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FEATURES menu
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.
2 Press the 5 buttons to set the period of time.
Then press the a button
You can set the period of time for up to 120 minutes (2 hours) in 
10 minute steps.
• One minute before the SLEEP TIMER function turns off the 
TV, “GOOD NIGHT!” appears.
• The SLEEP TIMER function cannot be used to turn off the 
TV’s main power.
• When the SLEEP TIMER function is on, you can display the 
sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER function again to confirm or 
change the remaining period of time of the SLEEP TIMER 
function. Press the a button to leave the menu after 
confirming or changing the remaining time.
To cancel the SLEEP TIMER function:
Press the 2 button to set the period of time to “OFF”.
CHANNEL GUARD
When there is a TV channel you do not want your children to watch, 
you can use the CHANNEL GUARD function to lock out the TV 
channel. Even when a child chooses a programme number (PR) for a 
locked TV channel the screen will change to blue and display n 
(CHANNEL GUARD) so the TV channel cannot be viewed. Unless 
you enter a pre-set ID number by a special operation, the lock cannot 
be released and the child cannot view the TV channel.
„To set the CHANNEL GUARD function
1 Choose CHANNEL GUARD, then press the 0 button
“SET ID NO.” (ID number setting screen) appears.
2 Set the ID number to your liking
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a number.
2 Press the 5 buttons to move the cursor.
3 Press the a button
The Sub-menu of CHANNEL GUARD 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 CHANNEL GUARD 
function.
Then press the a button
n (CHANNEL GUARD) appears and the TV channel is locked.
To reset the CHANNEL GUARD function:
Press the blue button again.
n (CHANNEL GUARD) disappears.
To disable easy resetting of the CHANNEL GUARD function, the 
menu disappears if you choose the CHANNEL GUARD function 
and press the a button.
„To view a locked TV channel
1 Choose a programme number (PR) of a locked TV 
channel with the number buttons or PR LIST
The screen changes to blue and the n (CHANNEL GUARD) 
appears. You cannot view the TV channel.
2 Press the 
5 button to display “ID NO.” (ID No. 
input screen)
3 Press the number buttons to enter the ID number
The lock is temporarily released so you can view the TV channel.
If you have forgotten the ID number:
Perform step 1 of “To set the CHANNEL GUARD function”. 
After confirming the ID number, press the 4 button to 
exit the menu.
• Even if you reset the lock temporarily, it does not mean that the 
CHANNEL GUARD function set for the TV channel is 
cancelled. The next time anyone tries to view the TV channel, it 
will be locked again.
• When you want to cancel the CHANNEL GUARD function, 
you must perform the operation “To set the CHANNEL 
GUARD function” again.
• To stop it from being easy to choose the programme number 
(PR) of a locked TV channel, the programme number (PR) has 
been set so that it cannot be chosen with the 6 buttons or the 
buttons of the TV.
• “ID NO.” (ID No. input screen) does not appear without 
pressing 
5 button so as to make the lock resetting 
difficult.
TYPE A
OFF FEATURES
OK
SLEEP TIMER
CHANNEL GUARD
APPEARANCE
BLUE BACK
CHILD LOCK
AUTO SHUTOFF
SOFT ILLUMINATIONON
OFF
FAVOURITE SETTING
OFF0 120 >
OK
SLEEP TIMER
>>
0
 040
OK
SET ID NO.
>
OKGUARD
CH/CC
PR ID
CHANNEL GUARD
AV
02
03
05 04
06
07
08
09 01
5
ID NO.  :5
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APPEARANCE
Press the 5 button and choose the format in which the channel 
number is displayed from the four types: TYPE A, TYPE B, TYPE C, 
and TYPE D.
• The TV is set to TYPE D when shipped from factory. TYPE D sets 
all screens to semitransparent.
The menu screens are not semitransparent when set to a type other 
than TYPE D.
BLUE BACK
You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and mute 
the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is no input 
from an external device.
ON:
This function is turned on.
OFF:
This function is turned off.
CHILD LOCK
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV. When this 
function is set to ON, the TV can be operated only by using the 
remote control.
Use this function to prevent children from operating the TV at their 
own discretion (without parent consent).
ON:
This function is turned on.
OFF:
This function is turned off.
When you disconnect the AC plug, the CHILD LOCK will be 
cancelled.
