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LCD Television Built-in
BD Player Users Guide
LT-42BD30
LT-42B300
As an "ENERGY STAR®" partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets
the "ENERGY STAR®" guidelines for energy efficiency.
This JVC Television is factory set to "Home" mode, which is optimized for normal home viewing.
This setting reduces power consumption to help the environment and to comply with ENERGY STAR® qualifi
cation.
Enabling certain features and functionality in this TV (e.g., Video Status) may increase its energy
consumption, possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR® qualifi cation.
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 No:
Serial Number:
42" class (42" Diagonal)
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HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION
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0609TMH-FU-FU
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- Page 1 As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. This JVC Television is factory set to “Home” mode, which is optimized for normal home viewing. This setting reduces power consumption to help the environment and to comply with ENERGY STAR® qualifi cation.
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Page 2: Precautions
Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the... -
Page 3: Trademark Information
English This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Make sure to leave a space of 4 inches (10cm) or more around this apparatus. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. -
Page 4: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Manual The following is the description for the symbols used in this manual. Description refers to: TV FUNCTIONS BLURAY FUNCTIONS : Playback of BD-video : Analog TV operation : Playback of DVD-video : Digital TV operation : Playback of audio CD •... -
Page 5: Features
English Features BD/DVD • DTV/TV/CATV • Dolby Digital Sound - You can use your remote control to select - Enjoy Dolby Digital multi-channel surround sound channels which are broadcast in digital format and when you connect the unit to your Dolby Digital conventional analog format. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
JPEG/MP3 Playback ........34 To get the latest software information of this unit, please visit the following our website; http://firmware.jvc.com... -
Page 7: Control Panel
English Control Panel 1. PLAY B (p. 37) Press to begin the disc playback. 2. STOP C (p. 37) Press to stop the disc playback. 3. EJECT A (p. 37) Press to eject the disc. PLAY STOP 4. VOLUME + / - (p. 16) EJECT Press to adjust the volume or move right (+) / left (-) through the main menu items. -
Page 8: Remote Control Function
NTRODUCTION Remote Control Function INPUT SELECT (p. 17) Press to access connected external devices like a BD/DVD recorder. MUTE (p. 16) Press to turn the sound on and off. Number buttons (p. 16) • Press to select channels. • Press to select chapter, title (BD/DVD), or track (CD) directly. -
Page 9: Installing The Batteries
English 13. EJECT A (p. 37) 21. SOUND MODE (p. 24) Press to select the desired sound mode setting. Press to eject the disc. 14. TOP MENU (p. 37) 22. SLEEP (p. 16) Press to display the top menu (BD/DVD). Press to activate the sleep timer. -
Page 10: Preparation
REPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. Before you connect... Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. ... -
Page 11: External Device Connection
English No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. External Device Connection [HDMI Connection] HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. -
Page 12: Component Video Connection
REPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Component video Connection] RCA component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Component video Input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the Audio L/R jacks below the Component video connector. - Page 13 English No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Audio Output Connection] Digital (for digital broadcasting only) If you connect this unit to an external digital audio device, you can enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch digital broadcasting sound.
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Page 14: Cable Management
REPARATION Supplied accessories used in this connection are as follows: • cable management tie x 1 • AC power cord x 1 Cable Management [USB Flash Memory] This unit offers easy playback JPEG pictures and MP3 Attach the supplied cable management tie first into the musics. -
Page 15: Tv Functions
English These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. TV Functions Initial Setup This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes Use [Cursor s / B] to select the desired location setting, selecting a language for your on-screen menu and autoscan, which then press [ENTER]. -
Page 16: Watching Tv
ATCHING TV Channel Selection Volume Adjustment Select channels by using [CHANNEL - / + ] or [the Number buttons]. This section describes how to adjust the volume. The mute function, which turns the sound off and on, is also described. •... -
Page 17: Still Mode
English Still Mode Switching Audio Mode You can pause the image shown on the TV screen. This section describes how to switch the audio in the analog mode and how to switch the audio language in the digital mode. Press [PAUSE F ] to pause the image shown on the TV Press [AUDIO] to display the currently selected screen. -
Page 18: Tv Screen Information
