Jvc HD-56FH97 User Manual

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

1075Ω (VHF/UHF)OVERCENTER CHANNEL INPUTLICENSED UNDER THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS6,183,0916,419,362i.LINK IN/OUT S400(TS)ATSC/DIGITAL CABLE INCABLE

11Quick Setup Side Panel DiagramVOLUMEINPUT 4CHANNELOPERATE+–+–MENUVIDEOL/MONORAUDIOINPUT Front Panel DiagramLAMP/PROGRAM LEDPOWER BUTTONPOWER LEDPOW

12Quick SetupRM-C14G• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 66 - 82.• i.LINK MENU, TIMER, SUB CHANNEL and GUIDE buttons are for di

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

14Quick Setup Step 2 – Connecting Your DevicesTo make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.Notes:• These connection

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

16Quick SetupDiagram #2Cable or AntennaOutputTwo-Way SplitterTwo-Way Splitter(Attachment)Coaxial Cable(Attachment)GreenBlueRedDVD Player (OPTIONAL)VCR

17Quick SetupConnecting to Monitor/Recording Output TerminalNotes:• When you make this connection, set the Video-1 Monitor Out menu to ON. See page

18Quick Setup1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO IN on the side of the TV.2) Connect a white cable from

19Quick SetupConnecting to the Surround AmplifierFrontCENTER CHANNEL OUTPUT(VARIABLE OUTPUT)TV Rear PanelFront SurroundCENTER CHANNEL INPUT1) Conne

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

20Quick SetupConnecting to an amplifier using your optical outputYou can connect an amplifier that has an optical digital input terminal by using an o

21Quick SetupBy connecting a Digital TV Receiver, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form.DIGITAL-IN12R - AUDIO - L

22By connecting an HDMI compatible device, high definition pictures can be displayed on your TV in their digital form. Some HDMI devices can include D

23Quick SetupBy connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 Smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many different devices, witho

24Quick SetupConnecting an i.LINK compatible device to the back of your televisioni.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped wi

25Quick SetupThis TV can be used as a computer screen. Use a commercially available D-SUB cable to connect the TV's PC INPUT terminal to the com

26Quick SetupTable of signals for each type of computerResolution640 x 480(VGA)1024 x 768(XGA)VerticalFrequency(Hz)60.060.0HorizontalFrequency(kHz)31.

27When 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

28To 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

29Quick SetupIn auto tuner setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones o

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

30You 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

31The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation.1) Fin

32The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and stil

33Cable/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

34To 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

35Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly

36 Press the MENU buttonOnscreen MenusPICTURE ADJUSTSELECT OPERATEEXITMENUNEXT PAGEPREVIOUSSTANDARD(1/3)TINTCOLORPICTUREBRIGHTDETAILIRIS000000000000P

37 Auto Tuner SetupThe auto tuner setup function is described on page 29 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup aga

38 Channel SummaryChannel summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV. Regarding analog channels, you can add or delet

39How to set the channel label. (This is only for analog broadcasting.) Press the MENU buttonπ† To CHANNEL SUMMARY√® To operateπ† To the ID column

416) Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is impossible. When installing this TV, distance recommendations

40When 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

41You 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

42U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMSPrograms with the following ratings are appropriate for children.❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All ChildrenPrograms are cr

43Line 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 correc

44❒ 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 ratings syste

45 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

46Channel 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

47The language function is described on page 27 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below. Pr

48 Digital Auto Setting Press the MENU buttonπ† To CLOSED CAPTION√® To enterπ† To Type√® To select Auto, Advanced or Basic Auto: Shows close

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

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

50This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the MENU buttonπ† To AUTO SHUT OFF√® T

51This allows you to lock the keys on the side of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the MENU button

52This function is used to label video input connections for the onscreen displays. Press the MENU buttonπ† To VIDEO INPUT LABEL√® To enterπ† To sel

53Position adjustment allows you to adjust the position of the picture on the screen vertically when the aspect is set to panorama or cinema. Press t

