COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT
Contents
AV-21MT16 AV-29MT16
AV-21MT36 AV-29MT36
AV-25MT16
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
DVD function ......................................................................... 14
Customized setting ............................................................... 15
TV channel presetting .......................................................... 17
Additional preparation .......................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 20
Specifi cations ........................................................................ 21
INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0114-001A-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
CAUTION: TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE
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.
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.
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS TV.
15 cm
10 cm 10 cm
15 cm
7 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 connecting / disconnecting the AC Plug into AC
outlet by hand.
8 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 ap-
paratus.
WARNING: <AV-21M, AV-25M, AV-29M Series>
YOU CAN DETACH THE PROTECT SHEET ON THE TOP
AND BOTTOM OF FRONT FRAME IF YOU NEEDED.
THE FRONT BUTTON DOOR OF THE TV SHOULD BE
PULLED OUT FROM ITS BOTTOM. DO NOT PRESS THE
UPPER PART, OR YOUR FINGER MAY BE PINCHED.
✓
PULL PULL
2
Knowing your TV’s features
Main features
COLOR
CLOSED
CAPTION
VNR
EXIT
100+
CINEMA
ECO
SURROUND
1
BASS
DVD MENU Just connect DVD player to the television. The television will detect DVD signal and display
picture on the screen automatically and you can adjust pictures and sound while you are
watching DVD as your desire.
MTS You can listen the stereo sound or SAP from TV program broadcasting by MTS system.
(SAP: Second audio program.)
CLOSED CAPTION You can display dialog on the screen from TV broadcasting with Closed caption system.
You also may be able to display some information in text form if available.
FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.
AI ECO TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to a
suitable level for a better eye care.
AI VOLUME 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 or selecting Video mode.
VNR You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programs or video sources.
RM-C1287
Confi rm 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.
Model No.
NO.
AV-21MT16
AV-21MT36
AV-25MT16
AV-29MT16
Function
SUPER BASS — O — — O
1
AV-29MT36
— PICTURE TILT — — — O O
3
Remote control buttons and basic functions
CLOSED
CAPTION
No. Press To
POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.
1
MENU/OK Display menu and confi rm selected function.
2
5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function.
3
CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.
4
VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.
5
TV/VIDEO
6
EXIT
MUTING Turn off the volume.
7
Select TV or video terminal input.
On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu.
Press this button again to resume the volume.
DISPLAY
8
/BACK
0~9, 100+ Select the program number. For three digits program number, press 100+, then press the
9
Display the program number or video terminal number on the screen.
On the other hand, you can use this button to return the previous menu.
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
CLOSED CAPTION
"
FAVORITE
#
CHANNEL
(color buttons:
red, green,
yellow, blue)
channel as above.
Display information in text which are broadcasted by some TV channels.
Register and recall 4 favorite channels.
1. Choose the TV channel you want to register then press and hold a color button until
“FAVORITE CHANNEL ■ PROGRAMMED!" appears.
2. To register other favorite channels, repeat step 1.
To recall the favorite channel, press the color button.
When the TV is in menu mode, the favorite channel function is not available.
COLOR
8
2
CLOSED
CAPTION
"
!
4
VNR
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#
6
EXIT
3
7
9
100+
5
4
Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)
How to operate menus and menus locations
To Operation Note
Display the MENU
Display the top
menu
Display the 2nd
menu
Display the 3rd
menu
Return to the
previous menu
Choose the setting
of a function
Adjust the effect
level of a function
Display the sub
menu of a function.
Press the MENU/OK button 2.
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 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2.
Press the DISPLAY/BACK button
8.
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3 to change the setting.
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3 to adjust the effect
level.
Press the 5/∞ buttons 3 to
choose a function. Then press
MENU/OK button 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:
MENU Top menu 2nd menu
MENU
Top menu
2nd menu
Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.
To exit the MENU,
press the DISPLAY/
BACK button 8 or
choose EXIT menu
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT
button 6.
Press ∞ button 3 to
display the next page
for more functions.
–
Press the TV/VIDEO/
EXIT button 6 to
exit from the menu.
