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    LT-32/26A60BU/SU / LCT1860-001B -U / All Cover Cover01 WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS 16:9 LCD TV BEDIENUNGSANLEITU NG TELEVISEUR A ECRAN LCD PANORAMIQUE MANUEL D’INSTRUC TIONS BREEDBEELD LCD TV GEBRUIKSAANW IJZING TELEVISOR CON PANEL LCD PANORÁMICO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES TV LCD WIDESCREEN ISTRUZIONI TELEVISOR COM ECRÃ PANORÂMICO DE CRISTAL L[...]

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    1 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 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 fo r Liquid Crystal Display.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SH OCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIST[...]

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    2 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Failure to take the following preca utions may cause dama ge to the televis ion or remote control. DO NOT block the TV’s vent ilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc. , the heat may not be able to get out.) DO NOT place anything on t[...]

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    3 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English CONTENTS Setting up your TV ............. .............. ........4 Installation ........... ........... ............. ............. .. 4 Using the sta nd . ............. .......... .............. .... 4 Removing the terminal cove r ................... .. 5 Connecting the aerial and video cass[...]

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    4 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 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. Installation Cautions for installatio n • Install the TV in a corner on a wall or on th [...]

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    Setting up your TV 5 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Removing the terminal cover There are connection terminals be hind the cover on the rear of the TV. Remove th e cover before connecting an antenna or VCR. • Leave the cover off if they do not fit properly. Do not force to replace the cover. Doing so may cause damage to th[...]

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    6 Setting up your TV LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Connecting the aerial and vide o cassette recorder (VCR) • The connecting cables are not provided. • For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected. Caution • Turn off all the equipment in cluding the TV before connecting anything.  If [...]

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    Setting up your TV 7 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet Insert the AC plug on the power co rd from the TV into an AC outlet. Caution • Operate only from the power source specified (AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) on the unit. • Remove the AC plug from the outlet t o completely disconnec[...]

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    8 Setting up your TV LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • If the JVC logo does not appear this is because your TV has already been turned on for the first time: use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “SET UP menu” on page 32. 3 Press the a button The LANGUAGE menu app[...]

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    Setting up your TV 9 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 7 Press the a button to display the T-V LINK menu If you do no t have a T-V L INK compatible VCR connected: Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears. If you have a T-V LINK compa tible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal: Follow the operati[...]

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    10 Setting up your TV LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  Downloading the data to VCR You can transmit to the latest Programm e numbers (PR) data to a VCR with the T-V LINK function. Caution • This only works when a T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal. • This only works when the T-V LINK menu is being displ[...]

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    Setting up your TV 11 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  Pre-set download The VCR will automatically download the registered data on the TV channe ls from the TV. This means you do not need to set up the program channels on your VCR manually. The preset download f unction automatically begins when the initia l setting is com[...]

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    12 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English TV buttons and functions Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 Remote contro l sensor 2 Power lamp (pag e 7) 3 TV/AV button (page 12) 4 MENU/OK button (pages 13, 24) 5 P p buttons (page 12) 6 r (Volume) q buttons (page 13) 7 A (Stand by) button (page 12) 8 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page[...]

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    TV buttons and functions 13 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Adjust the volume Press the r (Volume) q buttons The volume level indica tor appears. Using the Menu Use the MENU/OK button Refer to “Using the TV’s menu” (see page 24) for details of using the menu. LT-26A60BUSU_Eng.book Pag e 13 Monday, April 11, 2005 1 1:14 [...]

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    14 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Remote control buttons and functions 1 Muting button 2 Number butt ons 3 Information button 4 c button 5 i button 6 b button 7 7 buttons 8 g (Text) button 9 p p buttons 0 VCR/DVD/Teletext control buttons - p buttons = d (Favourite) button ~ # (Standby) button ! VCR/TV/DVD switch @ G button # Colour [...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 15 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices  Use the number buttons: Enter the programme number (PR) of the channe l using the number buttons. Example: •P R 6 → press 6 • PR 12 → press 1 and 2  Use the p p buttons: Press the p[...]

