JVC LT-40C890 LED Smart 4K HDR TV User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- JVC
Table of Contents
JVC LT-40C890 LED Smart 4K HDR TV
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: LT-40C890
- Screen Size: 40 inches
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K HDR
- Power-saving Technology: Auto Standby
Product Usage Instructions
What’s in the Box?
When unpacking your JVC TV, please ensure you have received the following items:
- TV
- TV Stand Neck
- TV Stand Base
- Remote Control with AAA Batteries x2
- Screws x8
- Instruction Manual
- Quick Start Guide
Please inspect your TV for any damage after unpacking. If you notice any damage, please consult your dealer.
Operating Your Remote Control
- Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
- Insert two AAA-size batteries, ensuring the correct polarity.
- Slide the battery compartment cover back into place, making sure it clicks into place. For extra safety, use the supplied screw to secure the battery compartment.
Installing the Base Stand
Fitting the Stand Neck and Base Together:
- Fit the neck onto the base.
- Using four of the supplied screws, screw the neck to the base.
Fitting the Stand to the TV
- Ensure the TV is switched off and not connected to the mains power supply.
- Lay the TV down on a flat surface, preferably on the edge of a table so that the base of the TV slightly overhangs the edge.
- Place a soft cushioned material (such as a dry bath towel or thick piece of foam) beneath the screen to protect it.
- Slide the stand under the lip, ensuring that the neck fits snugly over the screw holes.
- Screw the stand to the TV using the four screws supplied.
Note: The LCD display is very fragile. Take care to protect it from any hard or sharp objects that could scratch or damage it.
Do not exert pressure on the front of the TV at any time, as it could cause the screen to crack.
Connecting the Aerial and Turning on the TV
- Connect one end of the RF coaxial cable to the aerial socket on the wall.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the ANT socket on the back of your TV.
- Plug the TV into a mains socket and switch on at the mains.
- In standby mode, press the power button on the remote control to turn on the TV. The LED indicator will flash for a few seconds, and then the TV will switch on.
If you want to connect to the internet via a wired connection, you can also connect an ethernet cable to the LAN socket.
Warning:
- Do not connect the TV to the mains supply until you have completed all the connections.
- Always disconnect the TV from the mains socket when not in use for a long period of time.
- The button on the remote control is only used for switching the TV into standby, it does not disconnect the TV from the mains power.
- To completely disconnect the mains power, please remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Getting Started
The first time you turn the TV on, it will go straight into the First Time Installation menu. Most of the settings are pre-set so you can just press OK. Please ensure the aerial is plugged in.
- Press the buttons to highlight your LANGUAGE then press OK.
- Press the buttons to highlight your COUNTRY then press OK.
- Select Home Mode by pressing the OK button.
- Press the buttons to highlight your desired picture mode. It’s set to Natural as this is the most energy-efficient mode. Then press OK.
Before you are able to connect to the internet and use the smart features of
your TV, you MUST make sure that some Privacy Settings are activated. This is
part of the Initial Setup process or if you skip it, you can select them later
by either pressing the SMART button where you’ll be directed to the Privacy
Settings menu or you can select the Privacy settings directly from the
Settings menu.
To use Smart functions the minimum settings that you will need to activate are
Portal and Applications and Internet connection. For Red Button services you
must activate HbbTV.
By activating these settings you are allowing the TV Manufacturer to store
data to help improve the performance and user experience of your TV.
To use Smart functions the minimum settings that you will need to activate are
Portal and Applications and Internet connection. For Red Button services you
must activate HbbTV.
By activating these settings you are allowing the TV Manufacturer to store
data to help improve the performance and user experience of your TV. Each
setting has a description, if you press the P / button when the setting is
highlighted you will be able to scroll up and down the text to read the
description. To access all the features of your Smart TV you must be connected
to the internet. If you do not wish to set up your network connection you can
skip this section by pressing , however, we recommend you set up your network
connection now
To Accept ALL (recommended)
- To accept all the settings press the OK button.
- The ‘Terms of Use’ screen will appear. Press OK to accept the terms.
- All of the boxes will now be ticked and NEXT will be highlighted, press OK.
Select Individual Settings
If you don’t want to accept all the settings you can choose to activate settings individually.
- First make sure Accept All is deactivated.
- Press the button to highlight your desired setting then press OK to activate it.
- Press the m button to highlight NEXT then press OK, a list will appear highlighting the settings that you haven’t accepted. Select YES to continue.
Choosing to Activate No Settings
- If you don’t wish to accept any of the settings press the button to highlight NEXT then press OK. You will be informed that you haven’t enabled HbbTV and Portal and Applications. Select YES and press OK.
- Your TV will now skip section 6 ‘Connecting to the Internet’ and start tuning. You will NOT have any smart functionality once your TV has tuned in.
Connecting to the Internet – Wired, Wireless, or using the WPS button
WIRED Connection
If you have connected your ethernet cable to the LAN socket on the back of
your TV, press the button to highlight NEXT then press OK.
WIRELESS Connection
You can connect using a wireless connection via your router.
- Press the buttons to select WIRELESS DEVICE then press the button to highlight NEXT then press OK.
- Press the buttons to select your wireless network then press OK.
- You now need to enter your password, a keyboard will appear. Press the buttons to select a letter/number/symbol and press OK to enter each one. Once you have typed your password highlight OK and press OK.
- The network will now show Connected and NEXT will be highlighted press the OK button to continue.
WPS Connection
Rather than having to enter your Wireless password, you can select the WPS
option. This will allow you to connect to your router without a password once
the WPS
button is pressed on your router.
- Select WIRELESS DEVICE.
- Press the button to highlight ‘Press WPS on your wifi router’ then press OK. Now press the WPS button on your router and your TV will connect to your router, without the use of a password.
Tuning in Your TV
-
To make sure you activate Freeview Play select YES and press OK.
Note: If you View TV Through a Set Top Box. If you have attached a Set top box such as Sky/Virgin or BT via a HDMI cable then un-tick Digital Aerial and select NEXT. This will mean your TV will not try to tune any channels in. To view your set top box press the HOME button, scroll to SOURCE and select the HDMI socket you have attached your set top box to. -
To tune in your TV using the aerial connection press OK.
-
Your TV will now start automatic channel scan. It will tune in all available TV channels
Choose Region (UK only)
During tuning, your TV may have received signals from more than one transmitter. If this has occurred the Choose Region screen will be displayed. This will enable you to select the correct regional transmission for the local news service that you require.
- Press the button to highlight Primary region, then press the buttons to select your Primary Region e.g. England.
- Press the button to highlight Secondary region, then press the buttons to select your Secondary Region e.g. London.
- Press the button to highlight Tertiary region, then press the buttons to select your Tertiary Region e.g. Greater London.
- Press the button to highlight Save then press OK.
- The Channel list will appear, press the EXIT button to remove this. Your TV is now fully tuned in and ready to use.
FAQ
Q: How long does the initial setup take?
A: We suggest allowing about 15 minutes for the initial setup of your JVC TV.
Q: What should I do if I notice any damage to the TV after unpacking?
A: If you notice any damage to the TV, please consult your dealer for assistance.
Q: How should I protect the LCD display when installing and removing the base stand?
A: Take care to ensure that no hard or sharp objects come into contact with the LCD display. Additionally, avoid exerting pressure on the front of the TV, as it could cause the screen to crack.
Q: Can I connect to the internet via a wired connection?
A: Yes, you can connect your JVC TV to the internet via a wired connection by using an ethernet cable connected to the LAN socket.