Integrated digital terrestrial lcd television (83 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC LT-26D50
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LT-32D50BJ LT-26D50BJ LT-32D50SJ LT-26D50SJ DynaPix LCD IDTV with D.I.S.T. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Number: 3249 INSTRUCTIONS...
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Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped persons. • Never watch TV while operating a motor vehicle. It is illegal to watch TV while driving. • Never listen to headphones at high volume. Doing so may damage your hearing.
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Thank you for buying this JVC LCD flat television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. (“LCD” stands for Liquid Crystal Display.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
NOTE: Due to static electricity, the TV may be covered with dust. If this happens, wipe the TV with a soft cloth being careful not to scratch the TV. Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) service area Although this TV can receive both Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) and Analogue terrestrial broadcasting, depending on the area in which you live, you may not be able to receive Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T).
Watching images from a computer ... 62 Table of signals for each type of computer... 62 Additional preparation ... 63 Connecting external equipment ... 63 Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player... 66 Troubleshooting ... 67 Specifications ... 70...
Setting up your TV • When you install the TV on the wall, only use a JVC wall mounting unit (optional) which is designed for this TV. • Make sure that the TV is installed on the wall by a skilled installer.
Removing the terminal covers There are connection terminals behind the covers on the left and right of the rear of the TV. Remove these two covers before connecting an antenna or VCR.
• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected. Caution • Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything. If you connect via a device with an antenna terminal such as a VCR, follow A →...
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into the initial settings mode, and you will see the JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the screen display to make the initial settings. 1 Make sure to set the VCR/TV/DVD...
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• If the JVC logo does not appear this is because your TV has already been turned on for the first time: Perform the initial settings with “Installation” (see page 34) in the DTV menu and “AUTO PROGRAM (Analogue)” (see page 53) in the SET UP menu.
Programme number PR6 is not normally set. • When the COUNTRY setting is IRELAND: If a TV channel you want to view is not set to a programme number (PR), you can set it manually. To set an Analogue terrestrial broadcasting channel, see “EDIT/MANUAL (Analogue)”...
T-V LINK functions When you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to view videos. T-V LINK uses the following features: To use T-V LINK functions: A “T-V LINK compatible VCR”...
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Setting up your TV Do not turn the TV off in the following cases. • when recording images from an external device connected to the TV (for example a camcorder) • when recording a TV channel after it has been unscrambled on a decoder •...
To turn the TV off: Press the A button again. Caution • The A button on the TV does not fully isolate the TV from the AC supply. If you are not going to use the TV for a long period, be sure to disconnect the AC plug from the AC socket.
2 Press the q buttons while the volume level indicator is displayed Using the Menu Use the MENU/OK button Refer to “Setting the TV” (see page 43) for details of using the menu. If the Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) picture is unnatural: Press the TV/AV button and MENU/OK button at the same time.
9 VCR/DVD/Teletext control buttons 0 d (Favourite) button - p buttons = c button ~ 3 button ! # (Standby) button @ VCR/TV/DVD switch # G button $ H button % a button ^ b button & r (Volume) q buttons...
TV position and press the # button. If the VCR/TV/DVD switch on the remote control is set to a position other than TV, the TV will not be turned on or off even if the # button is pressed. Choose a TV channel and...
• Since this TV is designed to make full use of the resolution of the original video source, the motion may appear unnatural when the video source is input with progressive-scanning component signals. If this happens, change the output setting of the connected device to interlace- scanning component signal output.
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(4:3 aspect ratio), use the FULL mode to restore the picture to its original shape. • When you use this TV’s output signal to record a Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) 16:9 broadcast, it will be recorded with its picture squeezed into a 4:3 aspect ratio picture.
– The ZOOM mode is changed – The X (Multi) button, f (Freeze) button, or g (Text) button is pressed – The TV is switched between TV mode and EXT mode • Some menu displays can be cut off when...
16:9 FULL, the main-picture aspect ratio is 16:9. • When set to 2-pictures multi, the main- picture sound from the TV speaker can be changed to the sub-picture sound by pressing the c button. (The speaker mark moves from the main-picture to the sub-picture.)
To return the multi-picture to one screen: Press the X button, press the 5 buttons to choose one screen, and then press the a button. TV/DTV • Pressing the button will also return the display to one screen. Operation while watching DTV...
