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LT-32C50BJ LT-26C50BJ WIDE LCD PANEL TV INSTRUCTIONS...
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Warning DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor or consult your dealer.
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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 for Liquid Crystal Display.) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Pixel defects LCDs use collections of fine points (“pixels”) to display images. While there is no problem with more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light, or may light all the time. Distance recommendations Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible.
Cleaning the screen The screen is coated with a special thin film to reduce reflection. If this film is damaged, uneven colours, discolouration, scratches, and other problems that cannot be repaired may occur. Pay attention to the following when handling the screen. •...
Return to TV channel instantly... 19 Using the “Freeze” function... 20 Using the “Multi-picture” function ... 20 Favourite channel function... 22 Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player... 23 Teletext function ...24 Basic operation ... 24 Using the List Mode ... 24 Hold...
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.
Setting up your TV Cable holder A cable holder which is used to keep the connection cables tidy is attached to the back of the stand. Gently squeeze the left and right of the cable holder and pull it to remove it from the stand.
Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR) • The connecting cables are not provided. • For further details, see the manuals provided with the devices to be connected. Caution • Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything. If you are connecting a VCR, follow A →...
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into the initial settings mode, and you will see the JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the screen display to make the initial settings. 1 Make sure you set the VCR/TV/DVD...
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• 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 37.
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Setting up your TV 7 Press the a button to display the T-V LINK menu T-V LINK DOWNLOAD TV RECORDING DEVICE EXIT D0005 If you do not have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected: Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu.
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• If you have any questions about the items in the Broadcast Selection menu or how to operate the menu, please contact your cable TV station. • If you do not want to use the ACI function, press the 6 buttons to choose ACI SKIP and then press a.
To use T-V LINK functions: A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a JVC video cassette recorder with the T-V LINK logo, or with one of the following logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the features described earlier.
TV buttons and functions See the pages in brackets for details. 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (page 8) 3 TV/AV button (page 13) 4 MENU/OK button (pages 14, 28) 5 P p buttons (page 13) 6 r (Volume) q buttons (page 14) 7 A (Standby) button (page 13) 8 Headphone jack (mini jack) (page 46) Turn the TV on from standby...
TV buttons and functions Adjust the volume Press the r (Volume) q buttons The volume level indicator appears. Using the Menu Use the MENU/OK button Refer to “Using the TV’s menu” (see page 27) for details of using the menu.
Remote control buttons and functions 1 l (Muting) button 2 Number buttons 3 h (Information) button 4 c button 5 i (3D SOUND) 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...
Remote control buttons and functions Choose a TV channel and watch images from external devices Use the number buttons: Enter the programme number (PR) of the channel using the number buttons. Example: • PR 6 → press 6 • PR 12 → press 1 and 2 Use the p p buttons: Press the p p buttons to choose the programme number...
• The VCR sends its playback image along the aerial cable as an RF (radio frequency) signal. • Also see your VCR instruction manual. Adjust the volume Press the r q buttons to adjust the volume. The volume level indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the r q buttons.
Remote control buttons and functions 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 Signalling) signal, which shows the aspect ratio of the...
Adjusting the visible 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 The indicator appears.
Remote control buttons and functions Using the “Freeze” function You can view the current programme as a still picture. 1 Press the f/c (Freeze/Select) button The still picture of the current picture will appear. current programme D0056 To cancel the “Freeze” function: Press the f/c (Freeze/Select) button, the p p buttons or the number buttons.
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• When set to 2-pictures multi, the main- picture sound from the TV speaker can be changed to the sub-picture sound by pressing the f/c (Freeze/Select) button. (The speaker mark moves from the main-picture to the sub-picture.) The sound changes to the main-picture sound if the f/c (Freeze/Select) button is pressed again.
Remote control buttons and functions Favourite channel function You can register your favourite TV channels (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.
2 Press the VCR/DVD Control Button to control your VCR or DVD player • If your device is not made by JVC, these buttons will not work. • Even if your device is made by JVC, some of these buttons may not work, depending on the device you are using.
Teletext function Basic operation 1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast 2 Set the VCR/TV/DVD switch to the TV position 3 Press g (Text) button to display the teletext Pressing g (Text) button changes the mode as follows: TV mode TEXT --- TEXT ---...
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 mode...
Teletext function 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 number, or press a colour button The TV searches for a teletext page.
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 understand the basic menu operating techniques fully. Buttons used to operate the menus Basic operation 1 Press the H button to display the menu bar D0105-EN...
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Using the TV’s menu Operation with the buttons on the TV You can also operate the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the TV. TV/AV button MENU/OK button 6 buttons 5 buttons...
PICTURE menu PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE MODE BRIGHT-1 CONTRAST BRIGHT-2 SHARP COLOUR COLOUR TEMP. FEATURES D0014 • While the PICTURE menu is displayed, pressing the blue button will set the BRIGHT-1, CONTRAST, BRIGHT-2, SHARP, COLOUR, HUE settings to their default settings. •...
