JVC AV-32S565 manual

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    LCT1639-001A-A 0504TNH-II-IM Model Number: Serial Number: Illustration of A V -32S565 and RM-C1257G For Model: A V -32S565 Color T elevision Users Guide Important Note: In the spaces below , enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover [...]

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    2 Important Safety Precautions W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: T O INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY , OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT . 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit. 2. A void damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3. Avoid Improper ins[...]

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    3 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 fire hazards . In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the followin[...]

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    4 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.[...]

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    5 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges. 14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick st[...]

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    6 T able of Contents Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting Y our Devices . . . . . . . 1 1 Auto T uner Setup . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting CA TV , VCR and DVD C[...]

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    7 T wo AA Batteries 1 T elevision 1 Remote Control Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV . Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many gre[...]

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    8 Quick Setup TV Model NOTE: 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 MODEL: A V -32S565 AUDIO OUT R L[...]

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    9 MODEL: A V -32S565 Quick Setup TV Remote Control RM-C1257G • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 41 - 49. POWER DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER LIGHT FREEZE THEATER PRO VIDEO STATUS 1 7 4 TUNE 3 9 6 RETURN+ MUTING MENU OK BACK 2 8 0 5 CH + VOL – VOL + REC OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY FF REW TV CATV VCR DVD VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT[...]

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    10 These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away . If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the b[...]

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    11 Quick Setup Connections Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV . Step 2 – C[...]

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    12 Quick Setup Connections Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the front of the TV . • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality . • Y our VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels. 75Ω ( VHF/UHF ) AUDIO INPUT 2 VIDEO S VI[...]

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    13 Quick Setup Connections 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) [...]

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    14 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT , into the VIDEO IN on the side of the TV , OR connect an S-Video cable from the side of the TV to the camcorder . 2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT , into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the side of the TV . 3) Connec[...]

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    15 Press the Menu button on the remote control π † T o AUTO TUNER SETUP √ ® T o operate √ ® T o choose CABLE (if you are connected to a cable system) or AIR (if you use an antenna) π † T o move to ST ART √ ® T o start Auto T uner Setup The Auto T uner will now memorize all of the clear , active channels your television can receive. T[...]

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    16 Y ou 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 . The remote control is programmed with cable box [...]

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    17 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 ISPLA Y butto[...]

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    18 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 [...]

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    19 Remote Programming Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-W ay Mode Selector switch to CA TV . 2) Press the P OWER and R ETURN + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. 3) Press the P OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. 4) If there was a response, press R ETURN +. The codes[...]

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    20 T o bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green is the one currently selected. If you use the M ENU button on the TV’ s front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing INPUT and VIDEO ST A TUS will appear between INITIAL SETUP and PICTURE ADJUST . Note: • Menu[...]

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    21 Y our 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. Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System T o open the onscreen m[...]

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    22 PICTURE ADJUST 02 INITIAL SETUP 02 Press the M ENU button Onscreen Menus INITIAL SETUP 01 TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW PICTURE ADJUST SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS 00 00 00 00 00 STANDARD (1/2) INITIAL SETUP 03 PICTURE ADJUST 01 INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP CHA[...]

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    23 If you ha ve already run the Auto T uner as par t of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please skip ahead to “Channel Summary” to continue setting up your tele vision. In A uto T uner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all availab le channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping ov er blank ones or channels with weak signals. [...]

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    24 How to set the channel label: Press the M ENU button π † T o CHANNEL SUMMARY √ ® T o operate π † T o the ID column Press the O K button to enter √ ® T o select the character you want π † T o move to the next space ...continue to follow these directions for all four spaces Press the O K button to finish Y our characters are now set[...]

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    25 When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: T o watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INV ALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. Notes: • Once a cha[...]

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    26 Y ou can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o UNRA TED √ ® T o VIEW or BLOCK Press M ENU when done Directions to Block Unrated Programs Initial Setup Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any progr[...]

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    27 U.S. P ARENT AL RA TING 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. ❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 an[...]

