Brand: JVC
Category: Television
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for HV-36P38SUE
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:37 p.m.
Setting up your TV
- Connecting Cables: Connect aerial and VCR using provided diagrams. Ensure power cords are disconnected before connecting.
- Woofer Unit (HV-36P38SUE only): Connect the woofer to the designated terminal and place it at least 20 cm away from the TV.
- Initial Settings: Turn on the TV using the main power button. Follow on-screen prompts for language and country selection. Auto-program function scans and registers TV channels.
- T-V LINK Functions: Connect a compatible VCR to the EXT-2 terminal for enhanced functionality.
- Remote Control: Insert batteries and familiarize yourself with button functions for channel selection, volume adjustment, and menu navigation.
- Teletext Function: Access teletext broadcasts by pressing the Text button.
- ZOOM Function: Adjust screen size for optimal viewing with various aspect ratios.
- Troubleshooting: Refer to the guide for common issues like no picture/sound, poor picture quality, or remote control problems.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| If you cannot turn on the TV | Is the mains plug connected to the mains outlet? | Check connection. |
| Is the power lamp lit? If not, press the main power button. | Press the main power button. | |
| Make sure you set the VCR/TV/DVD switch to the TV position. | Set to TV position. Cannot turn on when set to VCR or DVD. | |
| If you cannot turn off the TV | Make sure you set the VCR/TV/DVD switch to the TV position. | Set to TV position. Cannot turn off when set to VCR or DVD. |
| No picture or no sound | Have you chosen a TV channel with very poor reception? | BLUE BACK function may be activated. Change setting to OFF. |
| Is the SYSTEM setting for a TV channel incorrect? | Use EDIT/MANUAL function to try to change the SYSTEM setting. | |
| Poor picture | Problem with the aerial or aerial cable. | Check aerial connection, cable for damage, direction, and aerial condition. |
| Interference from other equipment. | Move equipment causing interference away from TV or move the TV. | |
| Interference from signals reflecting from mountains or buildings (double-pictures). | Change aerial direction or use one with better directionality. | |
| Incorrect COLOUR SYSTEM settings. | Check and adjust COLOUR SYSTEM. | |
| Incorrect COLOUR and BRIGHT settings. | Adjust BRIGHT and COLOUR settings. | |
| White/bright image displayed. | This is normal and due to the nature of the picture tube. | |
| When viewing images from commercially available video software products, or videos from videotapes which have been recorded improperly | Top of the image may be distorted. | This is due to the condition of the video signal, not the TV. |
| Motion may appear unnatural with 625p progressive-scanning component signals. | Change output setting of connected device to 625i interlace-scanning component signal. | Refer to device instructions. |
| Poor sound | Have you adjusted BASS or TREBLE properly? | Follow description for BASS or TREBLE. |
| TV channel reception is poor, hard to hear stereo or bilingual sound. | Change STEREO / I • II to mono sound. | |
| If the TV does not respond to the remote control | Remote control batteries worn out? | Replace with new batteries. |
| Attempted to use remote control from sides, rear, or more than seven metres away. | Use in front of TV and within seven metres. | |
| Viewing a teletext programme. | Cannot operate menus. Press TV button to return to ordinary TV programme. | |
| If the TV suddenly stops responding | Press main power button to turn TV off and then on again. | |
| Other issues | SLEEP TIMER function operates. | Press /I (standby) button to turn TV on. |
| Wide-screen signal (WSS) or signal from external device affecting screen size. | ZOOM mode automatically changes. Press ZOOM button again to resume previous mode. | |
| Magnetised equipment near TV. | Keep equipment away from TV. Use magnetically-shielded speakers. | |
| Picture may be tilted due to Earth's magnetic field. | Use PICTURE TILT function to correct. | |
| Short delay before image displayed after operation. | This is normal, time for image to stabilize. | |
| Crackling sound due to temperature change. | May be normal. If frequent, ask service technician. | |
| Slight electric shock from static electricity. | Unavoidable, not a problem. Static discharge is not harmful. | |
| When set to 2-pictures multi, headphone sound issue. | Adjust headphone sound with HEADPHONE VOLUME in the SOUND menu. |