JVC PD-42DX6BJ Instructions Manual Download Page 3

Page: 3 / 48

IMPORTANT!

PREPARE

USE

SETTINGS

TROUBLE?

Expanding the world of

Enjoy rich multi-media with JVC

VHF / UHF / DVB-T broadcasting

Digital camera

Video camera

Game console

Audio components

VCR

DVD player

DVD recorder

Contents

First things ﬁrst!

Personal

computer

Warning

Getting started

Names of all the parts
Basic connections
Connecting external devices
Initial settings
Editing DTV channels
Editing ATV channels

6
8

10
12
14
16

· TV / Teletext / EPG / Video / Menu

Let's try it out

Enjoying your new TV!

Watching TV
Using EPG
Viewing teletext
Watching videos / DVDs

· Multi-picture / Favourite channel

· Sleep timer / Child lock

Try the advanced features

Useful functions

· Reduce noise / Watch a more natural picture

· Set the aspect ratio, etc.

Just the way you like it

Customising your TV
Using DTV
Advanced picture adjustment

32
34
40

When you have trouble

Troubleshooting
CH / CC List
Technical information
Speciﬁcations

42
45
46
47

20
22
24
26

beautiful images

*In this manual,

ATV : analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF / UHF)

DTV : digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)

Summary of Contents for PD-42DX6BJ

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE PD 42DX6BJ PDP COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS LCT1841 001A U Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 Number 3481 ...

Page 2: ...2 Expanding the world of ...

Page 3: ...etext EPG Video Menu Let s try it out Enjoying your new TV 18 Watching TV Using EPG Viewing teletext Watching videos DVDs Multi picture Favourite channel Sleep timer Child lock Try the advanced features Useful functions 28 Reduce noise Watch a more natural picture Set the aspect ratio etc Just the way you like it Customising your TV Using DTV Advanced picture adjustment 32 34 40 When you have trou...

Page 4: ...er or extension cable Consult your retailer Use only the power cord included Connect only to an earthed AC110 240V 50 60Hz mains outlet The power buttons on the remote control and the TV unit can not completely turn off the TV Make appropriate arrangements for bedridden people It may cause a fatal electric shock Take care when children are near Placing liquids naked ﬂames cloths paper etc on the T...

Page 5: ...by the warranty Never display PC content or teletext for long periods of time Watch TV using the entire screen area Set the aspect raito to PANORAMIC in ZOOM P 20 Never view in MULTI PICTURE P 28 mode for long periods of time Set PICTURE SHIFT to SLOW P 33 Set CONTRAST P 33 and BRIGHT P 33 to a lower level REFRESH P 33 may be able to partially remove mild burn in It may cause an electric shock Nev...

Page 6: ...es Display on screen menu set Switch between TV AV devices Change channel page EXT 5 P 11 P 11 To personal computer P 11 Connect a VCR or other video device To AC power cord EXT 6 EXT 2 EXT 1 EXT 4 To VHF UHF aerial P 10 To ampliﬁer CENTRE CH IN To ampliﬁer AUDIO OUT To ampliﬁer SUB WOOFER OUT P 10 EXT 3 Power cord Check accessories Not available For service adjustments CAM slot Watch pay per view...

Page 7: ...olume Change the channel page Switch between VCR TV DVD P 26 When operating a JVC VCR or DVD P 26 When watching TV Video Mute Insert the batteries Use two AA R6 dry cell batteries Insert the batteries from the end making sure the and polarities are correct Channel information P 20 To menu P 32 Follow on screen instructions Follow instructions in on screen guides Other uses The coloured buttons can...

Page 8: ...60Hz AC outlet Connect with other devices Connecting external devices P 10 200mm 50mm 150mm 150mm 50mm When attaching the TV to the wall use the optional JVC wall mounting unit Installation requirements To avoid overheating ensure the unit has ample room Connect the aerial Conditional Access Module optional Viewing Card optional Watch pay per view Insert the CAM The CAM and Viewing Card will be se...

