SECTION 1 PRECAUTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (1) The design of this product contains special hardware, many (9) Isolation Check (Safety for Electrical Shock Hazard) circuits and components specially for safety purposes. For After re-assembling the product, always perform an isolation continued protection, no changes should be made to the original check on the exposed metal parts of the cabinet (antenna design unless authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
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INSTALLATION 1.2.1 HEAT DISSIPATION 1.2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS If the heat dissipation vent behind this unit is blocked, cooling Ensure that the minimal distance is maintained, as specified efficiency may deteriorate and temperature inside the unit will below, between the unit with and the surrounding walls, as well rise.
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HANDLING FOR PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL 1.3.4 OPTICAL FILTER (PANEL FILTER) Avoid placing the unit under direct sunlight over a prolonged 1.3.1 PRECAUTIONS DURING NOTES FOR TRANSPORTATION period of time. This may cause the optical filter to deteriorate in When transporting the display unit, pressure exerted on the quality and color.Clean the filter surface by wiping it softly lightly internal PDP (Plasma Display Panel) due to improper handling with outing flannels a soft and lightly fuzz cloth (such as...
SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES 2.1.1 HIGH-DEFINITION IMAGE TECHNOLOGY (DIST) DIST is a digital high-definition image processing technology that converts various image input signals such as NTSC(480i), 480p, 720p, and 1080i into a format with the best resolution for a display device such as a plasma display panel, and displays high- definition images.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.2.1 PDP STRUCTURE AND CHARACTERISTIC This unit (Display Unit) uses the flat type panel PDP (Plasma Display Panel), instead of the conventional CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), as a display unit. 2.2.1.1 PIXEL (CELL) ARRAY PDP is constructed by sealing the xenon, which emits neon and ultraviolet rays for discharging purpose, in between the electrodes lay on the front glass substrate and rear glass substrate.One pixel is composed of 3 RGB cells, with cell pitch of 0.304mm (1 pixel 0.897mm) horizontally and 0.693mm vertically.The cell is arrayed in each RGB color as shown in Fig.
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2.2.2 MAIN MI-COM FUNCTIONAL TABLE [RECEIVER UNIT] Pin No. Terminal name Port name Function BS-RxD SBO0 PDP communication /MICON_V /VSYNC Vertical sync for OSD LB_PRO Low B protection detect [Detection : H] Not used /RST /RST Reset for CPU [Reset : L] CONV.BUSY P52 IRQ4 Not used...
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Pin No. Terminal name Port name Function PDP-Tx P25 SBD1 PDP communication SBT1 SBT1 Port for writing on board Not used Not used Not used BS1.5CTL Not used /DVI_RST PWM2 Not used DVI_HP PWM1 DVI Connection detect [Connect : H] /MDR_CON PWM0 Panel connection detect [Connect : L]...
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (DISPLLAY UNIT) 3.1.2 REMOVING THE SIDE SPEAKER COVER (Fig.1) (1) Remove the 4 screws [ C ]. • Prior to assembly/disassembly procedure of the set, be sure to (2) Take out the SIDE SPEAKER COVER. disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
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3.1.3 REMOVING THE DD SPEAKER ASS'Y (Fig.1, Fig.2) 3.1.9 REMOVING THE LINE FILTER PWB (Fig.2) • Remove the REAR COVER. NOTE: • Remove the SHIELD COVER. Please do not disassembly DD SPEAKER ASS'Y. A performance • Remove the TERMINAL BRACKET. may be influenced if it disassembly.
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3.1.12 REMOVING THE CHASSIS BASE (Fig.3) 3.1.14 REMOVING THE TEMP. SENSOR PWB (Fig.3) • Remove the REAR COVER. • Remove the REAR COVER. • Remove the SHIELD COVER. (1) Remove the [ ] connector on the TEMP. SENSOR PWB. • Remove the TERMINAL BRACKET. (2) Remove the screw [ V ].
