JVC AV-32920 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of JVC AV-32920, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of JVC AV-32920 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of JVC AV-32920. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of JVC AV-32920 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of JVC AV-32920
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the JVC AV-32920 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the JVC AV-32920 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of JVC AV-32920 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of JVC AV-32920, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the JVC service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of JVC AV-32920.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the JVC AV-32920 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    IMPORT ANT NOTE T O THE CUSTOMER: In the space below, enter the serial number for your television. (The serial number is located on 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[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORT ANT 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 fi re hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, [...]

  • Page 3

    6 I f a n o uts id e a nt enn a i s c onn ec te d t o t he TV se t, be su re th e a nt en na sy st em is gr ou nd ed s o a s t o pr ov ide so me pr o t e c t i o n a ga in st vol ta ge su rge s a nd bui lt -u p s tat ic ch ar ges . S ec ti on 8 10 o f t he Nat io na l E lec tr ic al Cod e p r ovi de s i nf orm ati on wi th r e s p e c t t o p r ope[...]

  • Page 4

    Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front & Rear Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . 5 Cable & VCR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting S-VHS Accessories (VCR or Camcorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . . . . 8 Connecting to JVC A[...]

  • Page 5

    RF Connectors S-Video Plug A/V input plug C O N N E C T I O N S 5 REAR PANEL DIAGRAM FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM 1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user ’ s guide for your components first! The manufacturer will provide the most detailed information about their products. 2) Know your jacks and plugs — most are color coded: • Yello[...]

  • Page 6

    6 C O N N E C T I O N S #1 #2 T h e r e ar e t wo b asi c t yp es of an t enn a o r ca bl e h ook u ps . If yo u h av e an a n ten na , or h av e a ca bl e TV s ys te m th at do es n ot r e q u i r e y ou to use a c ab le bo x t o t un e ch an nel s , u se D i ag r a m # 1 . I f yo u h av e a c ab l e sy s t em th at r e q u i r es yo u to u s e a [...]

  • Page 7

    #3 C O N N E C T I O N S 7 1) Connect Cable RF wir e out from wall, in to splitter RF input. 2) Connect RF Out from splitter RF output, in to cable box RF input. 3) Connect RF wire Out from cable box RF output, in to VCR RF input. 4) Connect RF wir e Out from splitter RF output, in to TV VHF/UHF input. 5) Connect yellow video cable out from VCR Vid[...]

  • Page 8

    8 C O N N E C T I O N S Keeping the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (page 7), use the special S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder. Illustration is of S-VHS VCR hookup. 1) Connect the S-VHS Plug out from VCR S-Video output, in to the TV’s S-Video input. ❒ Refer to your VCR or camcorder instructions. Set[...]

  • Page 9

    C O N N E C T I O N S 9 N OT E S : 1) The A V Compu Link cable has a Male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end. 2) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching (see VCR instructions), using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Video Input 1. Using B Code will switch the TV to Video Input 2. 3) T o connect a JVC HiFi receiver or ampli[...]

  • Page 10

    1 0 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D U se on l y s i ze A A ba t te r i es . Push down on the remote's back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. I n s e r t th e t wo su pp li ed A A b at te ri es , ca re ful l y no t in g th e “+ ” a nd “– ” m a rk in gs o n t he ba tt er i es an d r e m o t e c o n t r ol . T o av oid a shor[...]

  • Page 11

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 1 1 10 key direct access. Press the numbers on the remote’s 10 key pad. For single-digit channel numbers press 0 then the number. For channels above 100, press the 100+ button plus the 2-digit number . C HANNEL -/+ button. Press the C HANNEL -/+ button, it will scan the channels in order . ❒ N O TE : A ft er yo u op [...]

  • Page 12

    1 2 REMOT E PROGRAMMING CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP 1) Determine the cor rect code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below . 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV . 3) Press and hold down the D ISPLA Y button. 4) Enter the 2-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the D ISPLA Y button. 5) Release the D [...]

  • Page 13

    REMOTE PROGRAMMING 1 3 VCRs Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Astra Audio Dynamics Audiovox Aventura Beaumark Belcor Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Candle Canon Capehart Carrera Carver CCE Citizen Classic Colortyne Colt Craig Crosley Curtis Curtis Mathes Cyberex Daewoo Daytron DBX Denon Dumont Dynatech Dynatone Electrohome Electron Elect[...]

  • Page 14

    PICTURE ADJUST PICTURE ADJUST SOUND ADJUST CLOCK/TIMERS INITIAL SETUP INITIAL SETUP PLUG IN MENU 1 4 U SING THE MENU USING THIS GUIDE: Throughout this guide there are certain symbols we use as shorthand to show you what to do. When you see them, keep these factors in mind: Up and down ar r ows indicate you should press the M ENU U P or M ENU D OWN [...]

