Page 2 - Important Safety Precautions; CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION
Important Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 w...
Page 3 - 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 electrical shock or fire hazards . In order not to defeat the safeguards inc...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION; Cautions for installation
INSTALLATION 1 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the oper...
Page 5 - Use
8 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines ...
Page 6 - Service; PORTABLE CART WARNING
14 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges. 15 A TV set and cart...
Page 7 - WARNING; IMAGE SHIFT; Do not view for long periods of time in the REGULAR mode (page 60).
WARNING Burn-in A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in). Avoid burn-in as follows. IMAGE SHIFT The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to ...
Page 8 - If Burn-in has occurred
WARNING If Burn-in has occurred If burn-in occurs, try the BURN-IN IMAGE REDUCER function (page 50). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable. Note: Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Point defects PDPs use collections of fine pixels to display images. While...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; Appendices
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . 10 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . 10Attaching the stand to the TV . . . . . . 11TV/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 13Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Set Up Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 14The Remot...
Page 10 - Quick Setup Unpacking your TV
10 Quick Setup Unpacking your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. TV Receiver Remote control AA/R06-size batteries (used to check operation) System cable Power cord S...
Page 11 - Quick Setup Attaching the stand to the TV
11 Quick Setup Attaching the stand to the TV Read the following instructions and then attach the supplied stand to the TV. WARNING: The TV is heavy. It should always be carried by at least two people. Attempting to carry it by yourself may lead to it being dropped causing injuries and damage. Requir...
Page 12 - Quick Setup TV/Receiver; Display Front; How to open the cover
12 Quick Setup TV/Receiver NOTE: Before you connect your receiver to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. Display Front Receiver Front Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (page 17) 3 MENU button (pages ...
Page 13 - Quick Setup TV Remote Control
13 INPUT 1 INDEX ASPECT FREEZE SWAP SELECT RETURN+ INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 DIGITAL-IN THEATER PRO NATURAL CINEMA VIDEO STATUS SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT TV CATV VCR DVD MUTING MENU BACK C.C. RM-C13G REW VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT VCR DVD POWER TV VCR FF PLAY REC PAUSE OPEN CLOSE STILL PAUSE STOP CH ...
Page 14 - Getting Started; Quick Setup Getting Started; STEP 1 - Set Up Your TV; Caution; Connection Diagram
14 These quick setup pages will provide you, in four 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. Getting Started Quick Setup...
Page 16 - Step 2 – The Remote Control; Key Feature Buttons; Hyperscan
16 Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). Slide the cover on the back of the remote down towards the bottom of the remote control. Insert two batteries (included) carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first...
Page 17 - Basic Operation; Display front
17 Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the P OWER button at the top right corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. • Turn on the TV after connecting it to the other surrounding devices. (Refer to page 18.)...
Page 18 - Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices; Quick Setup Connections; Coaxial Cables
18 Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your receiver to other devices that you may have. After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and turn ...
Page 21 - Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link; AV Compu Link Cable
21 JVC’s AV compu link feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape into your JVC brand VCR or DVD into your JVC DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin playback. At the same time, using the AV compu link, the VCR or DVD player...
Page 22 - Connecting to an External Amplifier; OR; Connecting to a Camcorder
22 SUB WOOFER OUT AUDIO OUT 1) Connect a white composite cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the receiver to the LEFT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 2) Connect a red composite cable from the RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the receiver to the RIGHT AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier. 3) Conne...
Page 23 - DTV decoder; Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver w/HDCP
23 Quick Setup Connections By inputting a high bandwidth digital content protection high definition picture source to the digital-in terminal of this television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This terminal is for use in the future when high bandwidth...
Page 25 - Step 4 – The Interactive Plug In Menu; Quick Setup Plug-In Menu; Language
25 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 clock to the correct time...
Page 26 - Manual Clock Set; Auto Clock Set
26 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 the clock after a power interr...
Page 27 - NOW; Programming will take approximately; Auto Tuner Setup; The Quick Setup is complete; Cable Box and Satellite Users:
27 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 28 - Remote Programming; Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes
28 You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer. Th...
Page 29 - VCR Codes
29 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 switch to “VCR”. 3) ...
Page 30 - DVD Codes
30 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” and the other 2-w...
Page 31 - Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function
31 Remote Programming Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.2) Press and hold down the P OWER button, then press the R ETURN +/TV button for more than three seconds. 3) Release the R ETURN +/TV button, then release the P OWER button. 4) Press the...
Page 32 - To bring up the onscreen menu; Onscreen Menus; Using the Guide
32 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 and ASPECT will appear between INITIAL SETU...
Page 33 - The Onscreen Menu System
33 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 35 - Initial Setup
35 Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 27 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 To AUTO TUNER SETUP ¥ To operate ¥ To choose CABLE or AIR Press the O K button t...
Page 36 - Channel Guard Message
36 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 37 - Directions to Block Unrated Programs
37 Initial Setup You can block programs that are not rated. Press the M ENU button To V-CHIP ¥ To operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V-Chip setup options To UNRATED ¥ To VIEW or BLOCK Press M ENU when done Directions to Block Unrated Programs Unrated Programs Unrated progr...
Page 39 - Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings; Setting US V-Chip Ratings
39 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 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 bl...
