Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; INSTALLATION; IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electri- cal shock or fire hazards. In order not to def...
Page 4 - In order to be able to use the television for a long time; Cooling the inside of the television and the lamp; Do not block the ventilation holes
Welcome... Thank you for purchasing JVC’s model AV-61S902 “D’Ahlia” HDTV-ready projection television which uses thehigh-quality D-ILA projection system. The D’Ahlia is one of the highest quality and most technologically advanced televisions available today. It is recommended that you read this instr...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Connections
6 Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . 8 Watching television .............................................9 Connections Connections Checklist ......................................10Audio/Video Connectors ..................................10Front Panel Diagram .................................
Page 7 - Button Functions; Troubleshooting; Appendices
7 Table of Contents Button Functions Split ..................................................................50Swap ................................................................50Freeze ..............................................................50Menu .............................................
Page 8 - Introduction
8 After removing the product from the box, use the following procedure to prepare the television. 1 Check the accessories Check that nothing is missing. 2 Prepare the remote control 1) Refer to page 21 and insert the batteries. 2) In order to control the television with the remote control, set the T...
Page 9 - Watching television; Adjusting the volume; Ten LED
Watching television POWER ON (STARTING UP) In order to control the television with the remote control, set the TV/CATV switch to TV.Press the P OWER button. The P OWER lamp on the front of the main unit lights red. After a while, the picture appears on the screen. Adjusting the volume The volume is ...
Page 11 - Front Panel Diagram; Rear Panel Diagram
11 Connections ■ Front Panel Diagram S-VIDEO OVER VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO R INPUT4 INPUT A SPLIT OUT INPUT B 75 Ω ( VHF / UHF ) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO L R MONO MONO MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO FRONT SURROUND REAR L R L R INPUT 2 INPUT 3 Y P B P R OUTPUT COMPONENT-VIDEO-IN AUD...
Page 15 - DTV Decoder Connection; ) Output to connect to the
15 Connections DTV Decoder Connection Your AV-61S902 television is HDTV and SDTV-Ready. This means it can display High Definition television imageswhen connected to a digital television receiver*. DTV Decoders are available separately. For best image quality,we recommend using a DTV Decoder which us...
Page 16 - tighten the 2 screws.
16 Connections DTV Decoder Connection <When connecting a DTV decoder which has a copy-protect Digital-Out terminal> By inputting a High-band with Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the Digital-In terminal ofthis television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on...
Page 17 - DVD Player Connection; ) Connect Blue cable out from the DVD Player “P
17 DVD Player Connection You can use the Component Video input jacks to connect a DVD player to your television. To connect a DVD play-er, please follow the steps listed below. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO L R MONO MONO MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO OVER OVER OVER INPUT 2 INPUT 3 Y P B P R COMPONENT-VIDEO-IN ...
Page 18 - • AV Compu Link can only be used with JVC-brand products.
18 Connections AV Compu-Link JVC’s AV Compu Link feature makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* intoyour JVC-brand VCR and the VCR will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV Compu Link, the VCR sends a signal to the televisi...
Page 19 - Front Panel Inputs
19 Connections A set of inputs (Input-4) are provided for your convenience on the front panel of the AV-61S902. The inputs arelocated behind the door at the center of the front panel below the indicator lights. These inputs are designed forthe easy connection of devices like camcorders or game conso...
Page 20 - Home Theater
20 The AV-61S902 is designed to be the center of a home theater system. The AV-61S902 features a 50 Watt built-inamplifier with output jacks for up to four speakers (2 front, 2 rear-surround). The diagram below shows the con-nections and general speaker placement for a typical Surround-Sound home th...
Page 21 - Remote Control; Install the Batteries; Make sure the TV/CATV switch
POWER FREEZE NATURAL CINEMA SWAP ASPECT RM-C308 1 2 3 INPUT DISPLAY BBE VIDEO STATUS MUTING MENU VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT REC STOP PAUSE EXIT V CHIP 7 8 9 4 5 6 + CH VOL VOL + CH PLAY FF REW SLEEP TIMER 100+ 0 RETURN+ LIGHT TV CATV TV/VCR VCR /DVD POWER SPLIT DVD VCR STILL/PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE TV SOUND 21 ...
Page 22 - Remote Programming; Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes; Cable Box or Satellite setup; ) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.; ) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.
22 Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using theinstructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or tothe code search function, us...
Page 23 - VCR setup
23 Remote Programming VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind,pause, record, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” ...
Page 24 - DVD setup; ) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below.; ) Confirm the operation of the DVD player.
24 Remote Programming DVD setup The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous chapter, 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...