  • Page 15

    PLUG IN MENU 1 5 Y ou r JVC te l ev isio n allo ws you to ch oose from En g li sh, Fr ench , or Spa nish o n - s c r ee n men us and disp lays. T o LANGUAGE T o choose the language Th e P lu g In Menu come s up autom ati- ca l ly when you first tu r n on the TV a f t e r pl uggi ng it in. The Plu g In Menu sets the def ault pr e f e r e nces for y[...]

  • Page 16

    The Clock is the heart of all timer functions. You must set the clock before the On/Off Timer will work. T o SET CLOCK T o operate T o set the hour (AM/PM) T o move to minutes T o set the minutes T o move to START CLOCK when done with settings T o start the clock If you want to synchronize the TV clock with another clock or time signal, press L EFT[...]

  • Page 17

    Adjust the level of detail in the picture. T o DETAIL T o make the picture sharper T o make the picture smoother T o move to the next Adjust the levels of red and green. T o TINT T o accentuate green T o accentuate red T o move to the next Adjust both the vividness and subtlety of the color . T o COLOR T o make colors more vivid T o subdue colors T[...]

  • Page 18

    NOTE: MTS has no effect on normal sound broadcasts. MTS technology gives you a choice among stereo, mono, and Second Audio Programs (SAP). T o MTS Select the mode (The ON AIR arrow tells you if the current signal contains Stereo or SAP) Note: Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the fullest sound quality . Note: SAP will allow you to hear an alternati[...]

  • Page 19

    C L O C K / T I M E R S 1 9 NOTE: Clock/Timers function: • Set Clock is described in full detail on page 16. YOU tell the TV to turn on and off. Use it as an alarm to wake up, as a program reminder, or as a decoy when you’re out of the house. T o ON/OFF TIMER T o operate T o set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on T o move to minutes T [...]

  • Page 20

    I f they are included in a pr o gram , you c an view closed caption s or text i n f o rm a t i o n . T o CLOSED CAPTION T o operate and select a caption or text channel T O FINIS H T o save settings E XIT when finished Note: Cap tions are usuall y found on C C 1 and text on T1. The othe r c aption and text channe ls are wo rkable but are for futur[...]

  • Page 21

    NOTES: Initial Setup Menu items • Auto Tuner Setup, and • T uner Mode are described in detail on page 15 in the Plug In Menu section. I n the C ha n ne l S u m m a ry : T o move up and down a column (e.g. from channel to channel) use the C H A N N E L - / + button. T o move from item to item (e.g. from channel number to add to lock) use the arr[...]

  • Page 22

    The Display screen shows the cur rent status of timers and inputs. D ISPLA Y ❑ T h e ch a nn el or A V in put (C ha n ne l 0 7) ❑ Curr ent time (12:20 PM) ❑ Sleep Timer status minutes remaining (Off) ❑ On/Off Timer status (Everyday, on at 7:00 PM, off at 10:00 PM) ❒ Each press of the D ISPLA Y button changes the display mode: DISPLAY TIME[...]

  • Page 23

    BUTTON FUNCTIONS 2 3 TV/Video selects the input mode. TV/V IDEO The 100+ button accesses all channels above Channel 99. T o move to Channel 124: 100+ 2 (two) 4 (four) There are two kinds of Return… — Se t a “Re turn Cha nn el” to r e t u r n to af ter sc ann ing wi th C H A N N E L - / + . R ETURN + and hold for 3 seconds Scan with C HANNEL[...]

  • Page 24

    2 4 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G CHECK • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage. • The antenna could be disconnected. • The input mode (TV or Video) could not be set properly, refer to page 23. • The tuner mode (in the menu selection) could be set improperl[...]

  • Page 25

    JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period as shown below (the “Warranty Period”). The picture tube is covered for two years. This limited warranty is valid [...]

  • Page 26

    CALL T OLL FREE (800) 252-5722 1) T o locate the JVC A uthorized Service Center nearest you. 2) T o pur chase parts or accessories. 3) For customer relations or hook-up assistance. 4) T o locate the JVC authorized dealer nearest you. JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF U.S. JVC CORP . F A CTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS Dear[...]

  • Page 27

    MODEL Reception format Reception range Power consumption Screen size Audio output Speakers Antenna terminal External input jacks S-Video input jack V ariable audio output jacks A V C om p u L in k j ac k s D imen si ons (in ches ) WxHxD (cm) W eight (lbs. / k g .) Accessories A V -32920 Max. 135W / 1.8A 32 inch / 80 cm m e a s u r e d di ago nal ly[...]

  • Page 28

    JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA A Division of U.S. JVC CORP . 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 JVC CANADA, INC. 21 Finchdene Squar e Scarborough, Ontario Canada M1X 1A7 LCT0157-001A-A 0198-TN-JII-JIM[...]