Brand: JVC
Category: TV
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for LT-37X898
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:14 p.m.
Warranty Information
This limited warranty covers defective materials and workmanship for 1 year on parts and labor.
- Quick Setup: Unpacking, connecting devices (coaxial, component, S-video, camcorder, amplifier, digital receiver, HDMI, optical, AV receiver, computer), and basic operation.
- Onscreen Menus: Navigating menus, initial setup options like HDMI size, audio settings, input labels, and picture adjustments.
- Sound Adjust: Adjusting sound settings, volume, and other audio parameters.
- Button Functions: Explanation of various remote control buttons and their functions.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| 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 or sound | The antenna could be disconnected. The input mode could be set improperly. See page 59. The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 37. The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working. Use the HDMI cable with HDMI logo HDMI. See page 19. If you have a device connected to INPUT-1, INPUT-2 or INPUT-5 (set "V5 INPUT" in the INITIAL SETUP menu to "HDMI"). 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 INPUT-1, INPUT-2 or INPUT-5 (set "V5 INPUT" in the INITIAL SETUP menu to "HDMI") connection on the back of the 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 operating properly or at all | Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed. Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV. You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters). |
| You cannot select a certain channel | Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 38. Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 39. |
| The power turns off by itself | Make sure the set did not become unplugged. Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 57. Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 66. |
| It does not operate correctly | This television is operated by a microprocessor. It is possible that external noise or 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 56. |
| The color quality is poor | Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 50. The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 65. |
| There are lines across the picture | There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer, 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 pictures (ghosts) | A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second, slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position. |
| Picture is snowy (image noise) | Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna 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 34. |
| Stereo or bilingual programs can't be heard | Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 64. |
| Static electricity | It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen. |
| You hear occasional crackling sounds | It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine. |
| It does not operate correctly | Press the CHANNEL- and VOLUME- buttons on the side panel of the TV simultaneously for a few seconds. The Digital Tuner will be reset. If this does not reset it correctly, unplug the power cord and plug it back in. |
| The picture is slightly cut off when you use 1080p format only | Change the picture format setting on your external device to 1080i or other resolution. |
| The screen disappears except for the menu screen | This occurs when you select a digital menu when your input source is from the HDMI connection. Press the menu button. |
| My HDMI device doesn't work or doesn't work properly | This JVC television can accept a variety of HD signals, including 720/60p, 1080/60i and 1080/60p. It does not accept a 1080/24p signal. Please note that in some cases, a Blu-ray or HD-DVD may only offer the choice of 1080/60i or 1080/24p. In this case, it is necessary to choose the 1080/60i output. Please refer to your Blu-ray/HD-DVD manual for complete details on choosing the correct output. |