–
3rd menu
Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location
PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.9
MENU
SOUND MTS P.13
FEATURES DVD MENU P.14
INSTALL SETUP TOUR P.16
EXIT
PICTURE SETTING P.10 PICTURE P.10
WHITE BALANCE P.10
VNR P.15
AI VOLUME P.13
SOUND MODE P.12
EQUALIZER P.13
BALANCE P.12
CINEMA SURROUND
SUPER BASS
OFF TIMER P.15
CHILD LOCK P.15
COMPRESS (16:9)
AI ECO SENSOR P.11
AUTO PROGRAM P.17
CHANNEL SUMMARY
COLOR SYSTEM P.9
LANGUAGE P.16
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16
BLUE BACK P.11
CLOSED CAPTION P.15
PICTURE TILT P.11
BRIGHT P.10
DETAIL P.10
COLOR P.10
TINT P.10
P.13
P.12
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
DVD PICTURE MODE
TINT COLOR
WHITE BALANCE
SOUND MODE
CINEMA SURROUND
P.11
P.17
CAPTION
TEXT
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TV buttons and functions
The illustrations shown below is for 21M, 25M and 29M series only, which are used for explanation purpose.
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Front of the TV
21M / 25M series
L / MO
IN
(
9
V
ID
E
R
N
O
O
-
3
)
87
MENU
OK
!
V
CHANNEL
6
VOLUME
243 1
POWER
29M series
! 9
V
87 56432
IN (VIDEO-3)
L/MONO
- CHANNEL +
MENU
OK EXIT
R
- VOLUME +
TV/VIDEO
POWER
1
Rear of the TV
21M series 29M series
VIDEO-1
INPUT
S
OVER
V
L
/
MONO
R
%
COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
Y
/
V
C
B
C
R
$
/
MONO
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
# "
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
VIDEO-1
INPUT
S
OVER
V
L
/
MONO
R
COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
Y
/
V
C
B
C
R
/
MONO
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
6
No. Button/terminal Description Page
L (main power)
1
POWER lamp Indicate the TV is being turned on or off. —
2
Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power. —
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.
ECO sensor —
3
Remote control sensor —
4
TV/VIDEO/EXIT
5
VOLUME -/+ Press to adjust the volume level. —
6
CHANNEL -/+ Press to select the desired channel. —
7
MENU Press to display the menu. —
8
IN (VIDEO-3) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. 18
9
!
"
OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video
#
Press to select TV or Video terminal input or exit from menu.
Headphone jack. 18
Aerial socket. 7
signal cannot be output.)
COMPONENT
$
(VIDEO-2) INPUT
Video or component video, and audio input jacks for
VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by
setting the “VIDEO-2 SETTING” function (see page 16).
VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1
%
mode
BASS SPEAKER OUT
&
Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit output terminal. 19
How to operate the menus with the TV button
TV button
Work as same as the button on the
remote control unit
MENU MENU/OK button To display main menu and exit
CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 button To select menu function.
VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button To adjust the desired function.
—
18
18
7
Note
menu after fi nish setting.
Setting up your TV
CAUTION
• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.
1 Connecting the aerial cable.
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
Matching aerial
adapter (supplied)
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
If you connect a VCR, connect the aerial output jack of your VCR
and the aerial jack on the TV with 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.
Rear of TV
29M series
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
Y
V
/
V
L
B
C
/
MONO
C
R
R
To video
output
To S-video
output
VCR
To audio
output
To aerial input
To RF
output
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
(1)
(2)
(3)
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
/
MONO
2 Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.
3 Inserting batteries into the remote control.
Insert two batteries by following the + and - polarities
and inserting the - end fi rst.
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,
fi t new batteries. The supplied batteries are for
testing, not regular use.
4 Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button.
JVC logo appears on the screen.
JVC logo will appear on the screen again at the phase of “SETUP
TOUR RESTART?” function. Then the initial setting can be
performed according to page 8.
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 operate the TV by following the steps as below:
LANGAUGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
• Press 5/∞ button to
select your desired
language.
AUTO PROGRAM
AIR
CABLE
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
• Press 5,∞ button or
CH +/- key to select
AIR or CABLE, press
the MENU/OK button.
AUTO PROGRAM
10%
MENU : OK
CH03
• TV will start searching
for the channels.
To stop AUTO
PROGRAM, press
MENU/OK button.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
CH/CC SKIP
■
CH 02
■
CH 03
■
CH 04
■
CH 05
CH 06
CH 07
CH 08
MENU : OK
✔
✔
■
SKIP
■
CANCEL
• To complete the initial
setting, press the
MENU/OK button.
To set undesired
channels to be
skipped, see page 17.
AUTO PROGRAM
SETUP TOUR RESTART?
■
: YES
MENU : NO
• After that, when turn
on the TV at the next
time. “SETUP TOUR
RESTART?” will be
displayed.
Press the MENU/OK
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 Red button
to activate the SETUP
TOUR RESTART
function.
8
Basic setting for picture
COLOR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate color system when the picture is
not clear or no color appears.
