The illustrations of AV-14UMG7 is used in this instruction manual for explanation
purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
AV-14U17
AV-14UMG7
AV-14UMG7B
Remote control buttons
and functions ................................. 4
TV buttons and functions ............... 4
Using the TV’s MENU ....................5
Presetting TV channels ................. 6
Using the timer ..............................7
Playing game ................................. 7
Sound and Colour system in your
country or region ........................... 7
Troubleshooting ............. Back cover
Specifi cations ................ Back cover
GGT0130-001A-H
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To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin.
Thank you for buying this JVC colour television.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
• Do not allow objects or liquid into the
cabinet openings.
• Operate only from the power source
indicated on the rear of the TV.
• Avoid damaging the power cord and mains
plug. When unplugging the TV, grasp the
mains plug. Do not pull on the power
cord.
• This TV can be turned on/off power by
connecting/disconnecting the AC plug into
AC outlet. While this TV is being installed,
enough space should be reserved for
connection/disconnecting the AC plug into
AC outlet by hand.
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.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS TV.
• 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.
• 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.
• Insert two batteries by
following the and
polarities and inserting
the end fi rst.
• Use AA/R6/UM-3 dry
cell batteries.
• If the remote control
does not work properly, fi t new batteries.
The supplied batteries are for testing, not
regular use.
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ConnectionsInitial settings
Turn on the TV.
CAUTION
Ensure to turn off all equipments including the TV before connecting the
AC mains plug to the AC outlet.
Connecting to the aerial cable and VCR
*This illustration
shows AV-14UMG7.
TV rear terminals
VHF/UHF
outdoor aerial
75-ohm
coaxial
cable (not
supplied)
1
JVC logo appears.
Select a language.
2
LANGUAGE
FRANÇAIS
: AUTO PROGRAM
OK
: BACK
DISPLAY
: EXIT
MENU
Select
or wait 15 seconds to run Setup Tour
Searching for the channels.
VH
: MANUAL PROGRAM
OK
to stop or wait until AUTO
PROGRAM fi nishes
PREPARATION
VCR (for recording)VCR
Connecting to the TV front terminals
*This illustration shows AV-14UMG7.
6)$%/).!5$)/
TV front terminals
After all the connections have been made, insert the mains
plug to the AC outlet.
CamcorderTV gameHeadphones
OR
Proceed to AUTO PROGRAM
Note
This Language Menu’s on screen is used for explanation purpose only.
Your TV may not show the same as this on screen.
To perform manual
search and fi ne-tune
(FINE), \ page 6.
or
To complete Setup
Tour
To restart Setup Tour after above setup has completed
(while the cursor is pointing to PICTURE
MODE and within 3 seconds)
If you press when LANGUAGE is displayed (Step 2), the screen will exit to
MENU.
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Remote control buttons and functions
Select PICTURE MODE (\ page 5)
RETURN PLUS function
Return to the frequently viewed channel.
Choose the channel you want to programme
RETURN PLUS
Press and hold
To cancel
Press and hold
PROGRAMMED!
RETURN PLUS
CANCELED!
RETURN function
If you have not set or have canceled the RETURN PLUS
channel, this will return to the previously viewed channel.
Display the programme number or video terminal number.
TV buttons and functions
*This illustration shows AV-14UMG7.
Select Channel
Video and audio input jack
Headphone jack
Display the TV’s MENU,
Exit after fi nish setting
4
Adjust volume level
Remote control
sensor
Turn the TV on from standby and vice versa
Set OFF TIMER (\ page 7)
Select ECO MODE (\ page 5)
Select the programme number
For two digits programme number
Select TV or video input
Operating the menus (\ page 5)
Turn the volume Off / On
Adjust the volume level, Turn off Muting
Select Channel
For Hyper Scan :
PR changes without changing the picture. Once
you stop pressing CHANNEL+ or CHANNEL-
Press and hold
button, picture will change to the desired PR.
POWER lamp - Indicates the TV’s status.
No colour : TV’s main power is being turned off.
Red : TV’s main power is being turned on.
Blink : While the TV is in standby mode, ON
TIMER function is in used. While the
POWER /
ON TIMER
TV is in turn on mode, OFF TIMER
function is in used.
Note: When you turn off the power switch while
TV’s main
power on/off
TV is in standby mode, the power lamp will go
off in 5 -10 seconds. When you operate the TV,
POWER Lamp will blink.
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Using the TV’s MENU
Operating the menus
Display MENU
MENU(1 / 3)
PICTURE MODE
PICTURE SETTING
WHITE BALANCE NORMAL
ECO MODE
ON TIMER
OFF TIMER
/ Display function setting.
To return to previous screen
To exit from Menu or
MENUItem
PICTURE MODEUSERChange picture settings
VIVIDHeightens contrast and sharpness
SOFTSoftens contrast and sharpness
PICTURE SETTING
PICTURE SETTING can
operate when PICTURE
MODE is set to USER
(\ PICTURE MODE)
On screen scale color
Center position : Yellow
Other position : Green
OFFCancel the function
ECO-1Mild contrast (recommended)
ECO-2Even contrast
Showing MENU
page 1 of 3
/ Select function, go to
previous/next page
On-screen guide
/ Change setting
Description
(Setting / Adjustment)
(\ PICTURE SETTING)
(Darker j Brighter)
(Softer j Higher)
(Reddish j Greenish)
ON TIMERTurns on the TV from standby mode (\ page 7)
OFF TIMERTurns off the TV to standby mode (\ page 7)
AI VOLUMEONSets the volume level for all
channels and video inputs
automatically depends on the
strength of signal from the source.