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    16 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Adjust the volume Press the r q buttons to adjust the volume. The volume level indica tor appears and the volume changes as you press the r q buttons.  Muting the sound Press the l (muting) button to turn off the sound. Pressing the l (muting) button again re[...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 17 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English ZOOM function You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM modes. • The ZOOM mode is fixed at FULL when you are using the TV as a PC screen. AUTO: When a WSS (Wide Screen S ignallin[...]

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    18 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  Adjustin g the visibl e area of the picture If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the visible area of the picture manually. 1 Press the c button The ZOOM menu appears. 2 Press the a button to display the ZOOM mode ind[...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 19 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Favourite channel function You can register your favourite TV ch annels (PR 1 – PR 99) in the number buttons 1 to 4. After registering, the channel can be called by pressing the d (favourite) button and a number button 1 to 4.  Favourite channel reg [...]

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    20 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player These buttons will operate a JVC brand VCR or DVD player. Pressi ng a button that looks the same as the device’s original remote control button has the same effe ct as the original remote control. 1 Set the VCR/TV/DVD Sw[...]

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    21 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Teletext function Basic operation 1 Choose a TV chan nel with a teletext broadcast 2 Set the VCR/TV/DVD swit ch to the TV position 3 Press g (Text) button to display the tele text Pressing g (Text) button changes the mode as follows: 4 Choose a tele text page by pres sing the p p buttons, nu[...]

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    22 Teletext functi on LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 2 Press a colour button to choose a position. Then press the number buttons to enter the page number 3 Press and hold down the A (Store) button The four page numbers blink white to show that they are stored in memory.  To call up a stored page: 1 Press the B button to enter the[...]

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    Teletext function 23 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Index You can return to the index page instantly. Press the G (Index) button Returns to page 100 or a previously specified page. Cancel You can search for a teletext page while watching TV. 1 Press the number button to enter a page numb er, or press a c olour button The TV [...]

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    24 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Using the TV’s menu This TV has a number of functions you can operate using menus. To use all your TV’s functions, you need to understan d the basic menu operating techniques fully. Buttons used to operate the menus Basic operation 1 Press the H button to di splay the menu bar 2 Press the 5 butt[...]

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    25 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English PICTURE menu • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the BRIGHT-1, CONTRAST, BRIGHT-2, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to the ir default settings. • When watching the picture from EXT-1 to EXT-4 or the PC, picture effect settings can be memorised for each ext[...]

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    26 PICTURE menu LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English COOL: A bluish white. Usi ng this mode when watching bright pictures allows you to enjoy a more vivid and br ight picture. NORMAL: The normal white colour. WARM: A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are char acteristic of films. FEATURES [...]

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    PICTURE menu 27 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  4:3 AUTO ASPECT You can choose one of three ZOOM modes, REGULAR, PANORAMIC or 14:9 ZOOM, as the ZOOM mode for the normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio). 1 Choose 4:3 AUTO ASPECT then press the a button 2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a ZOOM mode D0017-EN >> 4:3 AUTO ASPECT[...]

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    28 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English SOUND menu • When the headphones are connected, only “STEREO / I • II” can be used. STEREO / I • II When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast programme, you can choose the sound from Bilingual I (Sub I) or B ilingual II (Sub II). If you have poor reception on a stereo broadcast, you can c[...]

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    29 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English FEATURES menu SLEEP TIMER You can set the TV to automatically turn off after a set period of time. 1 Choose SLEEP TIMER. Then press the a or 3 button A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function appears. 2 Press the 5 buttons to set the period of time. Then pres s the a button You can set the peri[...]

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    30 FEATURES menu LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel Every time you press the 6 buttons, the Programme number (PR) changes, and the picture of the TV channel registered in the Programme number (PR) is displayed on the screen. 5 Press the bl ue bu tton and set the CHILD LOCK function. Then pres[...]

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    FEATURES menu 31 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English FAVOURITE SETTING Chose when deleting the favourite channels registered in the buttons 1 to 4. 1 Choose FAVOUR ITE SETTING, then press the a or 3 button The FAVOURITE SETTING menu appears. 2 Press the 6 buttons and cho se the favourite cha nnel that you want to delete 3 Press t[...]

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    32 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English SET UP menu AUTO PROGRAM You can again perform the AUTO PROGRAM function TV channel automatic registration which was performed in the “Initial setti ngs” (page 7). 1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the a or 3 button The COUNTRY menu appears as a sub- menu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are [...]

