JVC AV-16N311, 0803-NIC-JMT, AV-21W311, AV-25V331, AV-21Y311 User Manual

COLOUR TELEVISION

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for buying this JVC colour
television.
To make sure you understand how to
use your new TV, please read this
manual thoroughly before you begin.

AV-16N311
AV-21V311
AV-21V331
AV-21W311
AV-21Y311
AV-25V311
AV-25V331
AV-29V311
AV-29V331

Contents

Safety precautions
Preparation 3

1 Confirm which remote control you have..3
2 Insert the batteries into the remote control..3
3 Connecting the aerial and VCR
4 Connecting other devices
5 Connect the power cord to the AC outlet
6 SETUP TOUR

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Basic operation 7
Remote control buttons and functions 8

MUTING button
BASS button
PICTURE BOOSTER button
COLOUR SYSTEM button
SOUND SYSTEM button
CINEMA SURROUND button
DISPLAY button
ECO SENSOR button
PICTURE MODE button
OFF TIMER button
RETURN + button
CHANNEL SCAN button
FAVORITE CH button

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Using the TV’s menus 12

Basic operation

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INPUT
PICTURE TILT

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VNR
COMPRESS (16:9)
AUTO SHUTOFF
CHILD LOCK
BLUE BACK
VIDEO-2 SET
AUTO CH PRESET
SETUP TOUR
LANGUAGE
MANUAL CH PRESET

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SKIP
SUPER BASS
Picture Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
AI VOLUME
FAVORITE CH SETTING
VIDEO SETTING
AI ECO SENSOR
AI ECO DISPLAY

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Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit 20
TV buttons and parts 21
Using the buttons on the TV 22
Troubleshooting 23
Specifications 24

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0803-NIC-JMT

© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Safety precautions

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.

• Operate only from the power source specified on the TV.

•Avoid damaging the power cord and main plug. When you unplug the TV, pull it out
by the main plug. Do not pull on the power cord.

•Never block or cover the cabinet opening
for ventilation. Never install the TV where
good ventilation is unattainable. When
installing this TV, leave spaces for
ventilation around the TV more than the
minimum distances shown in the diagram.

• Do not allow objects or liquid into the
cabinet openings.

• In the event of a fault, unplug the TV and bring to JVC service centre. Do not attempt
to repair it by yourself or remove the rear cover.

• 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.

•When you don’t use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the
power plug from the AC outlet.

• 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.

10 cm

15 cm

15 cm10 cm

WARNING

<AV-21W311 only>

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.

<AV -21V331/AV-25V331/AV-29V331>

The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is packaged together with the TV.
Before you use the TV, mount the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit correctly on the TV.

2

Preparation

1 Confirm which remote control you have

Your TV comes with one of the three remote controls shown below. Functions you
can operate differ depending on the type of remote control.

RM-C1306

RM-C1308 RM-C1313

For TV model: For TV model: For TV model:

AV-21V311 AV-21V331 AV-16N311

AV-21W311 AV-25V331 AV-21Y311
AV-25V311 AV-29V331
AV-29V311

MUTING

SYSTEM

COLOUR SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

OFF

TIMER

PICTURE

MODE

CHANNEL

SCAN

CHANNEL

POWER

CINEMA

SURROUND

ECO

SENSOR

MENU

123

456

789

+

RETURN

0-/

VOLUME

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1306

TV

MUTING BASS

SYSTEM

MENU

123

OFF

456

789

RETURN

CHANNEL

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1308

CINEMA

SURROUND

+

0-/

TV

VOLUME

COLOUR SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

TIMER

PICTURE

MODE

CHANNEL

--

SCAN

POWER

ECO

SENSOR

--

MUTING

SYSTEM

COLOUR SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

OFF

TIMER

PICTURE

MODE

CHANNEL

RETURN

SCAN

CHANNEL

PICTURE

POWER

BOOSTER

ECO

SENSOR

MENU

123

456

789

+

--

0-/

VOLUME

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1313

TV

2 Insert the batteries into the remote control

Correctly insert two batteries, observing 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.

