JVC AV-48WP30 User Manual

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Page 1 (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. Serial Number For models: AV-56WP30 AV-48WP30 Model Number LCT1237-001B-A 0502-TN-FAA-JIM...
Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
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: Important Safeguards
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! In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
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.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TV Receiver w/HDCP ...16 Connecting to a DVD Player ..17 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link III . . .18 Connecting Devices to the Front Panel . . 19 Connecting to an External Amplifier .
Page 7 Table of Contents Button Functions ..53 SPLIT ....53 SWAP ....53 FREEZE .
Page 8: Unpacking Your Television
Unpacking Your Television Thank you for your purchase of JVC’s model AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 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 9: Quick Setup 1
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 10 Quick Setup 2 Step Two - Making Basic Connections Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna, VCR or cable system. The most basic VCR and antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a cable box is required, or connecting with a combination of a cable box and VCR, home stereo system, etc., see pages 12 to 20.
Page 11 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 12: Connections
Connections Front Panel Diagram Rear Panel Diagram SPEAKER INPUT 16Ω 45W MAX 75 Ω (VHF / UHF) AUDIO AUDIO COMPULINK III S-VIDEO VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO OVER INPUT4 DIGITAL IN INPUT 3 OVER INPUT 2 INPUT 1 OVER AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT–2 INPUT–3...
Page 13: Connecting To Cable Or An Antenna
Connecting to Cable or an Antenna 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 14: Cable And Vcr Connections
Connections Connecting to a Cable Box and VCR Diagram #3 TV Rear Panel INPUT-3 1) Connect an RF Cable from the wall outlet into the RF Cable Box In. 2) Connect an RF Cable from the Cable Box Out into the VCR In. 3) Connect an RF Cable from the VCR Out into the RF In on the back of the TV.
Page 15: Connecting To A Dvd Player, Dtv Decoder And D-Vhs
Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Decoder, and D-VHS Your AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 television is HDTV and SDTV-Ready. This means it can display High Definition television images when connected to a digital television receiver*. DTV Decoders are available separately. For best image quality, we recommend using a DTV Decoder which uses Component Video (Y, PB, PR) Output to connect to the television.
Page 16: Connecting To A Digital Tv Receiver W/Hdcp
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.) DIGITAL IN After the connections...
Page 17: Connecting To A Dvd Player
Connecting a DVD Player You can use the Component Video input jacks to connect a DVD player to your television. To connect a DVD player, please follow the steps listed below. 1) Connect Green cable out from the DVD Player “Y” Video Output, in to TV “Y” Component Input.
Page 18: Connecting To Jvc Av Compu Link Iii
• The AV Compu Link cable may be included with the JVC AV Compu Link accessory you wish to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVC Service Center for part # EWP 805-012.
Page 19: Connecting Devices To The Front Panel
A set of inputs (Input-4) are provided for your convenience on the front panel of the AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30. The inputs are located behind the door at the center of the front panel below the indicator lights. These inputs are designed for the easy connection of devices like camcorders or game consoles which are not permanent parts of your home entertainment center.
Page 20: Connecting To An External Amplifier
Connections Connecting to an External Amplifier TV Rear Panel NPUT 3 NPUT 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO 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 21: Remote Control
CH+ or CH- button to move through the channels one channel at a time. MUTING V CHIP • To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyper Scan feature, press and hold C rate of five channels per second. MENU...
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 Setup
VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, 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” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the D ISPLAY 4) With the D...
Page 24: Dvd Setup
Remote Programming DVD Setup 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. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV”...
Page 25: Search Codes
Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press the TV P and R OWER ETURN 3) Press TV P , see if the CATV or Satellite box responds. OWER 4) If there was a response, press R response, repeat Step 3.
Page 26: Onscreen Menus
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 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 27: Using The Onscreen Menus
INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS LANGUAGE FRE SPA CLOSED CAPTION FRONT PANEL LOCK ON OFF AUTO SHUT OFF DIGITAL–IN SIZE 1 NEXT PAGE SELECT EXIT BY OPERATE BY INITIAL SETUP 2 Note: 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.
Page 28: Plug In Menu
Plug In Menu Plug In Menu The first time you turn on your television, you will see the PLUG IN MENU. This menu is designed to help you get your television ready to watch right away. This menu includes some of the most important settings for the operation of your television, including onscreen display language, AUTO TUNER SETUP and setting the internal clock.