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    28 Initial Setup Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV , S, etc.) and press the π † or √ ® to move the cursor to the correct location. Press O K to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. T o block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move [...]

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    29 Initial Setup ❒ 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 MP AA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including chi[...]

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    30 Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o SET CANADIAN RA TINGS ENG (for English) √ ® T o enter ratings menu For example: T o block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+: √ ® T o the 18+ Column Press the O K button to lock √ ® T o the 14+ Co[...]

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    31 Channel guard and V -Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Y our TV comes pre- set with a lock code of “0000”. Y ou may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. T o change the lock code, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o SET LOCK CODE √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to ac[...]

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    32 Initial Setup Y ou can choose to view your onscreen men us in three languages: English, F rench (F rançais) or Spanish (Español) . Press the M ENU button π † T o LANGUAGE √ ® T o choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP . (Spanish) Press the M ENU button when finished Language INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT P[...]

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    33 Initial Setup This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the M ENU button π † T o AUTO SHUT OFF √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished • If the channel that you have on does not receive a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text “NOT RECEIVIN[...]

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    34 Initial Setup This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV , so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the M ENU button π † T o FRONT P ANEL LOCK √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Front Panel Lock Y ou can turn off this feature in the following ways: • Unplug the powe[...]

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    35 Press the M ENU button π † T o TINT , COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DET AIL √ ® T o enter √ ® T o adjust the setting π † T o move to the next setting Press the M ENU button when finished These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT T int allows you to adjust the levels of red and gree[...]

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    36 V elocity scan modulation circuitry varies the electron beam’s horizontal scanning speed to help accentuate the differences in picture brightness to sharpen the edges of images. Press the M ENU button π † T o VSM √ ® T o enter √ ® T o turn VSM ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS S[...]

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    37 Reset Reset resets all picture adjustments (tint, color , picture, bright, detail, color temperature, dig. noise clear and VSM) at once to the default settings. Press the M ENU button π † T o RESET √ ® T o enter The onscreen menu disappears for a moment, and then the settings are reset to the default setting for all the picture adjustments[...]

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    38 MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a second audio program (SAP) . Press the M ENU button π † T o MTS √ ® Select the mode (The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in st[...]

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    39 Clock/T imers Set Clock Before y ou use any of your TV’ s timer functions, you m ust first set the clock. Y ou may precisely set your cloc k using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you do not hav e this in your area, you will ha ve to set the clock manually . See manual clock set below . T o set the clock u[...]

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    40 The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or of f. Y ou can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home. Press the M ENU button π † T o ON/OFF TIMER √ ® T o operate (begins with ON TIME) √ ® T o set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on † [...]

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    41 Y our television has two kinds of screen: PIP and INDEX (9 channels). Button Functions Multi Screen Function Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear . T win T urn PIP on by pressing the T WIN button T WIN Each press of T WIN will shift the PIP window to a different co[...]

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    42 Button Functions Y ou can exchange the channel (or input) displayed in the PIP screen window for the main screen image by pressing the S WAP button. Freeze Swap With SELECT , you can select the picture (channel) while viewing PIP screen. When you press S ELECT button, the channel number on the top will be highlighted. Each press of S ELECT will [...]

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    43 Button Functions T urns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER button Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 0 (Z ERO ) 1 (O NE ) 2 (T WO ) Power Number Buttons - 10Key Pad T une Selects the signal input source for the television: Input-1, 2, 3 or 4 for video devices l[...]

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    44 The Return+ button has two functions: 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. R ETURN + and hold for three seconds The channel currently active has been programmed as your retu[...]

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    45 The Video Status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a 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. Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dim[...]

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    46 Button Functions The display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs. Press the D ISPLA Y button The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or A V input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm) • Sleep timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep T imer is off) • On/off timer status (Set to[...]

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    47 This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality . Button Functions Aspect Aspect Ratios HD ZOOM - If you are watching a 4:3 high definition broadcast and you select this aspect mode, it will zoom in on the picture. 4:3 - Use this aspect mode when you are watching a 4:3 broadcast. 16:9 [...]