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3.1.18 THE SIDE BLACKET (Fig.4) 3.1.19 REMOVE THE FRONT FILTER (Fig.4) • Remove the REAR COVER. • Remove the REAR COVER. • Remove the SHIELD COVER. • Remove the SHIELD COVER. • Remove the TERMINAL BRACKET. • Remove the TERMINAL BRACKET. •...
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3.1.20 DISASSEMBLY PDP UNIT UNIT (Fig.5) 3.1.20.1 REMOVING THE SMPS PWB 3.1.20.6 REMOVING THE LOGIC-MAIN PWB • Remove the REAR COVER. • Remove the REAR COVER. (1) Remove the CN8007/CN8008/CN8004/CN8005/CN8006/ • Remove the CHASSIS BASE. CN8003/CN8009/CN8002 connectors on the SMPS PWB. (1) Remove the CN2001/CN2002/CN2003/CN2004/CN2005/ (2) Remove the 8 screws [ g ].
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (RECEIVER UNIT) (Fig. 6) • Make sure that the power cord is pulled out from the AC wall • Remove the DIGITAL INPUT MODULE. socket. • Remove the MI-COM & DIST MODULE PWB and DIST RELAY PWB. 3.2.1 REMOVING THE TOP COVER (1) Remove the [ CN1001 ] and [...
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REPLACEMENT OF MEMORY IC This unit uses the nonvolatile memory IC. The memory IC memories data for video-chroma and drive circuits. To replace the memory IC without the data written, malfunctions might occurred while power is on, and the normal image might not appear. When replacing the memory IC, be sure to use the IC written with the initial values of data.
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3.3.2 SETTINGS OF FACTORY SHIPMENT 3.3.2.1 BUTTON OPERATION (DISPLAY UNIT) 3.3.2.2 REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT OPERATION Setting item Setting value Setting item Setting value INPUT INPUT CHANNEL CHANNEL CABLE-02 VOLUME VOLUME MUTING DISPLAY SOUND ASPECT PANORAMA OFF TIMER VIDEO STATUS DINAMIC NATURAL CINEMA AUTO 3.3.2.3...
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REPLACEMENT OF CHIP COMPONENT 3.4.1 CAUTIONS (1) Avoid heating for more than 3 seconds. (2) Do not rub the electrodes and the resist parts of the pattern. (3) When removing a chip part, melt the solder adequately. (4) Do not reuse a chip part after removing it. 3.4.2 SOLDERING IRON (1) Use a high insulation soldering iron with a thin pointed end of it.
SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION (1) There are 2 ways of adjusting this TV : One is with the (7) Preparation for adjustment. Unless otherwise specified in REMOTE CONTROL UNIT and the other is the the adjustment items, preset the following functions with conventional method using adjustment parts and the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.
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MAIN PARTS LOCATIONS (DISPLAY UNIT) 1-22 (No.52169)
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SERVICE MENU SCREEN DO NOT ADJUST MAIN MENU 4.MEMORY SETUP ADDRESS(H) 0000 1.PICTURE/SOUND 7.PANEL 2.YC SEP 8.PP 3.WHITE BALANCE 9.IP 4.MEMORY SETUP 0.HDMI 5.RF AFC 6.DD/CM 5.RF AFC TOO HIGH GOOD TOO LOW TUNER MAIN FINE 1.PICTURE/SOUND 6.DD/CM NTSC CINE ST L FL MUTE NTSC CINE ST L FL MUTE VOLUME(+/-) key DDT01~34...
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BASIC OPERATION OF THE SERVICE MODE [USING REMOTE CONTROL] 4.6.1 HOW TO ENTER THE SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU MAIN MENU NOTE: Ensure that the cursor (arrow) of the User Menu screen is pointing at Picture Control. Before entering the SERVICE MODE, confirm that the setting 1.PICTURE/SOUND 7.PANEL of TV / CATV SW of the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT is at the...
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4.6.4 SETTINGS OF THE SERVICE MENUS 4.6.4.1 [1. PICTURE/SOUND (Picture/sound setting)] Adjusts output data to ports such as Audio, Drive, Video and (2) Adpect / Multi (8) I-P interpolation MODE others (Item F): (1) Signal Type (3) Picture Selection (7) Data Saving Method (1) SIGNAL TYPE The signal currently displayed on the screen is displayed.
