Page 2 - Important Safety Precautions; TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES; CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION; IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
2 Important Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT. 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit.2. Avoid damaging the A...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 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 the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install n...
Page 4 - Cautions for installation
4 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects ...
Page 5 - Warnings; Displaying; Examples include, but are not limited to the following:; Caring for the Cabinet; TV on
5 Warnings Displaying fi xed images for extended periods of time can leave a subtle but temporary ghost image on your screen. To avoid this, mix your viewing pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to the following: Caring for the Cabinet Caring for the Screen Avoiding Ghost Images XYZ XYZ TV...
Page 6 - How to move the cabinet
6 Warnings (Continued...) Your fingers may become trapped under the TV, causing injuries. Hold the TV at the bottom in the middle, and do not allow the TV to tilt up or down. The TV may fall causing injuries. Hold the bottom of the stand with your hand and tilt the TV up or down. How to move the cab...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
7 Table of Contents Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TV Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 10Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Stand . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting Your Devices . ...
Page 8 - Television; Remote Control; Quick Setup Unpacking your TV; Coaxial Cables
8 Two AA Batteries 1 Television 1 Remote Control Used to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV. Used to make video connections with S-Video VCRs, Camcorders and DVD players. We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read your entire User’s Guide so you can...
Page 9 - VIDEO; Quick Setup TV Model; Rear Panel Diagram
9 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 COMPONENT DIGITAL IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT DIGITAL-IN S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L Y Pr P b VIDEO R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L R L S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO R - AUDIO - L Y Pr Pb R - AUDIO - L R L 75Ω(UHF/VHF) ...
Page 10 - Quick Setup TV Remote Control; • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 52 - 60.
10 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER LIGHT FREEZE THEATER PRO VIDEO STATUS 1 7 4 TUNE 3 9 6 RETURN+ MUTING MENU OK BACK 2 8 0 5 CH + VOL – VOL + REC OPEN/CLOSE STILL/PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY FF REW TV CATV VCR DVD VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT TV/VCR VCR/ DVD POWER SOUND CH – TV RM-C1257G ASPECT INDEX SWAP SELECT MULT...
Page 11 - Quick Setup Getting Started; Getting Started; This TV comes with a Table Top Stand already attached.; Step 1 - Using the stand; it requires a certain amount of force to tilt the TV.; Cable Holder
11 These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Quick Setup Getting Starte...
Page 12 - Step 2 – The Remote Control; Key Feature Buttons; Hyperscan; Basic Operation; Turn the television on and off by pressing the P; button at the top right corner
12 Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote control to open. Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Snap the cover back ...
Page 13 - Quick Setup Connections; Connections; Step 3 - Connecting your devices; Do you use a Cable TV Box?; Yes
13 Quick Setup Connections Connections Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your television to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord i...
Page 14 - LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the rear of the TV.
14 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L S-VIDEO VIDEO R - AUDIO - L DIGITAL-IN 75Ω(UHF/VHF) Coaxial Cable Cable or Antenna Output OR VCR IN OUT Two-Way Splitter IN OUT V L R Cable Box OUT IN IN OUT OUT TV Rear Panel Quick Setup Connections Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will ha...
Page 15 - • You may also connect the DVD player to Input 1.
15 Quick Setup Connections Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information. • Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete on...
Page 16 - OR; connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the back of the TV.; Connecting to a Camcorder
16 Quick Setup Connections 1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the back of the TV, OR connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the back of the TV. 2) Connect a white cable from the camcorder LEFT AUDIO OUT, into the LEFT AUDIO IN on the back o...
Page 17 - TV Rear Panel; LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier.; Connecting to an External Amplifier
17 Quick Setup Connections AUDIO OUT R L TV Rear Panel Speaker Speaker Amplifier 1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on th...
Page 19 - Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver; the DIGITAL-IN on the back of your television.
19 Quick Setup Connections By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. INPUT 3 INPUT INPUT 1 COMPONENT DIGITAL IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT R - AUDIO - L Y Pr Pb VIDEO R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L R L DTV Decoder L R AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT HDM...
Page 20 - Connecting to a HDMI Compatible Device
20 Quick Setup Connections By connecting a HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include DVD players, D-VHS or any HDMI compatible device.HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry supported, u...
Page 21 - Quick Setup Plug-In Menu; • The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear.; Step 4 – The Interactive Plug In Menu; To choose a language:; Language
21 Quick Setup Plug-In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: • The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear. • Setting the TV’s ...
