JVC LT-37E488, LT-42E488, LT-37E478, LT-32E488 manual Troubleshooting, Problems Check

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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

There is no power

• See if the power cord became unplugged.

 

 

• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.

 

 

 

There is no picture

• The antenna could be disconnected.

 

• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 57.

or sound

• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 40.

 

 

• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.

 

• Use the HDMI cable with HDMI logo

. See page 19.

 

• If you have a device connected to INPUT-1 or INPUT-2, you will not be able to hear any

 

audio from the AUDIO OUT on the back of the TV.

 

• You cannot output audio using the OPTICAL OUTPUT when you have digital sound from

 

an HDMI device connected to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connection on the back of your TV.

 

(See page 18).

 

 

• This TV can accept 480i (Composite / S / HDMI / Component), 480p, 720p and 1080i

 

signals. Please check your settings.

 

 

 

Remote control is not

• Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.

operating properly or

• Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.

at all

• You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).

 

 

You cannot select a

• Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 41.

certain channel

• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 42.

 

 

The power turns off

• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.

by itself

• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 53.

 

• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 59.

 

 

It does not operate

• This television is operated by a microprocessor. It is possible that external noise or

correctly

interference is causing the problem. If the television does not function correctly, remove the

 

electrical plug from the wall outlet and wait a while before inserting it into the wall outlet

 

again and operating the television.

 

 

 

The clock is wrong

• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 52.

 

 

The color quality

• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 46.

is poor

• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 59.

 

 

There are lines

• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,

across the picture

another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.

 

 

The picture is spotted

• There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,

 

operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial

 

cable connection which is less prone to interference.

 

 

There are double

• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,

pictures (ghosts)

slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.

 

 

Picture is snowy

• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna

(image noise)

connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.

 

 

Screen is 80% black

• The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 36.

 

 

Stereo or bilingual

• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 63.

programs can't be

 

 

heard

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents LCD Flat Television Users Guide Important NoteImportant Safety Precautions Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions 200 mm 150 mm Avoiding Ghost Images Examples include, but are not limited to the followingFor example Caring for the Cabinet Caring for the ScreenTidying the cables Disconnecting the stand Table of Contents Quick Setup Unpacking your TVRear Panel Diagram Side Panel DiagramTV Models Remote Control RM-C1291Using Menu Buttons Basic OperationGetting Started Connecting your devices Video CableDiagram #1 VCR DVD ConnectionDiagram #2 Coaxial CableConnecting to a Camcorder CamcorderConnecting to an External Amplifier TV Rear Panel SpeakerSpeaker AmplifierConnecting to a Digital TV Receiver Connecting to an Hdmi Compatible Device Connecting to an amplifier using your optical output Language Interactive Plug-in MenuAuto Clock Set Manual Clock SetAuto Tuner Setup Now ProgrammingUsing the Guide Onscreen MenusOnscreen Menu System MenuLeft main menu will appear Following menu you selected will appearSound Adjust Photo ViewerLanguage Initial SetupNoise Muting Front Panel LockV-Chip main screen will appear when the password is correct ChipUS V-Chip Ratings Setting US V-Chip Ratings Directions to set US V-Chip RatingsV-Chip main screen will appear Movies Ratings Directions to set Movie Mpaa RatingsCanadian V-Chip Ratings Directions to set Canadian V-Chip RatingsUnrated Programs Directions to Block Unrated ProgramsSet Lock Code Channel Guard MessageSet Lock Code screen will appear Auto Setting Closed CaptionAuto Shows closed caption a priority for Manual Setting Power Indicator Auto Shut OffSoftware Version Quick Start-up Tuner Setup Auto Tuner SetupChannel Summary Your characters are now reset Continue to follow these directions for all seven spacesYour characters are now set Find Channel Digital Antenna LevelExternal Input Hdmi SizeVideo-1 Audio Video Input Label Adjust the Picture Settings Picture AdjustPicture Settings Color TemperatureColor Management Dynamic GammaNoise Reduction Position Adjustment Natural CinemaReset Onscreen menu disappears for a momentAdjust the Sound Settings Sound AdjustSound Settings Optical OutTurn On Volume Volume LimitClock/Timers Set ClockOn/Off Timer How to start the Photo Viewer How to finish the Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer Multi Screen Thumbnail appearsInterval Time Auto DemoSlide Show Auto DemoButton Functions Sound Volume +Return +/TV MutingSleep Timer Video StatusDisplay Closed CaptionAspect Aspect RatiosMenu BackBy pressing the Aspect button, you can change the size When receiving digital broadcast When receiving analog broadcast By every press of the ML/MTS button, you change the mode Sub ChannelDelete the favorite channel FavoriteRegister the favorite channel GuideWeak Signal OSD InformationAudio / Data Only Channel Troubleshooting Problems CheckProblems Check Following are not malfunctionsSpecifications Specifications subject to change without noticeLT-37E478 LT-42E478 Model LT-37E488 LT-42E488 Page Page JVC Company of America JVC CANADA, INC