54If your TV is connected to a stereo system, you can turn off the TV speakers and listen to the audio through your stereo. Press the MENU buttonπ†

55This feature is used if you have a DTV or HDMI compatible component connected to your TV. Press the MENU buttonπ† To DIGITAL-IN1 AUDIO√® To

56When you are using a surround system, you can substitute the speaker of this television for the center speaker of your surround system. Set CENTER C

57Onscreen MenusConfirms the present antenna level. Press the MENU buttonπ† To DIGITAL SETUP√® To enterπ† To Antenna Level√® To enterNote:• If you

58At first, insert the SD(Multi-media) card into the memory card slot. This function will appear only when you insert an SD Card. Press the MENU but

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

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

60 Color ManagementThis TV supports the COLOR MANAGEMENT function to ensure dull colors are compensated to produce natural hues. Press the MENU butto

61This function effects the block noise removal and mosquito NR (Noise Reduction) simultaneously. Press the MENU buttonπ† To MPEG NR√® To enterπ† T

62These 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

63 Set ClockThe set clock function is described on page 28 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically or manually.

64The 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

65The 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

66Button FunctionsYour television has two kinds of screen: TWIN (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Multi Screen FunctionNote: After you press any

67Button 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

68Button 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

69Button FunctionsThe RETURN+/TV button has three functions:Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.Return+

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

70By pressing the SOUND button, you can change the A.H.S.+ (Advanced Hyper Surround plus) mode, VOICE ENHANCEMENT or A.T.C. (Advanced Tone Correction)

71Button FunctionsThe VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences.Standard

72Button FunctionsThe Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you fall asleep. Program it to work for a total time of up to 180 minutes. Press

73Button FunctionsThe display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs and XDS ID. Press the DISPLAY buttonThe screen to the right shows the

74Button FunctionsThe Favorite button allows you to select your favorite channels easily. First, you must register the channels that you like. See h

75Button FunctionsThis feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Aspect RatiosPA

76Button FunctionsWhen you change the aspect ratios, it is different from their broadcast or recorded program. Aspect Ratios (Continued) Press the ASP

77Button 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

78 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 switch back and

79 i.LINK Menui.LINK has two menus - Controller and Device.By connecting a D-VHS VCR with an i.LINK cable, you can set the timer easily.Notes:• The i

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

80 DeviceTo operate, select a device.π† To select your device connecting with i.LINK Press the OK buttonNotes:• If you do not select the device, yo

81You can set the two timers: Record and view. The timer starts the recording or turns to the channel you set for it automatically. Press the TIMER

82 Timer EditWhen you want to confirm the timer you set or edited, or delete the timer setting, use this function.Timer Edition Press the TIMER button

83OSD InformationThis OSD appears when the digital channel that you have selected is too weak to receive or no signal is being detected for that chann

84Cable Card InformationCable card offers information when a cable card is inserted into the CABLE CARD slot on the back of the TV.Notes:• Please con

85Lamp Replacement Changing the LampWARNING!It is very important that you NEVER TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE NEW LAMP. Touching the glass surface wi

86 Lamp MessageIf this message appears when you turn the TV on, you need to replace the lamp. See page 87 on how to replace the lamp.Note:• This me

87 How to Replace the LampPlease read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp. If you feel unsure about replacing the lamp your

885) Install the new lamp unit.Holding the handle attached to the new lamp unit, slide and push the new lamp straight into the television and back in

89 Warning LED MessagesWhile 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

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

90TroubleshootingThere is no powerThere is no pictureor soundYou cannot select a certain channelThe power turns off by itselfThe clock is wrongThe col

91TroubleshootingThe following are not malfunctions.• The television may make a creaking sound if the temperature of the room or the temperature ins

92HD-ILA Device ProjectionTypeReception FormatReception RangePower SourcePower ConsumptionModelNTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)ATSC Terrestrial

93HD-ILA Device ProjectionTypeReception FormatReception RangePower SourcePower ConsumptionModelNTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound)ATSC Terrestrial

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