COLOR TELEVISION AV-29JT14 AV-29JT34 AV-29VT14 AV-29VT34 AV-25VT14 AV-25VT34 AV-21VT14 AV-21VT34 AV-21WA14 AV-21YT14 AV-14FT14 EQUALIZER · CINEMA SURROUND · COMPONENT INPUT Contents Knowing your TV's features ....................................................... 3 Remote control buttons and basic functions .............................. 4 TV buttons and functions ........................................................... 6 Setting up your TV ..................................................................... 7 Basic setting for picture .............................................................. 9 Advanced setting for picture ..................................................... 11 Basic setting for sound ............................................................. 12 Advanced setting for sound ..................................................... 13 Favorite channel and video setting .......................................... 14 Customized setting .................................................................. 15 TV channel presetting .............................................................. 17 Additional preparation .............................................................. 18 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 20 Specifications ........................................................................... 21 INSTRUCTIONS GGT0040-001B-H Thank you for buying this JVC color television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS TV. 1 Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV. 2 Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When unplugging the TV, grasp the mains plug. Do not pull on the power cord. 3 Never block or cover the ventilation openings. Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable. When installing this TV, leave spaces for ventilation around the TV of more than the minimum distances as shown. 7 If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the AC plug from the AC socket. 8 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: A REMOVABLE PLASTIC COVER IS FIXED TO THE TELEVISION'S FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR. TO PREVENT THIS COVER FROM BEING ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED BY BABIES OR CHILDREN, REMOVE IT FROM THE TELEVISION AND STORE IT IN A SAFE PLACE. IF THE COVER IS SWALLOWED SEEK THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 15 cm 10 cm 10 cm 15 cm 4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings. 5 In the event of a fault, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. 6 The surface of the TV screen is easily damaged. Be very careful with it when handling the TV. Should the TV screen become soiled, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Never rub it forcefully. Never use any cleaner or detergent on it. 2 Knowing your TV's features Main features MTS CLOSED CAPTION You can listen to the stereo sound or SAP from TV program broadcasting by MTS system. (SAP: Second audio program.) You can display dialog on the screen from TV broadcasting with Closed Caption system. You may also be able to display some information in text form if available. TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to a suitable level for a better eye care. TV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden change of the volume when selecting different TV channel. You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programs or video sources. FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press. AI ECO AI VOLUME VNR 1 2 3 Confirm your TV's functions Some functions written in this instruction manual may not be available for your TV. Please see the chart below and check the functions that are equipped for your TV's model number. The model number is indicated at the rear of your TV. When you press a button concerned to a function that is not available for your TV, it does not work and the logo "Ø" appears on the screen. For a function that is not available for your TV, it is not displayed in the menu. AV-29JT34 AV-29VT34 AV-25VT34 AV-21VT34 AV-29JT14 AV-29VT14 No. 1 2 3 ­ ­ Function *ECO *PICTURE BOOSTER *BASS PICTURE TILT COMPRESS (16:9) _ ­ _ _ _ _ ­ _ ­ _ _ ­ ­ _ _ _ ­ ­ ­ _ AV-21YT14 AV-14FT14 ­ _ ­ ­ ­ Model No. AV-25VT14 AV-21WA14 AV-21VT14 3 Remote control buttons and basic functions No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " Press POWER MENU/OK 5//2/3 CHANNEL -/+ VOLUME -/+ TV/VIDEO MUTING To Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. Display menu and confirm selected function. Select and adjust menu function. Select the desired channel number. Adjust the volume level. Select TV or video terminal input. Turn off the volume. Press this button again to resume the volume. DISPLAY/BACK Display the program number or video terminal number on the screen. On the other hand, you can use this button to return to the previous menu. CLOSED CAPTION Display information in text which are broadcasted by some TV channels. 0~9, 100+ Select the program number. For three digits program number, press 100+, then press the number button. RETURN + a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch. 1 Choose the channel you want to register. 2 Press and hold RETURN+ button until "RETURN PLUS PROGRAMMED!" appears. To cancel, press and hold RETURN+ button until "RETURN PLUS CANCELED!" appears. b) Return to the previously viewed channel, if you have not set or have canceled the Return channel as above. 