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    SET UP menu 33 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to ON returns the setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function for that channel to OFF. • When a TV channel has already been registered in PR 99, using the INSERT function deletes that[...]

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    34 SET UP menu LT-32/26A60BU/SU / LCT1860-001B-U / English  ID 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel 2 Press the red button to start the ID function 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a character 4 Press the 5 buttons to move the cursor 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the channel name 6 Press the a button to give a channel name (ID) to a [...]

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    SET UP menu 35 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  INSERT 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number (PR) for which you will regis ter a new TV channe l 2 Press the gre en button and start the INSERT function To cancel the INSERT function: Press the b button. 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose “CH” or “CC”, then [...]

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    36 SET UP menu LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 4 Press the green or red button to search for a TV channel Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV channel. Then the TV channel is displayed. 5 Press the green or red button repeatedly until the TV channel you want appears If the TV channel reception is poor: Press the blue or yellow butto[...]

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    SET UP menu 37 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 6 Turn on the VCR, and then press the a button to transmit the data to VCR The T-V LINK menu disappears once the data transmission ends. If the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to “ON” but the TV channel cannot be unscrambled, check the following: • Has the decoder bee[...]

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    38 SET UP menu LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English 1 Press the 5 or 6 buttons to choose an EXT te rminal 2 Press the yellow button and set the S-IN (S-VIDEO input). Then pres s the a button An S-IN (S-VIDEO input) mark is displayed. You can view an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) instead of the regular video signal (com posite signal). To ca[...]

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    SET UP menu 39 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • 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 an output, you can view a TV programme or a picture from the other EXT terminal while dubbing the picture from a device con[...]

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    40 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Displaying a computer screen This TV can be us ed as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a D-SUB cable to connect the TV’s PC IN terminal to the co mputer’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[...]

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    41 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Additional preparation Connecting external equipment Connect the equipment to the TV, making the correct rear panel and front panel connections. Before connectin g anything: • Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be differen t[...]

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    42 Additional preparation LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English without terminal covers Body_Eng.fm Page 4 2 Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:36 A M[...]

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    Additional preparation 43 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English  Equipment which can output the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such as an S-V HS VCR Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal other than EXT-1/EXT-4. You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and a regular video signal (composite signal). For details of how[...]

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    44 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English CH/CC numbers When you want to use the INSERT function on page 35, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the Channel number of the TV channel from this table. CH Channel CH 02 / CH 202 E2, R1 CH 03 / CH 203 E3, ITALY A CH 04 / CH 204 E4, ITALY B, R2 CH 05 / CH 205 E5, ITALY D, R6 CH 06 / CH 206 E6,[...]

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    CH/CC numbers 45 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • When two CH/CC numbers correspond to one Cha nnel number, choos e either one according to the current COUNTRY setting. When the COUNTRY setting is other than FRANCE, choose a two-digit CH/CC number. When the COUNTRY se tting is FRANCE, choos e a three-digit CH/ CC number. ?[...]

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    46 LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English Troubleshooting If a problem arises while you are using the TV, pl ease 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 di sconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems[...]

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    Troubleshooting 47 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • Videotaping teletext is not recommended because it may not record correctly. • When viewing images from commercially available video soft ware products, or videos from videotapes which have been recorded improperly, the top of the image may be distorted. This is due to [...]

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    48 Troubleshooti ng LT-32/26A60BU/SU/SJ / LCT1860-001A-U / English • 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 pictu re is unstabl e, the screen may become white for a moment. Thi s happens when the signal which[...]

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    49 ENGLISH LT-32/26A60BU/SU / LCT1860-001B-U / English Specifications We may change the design and specific ations 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 plac es (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of[...]

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    50 Specifications LT-32/26A60BU/SU / LCT1860-001B-U / English We may change the design and specific ations 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 plac es (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the or [...]

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    © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LT-32/26A60BU/SU / LCT1860-001B -U / All Cover Cover04 LCT1860-00 1B-U 0405TKH-CR-MU LCT1860-001B-U_Cover.fm Page 6 Friday, April 22, 2005 5:02 PM[...]