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• When the b buttons are pressed, the EPG screen disappears and the normal screen returns. When the TV is being watched, it automatically changes to the channel of the scheduled programme when the start time of the scheduled program is reached.
Displaying the Subtitles With Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB- T), some programmes are broadcast with subtitles. Subtitles can be displayed when watching these programmes. Press the SUBTITLE button when watching Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) “Subtitle ON” appears at the top-left of the screen and, when the programme has subtitles, the subtitles are displayed.
• When the g (Text) button is pressed, the TV returns to television broadcasting. • With Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), in addition to digital teletext broadcasting at the same time as normal broadcasting, there are also channels with just digital teletext broadcasting.
For details, see “Connection when recording to VCR” on page 65. VCR connected to EXT-2, all you need to do is set the TV timer settings and the programme will be recorded. By using “Direct Rec” of the T-V LINK...
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TV is connected to. • For details, see your VCR instruction manual. When you have finished Step 4, you have set the timer. When you are not watching TV, make sure the TV is in standby.
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“When recording on a T-V LINK incompatible VCR:”. While the timer is in operation: • You can turn the TV on or off (Standby). WARNING: Do not turn off the main power. • You can watch Analogue terrestrial broadcasting channels or the pictures via an EXT terminal.
Change preferred audio language D0212-EN • When the b button is pressed, the previous screen is returned to. When the TV/DTV or H buttons are pressed, the menu disappears. • When the h (Information) button is pressed, the help screen appears. When it is pressed again, the previous screen is returned to.
Enable (factory settings): The Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) software is automatically updated every day at 3:00 am. When enabled, the TV also searches for new software whenever it goes to standby. Disable: The Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) software is not automatically updated.
Select PR D0202-EN • When the b button is pressed, the previous screen is returned to. When the TV/DTV or H buttons are pressed, the menu disappears. • When the h (Information) button is pressed, the help screen appears. When it is pressed again, the previous screen is returned to.
Editing a channel name 1 Press the 5 buttons and choose Edit Name on the bar at the bottom of the screen 2 Press the 6 buttons and choose the channel to be edited, and then press the a button The edit window appears.
Operation with the DTV menu Setting the favourite channels Channels that you often watch can be set as favourite channels. You can choose from just those channels when the p p buttons are pressed. • After setting the favourite channels, check that “Favourite Mode”...
Common Interface Choose when a pay television reception module is inserted into the Common Interface slot on the back of the TV, and you want to set the module. When Common Interface is chosen and the a button is pressed, the name of the inserted module appears.
Time display: The current time of the teletext data is displayed. If the TV has not received a TV channel that has teletext programmes since it was turned on, the time display is blank. To view the current time, choose a TV channel that has teletext programmes.
D1056 12-pictures multi: D0058 • When set to 2-pictures multi, you can view a TV picture and a picture from an external device. You cannot view a TV picture on more than one screen at the same time. • When 12-pictures multi is set, pictures from external devices are not displayed.
(favourite) button and a number button 1 to 4. Favourite channel registration 1 In the normal screen, choose a TV channel (PR 1 – PR 99) that you want to register For details, refer to “Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices”...
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(see page 45). The following items in the PICTURE menu (see page 45) are memorised. PICTURE MODE BRIGHT-1 CONTRAST BRIGHT-2 SHARP COLOUR COLOUR TEMP. DIGITAL VNR COLOUR SYSTEM The last setting made for each item is memorised. Operation while watching analogue TV...
Analogue teletext function Number buttons Colour buttons buttons Basic operation 1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast VCR/TV/ DVD switch 2 Set the VCR/TV/DVD switch to the TV position 3 Press g (Text) button to display the teletext...
Using the List Mode You can store the numbers of your favourite teletext pages in memory and call them up quickly using the colour buttons. To store the page numbers: 1 Press B button to go into the List mode The page numbers you have stored are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3 Press H (Cancel) button to return to a teletext page when the page number is on the screen • The TV mode cannot be resumed by pressing the H (Cancel) button. To return to the TV mode press b.
• Press the to exit from the menu. • Some menu items may not be operated or set depending on the TV status or other menu item settings. Menu items that cannot be operated or set are displayed in grey in the menu and cannot be chosen.