4 Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued) How to operate menus and menus locations To Display the MENU Note To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/ BACK button* 8 or choose EXIT menu. Press 5/ buttons 3 to choose a Press button 3 to menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page button 2. for more functions. Press 5/ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Press 5/ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Press the DISPLAY/BACK button* ­ 8. Press the MENU/OK button 2 to exit from the menu. Operation Press the MENU/OK button 2. MENU Location 3rd menu P.16 ­ P.16 ­ P.15 ­ P.9 ­ P.10 ­ P.10 ­ ­ VNR FAVORITE CH SETTING VIDEO SETTING COLOR SYSTEM PICTURE BOOSTER COMPRESS (16:9) PICTURE TILT SOUND AI VOLUME P.13 ­ *If you want to MTS P.13 ­ adjust SOUND MODE P.12 ­ EQUALIZER P.13 ­ menu, you must EQUALIZER set SOUND BALANCE P.12 ­ MODE menu to SOUND TURBO P.12 ­ USER. CINEMA SURROUND P.13 ­ SUPER BASS P.12 ­ FEATURES OFF TIMER P.15 ­ CHILD LOCK P.15 ­ AI ECO SENSOR P.11 ­ INSTALL AUTO PROGRAM P.17 ­ CHANNEL SUMMARY P.17 ­ BLUE BACK P.11 ­ AUTO SHUTOFF P.16 ­ VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16 ­ AI ECO DISPLAY P.11 ­ EXIT ­ ­ ­ 2nd menu EXT. INPUT DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTION PICTURE PICTURE MODE *If you want to PICTURE SETTING adjust PICTURE SETTING menu, WHITE BALANCE PICTURE you must set PICTURE MODE FEATURES menu to USER. Top menu INPUT Location ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ P.15 P.14 P.14 P.9 P.10 P.11 P.11 ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Display the top menu Display the 2nd menu Display the 3rd menu Return to the previous menu Choose the setting of a function Press 5/ buttons 3 to choose a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to change the setting. Adjust the effect Press 5/ buttons 3 to choose level of a function a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to adjust the effect level. Display the sub Press the 5/ buttons 3 to menu of a function. choose a function. Then press MENU/OK buttons 2 to display the sub menu. ­ The following chart shows locations of functions in menus. In this manual, location of a function is described as follows: 2nd menu MENU Top menu MENU 2nd menu Top menu 3rd menu Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus. * To exit the menu, the on screen display will show BACK indicated in blue. But it doesn't refer to the blue button on the remote control. Instead, it refers to the DISPLAY/BACK button on the remote control. 5 TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VT34 and AV-21YT14 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Front of the TV AV-29VT34 ! 9 87 65 43 2 1 V L/MONO R IN (VIDEO-3) MENU OK CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO EXIT POWER AV-21YT14 ! 9 8 9 6 4 (2 1 V L / MONO IN (VIDEO-2) R MENU OK CHANNEL VOLUME TIMER POWER Rear of the TV AV-29VT34 VIDEO-1 INPUT S COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT OUTPUT AV-21YT14 VIDEO-1 INPUT OUTPUT No. Button/terminal Description Page 1 L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV's main power. ­ 2 POWER lamp Indicate the TV is being turned on or off. ­ No color: TV's main power is being turned off. Red: TV's main power is being turned on. Note: When you turn off the power switch while TV is in standby mode, the light of power lamp will be off in 10 -15 seconds. 3 ECO sensor ­ 4 Remote control sensor ­ 5 TV/ VIDEO Press to select TV or video mode. ­ 6 VOLUME -/+ Press to adjust the volume level. ­ 7 CHANNEL -/+ Press to select the desired channel. ­ 8 MENU Press to display the menu. ­ 9 IN (VIDEO-3) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. 18 IN (VIDEO-2) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-2 mode. 18 ! Headphone jack. 18 " Aerial socket. 7 # OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video signal cannot be output.) 18 $ COMPONENT Video or component video, and audio input jacks for (VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting the "VIDEO-2 SETTING" function (see page 16). 18 % VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 mode 7 & BASS SPEAKER OUT Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit output terminal. 19 ( TIMER lamp Indicate the OFF TIMER function is being turned on or off. ­ No color : The OFF TIMER function is being turned off. Orange : The OFF TIMER function is being turned on. How to operate the menus with the TV button Work as same as the button on the remote control unit MENU/OK button OVER Y/ V V BASS SPEAKER L /MONO CB OUT R CR V V V L/ MONO L R TV button MENU " Note To display main menu and exit menu after finish setting. To select menu function. To adjust the desired function. L/ R MONO L R R &% $ # " % # 6 CHANNEL -/+ /5 button VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button Setting up your TV CAUTION · Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting. Rear of TV 1 Connecting the aerial cable. VHF/UHF outdoor aerial Matching aerial adapter (supplied) S (1) OVER V L/ R Y/ V MONO CB CR L/ MONO V To video output L R To audio output To RF output R (2) To S-video output VCR To aerial input (3) The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV. 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) * For model AV-21YT14/AV-14FT14 2 Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet. Indoor aerial Matching aerial adapter (supplied) Rod aerial* Aerial holder 3 Rear of AV-14FT14 Inserting batteries into the remote control. Insert two batteries by following the + and polarities and inserting the - end first. CAUTION: Follow the cautions printed on the batteries. Notes: · Use AA/R6/UM-3 dry cell batteries. · It the remote control does not work properly, fit new batteries. The supplied batteries are for testing, not regular use. Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button. JVC logo appears on the screen. If you connect a VCR, connect the aerial output jack of your VCR and the aerial jack on the TV with the aerial cable. Then connect the output jacks of your VCR and the VIDEO-1 input jacks of the TV with the video cable (or S-VIDEO cable if available) and audio cables. For details, see the manual of your VCR. 4 VHF/UHF outdoor aerial VIDEO-1 INPUT COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT OUTPUT 7 Setting up your TV (continued) 5 Making the initial settings Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then the TV will operate by following steps as below: AUTO PROGRAM AIR CABLE 22% OK I BACK I OK OK RESTART NO AUTO PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM SETUP TOUR RESTART? CH 12 CHANNEL SUMMARY CH/CC CH02 I CH03 I CH04 I CH05 I CH06 CH07 CH08 BACK I OK SKIP . ISKIP ICANCEL · Press 5/ button to select AIR or CABLE, press the MENU/OK button.TV will start searching for the channels. . · To stop AUTO PROGRAM, press MENU/OK button. · Press the red button to cancel the SETUP TOUR RESTART function. If you want to make initial settings again when the next time you turn on the TV, press the MENU/OK button to activate the SETUP TOUR ...