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INITIAL SETTING VALUES IN THE SERVICE MODE • Perform fine-tuning based on the "initial values" using the remote control when in the Service mode. • The "initial values" serve only as an indication rough standard and therefore the values with which optimal display can be achieved may be different from the default values.
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Setting value Item Variable Item NTSC 525i 525p 750p/1125i range STANDARD THEATER STANDARD THEATER STANDARD THEATER STANDARD THEATER S09 BYGN 000~255 S10 OF BYGN -127~128 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) S11 RYAXIS -127~128 +006 +006 +006 S12 MTX 000~003 Item Variable...
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Setting value Item Variable Item range STANDARD THEATER (Not used) 000~015 (Not used) 000~015 Setting value Item Variable Item NTSC 525i/525p 750p/1125i range STANDARD THEATER STANDARD THEATER STANDARD THEATER S48 DCTRAN 000~015 Setting value Item Variable Item range SPLIT-SCREEN REGULAR S49 HSTR 000~001 S50 HSTR...
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Item Variable Item Setting value range S70 TINTON 001~001 S71 DRIVER 001~255 S72 DRIVEG 001~255 S73 DRIVEB 001~255 S74 EECONT 001~031 S75 EEBRT 001~031 Setting value Item Variable Item range NTSC 525i/525p 750/1125i S76 EETBRT -127~128 S77 EETCONT -127~128 Setting value Item Variable Item...
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Setting value Item Variable Item DIGITAL range NTSC 525i 525p 750p 1125i 525i 525p 750p 1125i (Not display) 000~003 (Not display) 000~001 (Not display) 000~063 Item Variable Item Setting value range (Not display) 000~001 (Not display) 000~007 OUT LV. 000~255 LIMIT B 000~255 LIMIT A...
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4.7.2 [2.YC SEP] NOTE : Setting Item No. Item Variable range Initial setting value is reference value at following condition. value INPUT SIGNAL : NTSC YCM039 (Not display) 000~127 ASPECT : FULL YCM040 (Not display) 000~003 MULTI-SCREEN : SINGLE VIDEO STATUS : STANDARD YCM041 (Not display)
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4.7.3 [3.WHITE BALANCE] Setting Item No. Item Variable range value NOTE : Initial setting value is reference value at following condition. YCS076 (Not display) 000~001 INPUT SIGNAL : NTSC YCS077 (Not display) 000~001 ASPECT : FULL YCS078 (Not display) 000~001 MULTI-SCREEN : SINGLE YCS079...
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ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 4.8.1 DISPLAY UNIT Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument PDP POWER DC voltmeter T-VA VA VR • After turning the power on, confirm that "NO SYNC" is SUPPLY T-VSCA VSCAN VR displayed. VOLTAGE T-VS VS VR •...
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4.8.2 RECEIVER UNIT Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument BLACK Remote control [8.PP] (1) Input NTSC signal that shows brightness radation LEVEL unit ADM013: (NO DISPLAY) portion with 0% black. (G offset) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. Signal generator (3) Set "ASPECT"...
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument Remote control [8.PP] (1) Input NTSC all-white signal. CONVERTER unit ADM010: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. GAIN (G GAIN) (3) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. Signal generator (4) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE" and set to [1.
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument Remote control [8.PP] (1) Input NTSC component 30% all-white signal. CONVERTER unit ADM012: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. OFFSET (R OFFSET) (3) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. Signal generator ADM014: (NO DISPLAY) (4) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE"...
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument NTSC Remote control [2. YC SEP] (1) Input NTSC all-black signal. BRIGHTNESS unit YCM131: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. (BRIGHTNESS) (3) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. Signal generator (4) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE" to LOW. [1.
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument NTSC Remote control [2. YC SEP] (1) Input NTSC composite all-white signal. CONTRAST unit YCM132: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. (CONTRAST) (3) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. Signal generator (4) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE" to LOW. [1.