ATCHING TV TV Screen Information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. In the digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current In the analog mode, the current channel number and the audio mode are channel such as program title, program guides are displayed. -
Page 19: Tv Screen Display Mode
English TV Screen Display Mode 4 types of display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 4:3 or 16:9 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. Press [SCREEN MODE] repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. -
Page 20: Optional Setting
PTIONAL SETTING Main Menu Autoscan This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you If you switch wires (e.g., between antenna and CATV) or if you move the press [SETUP]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. unit to a different area after the initial setting, or if you restore the DTV The main menu consists of the function setting items below. -
Page 21: Channel List
English Channel List Manual Register The channels selected here can be skipped when selecting the channels This function lets you add the channels that were not added by using [CHANNEL - / + ]. the autoscan due to the receptible condition at the initial setting. Those channels can still be selected with [the Number buttons]. -
Page 22: Antenna Confirmation
PTIONAL SETTING Antenna Confirmation Language Selection You can choose English, Spanish, or French as your on-screen language. This function lets you check the digital signal strength of each channel. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Use [Cursor K / L] to select “CHANNEL”, then press Use [Cursor K / L] to select “LANGUAGE”, then press [ENTER]. -
Page 23: Picture Adjustment
English Picture Adjustment You can adjust brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and color temperature. Before you begin: You must set ”Home” in ”Location”. Refer to page 33. Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit. Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
PTIONAL SETTING Sound Adjustment Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired option, then press [ENTER]. You can adjust the sound mode, equalizer and some other sound functions. Virtual Surround Sound PICTURE Before you begin: This selects the modes for SOUND You must set ”Home”... -
Page 25: Closed Caption
English Closed Caption A. Caption Service A. Caption Service You can view closed captioning (CC) for TV programs, movies and news. Closed caption refers to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed on- Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Caption Service”, then screen. - Page 26 PTIONAL SETTING B. Digital Caption Service B. Digital Caption Service C. Caption Style C. Caption Style In addition to the basic closed caption described on page 25, DTV has its You can change the caption style such as font, color or size, etc. own closed caption called digital caption service.
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Page 27: Font Style
English Font Style Edge Color Closed Captioning font style can be changed as below. Edge color of the displayed caption can be switched as below. Caption Style Closed Caption PICTURE User Setting SOUND Caption Style Closed Caption PICTURE Font Style CHANNEL User Setting Font Size... -
Page 28: Child Lock
PTIONAL SETTING Child Lock Child lock reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programs inappropriate for children and any channels or external input modes can be invisible. - Page 29 English A. Channel Lock A. Channel Lock B. MPAA Rating B. MPAA Rating Particular channels or external input modes can be invisible in this MPAA Rating is the rating system created by MPAA (Motion Picture function. Association of America). Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Channel Lock”, then press Use [Cursor K / L] to select “MPAA Rating”, then press [ENTER].
- Page 30 PTIONAL SETTING C. TV Rating C. TV Rating Rating Category Use [Cursor K / L] to select “TV Rating”, then press [ENTER]. TV-MA Mature audience only higher TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14 Child Lock h ld PICTURE Cannel Lock TV-PG Parental guidance suggested SOUND...
- Page 31 English D. New Password D. New Password Although the default code (0000) is supplied with the unit, you can set your own PIN Code. Use [Cursor K / L] to select “New Password”, then press [ENTER]. Child Lock h ld PICTURE Channel Lock SOUND...
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Page 32: Pc Settings
PTIONAL SETTING PC Settings This function lets you adjust the PC screen position during PC input through the HDMI 1 Input jack. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Adjust the setting. Position Reset Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Reset”, then press [ENTER]. -
Page 33: Energy Saving Mode
English Energy Saving Mode Location You can set whether the power consumption is saved or not. When you select ”Retail”, the power consumption may possibly exceed the limited requirement of the ENERGY STAR® qualification. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. -
Page 34: Current Software Info
PTIONAL SETTING Current Software Info JPEG/MP3 Playback This function shows what version of the software currently used. This unit can play JPEG and MP3 files. Use the USB flash memory contains those files. Insert the USB flash memory to the USB terminal of this Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. - Page 35 English [Music] [Picture] Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired file, and then press Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired file, and then press [ENTER] or [Cursor B ]. [ENTER] or [Cursor B ]. Your USB Music Your USB Picture...