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    LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001B-U / All Cover Cover01 WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS LT-32A60SJ LT-26A60SJ LCT1863-001A-U_Cover.fm Pag e 1 Friday, April 22, 2005 5:32 PM[...]

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    LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  Warning DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power poin ts in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety ap proved extension lead or adaptor or cons ult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is c[...]

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    1 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 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 fo r Liquid Crystal Display.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SH OCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING • [...]

  • Page 56

    2 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Failure to take the following preca utions may cause dama ge to the televis ion or remote control. DO NOT block the TV’s vent ilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc. , the heat may not be able to get out.) DO NOT place anything on top of the[...]

  • Page 57

    3 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English CONTENTS Setting up your TV ............. .............. ........4 Installation ........... ........... ............. ............. .. 4 Using the sta nd . ............. .......... .............. .... 4 Removing the terminal cove r ...... ............. .. 5 Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder ( [...]

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    4 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 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. Installation Cautions for installatio n • Install the TV in a corner on a wall or on th e floor s[...]

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    Setting up your TV 5 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Removing the terminal cover There are connection terminals be hind the cover on the rear of the TV. Remove th e cover before connecting an antenna or VCR. • Leave the cover off if they do not fit properly. Do not force to replace the cover. Doing so may cause damage to the conn ec tion ca[...]

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    6 Setting up your TV LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Connecting the aerial and vide o cassette recorder (VCR) • The connecting cables are not provided. • For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected. Caution • Turn off all the equipment in cluding the TV before connecting anything.  If you are c[...]

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    Setting up your TV 7 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet Insert the AC plug on the power co rd from the TV into an AC outlet. Caution • Operate only from the power source specified (AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) on the unit. • Remove the AC plug from the outlet t o completely disconnec t the TV from th[...]

  • Page 62

    8 Setting up your TV LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • If the JVC logo does not appear this is because your TV has already been turned on for the first time: use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “SET UP menu” on page 32. 3 Press the a button The LANGUAGE menu appears. 4 P[...]

  • Page 63

    Setting up your TV 9 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 7 Press the a button to display the T-V LINK menu If you do no t have a T-V L INK compatible VCR connected: Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears. If you have a T-V LINK compa tible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal: Follow the operating procedure “D[...]

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    10 Setting up your TV LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  Downloading the data to VCR You can transmit to the latest Programm e numbers (PR) data to a VCR with the T-V LINK function. Caution • This only works when a T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal. • This only works when the T-V LINK menu is being displayed. 1 T[...]

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    Setting up your TV 11 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  Pre-set download The VCR will automatically download the registered data on the TV channe ls from the TV. This means you do not need to set up the program channels on your VCR manually. The preset download f unction automatically begins when the initia l setting is complete or whenever[...]

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    12 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English TV buttons and functions Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 Remote contro l sensor 2 Power lamp (pag e 7) 3 TV/AV button (page 12) 4 MENU/OK button (pages 13, 24) 5 P p buttons (page 12) 6 r (Volume) q buttons (page 13) 7 A (Stand by) button (page 12) 8 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page 41) Turn[...]

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    TV buttons and functions 13 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Adjust the volume Press the r (Volume) q buttons The volume level indica tor appears. Using the Menu Use the MENU/OK button Refer to “Using the TV’s menu” (see page 24) for details of using the menu. LT-26A60SJ_Eng.book Page 13 Frid ay, April 15, 2005 1:4 9 PM[...]

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    14 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Remote control buttons and functions 1 Muting button 2 Number butt ons 3 Information button 4 c button 5 i button 6 b button 7 7 buttons 8 g (Text) button 9 p p buttons 0 VCR/DVD/Teletext control buttons - p buttons = d (Favourite) button ~ # (Standby) button ! VCR/TV/DVD switch @ G button # Colour buttons $[...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 15 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices  Use the number buttons: Enter the programme number (PR) of the channe l using the number buttons. Example: •P R 6 → press 6 • PR 12 → press 1 and 2  Use the p p buttons: Press the p p buttons to cho[...]

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    16 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Adjust the volume Press the r q buttons to adjust the volume. The volume level indica tor appears and the volume changes as you press the r q buttons.  Muting the sound Press the l (muting) button to turn off the sound. Pressing the l (muting) button again restores th[...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 17 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English ZOOM function You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM modes. • The ZOOM mode is fixed at FULL when you are using the TV as a PC screen. AUTO: When a WSS (Wide Screen S ignalling) signal, which [...]