Page 9: ...NT PREPARE USE SETTINGS TROUBLE AERIAL TV VCR DVD recorder EXT 3 EXT 2 EXT 1 AC INLET To the AC outlet Connect T V LINK compatible device to EXT 2 T V LINK What is T V LINK P 12 Connect a VCR DVD recorder w ll h ...

Page 10: ... EXT 6 DVD player Ampliﬁer L R Composite signal Sound L R Output Input Composite signal RGB S VIDEO Sound L R Output Input Composite signal Sound L R T V LINK EXT 1 Composite signal RGB S VIDEO Sound L R Output Input Composite signal Sound L R Watching videos EXT 2 Dubbing videos Using T V LINK EXT 3 Watching videos T V LINK compatible Connect DVI devices P 46 T V LINK P 12 HDMI T V LINK Y Pb Pr R...

Page 11: ...ENTRE CH IN SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT EXT 4 Watching DVDs Centre channel sound Using the TV s speakers as centre channel Listening to the TV on external speakers EXT 6 HDMI signal P 47 Output Input Plug in headphones Game Consoles Video Devices Connect a PC Stereo mini jack EXT 5 PC IN EXT 5 Front panel Front panel Front panel Front panel R L Connecting HDMI devices Component auto select P 33 HDMI sett...

Page 12: ...or if you wish to make changes later DTV Automatic Search P 38 ATV AUTO PROGRAM P 33 Exit MENU BACK TV DTV What is T V LINK Connecting the TV to a T V LINK compatible device allows T V LINK JVC Q LINK Panasonic Megalogic Grundig Data Logic Metz SMARTLINK Sony Easy Link Philips T V LINK variations ATV channels on the TV to be instantly registered on the device The DIRECT REC function to be used Tec...

Page 13: ...OUNTRY Begin Automatically register DTV channels Check what was registered Automatically register ATV channels Check what was registered select Shown only when powering on for the ﬁrst time The power button on the remote control can be used Edit ATV channels When not using T V LINK When using T V LINK If FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE appears Is a T V LINK compatible device connected to EXT 2 Is the device...

Page 14: ... Display the menu bar Select DTV Select Edit PR List When coming from Initial settings P 12 skip to Select a channel Conﬁrm the channel picture Select Editing DTV channels Edit the channels registered with Automatic search in Initial settings P 12 To the previous screen Exit 4 5 Edit a channel name Edit Name select next select Select DTV Tips for operation 1 2 3 Finish 7 Edit 6 Delete a channel De...

Page 15: ...nnel 40 BBC NEWS 24 51 BBCi Edit Name 7 BBC 3CH 1 BBC ONE Select Delete Favourites EDIT PR LIST 1 BBC ONE 2 BBC TWO 30 CBBC Channel 40 BBC NEWS 24 51 BBCi 7 BBC THREE Edit Name Lock 1 BBC ONE Select Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites 1 BBC ONE 2 BBC TWO 7 BBC THREE 30 CBBC Channel 40 BBC NEWS 24 51 BBCi EDIT PR LIST BBC 1 BBC ONE Select Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites EDIT PR LIST More Enter PIN co...

Page 16: ...ish When coming from Initial settings P 12 skip to Select a row Edit Move a channel s position MOVE Editing ATV channels Edit the channels registered with AUTO PROGRAM in Initial settings P 12 To the previous screen 4 5 6 7 8 If FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE appears Is a T V LINK compatible device connected to EXT 2 Is the device turned on When not using T V LINK When using T V LINK Edit a channel name ID...

Page 17: ...CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 EDIT 01 AV PR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 ID CH BBC1 CH 21 BBC2 CH 22 ITV CH 23 CH4 CH 24 CH5 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 JVC ID MANUAL 11 10 PR 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 CH CH 35 CH 29 ID EDIT 11 10 PR 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 CH CH 35 CH 29 MANUAL 11 10 PR 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ID CH CH 30 CH 29 move out move in select enter the ﬁrst character next column nel When selecting a ...