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Page 36: Blu-Ray Functions
PERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY Functions Playable Media Media Type BD-video DVD-video DVD-RW DVD-R audio CD CD-RW CD-R DTS-CD Logo MPEG2, Recorded MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 CD-DA digital audio Signal SMTPE VC-1 Media Size 5 inches (12 cm) Unplayable Media NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! 3 inches (8 cm) disc, BD with region codes other than A, BD-RE (Ver. -
Page 37: Playback
English These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. Playback Using the Title Menu, Before you begin: Disc Menu / Pop-up Menu Turn on the amplifier and any other equipment which is connected to this unit. Make sure the external audio receiver (not included) are set to the correct channel. -
Page 38: Resume Playback
PERATING BLU-RAY Resume Playback Slow Forward Press [STOP C] during playback. During playback, press [PAUSE F], then press [FWD D]. Resume ON Press ‘PLAY’ to play from here. To play from the beginning, press ‘STOP’ first and then ‘PLAY’. •... -
Page 39: Repeat Playback
English Repeat Playback Rapid Playback Repeats playback particular chapter, title or track during playback. You can also repeat playback between A and B on a disc. This function plays back approximately at 1.3 times the normal playback while keeping the sound output. This function is available only on discs During playback, press [REPEAT]. -
Page 40: Programmed Playback
PERATING BLU-RAY Note: Use [Cursor K / L] to select a desired track, then press • During the random playback, press [STOP C] once to set the [ENTER] to store. resume point, and then press [PLAY B] to resume random •... -
Page 41: Search Functions
English Search Functions Note: • For BD/DVD, chapter search cannot be performed in the By using [SEARCH MODE], you can select the following search modes. stop mode. For BD, it also cannot be performed when the unit has kept the resume information. •... - Page 42 PERATING BLU-RAY Marker Search Marker Search Direct Search Direct Search This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. Using [SKIP H / G] During playback, press [SKIP H / G] repeatedly until a desired chapter, title or track will be selected.
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Page 43: On-Screen Display
English On-screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [INFO] on the remote control. During playback, press [INFO] repeatedly until your desired screen display mode appears. Chapter information Title / Chapter information • current chapter number / total chapters •... -
Page 44: Special Settings
PERATING BLU-RAY Special Settings Press [SUBTITLE] to exit. Subtitle Language Subtitle Language This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during BD/ DVD playback. Note: • To cancel the subtitle, select “Off” at step 2. • Using [Cursor s / B] can also be switched between current During playback, press [SUBTITLE] repeatedly to subtitle setting and “Off”. - Page 45 English Audio Soundtrack Audio Soundtrack Some BD and DVD contain multiple audio streams. Those are often in different audio languages or audio formats. For BD, available audio varies depending on “BD Audio Mode” setting. Refer to page 44 for more information. During playback, press [AUDIO] repeatedly until the During playback, press [AUDIO] repeatedly to display desired sound mode appears.
- Page 46 PERATING BLU-RAY Camera Angles Camera Angles Virtual Surround Virtual Surround You can enjoy virtual surround on your 2 channel stereo system. Some BD/DVD may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle if “ ”...
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Page 47: Blu-Ray Setting
English LU-RAY SETTING Settings are only effective when the unit is in BLU-RAY mode and any discs should not be played back. Blu-ray Setup Menu You can change the desired language when playing back the disc. Use [Cursor K / L ] to select “ “, then press [ENTER]. -
Page 48: Blu-Ray Video Setting
LU-RAY SETTING Note: Progressive Mode (Default: Auto) • To change the on-screen language, call up “Language” Sets the optimum progressive output for the images in from the main menu and set the desired language. a material stored. Refer to “Language Selection” on page 22. •... -
Page 49: Blu-Ray Audio Setting
English Blu-ray Audio Setting Choose the appropriate audio settings for your equipment. It only affects during the playback of BD/DVD. Down Sampling (Default: On) Follow steps on page 47, then use [Cursor K / L ] to select “ ”, then press [ENTER]. -
Page 50: Parental Setting
LU-RAY SETTING Parental Setting Parental setting prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. (password protected.) Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. Use [Cursor K / L ] to select the desired item, then press on page 47, then use [Cursor K / L ] to Follow steps [ENTER]. -
Page 51: Others
47, then use [Cursor K / L ] to Follow steps before this step. Please visit our website; select “ ”, then press [ENTER]. http://firmware.jvc.com for more information. Note: Custom • Never unplug the AC power cord while the software is Language upgrading. -
Page 52: Reset To The Default Setting
LU-RAY SETTING Reset to the Default Setting Language Code List You can reset all the settings except for the parental setting and on-screen Language Code Language Code menu language or clear the saved BD-ROM data. Marathi 5964 Abkhazian 4748 Moldavian 5961... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
English ROUBLESHOOTING FAQ Question Answer • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • Check the batteries of the remote control. • Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control. •... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide
ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual, check the following chart and all connections once before calling for service. Symptom Remedy • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in. •... - Page 55 • To get the latest software information of this unit, please visit the following our website; http://firmware.jvc.com • The LCD panel is manufactured to provide many years of useful life. Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
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Page 56: Glossary
NFORMATION Glossary ATSC Password / PIN Code (Digital Theater System) Acronym that stands for Advanced DTS is a multi-channel surround sound A stored 4-digit number that allows access Television Systems Committee and the system. By connecting to DTS decoder, to parental control features. -
Page 57: Cable Channel Designations
English Cable Channel Designations If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-135. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations. CATV channel TV Display W+2 W+3... - Page 58 Do not attempt to service the product yourself...
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