AUTO SHUTOFF
You can set the power to turn off if no signal is received and no 
operation is performed for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of 
a broadcast.
ON:
This function is turned on.
OFF:
This function is turned off.
• The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not turn off the TV’s main 
power.
• The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not work for the VIDEO 
mode or a picture from a PC signal.
FAVOURITE SETTING
Choose 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.
2 Press the 6 buttons and choose the favourite channel 
that you want to delete
3 Press the blue button
The chosen favourite channel and set contents are deleted.
• For details of the favourite channels, see “Favourite channel 
function” on page 12.
ILLUMINATION
You can choose one of two ILLUMINATION modes to adjust the 
illumination settings.
SOFT:
Softens illumination lights.
BRIGHT:
Heightens illumination lights.
• ILLUMINATION mode is temporally set to “BRIGHT” for 
approximately a minute after turning on the power. 
FAVOURITE SETTING
OKRESET
1
PR 012
PR 023
PR 034
PR 04
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SET UP menu
AUTO PROGRAM
You can register the TV channel automatically.
This function is same as step 5 and 6 of the  “Initial settings (Setup 
tour)” on page 6.
1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the a or 3 
button
The AUTO PROGRAM function starts. The TV channels you 
receive are automatically stored in the programme numbers list.
• To stop the AUTO PROGRAM function, press the a button.
2 After the TV channels have been stored in the 
programme number list, the EDIT menu appears
• You can proceed to edit the programme numbers list using the 
EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” 
on the right column.
• If a TV channel you want to view is not stored in the 
programme numbers list, you can register it using the 
MANUAL function.
For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on the right column.
• The AUTO PROGRAM function does not store a TV channel 
to the programme number PR 0 (AV).
• If you do not need to use the EDIT/MANUAL function, press 
the a button to exit the EDIT menu.
• Starting the AUTO PROGRAM deletes the registered favourite 
channel.
EDIT/MANUAL
The EDIT/MANUAL functions are divided into two types:
• editing the current programme numbers (PR) (EDIT functions); 
and 
• manually storing a TV channel you want to view on a particular 
programme number (PR) (MANUAL function).
Here are the details about these functions:
MOVE:
This function changes the programme number (PR) of a TV channel.
ID:
This function registers a channel name (ID) to a TV channel.
INSERT:
This function adds a new TV channel in the current programme 
numbers (PR) list by using the CH/CC number.
• You cannot use the INSERT function if you do not know the 
channel number of a TV channel. In this case, use the MANUAL 
function to register a TV channel.
DELETE:
This function deletes a TV channel you do not want to list.
MANUAL:
This function manually stores a new TV channel in a programme 
number (PR).
„Basic operation
1 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the a or 3 button
The EDIT menu appears.
2 Follow the description for the function you want to use
3 Press the a button to complete the settings
• For programme number PR 0, “AV” appears in the programme 
numbers (PR) list.
• A VIDEO terminal number does not appear in the programme 
numbers (PR) list.
• The CH/CC number is a number unique to the TV and corresponds 
to the channel number of a TV channel. For the relationship 
between a channel number and a CH/CC number, see 
“Troubleshooting” on page 26.
SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
OK
OFF VIDEO
VIDEO
EDIT/MANUAL
LANGUAGE
VIDEO-1 SETTING
VIDEO-3 SETTING
AI VOLUME
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
HDMI SETTINGLAMP TIMER RESET
CH >>
14%
OK
28 AUTO PROGRAM
>
PR ID
AV
OKDELETEMANUAL
IDMOVEINSERT
CH/CC EDIT
02
03
05 04
06
07
08
09 01
Caution
• Using the MOVE, DELETE or INSERT functions rewrites 
the current programme numbers (PR) list. Therefore, the 
programme numbers (PR) of some of the TV channels will 
change.
• Using the MANUAL function for a TV channel for which the 
CHANNEL GUARD function has been set cancels the 
CHANNEL GUARD function for that channel.
• When a TV channel has already been registered in PR 1 – 
PR 99, using the INSERT function deletes the last 
registered TV channel.
>
PR ID
AV
OKDELETEMANUAL
IDMOVEINSERT
CH/CC EDIT
02
03
05 04
06
07
08
09 01
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„MOVE
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel
2 Press the 3 button to start the MOVE function
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a new programme 
number (PR)
To cancel the MOVE function:
Press the b button.