Page 18: ...ation Change the aspect ratio Enjoy 3D sound Take snapshots of the screen Enlarge the text To the index page Hold the current page Switch brieﬂy between teletext and TV Bookmark your favourite pages Using EPG 22 PAGE View the programme list for 8 days Search from a genre Reserve a programme to watch record ...

Page 19: ...PAGE Personal preferences Watch high quality video S VIDEO Name connected devices Dub videos Adjust the picture Adjust the sound Use DTV sleep timer child lock etc Advanced settings timer record conﬁguration channel settings etc G channel settings anti burn etc Basic settings ...

Page 20: ... to turn the screen off and put the TV into standby mode Move up or down a channel Switch between stereo mono bilingual broadcasting STEREO P 33 Volume Volume 1 2 ZOOM Change the aspect ratio 3D SOUND Enjoy ambient sound To the previous channel Select ATV DTV 3 2 FREEZE Take snapshots of the screen SUBTITLE View subtitles DTV The green power lamp on the TV lights With DTV you can select only from ...

Page 21: ...e aspect ratio will turn to the ratio obtained from the information the TV received Without receiving aspect information it will be the setting in 4 3 AUTO ASPECT P 40 Not available in PC mode or 1080i 1125i 720p 750p signals Move the picture with or while this bar is displayed select set in case of having viewed teletext Current programme Still picture Not available when the SUB PICTURE is displa...

Page 22: ... 1750 1900 Secondary Schools How industrialisation changed the day to day lives of the British people 800 16 9monoscope 07 30 I Love Mummy All Genre News Sports Movies Drama Entertainment Lifestyle Kids Education All Electronic Programme Guide 05 43 20 10 2004 GENRE 20 10 1 BBC ONE 00 15 Last Embrace 21 10 2 BBC TWO 22 10 7 BBC THREE 23 10 40 CBBC Channel 24 10 40 BBC NEWS 24 25 10 51 BBCi 26 10 8...

Page 23: ... Date Mode Name BBC TWO 06 30 06 45 20 10 2004 Once REC TIMER 06 02 20 10 2004 No Name Start End Date Mode 1 BBC ONE 06 30 06 45 20 10 2004 Inactive 2 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 3 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 4 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 5 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 6 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 7 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive...

Page 24: ...the number of the page to save Save 2 3 4 TEXT This TV can display TV broadcasts and teletext on the same channel in two windows to sub page 1 Viewing teletext Recall your favourite page Press the coloured button as in step 2 When DTV is selected Bookmark your favourite page LIST MODE ATV View sub pages Move up or down a page Select ATV DTV When ATV is selected When ATV is selected 2 Enter a telet...

Page 25: ...a previously designated page Double the size of the displayed text Leave the current page open while you switch to watch TV Release Press again Useful when running a page search Hold the current page HOLD ATV Reveal hidden pages REVEAL ATV Enlarge the text SIZE ATV To the index page INDEX ATV Switch brieﬂy from teletext to TV CANCEL ATV ...

Page 26: ...perate the VCR DVD Operate JVC VCRs and other devices Turn on the device DVD players VCRs and DVD recorders Select a channel VCR mode Select a chapter DVD mode Record Display DVD top menu Rewind Playback Fast forward Stop Pause E g For EXT 1 E4 AV PR 0 1 1 Watching videos DVDs To TV 1 Some models of JVC devices cannot be operated with this remote control 2 2 3 DTV 2 PC ...

Page 27: ...EXT 5 TV EXT 3 DTV EXT 1 DUBBING EXT 2 EXT 4 EXT 5 TV EXT SETTING EXT 3 DVD DTV EXT SETTING EXT 1 DUBBING EXT 2 EXT 4 EXT 5 TV EXT 3 DTV EXT SETTING EXT 1 DUBBING EXT 2 EXT 4 EXT 5 TV EXT 3 DTV Display the menu bar select Select SET UP Select EXT SETTING The device selection display will change from E1 to S1 Cancel this mode Clear the name Select the blank space in Set up dubbing on EXT 2 DUBBING ...