• If the remote control does not work properly, fit new
batteries.
The supplied batteries are for testing, not regular use.

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3

Preparation

3 Connecting the aerial and VCR

•Read the manuals provided with the devices. Depending on the device, the connection
method may be different from the diagrams. Also the device settings may need to change
depending on the connection method.

•Turn off all the devices including the TV.

• Connecting cables are not supplied.

• When connecting monaural audio to the TV, use the L/MONO jack.

• The AV-21Y311 and AV-16N311 are supplied with rod aerial but without matching aerial
adapters.

•You can connect an S-VIDEO compatible device (such as an S-VHS VCR) to the S-connector
with an S-VIDEO cable and enjoy the high quality picture of the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C
signal). In that case, do not connect it to the TV with a video cable.

• If you connect the VCR to the TV only with an aerial cable, you should preset the video
channel from the VCR to the AV channel (channel number 0) on this TV. See “MANUAL CH
PRESET” on page 16 and preset it manually.

Connecting the aerial

To install rod aerial:

Install into the top-rear aerial holder. Once installed, it cannot be removed.

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

Matching
aerial
adapter
(supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(

)

VIDEO-2

OUTPUT

INPUT

INPUT

S

OVER

V

V

Y

/

V

L

L

L

C

B

/

/

MONO

MONO

R

R

R

C

R

• Illustration of AV-21Y311

Connecting the aerial and VCR

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(

VIDEO-2

INPUT

INPUT

S

OVER

V

Y

/

L

/

MONO

RRRC

V

C

B

R

To video
output

3

To audio
output

To RF
output

Rod aerial

)

L

/

MONO

(1)

Indoor aerial

(2)

(3)

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

OUTPUT

V

L

2

To S-video
output

VCR

To aerial input

1

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Preparation

4 Connecting other devices

If you are not connecting any other devices, skip step 4 and perform step 5.

• Use the headphones with a stereo mini jack (3.5 mm in diameter). When you connect the
headphones, the TV speakers go off.

• The OUTPUT terminal outputs the video and sound signals which you are viewing on the
TV. You can dub them onto the VCR connected to the OUTPUT terminal.
(The OUTPUT terminal cannot output S-VIDEO signals or component video signals. Also it
cannot output any signals when the TV is turned off.)

• Connect components outputting a component signal (Y/CB/CR signal), such as a DVD player,
to the VIDEO-2 terminal, and set VIDEO-2 SET function to “COMPONENT”. (See page 14.)

• The following illustrations are for the AV-21V311/AV-21V331/AV-25V311/AV-25V331. Your
TV’s front and rear panels may not look exactly like the illustrations.

Front

Headphones

Rear

VIDEO-1

INPUT

S

OVER

V

L

/

MONO

RRR

COMPONENT

(

VIDEO-2

INPUT

Y

/

V

V

C

B

L

/

R

)

MONO

OUTPUT

V

L

RC

Camcorder or TV game

VCR (for playing)
DVD player

(composite signals)

VCR (for recording)

DVD player

(component video signals)

5 Connect the power cord to the AC outlet

Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV.

5

Preparation

6 SETUP TOUR

When the TV is first turned on, it enters the SETUP TOUR mode, and the JVC logo
is displayed. Follow the instructions on the on-screen display to perform the SETUP
TOUR.

• In case of resetting that the reason for such as removal, you can set the AUTO CH PRESET
function on the “MENU 3” menu. For details, see page 15.

1 Press the Main power button

on the TV.

The POWER lamp lights. After the
JVC logo has been displayed, the
TV automatically switches to the
language setting mode.

SETUP TOUR

2 Press the CHANNEL –/+ or

/

the MENU

buttons to
select the on-screen
language.

SETUP TOUR

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

NEXT

OPERATE BY -+

EXIT BY

DIS PLAY

DISPLAY

button

MENU

buttons

CHANNEL –/+

buttons

/

POWER lamp

SYSTEM

COLOUR SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

OFF

TIMER

PICTURE

MODE

CHANNEL

SCAN

CHANNEL

Main power button

CINEMA

SURROUND

ECO

SENSOR

MENU

123

456

789

RETURN+

0-/

VOLUME

MENU t

--

buttons

3 The AUTO PROGRAMMING

function will start and the
indicator blinks.