PICTURE menu COOL: A bluish white. Using this mode when watching bright pictures allows you to enjoy a more vivid and bright picture. NORMAL: The normal white colour. WARM: A reddish white. Using this mode when watching films allows you to enjoy colours that are characteristic of films.
AUTO: The TV will automatically adjust the level of the DigiPure effect to match the amount of noise in the picture, giving the best possible picture. MIN: The level of DigiPure effect is set to the minimum. When you set the Super DigiPure function to AUTO and notice some noise, change the setting from AUTO to MIN.
PICTURE menu COLOUR SYSTEM The colour system is chosen automatically. However, if the picture is not clear or no colour appears, choose the colour system manually. 1 Choose COLOUR SYSTEM. Then press the a or 3 button The sub-menu of the COLOUR SYSTEM function appears.
SOUND menu SOUND STEREO/ BASS TREBLE BALANCE 3D SOUND A.H.B. D0019 • 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 Bilingual II (Sub II).
FEATURES menu FEATURES SLEEP TIMER CHILD LOCK APPEARANCE BLUE BACK FAVOURITE SETTING D0023-EN 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.
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 blue button and set the CHILD LOCK function.
FEATURES menu FAVOURITE SETTING Chose when deleting the favourite channels registered in the buttons 1 to 4. 1 Choose FAVOURITE SETTING, then press the a or 3 button The FAVOURITE SETTING menu appears. FAVOURITE SETTING D0112-EN 2 Press the 6 buttons and chose the favourite channel that you want to delete 3 Press the blue button...
SET UP menu SET UP AUTO PROGRAM EDIT/MANUAL LANGUAGE DECODER(EXT-2) COMPONENT AUTO SELECT EXT SETTING D0029 AUTO PROGRAM You can again perform the AUTO PROGRAM function TV channel automatic registration which was performed in the “Initial settings” (page 8). To receive satellite broadcast you need a satellite tuner.
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SET UP menu • 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 TV channel.
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1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel 2 Press the red button to start the ID function > EDIT BBC1 BBC2 D0031-EK 3 Press the 6 buttons to choose the first character of a channel name (ID) you want to give the TV channel >...
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SET UP menu INSERT 1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number (PR) for which you will register a new TV channel 2 Press the green button and start the INSERT function > EDIT BBC1 BBC2 D0034-EK To cancel the INSERT function: Press the b button.
LANGUAGE The LANGUAGE setting which was performed in the “Initial settings” (page 8) can be changed. 1 Choose LANGUAGE, then press the a or 3 button A sub-menu of the LANGUAGE function appears. > LANGUAGE D0002-EN 2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to choose a language.
SET UP menu COMPONENT AUTO SELECT When a external device that can output a component signal is connected to the EXT-4 component terminal and the connected device is played back, the TV input is automatically changed to EXT-4. When the device connected to EXT-4 is played back, the TV input is automatically changed to EXT-4.
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1 Press the 5 or 6 buttons to choose an EXT terminal > EXT SETTING EXT-1 DUBBING EXT-2 EXT-3 EXT-4 ID LIST S-IN D0020-EN 2 Press the yellow button and set the S-IN (S-VIDEO input). Then press the a button An S-IN (S-VIDEO input) mark is displayed.
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SET UP menu DUBBING You can choose a signal source to be output from the EXT-2 terminal. You can do this with the output signals of the devices connected to other EXT terminals, or with the picture and sound from a TV channel you are currently viewing.
Displaying a computer screen This TV can be used as a computer screen. Connecting to the computer Use a D-SUB cable to connect the TV’s PC IN terminal to the computer’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 terminal to the computer’s sound output terminal.
Additional preparation Connecting external equipment Connect the equipment to the TV, making the correct rear panel and front panel connections. Before connecting anything: • Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be different from the diagram.
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Additional preparation without terminal covers...
Additional preparation Equipment which can output the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such as an S-VHS VCR Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal other than EXT-4. You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and a regular video signal (composite signal).
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Connecting speakers/amplifier While referring to the audio equipment connection diagram, connect the audio equipment you want to the TV. You can use external front speakers to listen to the TV sound instead of the TV speakers. Before connecting anything: • Read the manuals provided with the amplifier and speakers.
CH/CC numbers • When you want to use the INSERT function on page 40, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the channel number of the TV channel from this table. If you want to know a particular TV channel’s channel menu, look in TV listings magazines or contact the broadcaster.
Troubleshooting If a problem arises while you are using the TV, please 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 disconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems, you may think there is a problem with the TV itself.
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Troubleshooting • Videotaping teletext is not recommended because it may not record correctly. • When viewing images from commercially available video software 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 the video signal.
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• 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 picture is unstable, the screen may become white for a moment.
Specifications Model COUNTRY setting Broadcasting systems Colour systems Channels and frequencies Sound-multiplex systems Teletext systems Power requirements Power consumption Picture tube size Audio output Speakers EXT-1 terminal EXT-2 terminal EXT-3 terminal EXT-4 terminal AUDIO OUT terminal PC INPUT terminal Headphone jack Dimensions (W ×...