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument SUB-SCREEN Remote control [8. PP] (1) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. BLACK unit ADM013: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. LEVEL (G offset) (3) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE" to LOW. Signal generator (4) Set to SPLIT screen mode.
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument SUB-SCREEN Remote control [8. PP] (1) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. unit ADM010: (NO DISPLAY) (2) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. CONVERTER (G GAIN) (3) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE" to LOW. GAIN Signal generator (4) Set SPLIT screen mode.
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Mesuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument WHITE Remote control [1. PICTURE/SOUND] (1) Input NTSC 75% all-white signal. BALANCE unit S13: RDRV (R DRIVE) (2) Set "VIDEO STATUS" to STANDARD. (HIGH-LIGHT) S15: GDRV (G DRIVE) (3) Set "ASPECT" to FULL. Signal generator S17: BDRV (B DRIVE) (4) Select "COLOR TEMPERATURE"...
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SELF-DIAGNOSIS FEATURE 5.1.1 OUTLINE TEST MODE This unit comes with the "Self-diagnosis" feature, which checks the operational state of the circuit and displays/saves it during failure.Diagnosis is performed when power is turned on, and TEST MODE information input to the main microcomputer is monitored at all time.Diagnosis is displayed in 2 ways via screen display and LED 1.
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5.1.5 POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS FEATURE In addition to circuit failures (abnormal operation), the following cases may also be iagnosed as "Abnormal" and displayed and counted as "NG". (1) Temporary defective transmissions across circuits due to pulse interruptions (2) Misalignment in the on/off timing of power for I C bus (VCC) when turning on/off the main power.
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• PAGE 2 Diagnosis Item Display Description of detection Means of detection Unit signal (line) PANEL Is panel protection activated Monitors upon every I C transmission Display TRANSMISSION properly? and counts if ACK is not returned [PDP] TERMINAL Is panel protection activated Detection starts 5 seconds upon Display ALARM...
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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. www.jvcservice.com(US Only) JVC CANADA INC. Head office : 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7 (416)293-1311 (No.52169) Printed in Japan...
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SERVICE MANUAL PDP COLOR TELEVISION 52169B 2004 PD-42WX84 BASIC CHASSIS Supplementary TABLETOP STAND UNIT (RK-PD4T1) attached to PD-42WX84/SJ is described. we have issued the SERVICE MANUAL. For details other than those described in this manual, please refer to the PD-42WX84/SJ model service manual (No.52196, 2003/10).
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[TABLETOP STAND UINT : RK-PD4T1] EXPLODED VIEW FRONT (x2) (x2) (x6) (x2) EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST PARTS No. Ref. No. PARTS NAME DESCRIPTION RD4010-1 STAND BASE ASSY RD4010-2 STAND COVER RD4010-4 SCREW for STAND COVER, M3mm x 6mm RD4010-3 SCREW for BASE ASSY, M5mm x 20mm...
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PACKING STAND COVER STAND BASE ASSY PACKING PARTS LIST Ref. No. PARTS No. PARTS NAME DESCRIPTION RD4010-2-US PACKING CASE RD4010-8 CUSHION SEET Bottom (outer) RD4010-9 CUSHION SEET Bottom (inner) RD4010-10 CUSHION SEET Front RD4010-11 CUSHION SEET RD4010-12 POLY BAG for STAND BASE ASSY RD4010-13 POLY BAG...
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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. www.jvcservice.com(US Only) JVC CANADA INC. Head office : 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7 (416)293-1311 (No.52169B) Printed in Japan...
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PDP COLOR TELEVISION PD-42WX84 CD-ROM No.SML200311 BASIC CHASSIS TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN SPLIT INDEX FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 RETURN+ 100+ THEATER NATURAL VIDEO DIGITAL-IN CINEMA STATUS D-IN SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT MUTING C.C.