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    18 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  Adjustin g the visibl e area of the picture If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the visible area of the picture manually. 1 Press the c button The ZOOM menu appears. 2 Press the a button to display the ZOOM mode indicator Th[...]

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    Remote control buttons and functions 19 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Favourite channel function You can register your favourite TV ch annels (PR 1 – PR 99) in the number buttons 1 to 4. After registering, the channel can be called by pressing the d (favourite) button and a number button 1 to 4.  Favourite channel reg istration 1 In th[...]

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    20 Remote control b uttons and functions LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player These buttons will operate a JVC brand VCR or DVD player. Pressi ng a button that looks the same as the device’s original remote control button has the same effe ct as the original remote control. 1 Set the VCR/TV/DVD Switch to t[...]

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    21 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Teletext function Basic operation 1 Choose a TV chan nel with a teletext broadcast 2 Set the VCR/TV/DVD swit ch to the TV position 3 Press g (Text) button to display the tele text Pressing g (Text) button changes the mode as follows: 4 Choose a tele text page by pres sing the p p buttons, number buttons or c[...]

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    22 Teletext functi on LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 2 Press a colour button to choose a position. Then press the number buttons to enter the page number 3 Press and hold down the A (Store) button The four page numbers blink white to show that they are stored in memory.  To call up a stored page: 1 Press the B button to enter the List mod[...]

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    Teletext function 23 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Index You can return to the index page instantly. Press the G (Index) button Returns to page 100 or a previously specified page. Cancel You can search for a teletext page while watching TV. 1 Press the number button to enter a page numb er, or press a c olour button The TV searches for a te[...]

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    24 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Using the TV’s menu This TV has a number of functions you can operate using menus. To use all your TV’s functions, you need to understan d the basic menu operating techniques fully. Buttons used to operate the menus Basic operation 1 Press the H button to di splay the menu bar 2 Press the 5 buttons to ch[...]

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    25 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English PICTURE menu • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the BRIGHT-1, CONTRAST, BRIGHT-2, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to the ir default settings. • When watching the picture from EXT-1 to EXT-4 or the PC, picture effect settings can be memorised for each external input by se[...]

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    26 PICTURE menu LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English COOL: A bluish white. Usi ng this mode when watching bright pictures allows you to enjoy a more vivid and br ight picture. NORMAL: The normal white colour. WARM: A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are char acteristic of films. FEATURES Choose FE[...]

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    PICTURE menu 27 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  4:3 AUTO ASPECT You can choose one of three ZOOM modes, REGULAR, PANORAMIC or 14:9 ZOOM, as the ZOOM mode for the normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio). 1 Choose 4:3 AUTO ASPECT then press the a button 2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a ZOOM mode D0017-EN >> 4:3 AUTO ASPECT OK PANORAMIC REG[...]

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    28 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English SOUND menu • When the headphones are connected, only “STEREO / I • II” can be used. STEREO / I • II When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast programme, you can choose the sound from Bilingual I (Sub I) or B ilingual II (Sub II). If you have poor reception on a stereo broadcast, you can chan ge fr[...]

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    29 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English FEATURES menu SLEEP TIMER You can set the TV to automatically turn off after a set period of time. 1 Choose SLEEP TIMER. Then press the a or 3 button A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function appears. 2 Press the 5 buttons to set the period of time. Then pres s the a button You can set the period of time for up[...]

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    30 FEATURES menu LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel Every time you press the 6 buttons, the Programme number (PR) changes, and the picture of the TV channel registered in the Programme number (PR) is displayed on the screen. 5 Press the bl ue bu tton and set the CHILD LOCK function. Then pres s the a [...]

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    FEATURES menu 31 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English FAVOURITE SETTING Chose when deleting the favourite channels registered in the buttons 1 to 4. 1 Choose FAVOUR ITE SETTING, then press the a or 3 button The FAVOURITE SETTING menu appears. 2 Press the 6 buttons and cho se the favourite cha nnel that you want to delete 3 Press the blue button Th[...]