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    48 The Menu button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M ENU to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus. Menu Button Functions Back OK This button allows you to go back in the menu to change a selection or correct a mistake. This button confirm[...]

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    49 Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner . Move the switch to CA TV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 16 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. Y ou can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the low[...]

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    50 There is no power There is no picture or sound Y ou cannot select a certain channel The power turns off by itself The clock is wrong The color quality is poor There are lines across the picture The picture is spotted There are double pictures (ghosts) Picture is snowy (image noise) Screen is 40% black Stereo or bilingual programs can't be h[...]

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    51 AV-32S565 51 5/11/04, 10:34:26 AM[...]

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    52 AV-32S565 52 5/11/04, 10:34:26 AM[...]

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    53 MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super , Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency sy[...]

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    54 Notes AV-32S565 54 5/11/04, 10:34:26 AM[...]

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    55 Notes AV-32S565 55 5/11/04, 10:34:26 AM[...]

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    JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 V alley Road W ayne, New Jersey , 07470 JVC CANADA, INC. 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario Canada, M1X 1A7 AV-32S565 56 5/11/04, 10:34:26 AM[...]

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    LCT1638-001A-A 0504TNH-II-IM Model Number: Serial Number: Illustration of A V -32S585 and RM-C1257G For Models: A V -32S585 A V -32S575 Color T elevision Users Guide Important Note: In the spaces below , enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the [...]

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    2 Important Safety Precautions W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY , OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT . 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit. 2. A void damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3. Avoid Improper inst[...]

  • Page 59

    3 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 fire hazards . In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the followin[...]

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    4 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.[...]

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    5 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges. 14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick st[...]

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    6 T able of Contents Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting Y our Devices . . . . . . . 1 1 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 20 Setting CA TV , VCR and D[...]

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    7 T wo AA Batteries 1 T elevision 1 Remote Control Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV . Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s Guide so you can learn about your new television’s many gre[...]

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    8 Quick Setup TV Models NOTE: 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 MODELS: A V -32S585, A V -32S57[...]

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    9 MODELS: A V -32S585 A V -32S575 Quick Setup TV Remote Control RM-C1257G • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 51 - 59. POWER DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER LIGHT FREEZE THEATER PRO VIDEO STATUS 1 7 4 TUNE 3 9 6 RETURN+ MUTING MENU OK BACK 2 8 0 5 CH + VOL – VOL + REC OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY FF REW TV CATV VCR DVD VCR CHAN[...]

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    10 These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away . If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the b[...]

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    11 Quick Setup Connections Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn on the TV . Step 2 – C[...]

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    12 Quick Setup Connections Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the front of the TV . • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality . • Y our VCR must be turned on to view premium cable channels. 75Ω ( VHF/UHF ) AUDIO INPUT 2 VIDEO S VI[...]

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    13 Quick Setup Connections 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) [...]

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    14 JVC’s A V CompuLink feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the A V CompuLink, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to [...]

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    15 Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT , into the VIDEO IN on the side of the TV , OR connect an S-Video cable from the side of the TV to the camcorder . 2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT , into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the side of the TV . 3) Connec[...]

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    16 Quick Setup Connections AUDIO OUT R L SUBWOOFER OUT TV Rear Panel Speaker Speaker Amplifier Powered Subwoofer 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. 3) Co[...]

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    17 Quick Setup Connections By connecting a Digital TV Reciever , high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. AUDIO (ANALOG) DIGITAL - IN VIDEO (DIGITAL) AUDIO (DIGITAL) R L TV Rear Panel DTV Decoder LR AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL OUT HDMI to DVI Cable After the connections have been made, tighten the screw to secure the cable[...]

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    18 By connecting a 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 device. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides and interfa[...]

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    19 Quick Setup Connections By connecting your A V 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 . This allows you to free up the other input connections so you can connect more devices to your television. Connecting[...]

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    20 When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear . The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: • The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear . • Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properl[...]