Page 28: ...ve up or down a page Useful functions E g You can watch TV and video at the same time Select a channel in 12 screen mode All registered channels are displayed as still images Switch between the sound sources Change the channel Main Sub Watch in multi picture mode MULTI PICTURE select set select a channel watch Not available when watching DTV channels ATV Not available in PC mode EXT 6 input ...

Page 29: ...ecall the favourite channel Check your favourite channels Press and conﬁrm that the channels Delete a favourite channel MENU FEATURES FAVOURITE SETTING While the channel is displayed FAVOURITE CHANNEL Register a channel to a button Press the number you registered Customisations P 32 to the picture of a favourite channel get saved as well NOT MEMORY is displayed Not registered blue NOT AVAILABLE is...

Page 30: ...functions Set a time for the TV to turn itself off SLEEP TIMER select FEATURES next select SLEEP TIMER next select a time in minutes set Cancel Set the time to 0 in step 4 Remaining time You can conﬁrm the remaining time at step 4 after repeating this process ...

Page 31: ...25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 FEATURES ID BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 3 4 5 7 6 Stop children from watching speciﬁc channels CHILD LOCK select CHILD LOCK select a channel to lock Release a channel View a locked channel Display the channel When appears Lock more channels Repeat steps 5 and 6 enter an ID NO a secret number of your choice set to the next column 1 2 FEATURES select FEATURES next blue blue Press again in...

Page 32: ...le Items PICTURE SOUND FEATURES SET UP Sub menu Adjustments Conﬁgurations Customising your TV To the previous screen Exit 1 The menu disappears after one minute of inactivity When adjusting with the sliding bar 2 3 4 When selecting from presets select next select adjust select set adjust set select set Some items have a sub menu DTV P 34 ...

Page 33: ...CE Format for displaying the channel number TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D BLUE BACK Displays a blue screen and mutes the sound when the signal is weak or absent ON OFF REFRESH Softens mild burn in and residual images takes about 1 hour FAVOURITE SETTING Clear favourite channel settings P 29 SET UP AUTO PROGRAM Select a country it automatically registers channels P 13 EDIT MANUAL Change registered ch...

Page 34: ...ctivity Timer record setting Using DTV DTV original function and setting such as a recorder linked timer record setting can be selected from the DTV menu Rec Timer Recording using timer setting P 34 Conﬁguration Change AV settings P 36 Edit PR List Editing DTV channels P 14 Installation Reset channel Register a new channel Initialise the DTV settings P 38 Common Interface Set pay per view P 38 DTV...

Page 35: ... 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 4 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 5 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 6 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 7 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 8 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 9 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 10 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive Start End Date Mode Name BBC TWO 06 30 06 45 20 10 2004 Once er Set Inpu...

Page 36: ...hanging subtitle languages for DTV favourite channel selection changing PIN code and upgrading the tuner software Also you can upgrade the tuner software as newer versions become available Rec Timer Recording using timer setting P 34 Conﬁguration Change AV settings P 36 Edit PR List Editing DTV channels P 14 Installation Reset channel Register a new channel Initialise the DTV settings P 38 Common ...

Page 37: ...00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 10 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive CONFIGURATION Audio Language Subtitle Favourite Mode Receiver Upgrade Enter PIN code English Off V 3 3 English PIN code Confirm REC TIMER 06 02 20 10 2004 No Name Start End Date Mode 1 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 2 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 3 BBC ONE 00 00 00 00 01 01 2004 Inactive 4 BBC ONE 00 00 ...

Page 38: ...tialisation of all DTV settings and downloading software to use pay per view Reset channel registration Register a new channel Initialise the DTV settings Installation select next Rec Timer Recording using timer setting P 34 Conﬁguration Change AV settings P 36 Edit PR List Editing DTV channels P 14 Installation Reset channel Register a new channel Initialise the DTV settings P 38 Common Interface...

