JVC LT42X579 Instructions
JVC LT42X579 - 42" LCD TV Manual
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LCD Television Users Guide LT-42X579 LT-47X579 LT-42EM59 LT-47EM59 1080p HDTV 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 sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 2
Features 18 Remote Control Functions . . . . . 19 Sleep 19 Return+ TV 19 Favorite 19 Aspect 20 Sound 20 Video 20 Guide 21 SUB CH 21 ML/MTS 21 Customizing your TV 22 Picture 23 Video Status 23 Color Temp 24 Color Management 24 Dynamic Gamma 24 Smart Picture 25 Digital VNR 25 MPEG - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 3
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 - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 4
INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 5
the TV to allow satisfactory cooling. 21) When attaching to a wall, use the optional JVC wall mounting unit. For LT-42X579 / LT-42EM59: JVC-XUF-2637 LCD FLAT WALL MOUNT For LT-47X579 / LT-47EM59: JVCPCM-MS2 TILT/FLAT WALL MOUNT Caution - Consult qualified installers. - See the included manual on - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 6
note for customers who subscribe to basic cable services (do not have a separate cable box) and plan to use their JVC TV remote control to select channels. Once you run the Auto Tuner Setup (which detects and programs all the channels your TV is receiving through the RF input), every channel - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 7
, light dusting with a soft, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If you wish to wipe down the television, first TV. • DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV's surface. • DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth. Caring for the Screen The screen - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 8
Disconnecting the stand If you disconnect the stand, attach the bottom cover and the screw (supplied) into the hole. 1) Place the TV face down on a soft cloth on a table. 2) Remove the six screws from the back of the TV. 3) Pull out the stand from the TV. Note: • To re-install the stand, reverse the - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 9
Package Contents Make sure you have the following. Television x 1 Precautions Remote Control x 1 AA Batteries x 2 + AA Alkaline - + AA Alkaline - Insert the batteries Use two "AA" batteries (included). Place the "-" end in the unit first, making sure the "+" and "-" - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 10
you a brief description of each button's function. For more detailed information on the remote control buttons, see pages 19 - 21. Change the aspect ratio of the image on your TV screen. See page 20. Turns the TV on or off. Switch between devices connected to Video-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Change channels - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 11
back to a previous onscreen menu or to correct a mistake. Move sequentially through the channels. Save your favorite channels. See page 19. Turns the TV volume to 0. Press again to restore the volume. Raise or lower the volume. Choose different display settings according to personal preferences. See - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 12
to set up your television. Some of the connection terminals are color coded for easy connection with the proper cables. Front Panel Power Lamp Remote Control Sensor Side Panel INPUT MENU CHANNEL OK VOLUME BACK POWER PHOTO VIEWER Input Change the input MENU Used to access the TV's onscreen menus - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 13
TV Basic Controls L R L R AUDIO VIDEO L R COMPONENT Y PB PR AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO L R COMPONENT Y PB PR AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 5 INPUT 4 LC34324-001A 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 75 Ω (VHF/UHF) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 F - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 14
TV Basic Controls Best Device Side A HDMI With Cables HDMI Cable TV Side INPUT 1, 2 or 3 B DVI + Audio DVI - HDMI Cable, Audio Cable Input 1 + HDMI ANALOG AUDIO VIDEO and AUDIO (L / R) 14 RF Cable OPTICAL AUDIO Cable Audio Cable 75Ω (VHF / UHF) DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT (L / R) - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 15
1080i, 720p • Audio L/R (Analog) Input • S-Video (Analog) • Audio L/R (Analog) Input • Composite (Analog) • Audio L/R (Analog) ATSC (Digital) NTSC (Analog) Clear QAM (Digital) Output • Audio L/R (Digital) (PCM or Dolby Digital) Output • Audio L/R (Analog) (Fixed) TV Basic Controls Notes See page 46 - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 16
for Language, Time and Tuner Setup. You can also set this setting in the "Plug in Menu". 1) Turn on the TV 2) Set the language Set Language/Langue/Idioma English Next 1 Select a language 2 Select "Next" 3) Set time attribute Set Time Attribute Time Zone D.S.T. Atlantic ON Next 3 Move to - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 17
Initial setup (Continued) 4) Set TV attribute Set TV Attribute Tuner Mode Air Start Scan Exit Setup 1 Change settings 2 Select an item 3 Select "Start Scan" 4 Start scanning channels Tuner Mode Choose Air (antenna) or Cable * If you use a set top box (satellite or cable box), press "Exit" - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 18
tuned picture reproduction. Smart Picture adjusts the best possible picture quality automatically scene by scene based on the incoming signal from any source! 2 JVC exclusive oblique cone speakers provide excellent TV sound quality. OmniSurround sound provides you 4 different settings based on the - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 19