OFFVolume can be adjusted
individually for each channel
CHILD LOCKONDisable the front buttons of the TV
OFFCancel the function
BLUE BACKONDisplays a blue screen and mutes
the sound when signal from the
aerial is weak or absent
OFFCancel the function
VNR
To reduce the picture
noise
AUTOEffect of VNR is automatically
controlled
MINEffect of VNR becomes minimum
MAXEffect of VNR becomes maximum
OFFCancel the function
GAMESelect a game to play (PUZZLE / TWINS)
(\ page 7)
LANGUAGEChoose your desired on screen display language.
AUTO PROGRAMAutomatically registers channels (\ page 6)
MANUAL PROGRAMManually search channels and fine-tunes
channels (\ page 6)
INSERT / DELETEAdd, delete and move registered channels
(\ page 6)
COLOUR SYSTEMSelect the appropriate system
In TV mode :
(AV-14U17 / AV-21B17 : AUTO / PAL / SECAM)
(Other models : AUTO / PAL / SECAM /
NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43)
In VIDEO mode (All models) :
(AUTO / PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43)
(\ page 7)
SOUND SYSTEMSelect the appropriate system
(AV-14U17 / AV-21B17 : BG / I / DK)
(Other models : BG / I / DK / M) (\ page 7)
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FUNCTIONS
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Presetting TV channels
AUTO PROGRAM
1
AUTO PROGRAMMENU
2
or
3
MANUAL PROGRAM screen appears (\ MANUAL PROGRAM).
4
to stop or when AUTO PROGRAM fi nishes.
MANUAL PROGRAM
MENU
1
MANUAL PROGRAM
2
or
To search for a
3
channel manually
(SEARCH)
To fi ne-tune a channel
(FINE)
If noisy sound is heard
and unsuitable sound
system for your broadcasting (\ page 7)
button.
or button to move it to the new PR number.
button.
CH/CC
CCIROIRT
CH/CC
CCIROIRT
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Using the timerPlaying game
ON TIMER
1
2
Choose the PR (channel) that you want to watch when the TV turns
3
on. External input, AV position and any un-preset channel cannot be
chosen for PR.
Set the ON TIMER to your desired period of time. When the
4
ON TIMER is set to other than 00:00, the ON TIMER is activated.
You can set the period of time to a maximum of 12 hours in
15-minute intervals.
To off the ON TIMER, set the time to 00:00.
5
ON TIMERMENU
or
ON TIMER
OFF TIMER
1
Note: You can select OFF TIMER function by direct key.
You can set the period of time to a maximum of 120 minutes in 10
2
minutes intervals.
When the remaining elapse time is one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!”
3
appears on the screen.
You can display the OFF TIMER screen again to confi rm or change
4
the remaining time.
5
To off the OFF TIMER, select OFF or turn off the TV’s main power.
OFF TIMERMENU
MENU1GAME
Select a game.
2
PUZZLE
TWINS
This game needs you to rearrange the numbers 1 to 15 in order
by swapping the blank card with the numbered card.
This game needs you to fi nd all the matching pairs of cards. If
you open a correct pair, the card will stay uncovered. If you miss,
they will fl ip back.
Instructions to play
Left
Down
To open a card (TWINS only)To restart the gameTo exit the game
Up
Right
To move
Sound and Colour system in your country or region
AreaCountry or RegionSound
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab
Emirates, Yemen, etc.
Asia,
Middle
East
Europe
Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc.B/GPAL
Africa
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc
China, Vietnam, etc.D/K
Hong Kong, etc.I
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.B/GSECAM
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.MNTSC
Russia, etc.
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.
UK, etc.I
Republic of South Africa, etc.I
Nigeria, etc.
Egypt, Morocco, etc.SECAM
OR
UpLeftRightDown
To move
System
B/G
D/K
B/G
Colour
System
PAL
SECAM
PALGermany, Holland, Belgium, etc.B/G
PAL
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TroubleshootingSpecifi cations
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below
troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.
ProblemCause / Solution
No or poor picture
Snowy picture• Check the aerial and TV connections. (\ page 3)
Stripes or coloured
patches appeared
Double-picture (ghosting)
No or poor sound• Choose the appropriate sound system. (\ page 5)
White and bright still
image looks as if it is
coloured
Image from video input
is distorted
Cannot operate the
remote control
Cannot operate the
MENU
Cannot operate the
front panel buttons
Image takes a while to
be displayed
TV emits crackling
sound
Static shock when
touch the TV screen
• Turn OFF BLUE BACK if it is ON. (\ page 5)
• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to
“PICTURE SETTING”. (\ page 5)
• Choose the appropriate colour system. (\ page 5)
• Interference caused by electrical appliances or
speakers. Move them away from the TV.
• Interference caused by signal reflecting from mountains
or buildings. Adjust the aerial’s direction or use another
antenna.
• Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the picture
tube. This is not a malfunction.
• The image was not properly recorded. This is not a
malfunction.
• Replace the batteries. (\ page 2)
• Operate it at less than 7 meters from the TV.
• Exit and enter the MENU again.
• Turn OFF CHILD LOCK if it is ON.
• Image requires time to stabilize before display.
This is not a malfunction.
• Caused by a sudden change in temperature and it is not
a malfunction. Call a service technician for inspection.
• Caused by static electricity of the picture tube and it will
not harm the human body. This is not a malfunction.