Page 22 - Manual Clock Set
22 Quick Setup Plug-In Menu To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL. If you choose AUTO, see auto clock set above. √ ® To choose MANUAL † To TIME √ ® To set the hour † To minute √ ® To set the minute † To Start Clock Manual Clock Set Note: • You will have to reset th...
Page 23 - Programming will take approximately 1 to 2; Auto Tuner Setup; The Quick Setup is complete; Cable Box and Satellite Users:; STOP; N O W
23 Quick Setup Plug-In Menu In auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the C HANNEL +/– buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. √...
Page 24 - Remote Programming; button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10; not respond to any code, try the search codes function, on page 27.; Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes
24 Remote Programming ABC Archer Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eagle Eastern GC Brand Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movietime Oak Paragon Panasonic Philips Pioneer 024 032, 025 051, 032 022, 051 058, 059 024, 032, 025 029 034 032, 051 022, 043 065, 024, 0...
Page 25 - button, and confirm the operation of the VCR.; button on the remote and press P; VCR Codes
25 Remote Programming The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below.2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector s...
Page 26 - button, and confirm the operation of the DVD player.; DVD Codes
26 Remote Programming The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below.2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV...
Page 27 - Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function
27 Remote Programming Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.2) Press the P OWER and R ETURN + buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release. 3) Press the P OWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. 4) If th...
Page 28 - Onscreen Menus; To bring up the onscreen menu; button on the remote control. The item that; Using the Guide
28 Onscreen Menus To bring up the onscreen menu , press the M ENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green is the one currently selected. If you use the Menu button on the TV’s front panel instead of the remote, an additional menu screen showing INPUT, VIDEO STATUS and ASPECT wil...
Page 29 - The Onscreen Menu System
29 Onscreen Menus Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the onscreen menus are shown on the next page. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For ...
Page 30 - Press the M; button
30 Onscreen Menus Press the M ENU button Notes: • The DIGITAL-IN menu can only be displayed when a 480p picture signal is input to the digital-in terminal and the picture is being displayed on the screen. • When the Menu button on the TV side panel is pressed, the FRONT PANEL CONTROL menu between IN...
Page 31 - Initial Setup; Channel Summary
31 Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 23 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the M ENU button π † To AUTO TUNER SETUP √ ® To operate √ ® To choose CABLE or AIR Press the O K butto...
Page 33 - Channel Guard Message
33 Initial Setup When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accesse...
Page 34 - Directions to Block Unrated Programs
34 Initial Setup You can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button π † To V-CHIP √ ® To operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V-Chip setup options π † To UNRATED √ ® To VIEW or BLOCK Press M ENU when done Directions to Block Unrated Programs Unrated Programs Unrated p...
Page 35 - is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE
35 U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMSPrograms with the following ratings are appropriate for children. ❏ TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. ❏ TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would fin...
Page 36 - Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings; Setting US V-Chip Ratings
36 Initial Setup Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the π † or √ ® to move the cursor to the correct location. Press O K to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. To blo...
Page 37 - Movies Ratings
37 Initial Setup ❒ NR – Not Rated This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may con...
Page 38 - Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings
38 Initial Setup Press the M ENU button π † To V-CHIP √ ® To operate (lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V-Chip setup options π † To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English) √ ® To enter ratings menu For example: To block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+: √ ® To the 18+ Column Press the ...
Page 39 - Set Lock Code
39 Initial Setup Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset with a lock code of “0000”. You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the lock code, follow the steps below. Press the M ENU button π † To SET LOCK CODE √ ® To ...
Page 40 - Auto Demo
40 This function lets you preview the Dynamic Gamma demo. Press the M ENU button π † To AUTO DEMO √ ® To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF Note: • To stop auto demo, press the B ACK button. Initial Setup INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS (4/4) AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V-CHIP S...
Page 41 - Closed Caption; Auto Shut Off
41 Initial Setup Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called closed captions. Some broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form. Your television can access and display this information using the closed caption feature. To activate the closed captio...
Page 42 - XDS ID; Noise Muting
42 Initial Setup XDS ID Display provides a channel’s call letters, the network’s name, and even a program name. The XDS ID information is provided by the broadcaster. Press the M ENU button π † To XDS ID √ ® To turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished XDS ID INITIAL SETUP SELECT OPERATE E...
Page 43 - V1 Smart Input; Video Input Label
43 Initial Setup This feature is used if you have connected an AV Receiver to your television. By turning this feature on, your television can automatically detect the signal source from your components that are connected to your AV Receiver. Press the M ENU button π † To V1 SMART INPUT √ ® To turn ...