Page 25 - Search Codes; VCR Search Codes Function:; and R; DVD Player Search Codes Function:; and R
25 Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function: 1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press the TV P OWER and R ETURN + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. 3) Press TV P OWER , see if the CATV or Satellite box responds. 4 )If there was a resp...
Page 26 - The Onscreen Menu System; Onscreen Menus
26 The Onscreen Menu System The AV-61S902 comes with JVC’s Onscreen Menu System. The Onscreen Menus let you make adjustments toyour television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below and on thenext page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in ...
Page 27 - Using the Onscreen Menus
27 Onscreen Menus SOUND MODE INITIAL SETUP I N I T I A L S E T U P C L O S E D C A P T I O N V E RT I C A L P O S I T I O N D S D O F F L A N G U A G E NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y S E L E C T B Y EXIT F R E S PA O N E N G INITIAL SETUP I N I T I A L S E T U P A N T E N N A I N P...
Page 28 - Plug In Menu; LANGUAGE
28 Plug In Menu Plug In Menu The first time you turn on your television, you will see the PLUG IN MENU. This menu is designed to help you getyour television ready to watch right away. This menu includes some of the most important settings for the operation of your television, including onscreen disp...
Page 29 - AUTO TUNER SETUP; NOW
29 Plug In Menu AUTO TUNER SETUP INPUT - A INPUT - B : : AIR CABLE START AUTO TUNER SETUP The AUTO TUNER SETUP feature automatically scans through all the channels your television can receiveand memorizes only the channels with clear, active signals. This means when you scan through the channels,you...
Page 30 - • Special Note for residents of Newfoundland in Canada.; SET CLOCK; F I N I S H
30 Plug In Menu The AV-61S902 is equipped with its own internal clock. The clock is used to run the televisions timer features.The clock MUST be set before you can use any of the timer features. Your television features the XDS AUTOCLOCK set feature which makes setting the correct time simple. To se...
Page 31 - Initial Setup; Initial Setup Menu
31 Initial Setup INITIAL SETUP Menu I N I T I A L S E T U P A N T E N N A I N P U T- B C H A N N E L S U M M A RY V- C H I P S E T L O C K C O D E A U TO T U N E R S E T U P NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y S E L E C T B Y EXIT I N P U T- A The AUTO TUNER SETUP function is described ...
Page 32 - C H A N N E L S U M M A RY; Channel Summary - Lock; Channel Guard Message
32 Initial Setup CHANNEL SUMMARY lets you customize the list of channels set after you run AUTO TUNER SETUP. You maydelete unwanted channels or add channels that are new, or were not picked up by AUTO TUNER SETUPbecause of weak signals. To access the CHANNEL SUMMARY, use the 5∞ arrows to move to the...
Page 33 - Special Note about Ratings; Viewing Guidelines
33 V-Chip V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on contentaccording to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings ...
Page 34 - Set Ratings Guidelines; To Set TV Ratings Levels
34 To Set Movie (MPAA) Ratings Levels Use the 5∞ arrows to move to SET MOVIE RATINGS. Select this option by pressing 2 or 3 . The screen on the left will appear. Use the 5∞ arrows to move to a movie rating, such as X. Press 2 or 3 to turn the ratings block on or off. When you have set your movie rat...
Page 35 - Set Lock Code; Warning Message
35 To watch a blocked program, enter the four-digit access code to unlock thatchannel. Once the correct code is entered, the channel will be unlocked andthe program shown. If an incorrect code is entered the message INVALID LOCK CODE! will flashonscreen. The channel will remain locked until the corr...
Page 36 - Initial Setup 2
36 Initial Setup Initial Setup 2 This menu lets you set up some of the functions of the television to meet your personal tastes and needs. Youmay select one of three languages for onscreen displays, turn closed captioning ONor OFF, adjust animage’s vertical position, automatically enhance the pictur...
Page 37 - Mode option; Closed Caption - Continued
37 Initial Setup A new CLOSED CAPTIONmenu will now appear. The Mode option will be highlighted. This lets you set the operating mode for theCLOSED CAPTION feature. You can set it to: CLOSED CAPTION - to display onscreen dialog in a text format, TEXT - to display addi- tional information included in ...
Page 38 - Picture Adjust; T I N T
38 Picture Adjust P I C T U R E A D J U S T C O L O R P I C T U R E B R I G H T D E TA I L T I N T NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E E X I T B Y S E L E C T B Y EXIT B Y PICTURE ADJUST Menu Picture Adjust The PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make precise adjustments to the television’s picture. You can make ...
Page 39 - B R I G H T; Picture Adjust - Continued
39 Picture Adjust B R I G H T The BRIGHT level lets you adjust the degree of light and darkness in the picture. Press 2 to decrease the bright level. Press 3 to increase the bright level. Use the 5∞ arrows to move to the next setting or press E XIT to leave the menu. Your changes will be saved when ...