Page 29: Auto Tuner Setup
AUTO TUNER SETUP The AUTO TUNER SETUP feature automatically scans through all the channels your television can receive and memorizes only the channels with clear, active signals. This means when you scan through the channels, you will receive only channels with good signals, no more annoying static or dead air.
Page 30: Set Clock
S E T C L O C K The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 is equipped with its own internal clock. The clock is used to run the televisions timer features. The clock MUST be set before you can use any of the timer features.
Page 31: Initial Setup
INITIAL SETUP Menu While the PLUG IN MENU will help you get your television ready to watch right away, the INITIAL SETUP menu gives you access to many built-in functions to help you customize your television to meet your personal viewing tastes. This manual will describe how each function works.
Page 32: Channel Summary
Initial Setup CHANNEL SUMMARY CHANNEL SUMMARY lets you customize the list of channels set after you run AUTO TUNER SETUP. You may delete unwanted channels or add channels that are new, or were not picked up by AUTO TUNER SETUP because of weak signals. To access the CHANNEL SUMMARY, use the SUMMARY option in the INITIAL SETUP menu.
Page 33: V-Chip
V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline 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. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked from viewing.
Page 34: Mpaa Ratings
V-Chip MPAA (Motion Picture Assoc. of America) 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: Set Ratings Guidelines
Set Ratings Guidelines You can set your V-Chip to automatically block programming above a certain level using either the television or motion picture ratings systems, or both. If a program contains a rating above the levels you set, it will automatically be blocked from viewing unless the four-digit lock code is entered.
Page 36: To Set Movie Ratings Levels
V-Chip To Set Movie (MPAA) Ratings Levels NC-17 PG-13 Use the this option by pressing appear. Use the X. Press FINISH When you have set your movie ratings levels, press to FINISH. Press NC-17 PG-13 FINISH Unrated Programs You have the choice of allowing programs without a rating signal to be shown or to have unrated programs blocked.
Page 37: 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 38: Set Lock Code
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. To change the Lock Code, follow the steps below. Access the onscreen menus by pressing M use the up and down arrows INITIAL SETUP screen appears.
Page 39: Initial Setup 2
Initial Setup 2 This menu lets you set up some of the functions of the television to meet your personal tastes and needs. You may select one of three languages for onscreen displays, turn closed captioning ON or OFF, adjust an image’s vertical position, automatically enhance the picture quality of certain broadcasts, or adjust the size of the 480p picture signal which is input from the Digital-In terminal.
Page 40: Front Panel Lock
Initial Setup CLOSED CAPTION - CONTINUED A new CLOSED CAPTION menu will now appear. The MODE OPTION will be highlighted. This lets you set the operating mode for the CLOSED CAPTION feature. You can set it to: CLOSED CAPTION - to display onscreen dialog in a text format, TEXT - to display additional information included in a broadcast, or OFF - to turn the captioning feature off.
Page 41: Auto Shut Off
AUTO SHUT OFF This feature allows you to tell the TV how long to stay on before shutting off. This is useful if you fall asleep and forget to turn the TV off. When there is no signal for one minute, the message “NOT RECEIVING A SIGNAL”...
Page 42: Picture Adjust
Picture Adjust PICTURE ADJUST The PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make precise adjustments to the television’s picture. You can make adjustments to the picture’s tint, color, contrast, brightness, and level of detail. By adjusting these levels individually, the overall picture quality can be changed. PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS STANDARD...
Page 43: Picture
Picture Adjust - Continued PICTURE The PICTURE level adjusts the contrast, or range between black and white in the picture. Press to decrease the range between the blacks and whites in the picture. Press increase the range. Use the menu. Your changes will be saved when you move to another setting or press E BRIGHT The BRIGHT level lets you adjust the degree of light and darkness in the picture.
Page 44: Picture Adjust 2
Picture Adjust Picture Adjust 2 The second PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make further adjustments to the television’s picture and display qualities. PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS COLOR TEMPERATURE DIG. NOISE CLEAR NOISE MUTING NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY The second PICTURE ADJUST menu can be accessed by either pressing the at the last option of the first PICTURE ADJUST menu or by pressing M COLOR TEMPERATURE With COLOR TEMPERATURE, you can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV...
