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PROJECTION TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for your television (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...
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety.
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6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro t e c t i o n against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with re s p e c t to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stru c t u re , g rounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size...
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections.
Connections Shown below are illustrations of the Front and Rear panels of the D-Series Projection Televisions. Take a moment to look at the illustrations to familiarize yourself with their layout. The Front Panel controls will be used in the normal operation of your television, while the Rear Panel will be used to connect your television to your other audio/video equipment.
Cable or Antenna Connections Before you can begin to watch your D-Series Projection television, you will need to connect it to an antenna or cable outlet. The next four diagrams should cover most typical antenna or cable connections. Use Diagram #1 to connect your television to an antenna with flat cable leads.
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Connections 1) Connect the coaxial cable from the cable television outlet to the ANT-A input at the rear of the television. 2) Connect a coaxial cable from the CABLE LOOP OUT jack at the rear of the TV to the input jack on the cable box.
VCR Connections Use the diagrams below to connect a VCR to your television. For an antenna or cable connection use Diagram #1. For stereo-sound connection of an Audio/Video device, use Diagram #2. Connections 1) Connect the coaxial cable from the cable television outlet to the ANT-A input at the rear of the television.
10 Connections Audio/Video Connections - Stereo Systems Use Diagram #1 to connect an AV Receiver, use Diagram #2 to connect to a stereo audio system. 1) Connect a video cable from the Video Monitor Output jack on the back of the AV receiver to the Video Input 1 jack on the television’s rear jack panel, using a video plug cable.
Connecting a Camcorder You can quickly connect a camcorder to your D-Series Projection Television using the input jacks located under the front panel door. If you wish, you may connect your camcorder to the rear input jacks by following these steps.
12 Getting Started RM-C889 Changing the Batteries Be sure to use only size AA b a t t e r i e s . Push the tab on the remote's battery cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. I n s e rt two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+"...
POWER • Press the P button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The power lamp will glow gre e n . O W E R • Make sure the TV/CAT V switch on the remote is set to TV. Move the switch to CAT V only if you plan to operate a cable box.
14 Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes Cable Box / Satellite / VCR setup 1) Find the CATV/Satellite/VCR brand from the list of codes. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV” to program a Cable/Satellite box or to “TV” to program VCR. 3) Press the P (for Cable box or Satellite) or VCR P OWER...
16 Using the Menu Using this Guide C e rtain 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 : Up and Down arrows mean press the U a rrow buttons on the remote control.
Introduction The Setup Menu is designed to help you get your television ready to watch right away. It is recommended that you complete all the items in the Setup Menu before you begin using your new TV. The Setup menu items include: •...
18 Setup Menu Clock Time Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. Press M To SETUP Press E NTER To CLOCK TIME To move to the time field To set the time To exit the field when the correct time is Press M to return to the main menu or...
AV Connection - Continued AV Receiver at Input 1 Use this option if you connect an AV Receiver’s video output to the TV’s Input 1. Set the option to YES to prevent a possible feedback loop which could damage your equipment. To activate To Set AV Receiver at Input 1 to Yes or No To save setting and exit field...
20 V-Chip V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV P a rental Guideline and Movie (MPA A ) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to p rogram your TV to receive, or not to receive, p rograms based on content according to the guidelines you set.
Directions to Set TV Ratings: To set a maximum allowed rating with the TV Rating option: To the Rating column To the select the maximum rating Once you have set a maximum rating, you can also program the television to block certain types of material based on the viewing guidelines, such as programs with Violence or Language warnings.
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22 V-Chip Movie Ratings In addition to ratings information about television programs, your TV can also block programming based on Movie Rating information. This is the rating system you will most often find on premium cable movie channels or on pay-per-view channels. Brief descriptions of each rating appear below.
Set V-Chip/Lock Time You have the option of setting the V-Chip ratings to work for only a portion of the day. You may also lock all of the television stations (regardless of V-Chip ratings) for a period of the day. To set a V-Chip or Lock time, use the arrows to move to the V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME option at the bottom of the V-Chip menu and...
24 Channel Info Menu Channel Info Menu The Channel Info Menu lets you modify the list of channels Memorized by the Memorize Channels feature. The following options will let you add or delete channels from memory, add on-screen names to channels or inputs and select channels to include in your Super Quick View (SQV) list.
Selecting Names for Inputs You may also give names to the devices connected to the TV’s inputs. There are 15 names available for the inputs, they are: V C R 1 ;V C R 2 ; DV D ; L A S E R ; S AT (for satellite);...
26 Advanced Features Advanced Features The Advanced Features menu lets you adjust some of the other features of your television. The menu options are described in the following sections. To access the Advanced Menu: Press M to display the Main Menu To Advanced Features Press E to access the Advanced...
Each tube projects one color: red, green, or blue. The three tubes were carefully aligned by JVC at the factory to provide you with the best picture quality possible. With the convergence feature, you have the ability to adjust these picture tubes should you feel they are out of alignment..
28 Audio/Video Settings Adjusting the Audio and Vi d e o S e t t i n g s You can further customize your television’s sound and p i c t u re by adjusting the audio and video settings. Yo u have the ability to select one of five preset adjustment settings or make your own adjustments to a number of individual audio or video settings.
Audio Settings You have the option of making further adjustments to your television’s sound. These adjustments can be made at any time. The adjustments include individual areas of sound quality to stereo and surround sound effects. To change the Audio Settings, from the Audio/Video Settings Menu: To AUDIO SETTINGS Press E...
30 Audio/Video Settings Video Settings You have the option of making further adjustments to your television’s video display qualities. These adjustments can be made at any time. The adjustments include individual areas of video quality to overall picture display effects. To change the Video Settings, from the Audio/Video Settings Menu: To VIDEO SETTINGS...
ANCEL Press C ANCEL functions in menu screens. ANCEL Press M to access the JVC onscreen menu system. Press to bring up information on a channel or program on screen. This information may include: Channel Number, Channel Name, V-Chip Rating, Stereo Broadcast and Current Time.
The controls include: Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forw a rd, Record, Channel Up or Down and VCR P o w e r. Your VCR comes programmed to control JVC- brand VCR’s. See page 15 for a list of control codes for other manufacture r’s brand VCRs.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) Your JVC D-Series projection television comes with 2-tuner PIP/POP. This means your TV can receive and display two separate video signals at once. The PIP/POP feature can be displayed in three ways: Picture-In-Picture (PIP) In PIP mode, the television displays a smaller PIP window within the main television picture.
34 Button Functions - PIP/POP Working with PIP You can change the size of the PIP window. PIP S ANT-A07 PIP A Each press of the PIP S button decreases the size of the window. You can select five different sizes of window from size.
15% of the television’s total operating time in a given week. Your projection television uses picture tubes to project images onto the screen. As they age, their light output will gradually decrease. Under normal conditions, the tubes will age at a consistent rate across the screen.
The Screen Shield provides a layer of protection for your television screen. It has a subtle tint which enhances picture contrast. The screen shield comes installed on your D-Series projection television. You can remove the screen shield if you prefer. To Remove the Screen Shield: •...
Notes You must use the remote which came with the television to bypass the lock code. You cannot use a remote from another JVC product, other manufacturer, or universal remote. When you set a new lock code, write it down and place it in a safe place away from other potential viewers.
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Adding and deleting channels ..24 Adjustments p i c t u re....3 0 s o u n d ....2 9 Advanced features menu .
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger may be covered on an in-home basis where such service is available.
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
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