Remote Control Functions Sleep Allows you to choose how long the TV will stay on before turning off. Notes: • When you press the SLEEP button several times, you can set the interval at Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. • 60 seconds before the TV turns Both analog and digital channels - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 20
Remote Control Functions Aspect Allows you to adjust the way the image appears on your TV based using the buttons on the side of the TV, by using the MENU button, then the - CH + button. different picture settings according to personal preferences. You can access this feature for each input (TV, - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 21
Remote Control Functions Guide You can view program information for Digital Channels. Note: • When the program information is not being broadcast, the correct information will not be displayed. • The GUIDE will not show the correct time and date depending on the Time Zone and D.S.T. settings. See - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 22
Color Management Off Dynamic Gamma On Smart Picture On Digital VNR High MPEG NR On Natural Cinema On Video Reset Sound Power Setting Select :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit 3) Change or adjust the setting Enter Picture D Video Status Game Tint 0 - 50 - 100 Color - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 23
On Digital VNR High MPEG NR On Natural Cinema On Video Reset Sound Power Setting :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Video Status Choose different display settings according to personal preferences. You can use this feature with TV, V1, V2, V3, V4 and V5. Standard Resets the picture - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 24
) ■ Allows you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. Tint Allows you to adjust the levels of red and green on your TV. Color Allows you to make all the colors on your TV appear more vivid or subtle. Picture Allows you to adjust the level of black and white - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 25
Customizing your TV Picture (Continued) Smart Picture Allows you to adjust the brightness level automatically to a level suitable for what you are watching. On / Off Digital VNR This function can be selected to change the effect of Digital VNR (Video Noise Reduction). High - Adjusts the effect - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 26
Customizing your TV Display Picture Display TV Video Input Label AIR TV Photo Viewer Aspect Ratio Cinema Zoom Sound Power Setting :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Video Input Label Allows you to label all the devices you have connected to the TV that use the VIDEO-1, 2, 3, 4 - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 27
shown on the screen. To move to the next picture, press the ® or † buttons. To move to the previous picture, press the √ or π buttons. 1 Select 2 Display 2 90º Rotation 4 180º Rotation 8 270º Rotation 6 360º Rotation TUNE Start Slideshow 4) To go back to main menu, press the MENU button. Notes - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 28
way the image appears on your TV based on the format that is being received. Panorama - When watching a 4:3 aspect picture it is stretched to fit the dimensions of the 16:9 aspect screen. Cinema - This ratio "zooms in" on the center part of a 4:3 aspect picture, blowing it up proportionally to fill - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 29
Customizing your TV TV Picture Display TV Closed Caption CC Setting Tuner Mode Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide Sound ON Air Power Settings :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Closed Caption Allows you to select the mode of the closed caption. First you must set the MODE - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 30
TV TV (continued) Analog CC Choose the CC feature that you like for analog Closed Captioning. Digital CC Choose the CC feature that you like for digital can redo your setup in this menu. Air / Cable Autoscan Allows you to scan through all available channels your TV can receive, and memorizes them. - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 31
the remote. Main Channel List 3-2 CH-2 3-3 CH-3 5-0 6-0 6-0 11-0 14-0 22-1 CH-1 36-0 63-0 1 Select 2 Next Set V-Chip Allows you to block channels or content that you deem inappropriate for children. See pages 32 - 36. Guide You can view program information. (Digital channels - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 32
or content that you deem inappropriate for children. Picture Display TV Closed Caption CC Setting Tuner Mode Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide Sound ON Air Password MPAA Can. Eng. Can Fre. TVPG Power Setting :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Notes: • V-CHIP will not work - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 33
:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit 1) Set a new password Enter the four digit number Next 2) Confirm and set Enter the four digit number Next MPAA Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting This setting is based on the US Motion Picture Closed Caption ON CC Setting Tuner Mode Air Association - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 34
Eng. Picture Display TV Closed Caption CC Setting Tuner Mode Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide Sound ON Power Air Password E C MPAA C8 Can. Eng. G PG Can Fre. 14 TVPG 18 Setting This setting is based on the Canada ratings system. :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 35