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    32 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English SET UP menu AUTO PROGRAM You can again perform the AUTO PROGRAM function TV channel automatic registration which was performed in the “Initial setti ngs” (page 7). 1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the a or 3 button The COUNTRY menu appears as a sub- menu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are two COUNT[...]

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    SET UP menu 33 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to ON returns the setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function for that channel to OFF. • When a TV channel has already been registered in PR 99, using the INSERT function deletes that T V channel. [...]

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    34 SET UP menu LT-32/26A60SJ / LCT1863-001B-U / English  ID 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel 2 Press the red button to start the ID function 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a character 4 Press the 5 buttons to move the cursor 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the channel name 6 Press the a button to give a channel name (ID) to a TV [...]

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    SET UP menu 35 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  INSERT 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number (PR) for which you will regis ter a new TV channe l 2 Press the gre en button and start the INSERT function To cancel the INSERT function: Press the b button. 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose “CH” or “CC”, then enter the remaini[...]

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    36 SET UP menu LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 4 Press the green or red button to search for a TV channel Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV channel. Then the TV channel is displayed. 5 Press the green or red button repeatedly until the TV channel you want appears If the TV channel reception is poor: Press the blue or yellow button to fine[...]

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    SET UP menu 37 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 6 Turn on the VCR, and then press the a button to transmit the data to VCR The T-V LINK menu disappears once the data transmission ends. If the DECODER (EXT-2) function has been set to “ON” but the TV channel cannot be unscrambled, check the following: • Has the decoder been connected to th[...]

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    38 SET UP menu LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English 1 Press the 5 or 6 buttons to choose an EXT te rminal 2 Press the yellow button and set the S-IN (S-VIDEO input). Then pres s the a button An S-IN (S-VIDEO input) mark is displayed. You can view an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) instead of the regular video signal (com posite signal). To cancel the [...]

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    SET UP menu 39 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • 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 an output, you can view a TV programme or a picture from the other EXT terminal while dubbing the picture from a device connected to the EXT[...]

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    40 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Displaying a computer screen This TV can be us ed as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a D-SUB cable to connect the TV’s PC IN terminal to the co mputer’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 termin[...]

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    41 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Additional preparation Connecting external equipment Connect the equipment to the TV, making the correct rear panel and front panel connections. Before connectin g anything: • Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be differen t from the diagram[...]

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    42 Additional preparation LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English without terminal covers LT-26A60SJ_Eng.book Page 42 Frid ay, April 15, 2005 1:4 9 PM[...]

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    Additional preparation 43 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English  Equipment which can output the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such as an S-V HS VCR Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal other than EXT-1/EXT-4. You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and a regular video signal (composite signal). For details of how to operate the e[...]

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    44 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English CH/CC numbers When you want to use the INSERT function on page 35, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the Channel number of the TV channel from this table. CH Channel CH 02 / CH 202 E2, R1 CH 03 / CH 203 E3, ITALY A CH 04 / CH 204 E4, ITALY B, R2 CH 05 / CH 205 E5, ITALY D, R6 CH 06 / CH 206 E6, ITALY E,[...]

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    CH/CC numbers 45 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • When two CH/CC numbers correspond to one Cha nnel number, choos e either one according to the current COUNTRY setting. When the COUNTRY setting is other than FRANCE, choose a two-digit CH/CC number. When the COUNTRY se tting is FRANCE, choos e a three-digit CH/ CC number. • Find the CH/CC[...]

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    46 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English Troubleshooting If a problem arises while you are using the TV, pl ease 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 di sconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems, you may[...]

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    Troubleshooting 47 LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • Videotaping teletext is not recommended because it may not record correctly. • When viewing images from commercially available video soft ware products, or videos from videotapes which have been recorded improperly, the top of the image may be distorted. This is due to the condition of [...]

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    48 Troubleshooti ng LT-26A60SJ / LCT1863-001A-U / English • 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 pictu re is unstabl e, the screen may become white for a moment. Thi s happens when the signal which drives t[...]

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    49 LT-32/26A60SJ / LCT1863-001B-U / English Specifications We may change the design and specific ations 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 plac es (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the or igi[...]

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    50 Specifications LT-32/26A60SJ / LCT1863-001B-U / English We may change the design and specific ations 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 plac es (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the owners of copyright of the or igi[...]

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