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Projection Television Users Guide
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- Page 1 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: For Model: HD-56GC87 Illustration of HD-56GC87 and RM-C18G LCT2139-001A-A 0506TNH-II-IM...
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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 When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ® • As an “ENERGY STAR ” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ® “ENERGY STAR ” guidelines for energy...
- Page 4 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Page 5: Warnings
We have an important note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels. Once you run the Auto Tuner Setup (which detects and programs all the channels your TV is receiving through the RF input), every channel number available from your cable company will appear in your television’s Channel Summary and they will all be marked as available for... - Page 6 Warnings Thank you for purchasing a JVC HDTV-ready projection television which uses the high-quality HD-ILA projection system. This is one of the highest quality and most technologically advanced televisions available today. It is recommended that you read this instruction manual before using your television in order to learn about it’s many features.
- Page 7 4. The television requires a lot of electrical power It is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket, and not to another device. When connecting the television to a wall socket that is being used by another device, or when using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed the electrical capacity of the socket.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions . . 2 Warnings ....5 Quick Setup ....9 Unpacking your TV . -
Page 9: 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. In addition to this guide, your television box should include:... -
Page 10: Tv Models
Quick Setup TV Models 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. Rear Panel Diagram S-VIDEO VIDEO... -
Page 11: Front Panel Diagram
Front Panel Diagram LAMP POWER • For information on the LED, see page 74. Side Panel Diagram INPUT MENU OPERATE INPUT 4 CHANNEL VIDEO – L/MONO VOLUME – AUDIO LAMP POWER LAMP LED POWER BUTTON POWER LED Quick Setup... -
Page 12: Tv Remote Control
Quick Setup Remote Control • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 58 - 69. • SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If your TV is connected to an ATSC antenna or Digital Cable, you can use these buttons. POWER TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT... -
Page 13: Getting Started
To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan feature, press and hold CH+ or 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. -
Page 14: Connecting Your Devices
Quick Setup Step 2 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your S-Video Cable Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. -
Page 15: Vcr Connection
VCR Connection 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 16 Quick Setup Diagram #2 Cable or Antenna Output Two-Way Splitter OUT OUT DVD Player (Optional) Cable Cable Coaxial Cable 75Ω (VHF/UHF) TV Rear Panel S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L INPUT-1 OVER VIDEO R - AUDIO - L INPUT-2 S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L...
- Page 17 Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the side input jacks (Input 4) located on the side of the television. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions. INPUT MENU OPERATE...
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Page 18: Connecting To An External Amplifier
Quick Setup Connecting to an External Amplifier TV Rear Panel AUDIO OUTPUT 1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. - Page 19 Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. DTV device Digital Out Audio Out After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cables. 1) Connect the HDMI to DVI Cable from the DIGITAL OUT on the back of your DTV decoder, to the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.
- Page 20 Quick Setup Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device By connecting an HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible devices. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface.
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Page 21: V1 Smart Input
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 22: Interactive Plug In Menu
• If you press the Menu button while setting up the interactive plug-in menu, it will skip over it. 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 23 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 analog broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually.
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Page 24: Auto Tuner Setup
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 25: Programming Your Remote
Programming your remote control 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 26: Vcr Codes
Quick Setup 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 key pad. -
Page 27: Dvd Codes
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 28: Search Codes
Quick Setup Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press the P and R OWER ETURN 3) Press the P button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. OWER 4) If there was a response, press R response, repeat Step 3. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Initial Setup 05
Press the M button INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS DIGITAL SETUP NEXT PAGE (5/5) SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU INITIAL SETUP 05 PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS STANDARD TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL NEXT PAGE (1/3) SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU PICTURE ADJUST 01 PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS STANDARD COLOR TEMPERATURE... -
Page 32: Auto Tuner Setup
Onscreen Menus Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 24 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 33: Channel Label
How to set the channel label. (This is only for analog broadcasting.) Press the M button To CHANNEL SUMMARY π † √® To operate To the ID column π † Press the O button to enter √® To select the character you want To move to the next space π... -
Page 34: V-Chip
Onscreen Menus 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 35: 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 36 Onscreen Menus 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 37 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 38 Onscreen Menus 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 39 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 40: Set Lock Code
Onscreen Menus Set Lock Code Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset 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 41: Language
Language The language function is described on page 22 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. -
Page 42: Closed Caption
Onscreen Menus 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 43 Digital Manual Setting Press the M button To CLOSED CAPTION π † √® To enter To Type π † √® To select Auto, Advanced or Basic To Service π † √® To select 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 To Appearance π...
