofer at the same time. Using the TV speaker as the surround centre speaker The TV speaker can be used as the centre speaker when listening to Dolby Surround sound.
  • Page 52: Using The Hdmi Terminal

    Additional preparation 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.
  • Page 53 Additional preparation 2 Press the 6 buttons and choose SIZE or AUDIO • SIZE can only be chosen when the picture signal is 525p. When setting SIZE: This option adjusts the position when a 525p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of 525p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480.
  • Page 54: Ch/Cc Numbers

    CH/CC numbers When you want to use the INSERT function on page 41, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the Channel number of the TV channel from this table. Channel CH 02 / CH 202 E2, R1 CH 03 / CH 203 E3, ITALY A CH 04 / CH 204 E4, ITALY B, R2...
  • Page 55 • When two CH/CC numbers correspond to one Channel number, choose either one according to the current COUNTRY setting. When the COUNTRY setting is other than FRANCE, choose a two-digit CH/CC number. When the COUNTRY setting is FRANCE, choose a three-digit CH/ CC number.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 57: Poor Sound

    • When viewing images from commercially available video software products, or videos from videotapes which have been recorded improperly, the top of the image may be distorted. This is due to the condition of the video signal. There is nothing wrong with the TV. •...
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Model COUNTRY setting Broadcasting systems Colour systems Channels and frequencies Sound-multiplex systems Teletext systems Power requirements Power consumption Screen size Audio output Speakers EXT-1 terminal EXT-2 terminal EXT-3 terminal EXT-4 terminal EXT-5 terminal EXT-6 (HDMI) terminal AUDIO OUT terminal AUDIO IN terminal PC INPUT terminal Headphone jack...

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