PD-42WX84 STANDARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM NOTE ON USING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 1.SAFETY Type No indication : Ceramic capacitor The components identified by the symbol and shading are : Metalized mylar capacitor critical for safety. For continued safety replace safety ciritical : Polypropylene capacitor components only with manufactures recommended parts.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS [ RECEIVER UNIT ] MAIN PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (1/12) SHEET1 SHEET 5 SHEET 12 SHEET 5 R1134 OPEN R1135 TU1101 OPEN Q1103 TU1101 OPEN Q1102 OPEN OPEN C/N_AFT1 R1105 OPEN GND GND C1106 R1104 OPEN OPEN TV_L1 TV_R1 C1112 C1113 OPEN...
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MAIN PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ( 2/12 ) SHEET2 PIN NO. VOLTAGE(V) MAIN PWB ASS'Y (2/12) [GR BASE PART] Q0701 LCA10273-08E ( SSB-1085A ) Q0702 SHEET 12 TV_V1 SHEET 1 TV_V1 C0603 OPEN C0608 R0606 OPEN R0707 CN10DC NZZ C0701 A3.3V OPEN A3.3V R0747...
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MAIN PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ( 10/12 ) SHEET10 SHEET 12 NECK SHEET 9 CN1003 OPEN SCL0 SCL0 PIN NO. VOLTAGE(V) MAIN PWB ASS'Y (10/12) [DIST BASE PART] SDA0 CN1004 C1442 R1421 SDA0 OPEN OPEN LCA10273-08E ( SSB-1085A ) R1423 OPEN D1403 B1_POW OPEN...
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MAIN PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ( 11/12 ) SHEET11 SHEET 1 MAIN PWB ASS'Y (11/12) [AUDIO PART] LCA10273-08E ( SSB-1085A ) R6011 R6012 OPEN OPEN R6013 OPEN R6010 OPEN C1646 C1645 OPEN OPEN IC1621 OPEN C6002 OPEN C6001 R1629 C1630 C6003 C1623 OPEN OPEN...
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MAIN PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ( 12/12 ) SHEET12 RECEIVER MAIN PWB ASS'Y (12/12) [REGULATOR PART] RECEIVER POWER PWB SHEET 9 SHEET 9 SHEET 14 SHEET 16 LCA10273-08E ( SSB-1085A ) CN100F CN1001 QJB002-043414 QGB1508L1-16 Y1821 OPEN SHEET 1 SHEET 1, 10 D1802 OPEN IC1991...
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LINE FILTER PWB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SHEET 25 Y9901 Y9905 Y9909 Y9913 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN R9902 J9901 F9901 Y9902 Y9906 Y9910 Y9914 QRZ9046-105Z C9915 C9916 C9917 QMFZ041-100-J1 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN QMCB006-C01 OPEN OPEN OPEN CN90PW WJK0050-008A LF9901 LF9902 LF9903 LF9904 QQR1281-002 QQR1281-002...
CHANNEL CHART ( US ) CHANNEL CHART ( CA ) MODE CHANNEL MODE CHANNEL MODE CHANNEL MODE CHANNEL TUNER TUNER TUNER TUNER BAND BAND BAND BAND CATV REAL DISP. BAND CATV REAL DISP. BAND CATV REAL DISP. BAND CATV REAL DISP.
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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. www.jvcservice.com(US Only) JVC CANADA INC. Head office : 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7 (416)293-1311 (No.52169) Printed in Japan...
PARTS LIST CAUTION The parts identified by the symbol are important for the safety . Whenever replacing these parts, be sure to use specified ones to secure the safety. The parts not indicated in this Parts List and those which are filled with lines --- in the Parts No. columns will not be supplied. P.
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CONTENTS [DISPLAY UNIT : VM-42WX84] EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST -1 ......................3-3 EXPLODED VIEW -1 ..........................3-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST -2 ......................3-4 EXPLODED VIEW -2 ..........................3-4 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST ....................3-6 AUDIO PW BOARD ASS’Y (LCA90177-02C) ................... 3-6 DISPLAY INTERFACE PW BOARD ASS’Y (LCA10288-02E) ............
