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User Manual BlackCrystal Series LED TV ™ BC50R 50” Class Before operating your LED TV, please read this manual thoroughly.
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Contents Congratulations on purchasing your new JVC TV. To get the most out of your JVC LED TV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. For assistance, call the JVC Customer Support and Service Center 1-855-868-1928 or visit our website http://go.jvc.com/HDTVSupport/...
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user triangle is intended to alert the user to...
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Important Safety Instructions 22) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner’s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
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Important Safety Instructions CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, unit’s performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the unit stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Important Safety Instructions Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Important Safety Instructions DTV Transition Advisory As of June 12, 2009, all U.S. television stations have switched to digital broadcasting. As a result, owners of analog television sets must connect a digital-to-analog converter box to the television set or subscribe to cable or satellite TV to receive over-the-air TV. Analog-only TVs continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.
DTV Transition Advisory ........7 Quick Menu Operation ........25 Contents ............8 Input Menu ..............26 Picture Menu ............26 Attaching the Stand ........10 Picture Mode .............26 BC50R (50”) ............10 Backlight .............26 Removing the Stand ..........10 Contrast ...............26 Package Contents ........11 Brightness ............26 Remote Control Batteries ......11 Color ..............26...
Attaching the Stand Removing the Stand Place TV on flat surface and the protective When the TV needs to be transported, remove bag. Screen face down. the stand and pack the TV back in the carton. To remove the stand, perform the assemble Attach TV stand to rear of television with the steps in reverse order according to your TV provided four (4) pan head screw.
Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your package. Remote Control Batteries LED TV SLEEP MEDIA MUTE HDMI VIDEO COMP MUSIC Quick Start Guide User Manual Power Cord Remote Control Batteries Push the tab, then lift to open the cover. Close the battery cover.
Parts and Functions Front Views Power indicator Remote control sensor Power ON: White Rear View AC power in Wall mount holes HDMI -1 (ARC) & HDMI-2 Component / Composite Video in Component / Composite / HDMI Music port Audio in HDMI AUDIO OUT OPTICAL...
Parts and Functions Remote Control 1 IR Transmitter: Sends remote control signal to the TV. 2 SLEEP button: Select a sleep mode timer (Off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 minutes). SLEEP 3 Playback controls: The buttons are used for Photo, Music, Video, and HDMI CEC function.
Making Connections Connecting Antenna / Cable Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the DTV/TV Cable/Antenna jack of the TV. DTV / TV CABLE / ANTENNA 75 ohm coaxial cable Connecting HD Devices You can connect different devices to the TV using HDMI, DVI, Composite, or Component connections.
Making Connections Component Audio cable Audio IN Audio OUT AUDIO Pb/Cb Pr/Cr DVD Player / Cable Box / Satellite AUDIO COMPONENT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Video IN Video OUT Component cable Note: The component and audio cable are not included with the TV. Composite VCR / Camcorder / Game Console VIDEO...
Making Connections Connecting External Speakers / Soundbar / AV Receivers Digital Connection Connect the SPDIF/Optical audio cable to the Audio OUT optical port of the TV and the optical port of the soundbar, AV receiver, or audio system. Digital Audio System AUDIO OUT Audio OUT Audio IN...
Making Connections Connecting Music Port The TV supports music playback from portable music players, such as an MP3 player or iPod Connect one end of an audio cable to the Music Port (shared with component audio in) of TV, then connect the other end to the Audio OUT port of the music player. Connect to External Music PLayers Music Port COMPONENT/ VIDEO...
Basic Operations Setup Wizard TV Mode The Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your TV for the first time. Please follow the Mode Selection instruction carefully. Mode: Home Mode Note: If you would like to setup over-the-air or cable programming, make sure the antenna or cable TV system is connected.
Basic Operations Exit Retail Mode Auto Scan Press RETURN. Select the Signal Type of your TV input to select “OK”, then press OK to and start auto scan. Press confirm. Signal Type: Cable Start Scan Do you wish to exit Retail Mode? Move Change Select...
Basic Operations To Select Digital Channels Set Aspect Ratio Press the first 3 digits, then press , followed by Press WIDE to display the Wide menu. the remaining number. Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, , 1, then press ENT. Press WIDE repeatedly or press scroll through the options, then press OK.