Page 40 - Movies Ratings
40 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 41 - Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings; E – Exempt; Canadian V-Chip Ratings
41 Initial Setup Press the M ENU button To V-CHIP ¥ To operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z ERO to access V-Chip setup options 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 O...
Page 42 - Set Lock Code
42 Initial Setup Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes pre-set 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 To SET LOCK CODE ¥ To o...
Page 43 - Auto Demo; Power Indicator
43 This function lets you preview the many different viewing modes of your TV. It will cycle through “index”, “split demo”, “freeze”, all of the different “aspect” ratios and all of the different “video status” modes. Press the M ENU button To AUTO DEMO ¥ To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF Notes: • Aut...
Page 44 - make sure that the TV volume; TV Speaker
44 The DIGITAL-IN option can only be displayed in the INITIAL SETUP menu when a 480p picture signal is being input to the DIGITAL-IN terminal. This option adjusts the position when a 480p picture signal is being displayed on the screen. There are two types of 480p picture signals: 640x480 and 720x48...
Page 45 - Audio Out
45 The picture displayed on the screen is shifted up, down and to the left and right at regular intervals. In order to prevent burn-in, set this function to FAST or STANDARD. Press the M ENU button To IMAGE SHIFT ¥ To select the mode “STD (STANDARD)”, “FAST” or “OFF” Press the M ENU button when ...
Page 46 - Closed Caption; Noise Muting
46 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 caption feature, fol...
Page 47 - Front Panel Lock; V1 Smart Input
47 Initial Setup This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the M ENU button To FRONT PANEL LOCK ¥ To turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished Front Panel Lock You can turn off this feature in th...
Page 48 - Auto Shut Off; XDS ID
48 Auto Shut Off 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 To XDS ID ¥ To turn ON or OFF Press the M ENU button when finished XDS ID This function automatically shut...
Page 49 - TINT; Picture Adjust; Picture Settings
49 Press the M ENU button To TINT, COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DETAIL ¥ To enter ¥ To adjust the setting To move to the next setting Press the M ENU button when finished These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint allows you to adjust...
Page 50 - Color Management
50 Picture Adjust Color Management With digital noise clear, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly. Press the M ENU button To DIG. NOISE CLEAR ¥ To enter To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF” Press the M ENU button when finished Digital Noise...
Page 51 - BASS –; Sound Adjust; Sound Settings
51 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 To MTS ¥ Select the mode (The ON AI...
Page 52 - Set Clock; When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the; When you set the clock manually, choose MANUAL by pressing the
52 Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 26 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 To SET CLOCK ¥ To operate When you set the cloc...
Page 54 - Button Functions; Multi Screen Function
54 Your television has two kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). A channel and input will now appear onscreen. The channel (or input) you were watching before pressing S PLIT will appear on the left, the input will appear on the right. The sound will continue to come from the ...
Page 55 - Index; Freeze; Select
55 Button Functions This allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels at a time so that you can decide which one to watch. Notes: • Only RF input signal will be displayed. • You can watch the channel added in channel summary. See page 35. Index You can exchange the channel (or input) displayed in...
Page 56 - Power; Input
56 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 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) Power Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channe...
Page 57 - RETURN CHANNEL; Sound
57 The return+/TV button has three 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. TV - Returns to the TV mode. R ETURN +/T V an...
Page 58 - Muting; Standard; Video Status; Natural Cinema
58 The M UTING button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press M UTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous level, press M UTING again. Muting The V ideo status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, ...
Page 59 - Sleep Timer Message; PUSH SLEEP TIMER BUTTON; Sleep Timer; Display
59 Button Functions The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work in intervals of 15 minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes. Press the S LEEP T IMER button Sleep Timer Message 20 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this message will appear: You then ...
Page 60 - Aspect
60 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 screen. The 4:3 pi...
Page 61 - Menu; Back
61 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 C.C. (Closed Caption) Button Functions Back OK Use the C.C. (Closed Caption) button to sele...
Page 62 - TV/CATV Slide Switch; VCR Buttons
62 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 28 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. You can control a VCR ...
Page 63 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEMS
63 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power - Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.- Check that the plugs on the power cords from the TV and receiver are connected to wall outlets. The power lamps do not light even though the TV is on Check that POWER INDICATOR in the ...
Page 64 - The following are not malfunctions.
64 Troubleshooting The following are not malfunctions. • The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature of the inside of the television changes. If there is no problem with the screen or sound, then there is no need to worry. • Although the picture may be ...
Page 65 - Caring for the Cabinet; Caring for the Screen; Warnings
65 Caring for the Cabinet Normally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to ...
Page 66 - WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:; PARTS 1 YEAR; Warranty
66 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below. (“The Warranty Period”) This limited war...
Page 67 - JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA; Retain this information for future reference.
67 Warranty THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIA...
Page 68 - Don’t service the television yourself; Authorized Service Centers
68 QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, call our Custom...
Page 69 - Specifications subject to change without notice.; Specifications; MODEL
69 Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications MODEL PD-42WX84 Type Plasma Display Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) 1080i DTV digital broadcast ready Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHT 14 to 69 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper et Ultra bands (180 channel frequency syn...
Page 70 - Notes
Page 72 - 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 Square Scarborough, Ontario Canada, M1X 1A7 LCT1480-001A_rev7 72 7/29/03, 11:05:48 AM