[DISPLAY UNIT : VM-42WX84] EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST -1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LC11659-001B REAR COVER LC41647-001B SCREW (x9) QYSBSFG4016M TAP SCREW 4.0mm x 16mm(x12) LC11668-001B BACK COVER LC11668-002B BACK COVER QYSBSFG4012M TAP SCREW M4 x 12mm(x8) ...
EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST -2 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LC41683-001A DD SPEAKER ASSY (x2) LC40226-003A-H SPACER (x4) LC41458-001A TAPPING SCREW (x4) LC11667-001B WFR BACK COVER LC21425-001B W SP HOLDER ASSY LC21377-002B DUCT COVER R ...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST Ref No. AUDIO PW BOARD ASS’Y Part No. Part Name Description Local (LCA90177-02C) (SSB-6085A) C6544 QETN1HM-105Z E CAPACITOR 1uF 50V M Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C6545 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR 0.01uF 50V K C6546 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR...
Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local R6625 R6521 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2kΩ 1/16W J QRJ146J-2R2X UNF C RESISTOR 2.2Ω 1/4W J R6626 R6522 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2kΩ 1/16W J QRJ146J-2R2X UNF C RESISTOR 2.2Ω...
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Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local D902 1SS355-X SI DIODE C610 NCF31CZ-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V Z C611 NCF31CZ-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V Z C103 QETM1EM-477 E CAPACITOR 470uF 25V M C612 NCF31CZ-104X C CAPACITOR...
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Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local R423 NRSA63J-101X MG RESISTOR 100Ω 1/16W J R877 NRSA63J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/16W J R424 NRSA63J-101X MG RESISTOR 100Ω 1/16W J R878 NRSA63J-101X MG RESISTOR 100Ω...
TEMP. SENSOR PW BOARD ASS’Y VIDEO SMPS PW BOARD ASS’Y (LJ44-00050A) (LCA90146-01B) (SSB-8381A) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LJ44-00050A VIDEO SMPS PWB IC8101 TCN75-5.0MOA-X SMPS PW BOARD ASS’Y (LJ44-00053A) C8101 NCF31CZ-104X C CAPACITOR...
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PARTS LIST [RM-C13G-1H] Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R25-8173 BATTERY COVER PACKING FRONT ( 2) ( 4) 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 PACKING PARTS LIST Ref.No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LC21379-001A PACKING CASE...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST Ref No. MAIN PW BOARD ASS’Y Part No. Part Name Description Local (LCA10273-08E) (SSB-1085A) D2205 MA8100/M/-X Z DIODE Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D2206 MA8100/M/-X Z DIODE D2207 NRSA02J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/10W J D2209 MA8100/M/-X Z DIODE...
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Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local C1421 QETN0JM-108Z E CAPACITOR 1000uF 6.3V M C3020 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR 0.01uF 50V K C1422 QETN1CM-107Z E CAPACITOR 100uF 16V M C3021 NCB31HK-103X C CAPACITOR 0.01uF 50V K C1423 QETN1HM-476Z...
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Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local R1097 NRSA63J-102X MG RESISTOR 1kΩ 1/16W J R1615 NRSA63J-563X MG RESISTOR 56kΩ 1/16W J R1121 NRSA63J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/16W J R1616 NRSA63J-153X MG RESISTOR 15kΩ...
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Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local R3004 NRSA63J-332X MG RESISTOR 3.3kΩ 1/16W J R3525 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2kΩ 1/16W J R3005 NRSA63J-181X MG RESISTOR 180Ω 1/16W J R3532 NRSA63J-680X MG RESISTOR 68Ω...
Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local LC3007 NQR0470-001X EMI FILTER 22pF 50V +50%-20% C9347 QEHR1EM-477Z E CAPACITOR 470uF 25V M LC3008 NQR0470-001X EMI FILTER 22pF 50V +50%-20% C9351 QECQ1EM-228 E CAPACITOR 2200uF 25V M LC3501 NQR0470-003X...