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    21 T o set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose AUTO, see auto clock set above. √ ® T o choose MANUAL † T o TIME √ ® T o set the hour † T o minute √ ® T o set the minute † T o Start Clock Manual Clock Set Note: • Y ou will have to reset the clock after a power interruption. Y ou must set [...]

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    22 Quick Setup Plug-In Menu In auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the Channel +/– buttons) you will receive only clear , active channels. √ ® T o choose CABLE or AIR (or SKIP when you [...]

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    23 Y ou 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 . The remote control is programmed with cable box [...]

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    24 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 ISPLA Y butto[...]

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    25 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 [...]

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    26 Remote Programming Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-W ay Mode Selector switch to CA TV . 2) Press the P OWER and R ETURN + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. 3) Press the P OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. 4) If there was a response, press R ETURN +. The codes[...]

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    27 T o bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green is the one currently selected. If you use the M ENU button on the TV’ s front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing INPUT and VIDEO ST A TUS will appear between INITIAL SETUP and PICTURE ADJUST . The “interac[...]

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    28 Y our 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. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 2[...]

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    29 PICTURE ADJUST 02 INITIAL SETUP 03 Press the M ENU button Onscreen Menus INITIAL SETUP 02 INITIAL SETUP 01 TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW PICTURE ADJUST SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS 00 00 00 00 00 STANDARD (1/2) INITIAL SETUP 04 PICTURE ADJUST 01 INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS AUT[...]

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    30 Initial Setup Auto T uner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 22 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o AUTO TUNER SETUP √ ® T o operate √ ® T o choose CABLE or AIR Press the O K button to start Programming will take app[...]

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    31 How to set the channel label: (A V -32S575 ONL Y) Press the M ENU button π † T o CHANNEL SUMMARY √ ® T o operate π † T o the ID column Press the O K button to enter √ ® T o select the character you want π † T o move to the next space ...continue to follow these directions for all four spaces Press the O K button to finish Y our ch[...]

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    32 When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: T o watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INV ALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. Notes: • Once a cha[...]

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    33 Y ou can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o UNRA TED √ ® T o VIEW or BLOCK Press M ENU when done Directions to Block Unrated Programs Initial Setup Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any progr[...]

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    34 U.S. P ARENT AL RA TING 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. ❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 an[...]

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    35 Initial Setup Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV , S, etc.) and press the π † or √ ® to move the cursor to the correct location. Press O K to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. T o block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move [...]

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    36 Initial Setup ❒ 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 MP AA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including chi[...]

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    37 Press the M ENU button π † T o V -CHIP √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V -Chip setup options π † T o SET CANADIAN RA TINGS ENG (for English) √ ® T o enter ratings menu For example: T o block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+: √ ® T o the 18+ Column Press the O K button to lock √ ® T o the 14+ Co[...]

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    38 Channel guard and V -Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Y our TV comes pre- set with a lock code of “0000”. Y ou may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. T o change the lock code, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o SET LOCK CODE √ ® T o operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to ac[...]

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    39 Initial Setup The language function is described on page 20 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o LANGUAGE √ ® T o choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP . (Spanish) Press the M ENU button when finished Language INITIAL SETUP SELE[...]

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    40 Initial Setup This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the M ENU button π † T o AUTO SHUT OFF √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished • If the channel that you have on does not receive a signal for more than one minute, the blinking text “NOT RECEIVIN[...]

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    41 Initial Setup This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly . Press the M ENU button π † T o NOISE MUTING √ ® T o turn noise muting ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Note: • Noise muting will not work during auto tuner setup or when you operate channe[...]

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    42 This feature is used if you have connected an A V Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your A V Receiver . Press the M ENU button π † T o V1 SMART INPUT √ ® T o turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Notes:[...]

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    43 Initial Setup The DIGIT AL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a HDMI480p picture signal is being input to the DIGIT AL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when a HDMI or DVI 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of HDMI480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x480. If the disp[...]