4 Press the 2 button to change the programme number 
(PR) of a TV channel to a new programme number (PR)
„DELETE
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel
2 Press the yellow button to delete the TV channel
The TV channel is deleted from the programme numbers (PR) list.
„ID
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a TV channel
2 Press the red button to start the ID function
3 Enter a channel name (ID). Press the 6 buttons to 
choose a character. Press the 5 buttons to move the 
cursor
To cancel the ID function:
Press the b button.
4 Press the a button to give a channel name to a TV 
channel
Before performing INSERT operation
• A CH/CC number unique to this TV and corresponding to the 
Channel number of a TV channel is required. Find the 
corresponding CH/CC number from a table “Troubleshooting” on 
page 26 based on the Channel number of the TV channel.
„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 to start the INSERT function
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose “CC” or “CH” 
according to the CH/CC number of the TV channel
To cancel the INSERT function:
Press the b button.
4 Press the number buttons to enter the remaining CH/CC 
number
The TV shifts to registration mode. When the registration is 
completed, the picture of the TV channel appears on the screen.
• The CH/CC number is a number given to each broadcast 
frequency that carries a TV channel. If the TV cannot detect the 
TV channel corresponding to the broadcast frequency indicated 
by the CH/CC number, a “no-signal” picture appears.
„MANUAL
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a programme number 
(PR) for a new TV channel
2 Press the blue button to activate the MANUAL function
At the right side following the CH/CC number, the SYSTEM 
(sound system) of the TV channel appears.
To cancel the MANUAL function:
Press the b button.
3 Press the 3 button to choose the SYSTEM (sound 
system) for a TV channel you want to register
• For the sound systems in each country or region, refer to the 
table below:
4 Press the green or red button to search for a TV channel
Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV channel. Then the TV 
channel is displayed.
5 Press the green or red button repeatedly until the TV 
channel you want appears
If the TV channel reception is poor:
Press the blue or yellow button to fine-tune the TV channel.
If you cannot hear the normal sound even when the 
picture of the TV channel appears normally:
The SYSTEM setting is wrong. Press the 3 button and choose a 
SYSTEM that has normal sound.
6 Press the a button and register the TV channel to a 
Programme number (PR)
The normal EDIT menu is resumed.
CH 21
>
OK
CH/CC
PR ID
STORE
EDIT
>
OK
CH/CC
PR ID
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EDIT
>CH/CC
PR ID
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EDIT
Area  Country or Region System
Asia, 
Middle 
East Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, 
Yemen, etc.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc. B/G
China, Vietnam, etc.  D/K
Hong Kong, etc. I
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. B/G
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc. M
EuropeRussia, etc. D/K
Czech Republic, Poland, etc. D/K
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc. B/G
UK, etc. I
Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. B/G
AfricaRepublic of South Africa, etc. I
Nigeria, etc. B/G
Egypt, Morocco, etc. B/G
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CH/CC
PR ID
OKSYSTEMFINE+FINE-
SEARCH+
SEARCH-
(
B / G)
MANUAL
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LANGUAGE
The LANGUAGE setting which was performed in the “Initial settings 
(Setup tour)” (page 6) can be changed.
1 Choose LANGUAGE, then press the a or 3 button
A sub-menu of the LANGUAGE function appears.
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a language. Then 
press the a button
VIDEO-1 SETTING/VIDEO-3 SETTING
Set the VIDEO-1 SETTING or VIDEO-3 SETTING correctly 
according to the video signal input from the external device connected 
to the VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-3 terminal. If this setting is incorrect, 
images will not be displayed.
VIDEO:
If a normal video signal (composite video signal) is input.
COMPONENT:
If a Component video signal (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr signals) is input.
• For detailed connecting methods, see “Additional preparation” on 
page 24. This Television is compatible with the 1125i, 625p or 
525p video signal only when the component video signal is input.
• When the input signal is 1125i, 625p or 525p, each signal type is 
displayed at the upper right side on the TV screen by setting the 
input to VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-3.
AI VOLUME
You can prevent the sudden increase or decrease of sound that occurs 
when changing the channel to another channel.
ON:
This function is turned on.
OFF:
This function is turned off.
• The AI VOLUME function may not operate as expected if the 
sound input level from a broadcast station is extremely low.
• This function does not work in the VIDEO mode.