Page 40 - Picture Adjust 2; Y N R
40 Picture Adjust P I C T U R E A D J U S T D N R O F F N O I S E M U T I N G S E T V I D E O S TAT U S Y N R NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y S E L E C T EXIT O N O N O F F B Y PICTURE ADJUST Menu Picture Adjust 2 The second PICTURE ADJUST menu lets make further adjustments to the t...
Page 41 - O N; S E T V I D E O S TAT U S
41 SET VIDEO STATUS Menu The NOISE MUTING setting inserts a blue screen over any channels that are not broadcasting or have signalsto weak to have clear signals. Press the 2 or 3 arrows to turn NOISE MUTING on or OFF. O N N O I S E M U T I N G O F F SET VIDEO STATUS lets you save a customized set of...
Page 42 - Sound Adjust; B A S S; T R E B L E; B A L A N C E
42 Sound Adjust S O U N D A D J U S T T R E B L E B A L A N C E M T S S A P M O N O B A S S NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y S E L E C T EXIT B Y S T E R E O SOUND ADJUST Menu Sound Adjust The SOUND ADJUST menu lets you tailor the television’s sound to suit your personal taste. You c...
Page 43 - M T S; STEREO; • Select; MONO; • Select; SAP; Some Sound Advice; Sound Adjust - Continued
43 Sound Adjust M T S STEREO S A P MONO Many broadcasts today contain more than one audio signal. In addition to stereo and mono soundtracks,some broadcasts also contain a second soundtrack in a different language. Use MTS to select the audio signal you wish to listen to. • Select STEREO for your no...
Page 44 - HIGH; make sure that the TV volume is set very low!
44 Initial Setup I N I T I A L S E T U P T V S P E A K E R S U P E R B A S S M I D L O W O F F NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS O P E R A T E B Y E X I T B Y S E L E C T EXIT H I G H O N B Y INITIAL SETUP Menu Access the onscreen menus by pressing M ENU on your remote control. You may then either use the up and d...
Page 45 - Audio Settings; Sound Mode; Dolby Pro Logic
45 Audio Settings SOUND MODE OPERATE EXIT BY SELECT BY EXIT PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONICDANCE CLUBCONCERT HALLSTADIUMHYPER SOUND DOLBY PRO LOGIC B Y SOUND MODE Menu Sound Mode The sound system of the AV-61S902 lets you customize the audio output of the television for optimal performancewith your home theater...
Page 46 - In order to enjoy Dolby Surround sound
46 Audio Settings Notes: • This function is only available for Dolby Surround encoded programs.• You cannot enjoy Dolby Surround sound with headphones.• An amplifier is necessary in order to connect additional speakers. Refer to page 20 for information about connecting speakers. Settings for when 2 ...
Page 47 - Other Sound Modes; Dance Club; Switching the surround function on/off
47 Audio Settings Pro Logic 3D-Phonic You can enjoy the atmosphere of Dolby Surround programs without external speakers. Use the 5 and ∞ arrows in the sound mode menu to select PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC. Press the 3 arrow to display the Pro Logic 3D-Phonic second menu. P R O L O G I C 3 D - P H O N I C M ...
Page 49 - Aspect
49 Aspect Press the A SPECT button on the remote control. The menu shown (left) will appear. To select the aspect ratio you wish to view, press the A SPECT button to move down the list. Each press will move to the next ratio, the onscreen display will change automatically. The aspect ratios are: • P...
Page 50 - Split; Activate the Split-Screen option by pressing S; M A I N C H A N N E L; Swap; Freeze; Pressing the F
50 Button Functions Split Activate the Split-Screen option by pressing S PLIT on the remote control. M A I N C H A N N E L P I C T U R E S P L I T- S C R E E N P I C T U R E 0 7 0 2 SPLIT-SCREEN Mode Two channels (or input) will now appear onscreen. The channel (or input) you were watching before pr...
Page 51 - Display; Sleep Timer Message; Sleep Timer
51 The M ENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M ENU to activate the onscreen menu system.• See individual topics (like “Picture Adjust”) for specific information on using those menu screens. Press the E XIT button to leave a menu screen. Menu Exit The D ISPLAY screen sho...
Page 52 - Standard
52 Button Functions BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear, extraordinary sound quality to any program. Use the BBE buttonto turn the BBE high definition audio filter ONor OFF. Press the S OUND button to access the Dolby Sound settings menu. For more information on the Dolby sound feature and...
Page 53 - Number Buttons - 10 Key Pad; The R; Return; You can now scan through the channels using the C; RETURN CHANNEL
53 Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above Channel 99. For example, to move to channel 124: 100+ 2 (Two) 4 (Four) Number Buttons - 10 Key Pad 100+ ...
