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USER MANUAL Emerald Series LED HDTV EM40RF5 40” Class EM40NF5 40” Class EM43RF5 43” Class EM43NF5 43” Class EM50RF5 50” Class EM50NF5 50” Class EM55RF5 55” Class EM55NF5 55” Class Before operating your LED TV, please read this manual thoroughly.
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Contents Congratulations on purchasing your new JVC TV. To get the most out of your JVC LED TV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. For assistance, call the JVC Customer Support and Service Center 1-855-868-1928 or visit our website: http://jvc-tv.com/support...
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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 The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user triangle is intended to alert the user to to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage...
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Important Safety Instructions 22) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner’s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
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Important Safety Instructions CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, unit’s performance will be impaired.
Important Safety Instructions Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Important Safety Instructions DTV Transition Advisory As of June 12, 2009, all U.S. television stations have switched to digital broadcasting. As a result, owners of analog television sets must connect a digital-to-analog converter box to the television set or subscribe to cable or satellite TV to receive over-the-air TV.
Attaching the Stand Removing the Stand The stand installation varies depending on model. Perform the installation according to the When the TV needs to be transported, remove the instructions of your TV model. stand and pack the TV back in the carton. Unpacking the TV To remove the stand, perform the assemble steps in reverse order according to your TV model.
Batteries LED TV Power Cord Quick Start Guide DOWNLOAD FULL VERSION USER MANUAL http://jvc-tv.com/support Remote Control Batteries Push the tab, then lift to open the cover. Close the battery cover. Insert the batteries, making sure the [+] and [-] polarities are correct.
Parts and Functions Front View EM40NF5 EM40RF5 Power indicator Remote control IR receiver Rear View EM40NF5 EM40RF5 HDMI/MHL Digital Optical Output Audio Out Power Button HDMI-1/ Component/ Audio Input/ Antenna AC Power Video Input Music Port Input...
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Parts and Functions Front View EM43NF5 EM43RF5 Power indicator Remote control IR receiver Rear View EM43NF5 EM43RF5 HDMI/MHL Digital Optical Output Audio Out Power and Function Buttons HDMI-1/ HDMI-2 Component/ Audio Input/ Antenna AC Power Video Input Music Port Input...
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Parts and Functions Front View EM50NF5 EM50RF5 Power indicator Remote control IR receiver Rear View EM50NF5 EM50RF5 HDMI/MHL Digital Optical Output Audio Out Power and Function Buttons HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-1/ Component/ Audio Input/ Antenna AC Power Video Input Music Port Input...
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Parts and Functions Front View EM55NF5 EM55RF5 Power indicator Remote control IR receiver Rear View EM55NF5 EM55RF5 HDMI/MHL Digital Optical Output Audio Out Power and Function Buttons HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-1/ Component/ Audio Input/ Antenna AC Power Video Input Music Port Input...
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Parts and Functions Remote Control (EMxxNF5 Models) 1 IR Transmitter: Sends remote control signal to the TV. 2 Remote Control LED: Lights red when a button is pressed. 3 Playback controls: The buttons are used for Photo, Music, Video, HDMI CEC function. 4 BACK: Go back to previous selection.
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Parts and Functions Remote Control (EMxxRF5 Models) 1 IR Transmitter: Sends remote control signal to the TV. 2 Remote Control LED: Lights red when a button is pressed. 3 **Playback controls: The buttons are used for Photo, Music, Video, HDMI CEC function. 4 ** : Go back to previous selection.
Making Connections Connecting Antenna / Cable Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the DTV/TV Cable/Antenna jack of the TV. DTV / TV CABLE / ANTENNA 75 ohm coaxial cable Connecting HD Devices You can connect different devices to the TV using HDMI, Composite, or Component connections. Check the type of connection available on your device.
Making Connections Connecting External Speakers / Soundbar / AV Receivers Digital Connection Connect the SPDIF/Optical audio cable to the Audio OUT optical port of the TV and the optical port of the soundbar, AV receiver, or audio system. Digital Audio System AUDIO OUT Audio OUT Audio IN...
Basic Operations Setup Wizard Select Time Zone, then press OK. The Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your TV for the first time. Please follow the Time Zone instructions carefully. Select the Time Zone Note: If you would like to setup over-the-air or cable programming, make sure the antenna or cable TV system Alaska Time Zone:...