allowing viewing by persons under 14. 18+ - Adult. Intended for viewers 18 years or older. Can. Fre. Picture Display TV Closed Caption CC Setting Tuner Mode Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide Sound ON Power Air Password MPAA Can. Eng. Can Fre. TVPG E G 8 Ans 13 Ans 16 Ans 18 Ans - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 36
TV TV (V-Chip) (continued) TVPG Picture Display TV Closed Caption CC Setting Tuner Mode Autoscan Add Channel Edit Channel V-Chip Guide Sound ON Power Setting Air Password MPAA Can. Eng. Can Fre. TVPG ALL FV V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA This setting is based on the US ratings - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 37
Customizing your TV Sound Picture Display TV Sound Power MTS Digital Audio(ML) Surround Sound Status 100Hz 330Hz 1KHz 3.3KHz 10KHz Audio Reset Mono None OFF Rock -10 - 8 - 10 -10 - 4 - 10 -10 - 5 - 10 -10 - 5 - 10 -10 - 5 - 10 Setting :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit MTS Allows you - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 38
Customizing your TV Sound (continued) Sound Status You can choose several types of sound modes. Speech / Jazz / Classic / Rock / User Note: • If you select User, you can customize the various sound frequencies. Audio Reset Resets all sound adjustments at once to the default settings. 38 - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 39
Customizing your TV Power Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting Sleep Timer Power Indicator Illumination OFF High Low :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Sleep Timer Allows you to choose how long the TV will stay on before turning off. First set the MODE to TV. Off / 15Min / 30Min / - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 40
Setting Picture Display TV Sound Power Setting Plug In Menu Time Zone D.S.T. Language Noise Mute Front Panel Lock Transparency Auto Shut Off System Info Auto Demo Optical Out Pacific ON English OFF OFF 2 OFF PCM :Select OK:Operate BACK :Back MENU:Exit Plug-In Menu When you turn on your TV - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 41
press any button on the television or remote, with the exception of POWER or MENU, the Auto Demo mode will stop for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds have passed with no operation, the Auto Demo mode will start again. • If you want to turn off the Auto Demo, press the MENU button. Optical Out You can - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 42
connecting some of the most common devices to your TV. Please refer to your device's instruction manual on other connection methods or for devices not shown here in this instruction book. • When you are finished connecting your devices, turn on your TV and devices. Connect an Antenna or Basic Cable - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 43
V4 or V5 button on your remote control. Connect a Camcorder Camcorder L R L R AUDIO VIDEO L R COMPONENT Y PB PR AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO L R COMPONENT Y PB PR AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 5 INPUT 4 LC34324-001A TV Rear Panel (INPUT 4) Note - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 44
Y PB PR AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 5 INPUT 4 LC34324-001A Amplifier (with DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL INPUT) Speaker Speaker Notes: • Refer to your amplifier's manual for more information. • This terminal can only output digital audio (PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL). • In order to use the - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 45
to secure the cables. Notes: • To watch your Digital TV device, make sure your TV is displaying INPUT 1 by pressing the V1 button on your remote control. • This TV can accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals via HDMI. • The INPUT 1 HDMI ANALOG AUDIO input can only be used with INPUT 1. 45 - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 46
remote control. • Some decoders may not respond depending on the equipment that is connected to the HDMI. • This TV can accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals via HDMI. • This JVC television Blu-ray / HD-DVD manual for complete details on choosing the correct output. • Some HDMI Output - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 47
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 There is no power There is no picture or sound CHECK • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 48
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK Screen is 80% black • The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 29. Stereo or bilingual programs can't be heard • Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 37. Static electricity • It is normal to feel static - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 49
(HDMI Input Terminal) Audio Output Jacks (FIX) Optical Output Digital Audio Dimensions (inch/mm) W X H X D Weight (lbs / kg) LT-42X579 LT-42EM59 LT-47X579 LT-47EM59 LCD Flat Television NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) ATSC Terrestrial, Digital Cable VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 at ATSC - JVC LT42X579 | Instructions - Page 50
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LCT2387-001A-A
0208KTH-II-IM
LCD Television Users Guide
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 sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this
guide.
Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference.
Keep the carton
and original packaging for future use.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
1080p HDTV
LT-42X579
LT-47X579
LT-42EM59
LT-47EM59