Page 45: Sound Adjust
Sound Adjust The SOUND ADJUST menu lets you tailor the television’s sound to suit your personal taste. You can adjust the television’s bass and treble output, as well as the speaker balance. You can also choose to receive broadcasts either stereo or mono sound, or listen to a Second Audio Program (SAP), if one is broadcast.
Page 46: Mts
Sound Adjust Sound Adjust - Continued STEREO Many broadcasts today contain more than one audio signal. In addition to stereo and mono soundtracks, some broadcasts also contain a second soundtrack in a different language. Use MTS to select the audio signal you wish to listen to. •...
Page 47: Clock/Timers
Clock/Timers This CLOCK/TIMERS menu can be used to set the time of the built-in clock and set the ON/OFF TIMER function. CLOCK/TIMERS PREVIOUS SET CLOCK ON/OFF TIMER NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY EXIT BY Set Clock The SET CLOCK function is described on page 30. If you need to set the SET CLOCK again, select the option from the CLOCK/TIMER menu by using the SET CLOCK option in the CLOCK/TIMER Menu.
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
Clock/Timers Setting the 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 49: Initial Setup 3
Initial Setup 3 INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS VERTICAL POSITION CENTER CH INPUT XDS ID CONVERGENCE POWER INDICATOR HIGH NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY EXIT BY INITIAL SETUP Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing M use the up and down arrows the INITIAL SETUP screen appears.
Page 50: Center Ch Input
Initial Setup 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 51: Aspect
Your television can display images in one of four aspect ratios. The aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to height as displayed on the screen. The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 has a “wide screen” with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Page 52: Adjusting Crt Color Convergence
Adjusting CRT Color Convergence This TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, green, and blue. When mixed together in the proper portions, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.
Page 53: Button Functions
MULTI SCREEN Function Your Television has three kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels), POP (4 channels), and INDEX (12 channels) SPLIT Activate the Split-Screen option by pressing S Two channels (or input) will now appear onscreen. The channel (or input) you were watching before pressing S will appear on the left, the new channel PLIT...
Page 54: 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. Note: Only RF input signal will be displayed. you can view three separate pictures (still images) on screen on the right side of the TV’s main picture.
Page 55: Menu
MENU The M button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics (like “Picture Adjust”) for specific information on using those menu screens. EXIT Press the E button to leave a menu screen...
Page 56: Bbe
Button Functions BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear, extraordinary sound quality to any program. Use the BBE button to turn the BBE high definition audio filter ON or OFF. HYPER SURROUND Creates a deep, three-dimensional sound effect by changing the audio through the TV’s front firing speakers.
Page 57: Number Buttons - 10 Key Pad
NUMBER BUTTONS - 10 KEY 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. For example, to move to channel 124: 100+ 2 (Two)
Page 58: Input
Button Functions INPUT The AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 can receive signals from a variety of sources. Use the I button to select the signal source: NPUT Antenna (for signals from the RF coaxial cable) or VIDEO 1 through VIDEO 4 (for signals from an audio/video device like a DVD player or VCR) or DIGITAL-IN.
Page 59: Vcr Buttons
Move the selector switch to DVD to operate. • 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 60: Appendices
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS - See if the power cord became unplugged. There is no power - Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. - The antenna could be disconnected. There is no picture - The input mode (TV/Video) could be set improperly. See page 58. or sound - The tuner (AUTO TUNER SETUP) could be set improperly.
Page 61 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. Troubleshooting...
Page 62: Appendix A
DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth. Caring for the Screen The screen of the AV-56WP30 or AV-48WP30 is treated with an electrostatic-proof coating. When it gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. If the screen is very dirty, wipe it down with a cloth dipped in a diluted kitchen cleaner and thoroughly wrung-out.
Page 63: Limited 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 64 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 (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS...
Page 65: Authorized Service Centers
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 To locate your local JVC service center or dealer in Canada please call:...
Page 66: Specifications
Low impedance (1000 Hz when modulated 100%) 3.5 mm mini jack X 1 120.0 X 124.4 X 60.9 179.0 (lbs) / 81.0 (kg) Illuminated remote control unit / AA batteries X 2 AV-48WP30 16:9 ratio 47 1/4" X 49" X 24"...
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Page 68 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA, INC. Division of JVC Americas Corp. 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough, Ontario Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 Canada, M1X 1A7...

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