SETUP TOUR

NOW PROGRAMMING

STOP BY

-+

•To stop the AUTO PROGRAMMING

function, press the CHANNEL m or

/

the MENU

buttons.

When all the TV channels that can
be received on your TV have been
preset, the display goes out and
the AUTO PROGRAMMING
function operation is completed.

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• If a TV channel you want to view is
not set to the channel, set it with the
MANUAL CH PRESET function.
For details, see page 16.

4 Upon the completion of

AUTO PROGRAMMING
function, the message below
is displayed.

SETUP TOUR

THANK YOU!

Basic operation

The illustration below is for the remote
control RM-C1308. Your remote control
may not look exactly like the
illustration.

SURROUND

MENU

+

CINEMA

0-/

VOLUME

POWER

ECO

SENSOR

--

MUTING BASS

SYSTEM

COLOUR SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

123

OFF

TIMER

456

PICTURE

MODE

789

CHANNEL

RETURN

SCAN

CHANNEL

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1308

TV

1 Press the POWER button to

turn your TV on.

• If your TV does not turn on, press the
Main power button on the TV, then
press the POWER button again.

•You can also turn on your TV by
pressing any of the following buttons;

- the CHANNEL

m button

- the Number buttons

- the TV/VIDEO button

2 Select a channel.

■ Press the CHANNEL m button.

• Up/down selection cannot be selected
for channels to which the SKIP has
been set to “YES”.
See page 17.

■ Press the Number buttons to enter
the channel number.

• If you want to enter a two-digit
number, press the -/-- button to select
the two digit mode “--”, then enter the
channel number.

3 Press the VOLUME –/+ button

to adjust the sound.

4To turn your TV off, press the

POWER button.

•We recommend that you press the Main
power button on the TV to turn the
main power off if you do not plan to use
your TV for a long time or if you wish
to save energy.

If the picture is not clear:

Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button
to select another colour system,
see page 8.

If the sound is not clear:

Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to
select another sound system, see page 8.

Viewing Images from an External
Device:

Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the
VIDEO mode.

•You can also use the INPUT function to
select the VIDEO mode. For details, refer to
page 13.

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Remote control buttons and functions

MUTING button

You can turn the sound off instantly.

Press this button.

To turn the sound on, press this button
again.

BASS button

<

AV -21V331/AV-25V331/AV-29V331 only

>

You can enjoy a powerful bass sound by
using the BASS (Bass Reflex) function.

Press this button to turn the BASS
function on or off.

• To use this function, you must first mount
the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit packaged
with the TV on top of the TV. For details,
see page 20.

PICTURE BOOSTER button

<AV -16N311/AV-21Y311 only>

When the picture is unclear because the
reception level of the TV signal is low,
activating the Picture Booster improves
the picture clarity in some situations.
Repeatedly press the PICTURE BOOSTER
button to select the desired mode.

HIGH:

The Picture Booster is functioning at
maximum.

LOW:

The Picture Booster is functioning at
minimum.

OFF:

The Picture Booster is off.

• If the picture becomes abnormal when you
set the Picture Booster to HIGH, then set it
to LOW or OFF.

COLOUR SYSTEM button

If the picture is not clear or no colour
appears, change the current colour
system to another colour system.

Press this button to select the colour
system.

AUTO PAL

NTSC4.43

SECAM

NTSC3.58

AUTO:

Automatic colour system selection.

•For the colour systems in each country or
region, see the table “Broadcasting systems”
on Back cover.

• If the picture is not normal in the AUTO
mode, change the AUTO mode to another
colour system.

SOUND SYSTEM button

If the sound is not clear even when the
picture appears normal, change the
current sound system to another sound
system.

Press this button to select the sound
system.

B/G MD/K

•For the sound systems in each country or
region, see the table “Broadcasting
systems” on Back cover.

•You cannot select any sound system when
in a VIDEO mode.

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