Ref No. Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Part No. Part Name Description Local D1405 MA8100/M/-X Z DIODE C0216 QETN1HM-335Z E CAPACITOR 3.3uF 50V M D1406 MA8100/M/-X Z DIODE C0217 QENC1HM-475Z BP E CAPACITOR 4.7uF 50V M D1702 SEL2E10W POWER C0218...
PACKING FRONT PACKING PARTS LIST Ref.No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LC32143-013A PACKING CASE LC11392-001A CUSHION ASSY 2pcs in 1set LC21225-001B SPACER PQM30021-105 POLY BAG for REVIVER UNIT QPA01203505 POLY BAG for POWER CORD QMPE280-180-JW POWER CORD(US/CA) 1.8m BLACK LC20989-001A-H CORNER LABEL...
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Plasma Display Users Guide For Model: PD-42WX84 TV CATV VCR DVD ASPECT MULTI SCREEN SPLIT INDEX FREEZE SWAP SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 RETURN+ INPUT 4 100+ THEATER NATURAL VIDEO DIGITAL-IN CINEMA STATUS D-IN SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY SOUND LIGHT MUTING C.C.
Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty. * When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.
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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 operating instructions.
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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 or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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.
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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 the left and right at regular intervals.
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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 there is no problem with more than 99.99% of these pixels, please understand that a very small number of pixels may not light or may light all the time.
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Table of Contents Quick Setup ..10 Sound Adjust ..51 Unpacking your TV ... 10 Sound Settings .
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. Receiver AA/R06-size batteries System cable...
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.
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 Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Remote control sensor Power lamp (page 17) MENU button (pages 34) INPUT button (page 56)
Quick Setup Getting Started Getting Started 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.
Quick Setup Getting Started Connecting the TV and Use the supplied power cord which best suits the area in which you live. receiver Power cord Back of the TV AC INLET Use the supplied system cable to connect the TV to the receiver. AC INLET The two connectors are of different shapes.
The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down. These buttons are also marked with four arrows and are used with JVC’s onscreen menu system. To use the onscreen menus, press the M button.
Quick Setup Getting Started Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the P button at the top right OWER corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. •...
Quick Setup Connections Step 3 – Connecting Your Devices To make these connections, you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below. Coaxial Cables Component Cables Ferrite core (accessory) Composite Cables Audio Cables Used to connect audio/video devices like VCRs, DVD Used to connect an external players, stereo amplifiers, game antenna or cable TV system...
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Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the receiver. Diagram #2 Notes: • Use the S-Video connection if possible for superior picture quality. •...
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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 one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.
AV compu link, the VCR or DVD player sends a signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the proper video input. • The AV compu link cable may be included with the JVC AV compu link unit you wish to connect. If it is not, contact JVC Parts Department at (800)-882-2345, or www.jvcservice.com for part # EWP 805-012.
Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 4) located under the front panel door. To access, pull on the door to open it.
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Digital TV Receiver w/HDCP 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 digital content protection DTV decoders and DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.) After the connections have been made,...
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Quick Setup Connections Connecting to an AV Receiver using your television’s V1 Smart Input By connecting your AV Receiver to your television's V1 smart Input, you can watch picture sources from many diffeent devices, without having to change or use the other input connections on your TV.
We recommend you complete the interactive plug-in items before you start using your television. Language After the “JVC INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU” has been displayed, the TV automatically switches to the LANGUAGE settings. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español).
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Clock Set Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most public broadcasting stations. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually.
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You can now begin watching your television, or you can continue on in this guide for more information on programming your remote control, or using the JVC onscreen menu system to customize your television viewing experience. Notes: •...
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes 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.
Remote Programming VCR Codes 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) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the ISPLAY...
Remote Programming DVD Codes 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-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the D button, then enter the first code number listed with the ISPLAY...
Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press and hold down the P button, then press the R +/TV button for more than OWER ETURN three seconds. 3) Release the R +/TV button, then release the P button.
Onscreen Menus Using the Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: Up and Down arrows mean press the C + or C –...
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System 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.
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Onscreen Menus Press the M button INITIAL SETUP 03 INITIAL SETUP 04 PICTURE ADJUST 01 INITIAL SETUP 02 PICTURE ADJUST 02 INITIAL SETUP 01 SOUND ADJUST CLOCK/TIMERS 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.