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
There are four types of teletext language groups. Set the teletext 
language group that corresponds to the language of the teletext 
programme that you want to watch.
1 Choose TELETEXT LANGUAGE, then press the a or 3 
button
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a group
3 Press the a button to complete the setting
The menu disappears.
• Languages that are not included in the teletext language group 
that you select will not be displayed properly in the sub-titles of 
the teletext programme.
HDMI SETTING
This function is used if you have a DVI or HDMI compatible device 
connected to your TV.
1 Press the 6 buttons and choose SIZE or AUDIO
• SIZE can only be chosen when the picture signal is VGA or 
480p.
2 Press the 5 buttons and set SIZE or AUDIO
SIZE:
This option adjusts the position when a VGA or 480p picture 
signal is being displayed on the screen. If the displayed picture is 
slightly shifted, the position can be adjusted by choosing 1, 2 or 
AUTO.
AUDIO:
Choose DIGITAL when only connecting with the HDMI cable.
Chose ANALOG when a DVI device is connected to the HDMI 
terminal and the audio output terminal of the DVI device is 
connected to the IN(HDMI AUDIO) terminal.
Choose AUTO when you want the TV to automatically select 
DIGITAL or ANALOG.
LAMP TIMER RESET
See “LAMP TIMER RESET” on page 31.
LANGUAGE
Group Languages
GROUP-1 Turkish, Hungarian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Greek, Swedish, Finnish
GROUP-2 Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, Slovak, Rumanian, 
Hungarian, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Finnish
GROUP-3 Russian, Bulgarian, Lettish, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian, 
Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, Slovak, English, German
GROUP-4 Arabic, Czech, Slovak. Hungarian, English, German, French, 
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish
OK
GROUP-1
>TELETEXT LANGUAGE
GROUP-2
GROUP-3
GROUP-4
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VIDEO
(DIGITAL)
AUDIO
(DIGITAL)
VOLUME
IN (VIDEO-4)
CHANNEL
+
-
MENU/OK
OVER S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
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AUDIO
TV/VIDEO
Y
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B/CB
PR/CR
L 
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IN (VIDEO-2)
IN (VIDEO-1)
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VIDEO
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AUDIO
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AUDIO
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S-VIDEO
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PB/CB
PR/CR
IN (VIDEO-3)
VIDEO CENTER  CHANNEL
INPUT
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LICENSED UNDER THE 
FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS
6,183,091
6,419,362
i.LINK  IN/OUT
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OUT
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DIGITAL IN
PC IN
(D-SUB)
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc.
under USP4638258, 5510752
and 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are 
registered trademarks of 
BBE Sound, Inc.
1
2
3 5 6
3 5 6
Additional preparation
Connecting external equipment
You can connect many different devices to the TV.
Please read the user manual of each device before setting up.
(Connecting cables are not supplied with this TV.)
1AV COMPULINK cable
2HDMI cable
3Audio cable (stereo)
4Component video cable
5Video cable
6S-VIDEO cable
7D-SUB (15 pin) cable
Caution
• Turn off all the equipment including 
the TV, before connecting external 
equipment.
DIGITAL IN (HDMI)
IN(VIDEO-3)
IN(VIDEO-1)
IN(VIDEO-2)
PC-IN
(D-SUB)MONITOR / REC OUT
Headphone
IN(VIDEO-4)
Headphone
Video game
Camcorder JVC’s VCR / DVD player
(AV COMPULINK compatible) 
DVD player / DVD recorder(HDMI compatible) 
VCR / DVD recorder
 for recording
AV COMPULINK
Back of the TV
Right side of the TV
: Signal direction
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3
3 4
4 5
5 6
3
7 5 6
• When you connect S-VIDEO cable to IN(VIDEO-1), IN(VIDEO-
2), or IN(VIDEO-4) terminal, S-VIDEO signal has priority over 
composite video signal.
• When you connect component video cable to IN(VIDEO-1) or 
IN(VIDEO-3) terminal, you have to set the “VIDEO-1 SETTING/
VIDEO-3 SETTING” to “
COMPONENT” (See page 23).
„IN(VIDEO-1)
Watching videos.
„IN(VIDEO-2)
Watching videos.
„IN(VIDEO-3)
Watching videos.
„IN(VIDEO-4)
Watching videos.