Page 39: ... No Press Ok to select or Exit to quit Cancel OK Yes Software Download Searching for a new software version Please wait Press Ok Exit to quit Cancel OK Receive the channel Select Yes select next select next Enter a channel number Select Yes Start channel registration Select the broadcasting station select next Select Yes select next n nel he gs Displays Edit PR List P 14 after registering channels...

Page 40: ...TURES ON ON AUTO LOW Select PICTURE By default the TV automatically adjusts itself for the best picture Display the menu bar Select FEATURES Select an item Change settings DIGITAL VNR Super DigiPure MOVIE THEATRE COLOUR MANAGEMENT PICTURE MANAGEMENT COLOUR SYSTEM 4 3 AUTO ASPECT E g DIGITAL VNR E g DIGITAL VNR Finish Advanced picture adjustment To the previous screen Exit 1 The menu disappears aft...

Page 41: ...STEM SUB AUTO PAL MAIN 4 3 AUTO ASPECT REGULAR 14 9 ZOOM PANORAMIC To reduce noise ENT ENT MIN When the picture loses sharpness AUTO LOW AUTO HIGH MAX level When noise appears For natural looking outlines OFF Function is turned off MIN AUTO MAX level When the picture loses sharpness For smooth cinema ﬁlm OFF Function is turned off AUTO ON Function is always on When noise appears Automatically adju...

Page 42: ...or change to a good quality directional aerial 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 no interference Is the power cord connected to the AC outlet correctly Are the batteries ﬂat Are you more than 7 m...

Page 43: ...he image is distorted check the video signal quality itself If movement appears unnatural when receiving a signal from a DVD player etc with 625p progressive scanning change the output setting of the external device to 625i interlace scanning Strange picture when using an external device 27 Basics Screen Picture Sound Unplug TV several minutes later plug it in again Remote control stops working Pr...

Page 44: ... are skipped in the sub picture 28 Functions Wait a little for the signal to stabilize when switching the signal format for an HDMI device Green and distorted screen Switch AUDIO in HDMI SETTING to ANALOGUE or DIGITAL No sound 33 Switch SIZE in HDMI SETTING to 1 or 2 Wrong screen size 33 HDMI Is the T V LINK compatible device connected to EXT 2 Is the SCART CABLE Fully Wired Is the T V LINK compat...

Page 45: ...C 12 S12 CC 13 S13 CC 14 S14 CC 15 S15 CC 16 S16 CC 17 S17 CC 18 S18 CC 19 S19 CC 20 S20 CC 21 S21 CC 22 S22 CC 23 S23 CC 24 S24 CC 25 S25 CC 26 S26 CC 27 S27 CC 28 S28 CC 29 S29 CC 30 S30 Other Remote controls are occasionally disrupted by interference from the plasma display panel Increase the distance between you and the TV and try again Remote controls for other devices stop working Occasional...

Page 46: ...recording via DIRECT REC Some cable companies transmit a signal called ACI which contains information that allows TV channels to be registered automatically on your TV When an ACI signal is received ACI START ACI CANCEL appears in the AUTO PROGRAM screen Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP4638258 5510752 and 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered tr...

Page 47: ...nals EXT 1 Euroconnector x 1 SCART connector Composite video S video Analogue RGB AUDIO L R TV out EXT 2 Euroconnector x 1 SCART connector Composite video S video Analogue RGB AUDIO L R Dubbing out Input terminals EXT 3 Euroconnector x 1 SCART connector Composite video AUDIO L R EXT 4 RCA connector x 5 Analogue component standard Progressive 576p 625p 480p 525p 720p 60 Hz 750p 60 Hz HD 1080i 1125i...

Page 48: ...KH CR MU C For users in the UK 0870 330 5000 1890 582500 If you have any problems setting up your new TV please call the Helpline on If you have any problems setting up your new TV please call the Helpline on For users in the Republic of Ireland ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for PD-42DX6BJ

Reviews:

Related manuals for PD-42DX6BJ

Brands by name

Popular brands

JVC PD-42DX6BJ, Instructions Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for PD-42DX6BJ

Reviews:

Related manuals for PD-42DX6BJ

Brands by name

Popular brands