Page 54 - I N P U T
54 The remote control includes illuminated buttons for key features like C H +/- and V OL +/-. Press the L IGHT button to turn the illumination on. The illumination will shut off automatically after a few seconds. Light The AV-61S902 can receive signals from a variety of sources. Use the I NPUT butt...
Page 55 - VCR Buttons; please see the code chart and instructions on page 23.; DVD Buttons; DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 24.
55 Button Functions VCR Buttons You can use this remote control to operate the basic functions of your VCR. These functions include: play, record,rewind, fast-forward, stop, pause, channel scan, TV /VCR, power on, and power off.Move the selector switch to VCR to operate.• The remote is preset with t...
Page 56 - PROBLEMS
There is no power There is no picture orsound Remote control is notoperating properly or atall You cannot select a cer-tain channel The power turns off byitself It does not operate correctly The clock is wrong The color quality is poor There are lines acrossthe picture The picture is spotted There a...
Page 57 - The following are not malfunctions.; function. The picture will disappear over time.; How the LED indicators are blinking
Screen is 80% black Stereo or bilingual pro-grams cannot be heard There is no sound fromthe TV’s speakers Static electricity You hear occasionalcrackling sounds The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the CLOSED CAPTIONMenu, see page 36. Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See “MTS” o...
Page 58 - Appendix A; It is very important the filters be kept clean!; If the filters become; Cleaning the Filters; Make sure the television is unplugged
58 Appendix A The lamp and internal circuits of the AV-61S902 are cooled by a fan which draws in cool air through a pair ofintakes. The air intakes are located behind the speaker covers on the front of the television and contain air fil-ters which need periodic cleaning. It is very important the fil...
Page 59 - Caring for the Cabinet; DO NOT; DO NOT; DO NOT; Caring for the Screen
59 5) Cleaning the filter. The air filters are now exposed. You may use a vacuum cleaner hose toremove dirt and dust from the surface of the filter. Do not remove the filtersfrom the television. Using a vacuum hose, gently work the nozzle close to the surface of thefilter. Continue vacuuming until t...
Page 60 - Appendix B; Changing the Lamp; High-Pressure Mercury Lamp; Because the lamp contains a small amount; Packaging, with a pre-paid shipping label for; WARNING
60 Appendix B The AV-61S902 uses a 200 Watt high-pressure mercury lamp to project images onto the television screen. When thelamp nears the end of its operating life, you may notice the picture becoming dark. When the picture begins todarken, the lamp burns out, it is time to replace the lamp. The f...
Page 61 - before removing the speaker panel.
61 2) Unplug the television. Disconnect the television’s power cord from the AC outlet. Make sure the 10 LED lights have stopped blinkingbefore you unplug the television. Never attempt to replace the lamp with the television plugged in. 3) Remove the left speaker panel. The next step is to remove th...
Page 62 - Replacing the Lamp - continued; ) Install the new lamp unit
62 Appendix B Replacing the Lamp - continued Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp. Please observe all safety warnings. 6) Removing the lamp unit. Using the hex wrench included with the replacement lamp, loosen thetwo hex screws fastening the lamp unit. Remove th...
Page 63 - Please do not throw the used lamp out; A pre-paid label is provided for this; Warning Messages; Lamp installed on a slant or not fully inside the television.; Recycling Information
63 Save the box and packaging from your replacement lamp.You can use this packaging to return your used projectionlamp for recycling. Please do not throw the used lamp out with normal trash. A pre-paid label is provided for this purpose. To package your used lamp for shipment, followthe simple steps...
Page 64 - Appendix C; Starting Up; and V; on the remote control. With these buttons held, press the P; button. The LED lights will begin to flash.; LED Display
64 Appendix C The front panel of the AV-61S902 features ten LED lights located under the television screen. These lights areused to display information about the operation of your television. Starting Up The projection lamp of the AV-61S902 requires time to warm up to its proper operating temperatur...
Page 65 - Limited Warranty; PARTS 1 YEAR
Limited Warranty JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ATRETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below.(“The Warranty Period”) THIS...
Page 66 - Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.; Don’t service the television yourself; Authorized Service Centers
QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operatingthe unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, call our Customer R...
Page 67 - Specifications
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. DVI 25 pin• The Digital-In terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer. MODEL AV-61S902 Type D-ILA Hologram Device Projection Television Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) 1080i DTV di...
Page 68 - Division of JVC Americas Corp.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of JVC Americas Corp. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey, 07470 JVC CANADA, INC. 21 Finchdene SquareScarborough, Ontario Canada, M1X 1A7 LCT0942-001A0101-TN-CR-IWAI