„DIGITAL IN
Connecting HDMI devices.
• Check for HDMI device compatibility or when connect DVI device 
to this terminal, refer to “Connection with HDMI or DVI devices” 
on page 28.
„PC-IN (D-SUB)
Using TV as computer screen.
• When the sound from the computer is connected to VIDEO-3, by 
choosing external input VIDEO-3 the sound from the computer 
can be listened to, but the images from the computer cannot be 
seen.
• Check for PC compatibility, refer to “PC Signals that can be 
displayed” on page 28.
„MONITOR REC OUT
Recording on VCR or DVD recorder.
„AV COMPULINK
Using JVC’s AV COMPULINK feature.
This feature makes playing video tapes or DVDs totally automatic. 
Simply insert a pre-recorded media into your JVC brand VCR or 
DVD player and the device will automatically turn on and begin 
playback. At the same time, using the AV CompuLink, the VCR or 
DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and 
switch to the proper video input.
• If your JVC brand VCR has “A code/B code remote control 
switching” (see your VCR’s instruction book), using VCR A code 
will switch the TV to input 1.
• Refer to your DVD or VCR’s instruction book for detailed 
connection information.
OutputInput
—
• Component signal / S-VIDEO 
/Composite signal
• Sound L / R
OutputInput
—
• S-VIDEO /Composite signal
• Sound L / R
OutputInput
—• Component signal / 
Composite signal
• Sound L / R
OutputInput
—• S-VIDEO /Composite signal
• Sound L / R
OutputInput
—• HDMI signal
• Sound L / R
OutputInput
• S-VIDEO /Composite signal
• Sound L / R—
DVD player / DVD recorder
VCR / DVD player
/ DVD recorder
DVD player / DVD recorder
PC
Audio cables to
IN(VIDEO-3) AUDIO L/R
Refer to “Connection 
with HDMI or DVI 
devices” on page 28
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Troubleshooting
Warning LED Messages
While the power is on, and there is a problem with the TV, the TV changes to warning mode and informs you of the problem using the LED as 
follows. Then, the power turns off automatically and performs the cooling for approximately 90 seconds.
„The LAMP LED blinks rapidly
Condition: It may be a malfunction of the internal electrical circuits.
To correct: Keep the TV off for a while and then turn the power on 
again. If the TV goes into warning mode, unplug the TV 
after the cooling has completed and consult your dealer.
„The POWER LED and LAMP LED blink alternately
Condition: The inside temperature rises abnormally or the fan may be 
blocked.
To correct: Keep the TV off for a while and then turn the power on 
again. If the TV goes into warning mode, unplug the TV 
after the cool down has completed and consult your dealer.
„The POWER LED and LAMP LED blink rapidly 
simultaneously
Condition: The lamp unit has been installed on a slant and is not flat, or 
it is not fully inserted into the lamp housing. Or it may be a 
lamp malfunction.
To correct: • If this condition occurs soon after replacing the lamp: 
Reinstall the new lamp unit. Repeat the lamp installation 
steps, taking care to observe all warnings. Make sure the 
lamp sits FLAT inside the unit when you reinstall it.
• If this condition occurs except for replacing the lamp: 
Keep the TV off for a while and then turn the power on 
again. If the TV goes into warning mode, unplug the TV 
after the cool down has completed and consult your dealer.
LAMP/PROGRAM
POWER
• Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial ?
• Change the direction of the aerial.
• Is the aerial or its cable damaged ?
\Consult your retailer.
Patterns, stripes or noise
• Is the aerial receiving interference from high-
voltage power lines or wireless transmitters ?
\Consult your retailer.
• Are connected devices too close to the TV ?
\Insert the minimum distance between the 
aerial and the cause of interference until the 
interference is removed.
Ghosting(Doubling of images)
• Are you receiving interference from signals 
reflected off mountains or buildings ?
\Adjust the direction of your aerial, or change 
to a good-quality directional aerial.
I cant turn it on!
• Is the power cord connected to the AC outlet correctly ?
The remote 
control doesnt work!
• Are the batteries flat ?
• Are you more than 7 metres away from the TV ?
• Is the VCR/TV/DVD SWITCH set to TV ?
• When viewing teletext, the TV menu bar does not appear.
• Depending on the stability of the signal, there may be a time lag 
when changing channels.