Page 44 - Position Adjustment; Power Indicator
44 Initial Setup Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama, cinema, or full. Press the M ENU button π † To POSITION ADJUSTMENT √ ® To enter π † √ ® To adjust the position Press the M ENU button to finish Notes: • ...
Page 46 - Picture Adjust; Picture Settings; Adjust the Picture Settings
46 These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. COLOR The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle. PICTURE Picture ...
Page 47 - Color Temperature; Digital Noise Clear
47 Picture Adjust Color Temperature You can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen. Press the M ENU button π † To COLOR TEMPERATURE √ ® To enter √ ® To set LOW or HIGH Press the M ENU button when finished SELECT OPERATE EXIT MENU NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS STANDARD PICTURE ADJUST (2/2)...
Page 48 - Color Management; Reset; Dynamic Gamma
48 Picture Adjust Color Management This TV supports the COLOR MANAGEMENT function to ensure dull colors are compensated to produce natural hues. Press the M ENU button π † To COLOR MANAGEMENT √ ® To enter π † To select the mode “ON" or "OFF" Press the M ENU button when finished COLOR MAN...
Page 49 - Sound Adjust; BASS –; Sound Settings
49 Sound Adjust MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a second audio program (SAP) . Press the M ENU button π † To MTS √ ® Select the ...
Page 50 - Set Clock; When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the; When you set the clock manually, choose MANUAL by pressing the
50 Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 22 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below. Press the M ENU button π † To SET CLOCK √ ® To operate When you set the cl...
Page 52 - Button Functions; Multi Screen Function
52 Button Functions Your television has two kinds of screen: TWIN (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Multi Screen Function Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear. This allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels a...
Page 53 - Freeze; will shift the channel.; Select; function will cancel out.
53 Button Functions You can exchange the channel (or input) displayed in the split screen window for the main screen image by pressing the S WAP button. Freeze Swap With SELECT, you can select the picture (channel) while viewing SPLIT screen. When you press S ELECT button, the channel number on the ...
Page 54 - Power
54 Button Functions Turns the TV on or off. Press the P OWER button Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 12: 0 (Zero) 1 (One) 2 (Two) Power Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Tune Selects the signal input source for the televisi...
Page 55 - Return; Sound; Muting
55 Button Functions The R ETURN + button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH– buttons. R ETURN + and hold for three se...
Page 56 - Standard; By every press of the V; Video Status; Sleep Timer Message; Sleep Timer
56 Button Functions The V IDEO S TATUS button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. Dynamic - Gives a vivid picture with better contrast when viewing in a brightly lit room. ...
Page 57 - Display
57 Button Functions The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID. Press the D ISPLAY button The screen to the right shows the following information: • The current channel or AV input (Channel 05) • The current time (12:20 pm)• Sleep timer status/minutes remaining (The Sl...
Page 58 - Aspect
58 Button Functions This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. REGULAR - The regular ratio is used when you want to watch a 4:3 broadcast or recorded program without modifying the original picture to fit the dimensions of your 16:9 s...
Page 59 - Menu; By pressing the A
59 Button Functions 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 “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus. Menu Back OK This button allows you to go back in the menu to change a selection...
Page 60 - TV/CATV Slide Switch; VCR Buttons; button to turn the illumination on for 4 seconds.; Light
60 Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 24 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. You can control a VCR ...
Page 61 - No Program; functions that you set, are still active.
61 No Program If the TV channel you selected, or were watching is not receiving a signal, "NO PROGRAM" appears on the television screen. It appears when that channel is not receiving a signal and you have the Noise Muting function OFF and you have a single screen. It moves automatically ever...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEMS
62 Troubleshooting There is no power There is no pictureor sound You cannot select a certain channel The power turns off by itself The clock is wrong The color quality is poor There are lines across the picture The picture is spotted There are double pictures (ghosts) Picture is snowy (image noise) ...
Page 65 - Specifications; Specifications subject to change without notice.; recommended for your TV set.
65 LCD Flat Television Type Reception Format Reception Range Power Source Power Consumption Model LT-26X585LT-26X575 NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) HDTV digital broadcast ready VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (180 channel frequency synthesizer system) AC 120...
Page 66 - Notes
66 Notes LT-26\32X575\585 English 66 6/25/04, 10:02:29 AM
Page 72 - JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA; 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 LT-26\32X575\585 English 72 6/25/04, 10:02:30 AM