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 button To AUTO TUNER SETUP To operate To choose CABLE or AIR Press the O...
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message 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 accessed until the correct THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY code is entered.
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Initial Setup Unrated Programs Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the “Unrated Programming” category. Examples of Unrated programs: • Emergency Bulletins •...
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Initial Setup US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs 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.
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Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the M button To V-CHIP To operate (The lock icon appears) Press Z to access the V-Chip menu To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the to move the cursor to the correct location.
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Initial Setup Movies Ratings ❒ 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.
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Initial Setup Canadian V-Chip Ratings ❒ E – Exempt Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. ❒ C – Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
Initial Setup Set Lock Code 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 button To SET LOCK CODE...
Initial Setup Auto Demo 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 button To AUTO DEMO To turn AUTO DEMO ON or OFF...
Initial Setup Digital-In 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 720x480.
Initial Setup Audio Out If your television is connected to an external speaker source, audio out gives you the option of controlling the volume level with your TV’s remote control. Press the M button To AUDIO OUT To VARI or FIX Press the M button when finished VARI: Lets you adjust the volume of the external speakers...
Initial Setup Closed Caption 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, follow the steps below.
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock 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 button To FRONT PANEL LOCK To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways:...
Initial Setup Auto Shut Off This function automatically shuts off your TV when there is no signal from the channel the TV is on. Press the M button To AUTO SHUT OFF To turn ON or OFF Press the M button when finished •...
Picture Adjust Picture Settings 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 Adjust Digital Noise Clear With digital noise clear, this helps take our static or noise from a channel that may not be coming in clearly. Press the M button To DIG. NOISE CLEAR To enter To select the mode “LOW”, “HIGH” or “OFF” Press the M button when finished Color Management...
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. TREBLE –...
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 button To SET CLOCK To operate...
Clock/Timers On/Off Timer The 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 programs, or as a decoy when you’re not home.
Button Functions Multi Screen Function Your television has two kinds of screen: SPLIT (2 channels) and INDEX (12 channels). Note: After you press any multiscreen button, if you press the menu button, only the picture adjust screen will appear. Split Activate the split-screen option by pressing S on the remote control.
Button Functions Index 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. Freeze Pressing the F button causes the screen to change to the split-screen display with the...
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the P button OWER Number Buttons - 10Key Pad 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) 100+ Button...
Button Functions Return +/TV 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.
Button Functions Muting The M button instantly turns the volume down completely when you press it. Press UTING and the volume level will instantly go to zero. To restore the volume to its previous UTING level, press M again. UTING Video Status ideo status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences.
Button Functions Sleep Timer 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 button LEEP IMER Sleep Timer Message...
Button Functions Aspect This feature will help you adjust the picture you are watching to give you the best possible picture quality. Aspect Ratios PANORAMA - With this ratio a normal REGULAR - The regular ratio is used 4:3 aspect picture is stretched to fit the when you want to watch a 4:3 broadcast dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen.
• See page 46 when you set the caption/text mode. Menu The M button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press M to activate the onscreen menu system. • See individual topics like “Sound Adjust” for specific information on using menus.
VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 29. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand DVD players. For any other manufacturer’s brand DVD player, please see the code chart and instructions on page 30.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below to check the condition. If you think that there is a problem, contact the JVC Service Center where you purchased the television. PROBLEMS CHECK - Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There are double A building or passing airplane can reflec the original signal and produce a picures (ghosts) second, slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position. • Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Picture is snowy •...
Warnings 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 help remove spots of oily dirt.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered during regular business hours by JVC authorized service centers.
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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 CONSEQUENTIAL...
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free:1 (800) 882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com...
Specifications MODEL PD-42WX84 Type Plasma Display NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Reception Format 1080i DTV digital broadcast ready VHF 2 to 13, UHT 14 to 69 Sub, Mid, Super, Hyper et Ultra bands Reception Range (180 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz TV : 365W...
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