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Setting the TV Operation with the buttons on the TV You can also operate the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the TV. TV/AV button MENU/OK button 6 buttons 5 buttons...
PICTURE menu PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE MODE BRIGHT-1 CONTRAST BRIGHT-2 SHARP COLOUR COLOUR TEMP. FEATURES D0014 • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the BRIGHT-1, CONTRAST, BRIGHT-2, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to their default settings. •...
You can choose from the three DIGITAL VNR function settings of AUTO, MIN and MAX. AUTO(LOW)/AUTO(HIGH): The TV will automatically adjust the level of the DIGITAL VNR effect to match the amount of noise in the picture, giving you the best possible picture.
AUTO: The TV will automatically adjust the level of the DigiPure effect to match the amount of noise in the picture, giving the best possible picture. 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.
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.
: mono sound t : Bilingual I (sub I) u : Bilingual II (sub II) • The sound mode you can choose differs depending on the TV programme. • This function does not work in the EXT modes. BASS You can adjust the low tone of the sound.
“OFF”. TYPE A CHILD LOCK When there is a TV channel you do not want your children to watch, you can use the CHILD LOCK function to lock out the TV channel. Even when a child chooses a...
CHILD LOCK function set for the TV channel is cancelled. The next time anyone tries to view the TV channel, it will be locked again. • When you want to cancel the CHILD LOCK function, you must perform the operation “To set the CHILD LOCK...
FEATURES menu BLUE BACK You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is no input from an external device. This function is turned on.
(PR) of a TV channel. This function registers a channel name (ID) to a TV channel. INSERT: This function adds a new TV channel in the current programme numbers (PR) list by using the CH number. • You cannot use the INSERT function if you do not know the channel number of a TV channel.
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(PR) To cancel the MOVE function: Press the b button. programme number (PR) of a TV channel to a new programme number (PR) TV channel the TV channel The TV channel is deleted from the programme numbers (PR) list.
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(ID) to the TV channel. Before performing INSERT or MANUAL operation • A CH/CC number unique to this TV and corresponding to the Channel number of a TV channel is required. Find the corresponding CH/CC number from a table “CH/CC NUMBER”...
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SYSTEM to “I”. If “I” is not correct, you will not hear the sound normally when the TV detects a TV channel. In this case, retry to set the SYSTEM correctly so that no problem arises.
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• When you want to use the INSERT function on page 56, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the channel number of the TV channel from this table. If you want to know a particular TV channel’s channel menu, look in TV listings magazines or contact the broadcaster.
TV input to EXT-4 when the TV detects a component input signal from the device connected to the EXT-4. • When set to ON, the TV input may be automatically changed to EXT-4 just by an operation such as turning the power on, removing a disc, or another operation with a device (such as a DVD player).
Preparation: • First read the device’s instruction manual and “Additional preparation” on page 63 to connect the device to the TV properly. Second, follow the device’s instruction manual to set the device so that it sends an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) to the TV.
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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. Caution: Every time you dub, check this DUBBING setting beforehand.
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EXT-2 terminal. • During dubbing, you cannot turn off the TV. Turning off the TV also turns off the output from the EXT-2 terminal. • When you choose an EXT terminal as...
Displaying a computer screen This TV can be used as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a 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 an audio cable to connect the EXT-3 L/R terminal to the computer’s sound...
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.
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Additional preparation without terminal covers...
Connect the headphones with a stereo mini- jack (3.5 mm diameter) to the headphone jack socket. • No sound comes from the TV speakers when the headphones are connected and only one screen is displayed. Video or sound signal output from...
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.
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.
This is due to the condition of the video signal. There is nothing wrong with the TV. • Since this TV is designed to make full use of the resolution of the original video source, the motion may appear unnatural when the video source is input with 625p progressive-scanning component signals.
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• The top of the TV and the screen may become hot during use but this has no affect on the performance of the TV. Make sure that the ventilation holes are not blocked. • When the picture is unstable, the screen may become white for a moment.
Accessories We may change the design and specifications without notice. Pictures displayed on the screen using this TV’s ZOOM functions should not be shown for any commercial or demonstration purpose in public places (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of copyright.
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AA/R6 dry cell battery × 2 We may change the design and specifications without notice. Pictures displayed on the screen using this TV’s ZOOM functions should not be shown for any commercial or demonstration purpose in public places (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of copyright.