Jvc HD-56GC87 User Manual Page 1

Important Note:In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (located at the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your

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11Quick Setup Side Panel DiagramVOLUME INPUT 4CHANNEL OPERATE + – + – MENU VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT Front Panel DiagramPOWER LAMP POWER LAMP LAMP

12Quick SetupRM-C18G• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 58 - 69.• SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for digital channels. If

13These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. I

14Notes:• These connections are examples.• After you are finished connecting your devices, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet and tu

15Quick SetupNotes:• Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual fo

16Diagram #2V R L IN OUT Cable In Cable Out VCR Cable or Antenna Output OR Green TV Rear Panel OVER INPUT-1 INPUT-2 INPUT-3 HDMI 1 INPUT-1 I

17Quick Setup1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the side of the TV.2) Connect a white cable fr

18TV Rear PanelSpeaker SpeakerAmplifierR LAUDIO OUTPUT1) Connect a white cable from the LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV to t

19By connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form.HDMI 1R - AUDIO - LSERVICEONLYDIGITA

2Important Safety PrecautionsWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFE

20By connecting an HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include D

21Quick SetupBy connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, witho

22When 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 us

23To 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

24Quick SetupIn auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones o

25You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If th

26The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation.1) Fin

27The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and stil

28Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.2) Press the POWER and RETURN+/TV buttons. Hold for at

29To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in green is the one currently selected. If you use

31) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus

30Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly

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32Onscreen Menus Auto Tuner SetupThe auto tuner setup function is described on page 24 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto t

33How to set the channel label. (This is only for analog broadcasting.) Press the MENU buttonπ† To CHANNEL SUMMARY√® To operateπ† To the ID column

34When 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

35You can block programs that are not rated. Press the MENU buttonπ† To V-CHIP√® To operate (The lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Ch

36U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMSPrograms with the following ratings are appropriate for children.❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All ChildrenPrograms are cr

37Onscreen MenusLine 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

38Onscreen Menus❒ NR – Not RatedThis is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA

39 Press the MENU buttonπ† To V-CHIP√® To operate (lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup optionsπ† To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

413) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

40Channel 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

41Onscreen MenusThe language function is described on page 22 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the st

42Onscreen Menus Press the MENU buttonπ† To CLOSED CAPTION√® To enterπ† To MODE√® To select CAPTION or TEXT in MODEπ† To CAPTION or TEXT√® To sele

43• Closed caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1. Some programs may include additional text information which is usually

44Onscreen MenusThis function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the MENU buttonπ† To AUTO

45Onscreen MenuThis allows you to lock the keys on the side of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press th

46Onscreen MenusThis function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the MENU buttonπ† To VIDEO INPUT LABEL√® To e

47Onscreen MenusPosition adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama or ci

48Onscreen MenusThis feature is used if you have a DTV or HDMI compatible component connected to your TV. Press the MENU buttonπ† To DIGITAL-IN1

49Use this function when you are receiving a digital broadcast. Press the MENU buttonπ† To DIGITAL SETUP√® To enter The onscreen will appearNot

5Warnings Caring for the Cabinet Caring for the ScreenNormally, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean.If you wish

50You can confirm the Software Version. Press the MENU buttonπ† To DIGITAL SETUP√® To enterπ† To Software Version√® To enter√® Select close when

51 Press the MENU buttonπ† To TINT, COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DETAIL√ ® To enter√ ® To adjust the settingπ† To move to the next setting Press th

52Onscreen Menus Color ManagementThis TV supports the COLOR MANAGEMENT function to ensure dull colors are compensated to produce natural hues. Press

53Onscreen MenusThis function effects the block noise removal and mosquito NR (Noise Reduction) simultaneously. Press the MENU buttonπ† To MPEG NR√®

54These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television.BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in

55Onscreen Menus Set ClockThe set clock function is described on page 23 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automaticall

56The on/off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important pr

57The lamp replacement message will appear when you need to change the lamp. After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the timer which is built i

58Button FunctionsYour television has two kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Multi Screen FunctionNote: After you press an

59Button FunctionsThis allows you to quickly look at up to 12 channels at a time so that you can decide which one to watch.Notes:• Only analog chann

6Thank you for purchasing a JVC HDTV-ready projection television which uses the high-quality HD-ILA projection system. This is one of the highest qua

60Button FunctionsTurns the TV on or off. Press the POWER buttonNote:• After turning the power on, you can not turn the power off for about one min

61Button FunctionsThe RETURN+/TV button has three functions:Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.Return+

62Button FunctionsThe VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences.Standard

63Button FunctionsThe 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 o

64Button FunctionsThe display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID. Press the DISPLAY buttonThe screen to the right shows the

65Button FunctionsThe Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See h

66Button FunctionsThis feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality.REGULAR - The regular r

67Button FunctionsWhen you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program. Aspect Ratios (Continued) Press the ASP

68Button FunctionsUse 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

69Button Functions Sub Channel D/A (Digital/Analog)The D/A button changes the analog and digital channel. Each time you press the D/A button, you can

74. The television requires a lot of electrical powerIt is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket, and not to anoth

70OSD InformationThis OSD warning appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for th

71Lamp Replacement Changing the LampWARNING!It is very important that you NEVER TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE NEW LAMP. Touching the glass surface wi

72Lamp Replacement Lamp MessageIf this message appears when you turn the TV on, you need to replace the lamp. See page 71 on how to replace the lamp.

73Lamp Replacement4) Remove the lamp unit.Using a Philips head type screwdriver (cross-head type), loosen the two screws fastening the lamp unit. Whe

74While 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.

75TroubleshootingThere is no power There is no pictureor soundYou cannot select a certain channelThe power turns off by itselfThe clock is wrongThe co

76TroubleshootingThe following are not malfunctions.• The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature ins

77HD-ILA Device Projection Type Reception Format Reception Range Power Source Power Consumption ModelNTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terr

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8Table of ContentsImportant Safety Precautions . . 2Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Quick Setup . . . . . . . . .

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9AA Batteries x 2Television x 1Remote Control x 1Note: Your television and/or remote control may differ from the examples illustrated here.Quick Setup