Basic Operations Multimedia Mode Selecting Input Source The TV allows you to play photos slide shows from The TV provides various ways to select the input a USB memory stick source: On the TV Panel Playing Multimedia Files Press repeatedly to scroll through the INPUT input source options.
Basic Operations The displayed screen varies depending on the media type you selected. to select a file or function, then press OK. Press , or Multimedia: Photo PATH:/MMP/Photo/ Photo File Name: P1130130 P1130130 P1130131 Resolution: 768x1024 Size: 113KB P1130132 P1130133 P1130134 Start Slideshow Sort:...
Basic Operations Kensington Lock Security Deterrent Kensington Lock The TV provides you with security deterrent slot hole that are compatible to Kensington Locks. This helps securely affix the TV physically to other objects. The appearance and locking method differs depending on the manufacturer.
TV. If you decide to install the wall mount and TV without the assistance of a technician or profes- sional, JVC will not be responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Quick Menu Operation Input Picture Audio Video Options or submenu Component Main Menu Setup HDMI-1 HDMI-2 Closed Caption HDMI-3 Wide Music Channel Remote Control TV Panel Press MENU. Display the menu. Press MENU 1. Press to select a 1.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Input Menu Select the input source signal. TV: To watch analog or digital TV channels. Video: To use VCRs, camcorders, or game consoles connected via composite connection. Component: To use VCRs, camcorders, or game consoles connected via Video component connection.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Tint Adjust the picture hue. (-50 ~ 50) Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture. Size & Position Horiz. Position / Vertical Positon Adjust the horizontal / vertical position of the picture. Horizontal Size / Vertical Size Adjust the horizontal / vertical size of the picture.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Audio Menu XinemaSound™ 3D XinemaSound™ Leveler XinemaSound™ 3D Bass Expansive & immersive, multi-dimensional surround sound experience. Treble Balance Lip Sync Note: TV Speakers When XinemaSound™ 3D is on, Equalizer Settings menu is not available. Audio Only Digital Audio Out XinemaSound™...
Adjusting the Menu Settings Setup Menu Name Input Name Input The Name Input feature of the TV allows you to add a label name on CEC Settings an input source. Menu Language Time & Local Settings English To label an input source , perform the following steps: Parental Control Press MENU.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Time & Local Settings Time Zone Select a location to apply the time zone. Daylight Saving Enable or disable daylight saving time. Parental Control The Parental Control feature allows you to control and restrict TV programs by Channel Lock , TV Rating, or Movie Rating.
Adjusting the Menu Settings “USA-Movie”: Set by USA movie rating standards. “CAN-English”: Set by Canadian English movie rating standards. “CAN-French”: Set by Canadian French movie rating standards. “Block Unrated Shows”: Select “On” to block unrated shows. , then press OK to select the rating. Press Press to return to the previous screen or press RETURN to close the menu screen.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Closed Caption Closed Caption decodes and displays closed caption data of television programs as subtitle. This feature displays text on the screen or it translates and displays text in another language. Press MENU. Analog Closed Caption to select “Closed Caption”, then press or OK.
Adjusting the Menu Settings Partial Scan Channels You can partially scan for network signal within a specified range of channels. Press MENU. to select “Partial Channel Scan”, then press or OK. Press to select “Scan Mode”, then press or OK. Press to select an option, then press OK.
Troubleshooting If your TV fails to work properly, check the following guidelines for possible causes and solutions. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Problem Solution No power. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. The power is off, press the Power button to turn on the TV. Try another outlet.
Speci cations Model Name BC50R Size Class (Diagonal) 50” (50.5” diagonal) Resolution/Aspect 1920 x 1080 / 16:9 Backlit Edge LED Frame Rate 120Hz CrystalMotion™ Contrast Ratio 20M:1 (Dynamic) Viewing Angle 178/178 Display Color 16.7M TV Features Color Enhancement Yes, CrystalColor™...
AmTRAN Video Corporation (hereinafter known as “Warrantor”) under brand license by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. The Warrantor provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use.
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CHECK TV.JVC.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION. Personal Data IIf your Product is capable of storing personal data and other information, all contents and information will be deleted in the course of some in-home and all ship-in warranty service.
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