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    44 If your television is connected to an external speaker source, audio out gives you the option of controlling the volume level with your TV’ s remote control. Press the M ENU button π † T o AUDIO OUT √ ® T o V ARI or FIX Press the M ENU button when finished V ARI: Lets you adjust the volume of the external speakers using the V OLUME +/–[...]

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    45 Press the M ENU button π † T o TINT , COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DET AIL √ ® T o enter √ ® T o adjust the setting π † T o move to the next setting Press the M ENU button when finished These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT T int allows you to adjust the levels of red and gree[...]

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    46 V elocity scan modulation circuitry varies the electron beam’s horizontal scanning speed to help accentuate the differences in picture brightness to sharpen the edges of images. Press the M ENU button π † T o VSM √ ® T o enter √ ® T o turn VSM ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS S[...]

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    47 Reset Reset resets all picture adjustments (tint, color , picture, bright, detail, color temperature, dig. noise clear and VSM) at once to the default settings. Press the M ENU button π † T o RESET √ ® T o enter The onscreen menu disappears for a moment, and then the settings are reset to the default setting for all the picture adjustments[...]

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    48 MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a second audio program (SAP) . Press the M ENU button π † T o MTS √ ® Select the mode (The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast is in st[...]

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    49 Clock/T imers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 21 as the interactive plug-in menu. Y ou can choose to set the clock automatically , or manually . If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below . Press the M ENU button π † T o SET CLOCK √ ® T o operate When you set the clock automatically , choose AUTO by pr[...]

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    50 The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or of f. Y ou can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home. Press the M ENU button π † T o ON/OFF TIMER √ ® T o operate (begins with ON TIME) √ ® T o set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV to turn on † [...]

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    51 Y our television has two kinds of screen: PIP and INDEX (9 channels). Button Functions Multi Screen Function Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear . T win T urn PIP on by pressing the T WIN button T WIN Each press of T WIN will shift the PIP window to a different co[...]

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    52 Button Functions Y ou can exchange the channel (or input) displayed in the PIP window for the main screen image by pressing the S WAP button. Freeze Swap With SELECT , you can select the picture (channel) while viewing PIP screen. When you press S ELECT button, the channel number on the top will be highlighted. Each press of S ELECT will shift t[...]

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    53 Button Functions T urns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER button Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 0 (Z ERO ) 1 (O NE ) 2 (T WO ) Power Number Buttons - 10Key Pad T une Selects the signal input source for the television: Input-1, 2, 3, 4 or DIGIT AL-IN for vi[...]

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    54 The Return+ button has two functions: 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. R ETURN + and hold for three seconds The channel currently active has been programmed as your retu[...]

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    55 The Video Status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a 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. Theater - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dim[...]

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    56 Button Functions The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID. Press the D ISPLA Y button The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or A V input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm) • Sleep timer status/minutes remaining (The Sleep T imer is off) • On/off timer statu[...]

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    57 This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality . Button Functions Aspect Aspect Ratios HD ZOOM - If you are watching a 4:3 high definition broadcast and you select this aspect mode, it will zoom in on the picture. 4:3 - Use this aspect mode when you are watching a 4:3 broadcast. 16:9 [...]

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    58 The Menu button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M ENU to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus. Menu Button Functions Back OK This button allows you to go back in the menu to change a selection or correct a mistake. This button confirm[...]

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    59 Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner . Move the switch to CA TV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 23 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. Y ou can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the low[...]

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    60 There is no power There is no picture or sound Y ou cannot select a certain channel The power turns off by itself The clock is wrong The color quality is poor There are lines across the picture The picture is spotted There are double pictures (ghosts) Picture is snowy (image noise) Screen is 40% black Stereo or bilingual programs can't be h[...]

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    62 AV-32S575585 62 5/11/04, 10:27:58 AM[...]

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    63 Specifications MODEL Reception Format Reception Range Power Consumption Screen Size Audio Output Speakers Antenna T erminal External Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks (V ARI/FIX) Dimensions (In) WxHxD (cm) Weight (lbs / kg) Accessories NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super , Hyper and Ultra bands (181[...]

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