Severe noise or snow
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Page Actions Problem
Remote control stops 
working.• Unplug TV, several minutes later plug it in again.—
Black or white dots 
appears on the screen— • Although the HD-ILA element is manufactured with high-
precision technology, please understand that some pixels may be 
lost or permanently displayed.
Poor picture quality• Unnatural colour >>> Adjust COLOUR and BRIGHT.
Check your COLOUR SYSTEM.
• Noise >>> Set to the following functions.
PICTURE MODE: STANDARD
DIGITAL VNR: AUTO (HIGH)
Super DigiPure: MIN
• Dull picture >>> Set to the following functions.
PICTURE MODE: BRIGHT
DIGITAL VNR: MIN
Super DigiPure: MAX15, 17
15, 16
15, 16
—
—
Poor sound• Adjust the BASS and TREBLE.
• If receiving a poor signal in STEREO / I · II, switch to MONO.
• Adjust the channel reception using MANUAL.18
18
21
Wrong screen size
• Switch SIZE in HDMI SETTING to 1 or 2.
23
No sound• Switch AUDIO in HDMI SETTING to ANALOG or DIGITAL.23
Green and distorted 
screen• Wait a little for the signal to stabilize when switching the signal 
format for an HDMI device.—
Basics
Picture
Sound
HDMI
• If the top of the image is distorted, check the video signal quality 
itself.
• If movement appears unnatural when receiving a signal from a 
DVD player, etc. with progressive-scanning, change the output 
setting of the external device to interlace-scanning. Strange picture when 
using an external device
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The followings are not malfunctions.
• The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature inside the television changes. If there is no problem 
with the screen or sound, then there is no need to worry.
• The lamp may make a noise when it blows, but this is not dangerous.
• The lamp may make a noise when the power is turned on and a picture is displayed on the screen. This noise is caused when the mercury inside the 
lamp is heated, and is not a malfunction.
• The still parts of a picture may remain on the screen. This is a characteristic of HD-ILA elements and not a malfunction. The picture will disappear 
over time.
• The operation of this television is not guaranteed below 0ºC. If the power is turned on while the temperature is below 0ºC, the picture may be 
disturbed. Use the television when the temperature is 0ºC or higher.
• There is a cooling fan built-in to the television. Please understand that this fan will make some noise when the television is on and while cooling.
• The picture may be temporarily disturbed and noise may be seen on the screen if the power is turned on immediately after it has been turned off. 
This is not a malfunction.
Technical Information
Connection with HDMI or DVI devices
The HDMI of the TV is compatible with the following video signals.
• To connect the DVI device to the HDMI terminal, connect the DVI terminal of the DVI device to the HDMI terminal of the TV with the DVI-HDMI 
converter cable, and the audio output terminal of the DVI device to the DIGITAL IN AUDIO L/R terminal of the TV with the audio cable.
When these connections are made, set AUDIO in HDMI SETTING menu to AUTO or ANALOG. Refer to “HDMI SETTING” on page 23.
• The HDMI terminal is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.
PC Signals that can be displayed
Only the below formats are supported.
• Apple Macintosh
* computers are not supported.
When a picture is not displayed
Check the computer’s refresh rate and set it to 60 Hz. Refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
Computers which cannot have their refresh rate set to 60 Hz cannot be used with this unit.
* Apple Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Page Actions Problem
Some functions do not 
work• It is not a malfunction. Some functions (dark background) in the 
menu do not work depending on the situation.—
Some inputs cannot be 
selected in the sub-
picture— • VIDEO-4, VIDEO-5 and PC mode cannot be selected in the sub-
picture.Functions
VGA/60Hz 4:3 576p/50Hz (625p/50Hz) 4:3
480i/60Hz (525i/60Hz) 4:3 576p/50Hz (625p/50Hz) 16:9
480i/60Hz (525i/60Hz) 16:9 720p/50Hz (750p/50Hz) 16:9
480p/60Hz (525p/60Hz) 16:9 720p/60Hz (750p/60Hz) 16:9
576i/50Hz (625i/50Hz) 4:3 1080i/50Hz (1125i/50Hz) 16:9
576i/50Hz (625i/50Hz) 16:9 1080i/60Hz (1125i/60Hz) 16:9
Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz)
640 × 480 (VGA) 60.0 31.5
1024 × 768 (XGA) 60.0 42.0
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