Basic Operations Exit Retail Mode Press OK to start channel scan. Press BACK OR Scanning Select OK then press OK to confirm. Channel scan in progress, if you want to stop scanning, please press “Stop Scan”. Scan Status: Do you wish to exit Retail Mode? Analog Channel: Digital Channel: Cancel...
Basic Operations Changing Channel Mute Volume Press MUTE to turn the sound off. To turn the Press the number buttons to directly select channels. sound back on, press MUTE again or any of the VOL buttons. Note: After pressing the number buttons, there will be Set Sleep Timer a few seconds delay before the TV changes channel.
Basic Operations Picture Mode Zoom The entire picture is uniformly The TV Allows you to play image slide shows from a enlarged to retain its original USB memory stick. proportion. However, some parts of the picture may be Note: Due to the wide variety of picture file formats some hidden.
Basic Operations The displayed screen varies depending on the media type you selected. Press to select a , or file or function, then press OK. Picture Viewer: Photo PATH:/MMP/Photo/ File Name: P1130130 P1130130 P1130131 Resolution: 768x1024 Size: 113KB P1130132 P1130133 P1130134 Start Slideshow Sort:...
TV. If you decide to install the wall mount and TV without the assistance of a technician or professional, JVC will not be responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Menu Operation Input Picture Video Options or submenu component Audio HDMI-1 Setup HDMI / MHL Main Menu Music Closed Caption Wide Channel Sleep Timer Remote Control Press MENU. Display the menu. Select a menu option. 1. Press to select a menu or option.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Input Menu Select the input source signal. To watch analog or digital TV channels. Video To use VCRs, camcorders, or game consoles connected via composite connection. Video Component component HDMI-1 To use VCRs, camcorders, or game consoles connected via component connection. HDMI / MHL HDMI-1 Music...
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Adjusting the Menu Settings Tint Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. Sharpness Selects WIDE to change TV viewing aspect ratio (Normal, Wide, Zoom and Stretch). Size & Position Horiz. Position/Vertical Position Adjusts the horizontal/vertical position of the picture. Horiz.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Audio Menu XinemaSound 3D* Thrilling surround sound effects with XinemaSound 3D, which delivers deep bass and crystal clear diaglogue.. (Off, Movie, News) XinemaSound Movie XinemaSound Bass XinemaSound delivers a natural audio balance, with deep bass, Treble clear dialogue and detailed treble.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Setup Menu Name Input The Name Input feature of the TV allows you to add a label name on an input source. To label an input source , perform the following steps: Press MENU. to select “Setup”, then press or OK. Press to select “Name Input”, then press or OK.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Parental Control The Parental Control feature allows you to control and restrict TV programs by Channel Lock , TV Rating, or Movie Rating. Access Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu requires you to enter the password to access its submenu. Press MENU.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Restrict By TV/Movie Rating You can select which TV/Movie rating to lock for viewing. In the “Parental Control” menu, press to select a rating submenu, Enable Rating then press or OK. Channel Lock USA-TV • Enable Rating USA-Movie Select “On”...
Closed Caption Closed Caption decodes and displays closed caption data of television programs as subtitle. This feature displays text on the screen or it translates and displays text in another language. Press MENU. Analog Closed Caption to select “Closed Caption”, then press or OK. Press Digital Closed Caption Digital CC Options...
Adjusting the Menu Settings Channel Menu Select Antenna/Cable Select Antenna or Cable for the service connected to your TV. TV Mode Cable Auto Channel Scan Press MENU. Partial Channel Scan Find Channel Channel Management to select “Channel”, then press or OK. Press Digital MTS English...
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Adjusting the Menu Settings Add Channel New channels may be added to your area periodically. Use the Add Channel function to add new channels. Press MENU. to select “Channel”, then press or OK. Press to select “Find Channel”, then press or OK. Press Press to select “Enter Channel”, then enter a channel.
Troubleshooting If your TV fails to work properly, check the following guidelines for possible causes and solutions. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persists. Problem Solution No power. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. •...
AmTRAN Video Corporation (hereinafter known as “Warrantor”) under brand license by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. The Warrantor provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
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Important Open Source Software Notice Some JVC device may contain free software which is based on the license granted under the GNU General Public License and Lesser General Public License (hereinafter “GPL/LPGL”) that are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 You may use, modify, or distribute only if you agree to all of the terms and conditions of the GPL/LGPL.
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