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Page 44: Auto Shut Off
Onscreen Menus 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 45: Front Panel Lock
Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the side of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the M button To FRONT PANEL LOCK π † √® To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways:... -
Page 46: Video Input Label
Onscreen Menus Video Input Label This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the M button To VIDEO INPUT LABEL π † √® To enter To select the desired video input π † √® To select the desired preset input label (see chart below) Press the OK button to save... -
Page 47: Position Adjustment
Position Adjustment Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama or cinema. Press the M button To POSITION ADJUSTMENT π † √® To enter To adjust the position π... -
Page 48: Digital-In
Onscreen Menus Digital-In The DIGITAL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when an HDMI480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when an HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. -
Page 49: Digital Setup
Digital Setup Use this function when you are receiving a digital broadcast. Press the M button To DIGITAL SETUP π † √® To enter The onscreen will appear Notes: • Software Update will only appear when the SD Card is inserted. •... -
Page 50: Digital Sound
Onscreen Menus Digital Sound You can select the optical digital sound output, either PCM or Dolby Digital when your TV is connected to an amplifier that has Dolby Digital decoder. If you select Dolby Digital, you can enjoy listening in 5.1ch sound when watching digital broadcasts. Press the M button To DIGITAL SETUP... -
Page 51: 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 52: Color Management
Dynamic Gamma JVC's Dynamic Gamma Circuitry (DGC makes it easier to see dark areas when a picture has many dark areas, and makes it easier to see the bright areas when a picture has many bright areas. DGC is turned on, DGC analyzes and adjusts the total level of picture brightness... -
Page 53: Digital Vnr
Digital VNR This function can be selected to change the effect of Digital VNR (Video Noise Reduction). Press the M button To DIGITAL VNR π † √® To enter To select the effect you like. π † AUTO: adjusts the effect of VNR automatically. MIN: adjusts the effect of VNR to minimum. -
Page 54: Sound Adjust
Onscreen Menus 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 55: Clock/Timers
Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 23 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 56: On/Off Timer
Onscreen Menus 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 57: Lamp Timer Reset
Lamp Timer Reset The lamp replacement message will appear when you need to change the lamp. After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the timer which is built into your television. Press the M button To LAMP TIMER RESET π... -
Page 58: 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 buttons, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear. Split Activate the split-screen option by pressing S the remote control. -
Page 59: Index
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. This button confirms your selection when you are in one of the onscreen menus. -
Page 60: Power
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER Note: • After turning the power on, you can not turn the power off for about one minute. 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 12: 0 (Zero) 1 (One) -
Page 61: Return+/Tv
Return +/TV The R +/TV button has three functions: ETURN 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 62: Video Status
Button Functions Video Status The V button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a IDEO TATUS 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 63: Sleep Timer
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 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 60 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this message will appear: You then have 60 seconds to press the S delay the shut off for another 15 minutes. -
Page 64: Display
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID. Press the D ISPLAY The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or AV input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm) •... -
Page 65: Favorite
Favorite The Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See how to register below. Press the F AVORITE The favorite channel list will appear. To select the channel you want to watch π... -
Page 66: 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 4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. CINEMA - This ratio “zooms in”... - Page 67 Aspect Ratios (Continued) Press the A SPECT • By pressing the A When you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program. SD (480i, 480p) NTSC, 480i, 480p ASPECT PANORAMA CINEMA FULL REGULAR Notes: • You can also choose the size by pressing the π † buttons. •...
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Page 68: Tv/Catv Slide Switch
VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 26. • 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 27. -
Page 69: D/A (Digital/Analog)
D/A (Digital/Analog) The D/A button changes the analog and digital channel. Each time you press the D/A button, you can switch back and forth the analog and digital channels. Digital channels have a "D" in front of the channel number. Press the D/A button To watch digital channels For example, to move to channel D23:... -
Page 70: Osd Information
OSD Information Weak Signal This OSD warning appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that channel. No Program If the TV channel you selected, or were watching is not receiving a signal, "NO PROGRAM" appears on the television screen. -
Page 71: Lamp Replacement
Replacement Lamp Kit Before replacing the lamp, you will need to purchase a replacement kit, part number TS-CL110U. To purchase this kit, consult your dealer or call 1-800-252-5722, or go to www.jvc. com. The replacement kit will include the following:... - Page 72 Lamp Replacement Lamp Message LAMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP, PLEASE RESET TIMER IN THE TV MENU. PRESS OK, IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE THIS MESSAGE AGAIN. How to Replace the Lamp Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp.
- Page 73 4) Remove the lamp unit. Using a Philips head type screwdriver (cross-head type), loosen the two screws fastening the lamp unit. When the screws have been loosened, remove the lamp by raising the handle and gently sliding the unit straight towards you. Place it carefully in the recycling packaging. 5) Install the new lamp unit.
- Page 74 Lamp Replacement Warning LED Messages While the power is on, and there is a problem with the TV, the TV changes to warning mode and informs you of the problem using the LED as follows. Then, the power turns off automatically and performs the cooling for approximately 90 seconds.
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Page 75: Troubleshooting
PROBLEMS There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. • It is possible the fan is stuck or the inside temperature is rising abnormally. Consult your dealer. - Page 76 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS The POWER LED • It may be a malfunction that the fan is locked or the temperature has increased. and LAMP LED are blinking alternately. The POWER LED • The lamp may not have been installed correctly, or it may be due to a malfunction. and LAMP LED are •...
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Page 77: Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice. • The open source software is embedded in this product. For more information, please go to: http://software.jvc.com/opensource/lnx/DP/06_AtscQam/download.html Specifications HD-56GC87 HD-ILA Device Projection NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terrestrial, Digital Cable VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 at ATSC,... - Page 80 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...