Press the COLOR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
AUTO NTSC PAL-M PAL-N
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU
INSTALL menu
For the color system in each country or region, see the table
below:
Area Country or Region System
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay PAL-N
South America
Brazil PAL-M
Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela,
Ecuador, etc.
COLOR SYSTEM
NTSC
PICTURE MODE
You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch.
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.
SOFT Softens contrast and sharpness.
BRIGHT Heightens contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD Standard picture setting.
USER You can change this picture setting as you like.
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust DETAIL
and TINT.
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU PICTURE menu
To return the USER setting to the default, press the blue button
when the PICTURE SETTING menu appears.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
Select USER and adjust following items in the
PICTURE SETTING menu. (PICTURE, BRIGHT,
DETAIL, COLOR, TINT*)
PICTURE MODE
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Basic setting for picture (continued)
PICTURE SETTING
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER
in PICTURE MODE.
1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
MENU
PICTURE menu
USER
PICTURE MODE
2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust
the setting.
MENU
PICTURE 2 : Lower contrast 3 : Higher contrast
BRIGHT 2 : Darker 3 : Brighter
DETAIL 2 : Softer 3 : Higher
COLOR 2 : Lighter 3 : Deeper
TINT* 2 : Reddish 3 : Greenish
PICTURE menu
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust DETAIL
and TINT.
* TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
PICTURE SETTING
WHITE BALANCE
You can change the white balance of the picture to better match
the type of video being viewed.
Select the WHITE BALANCE in the PICTURE menu, then choose
the desired setting.
MENU
NORMAL Normal white balance.
COOL Bluish white.
WARM Reddish white.
PICTURE menu
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust WHITE BALANCE.
You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
WHITE BALANCE
10
Advanced setting for picture
AI ECO SENSOR (ECO)
You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of
your room.
Press the ECO button to select the desired mode.
OFF Cancel the function.
MODE-1 Mild contrast (recommended).
MODE-2 Even contrast.
DISPLAY Display the graphic of the function.
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU
FEATURES menu
AI ECO SENSOR
Correcting the Slanting Picture (PICTURE TILT)
You can correct the picture tilt caused by the earth’s magnetic force.
1 Select the PICTURE TILT in the INSTALL menu, then press
MENU/OK button.
MENU
The following display appears.
INSTALL menu PICTURE TILT
PICTURE TILT
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
2 Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture become level. Then
press the MENU/OK button.
COMPRESS (16:9)
You can convert a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide
picture (16:9 aspect ratio).
Select the COMPRESS (16:9) in the FEATURES menu, then
choose ON or OFF.
MENU
BLUE BACK
You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and
mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is
no input from an antenna.
Select the BLUE BACK in the INSTALL menu, then choose ON or
OFF.
MENU
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE
BACK function.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
FEATURES menu
INSTALL menu
COMPRESS (16:9)
BLUE BACK
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Basic setting for sound
SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting.
Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the
setting.
MENU SOUND menu SOUND MODE
USER
SOUND TURBO
THEATER
MUSIC Emphasize on music effect.
NEWS Emphasize on vocal sound.
You can change this sound setting as you like.
Select USER and adjust the frequencies in EQUALIZER
(100, 300, 1K, 3K, 8K Hz).
For details, see “EQUALIZER” on page 13.
Emphasize on low and high frequency levels.
Emphasize on movie sound.
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust SOUND MODE
function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
BALANCE
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right
speakers.
Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.
MENU
SOUND menu
BALANCE
SUPER BASS (BASS)
You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Twin Port Bass
Blaster unit.
Press the BASS button to select ON or OFF.
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU SUPER BASS
For attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit, please see in page 19.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to
operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
SOUND menu
12
Advanced setting for sound
CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience.
Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.
OFF Cancel the function.
ON Listen to sound with wider audience effect.
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to
SOUND TURBO.
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU SOUND menu CINEMA SURROUND
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust CINEMA
SURROUND function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
MTS
You can enjoy the stereo and SAP broadcasted programs.
Select the MTS in SOUND menu, then choose the desired mode.
MENU SOUND menu MTS
STEREO Select stereo sound.
SAP Select second audio programs.
MONO Select monaural sound.
This function is not available in video mode.
EQUALIZER
You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting
USER mode in SOUND MODE.
1 Select the USER in SOUND MODE under SOUND menu.
MENU SOUND menu SOUND MODE USER
2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.
MENU SOUND menu EQUALIZER
The following display appears.
EQUALIZER
IIIIIII
IIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
100 300 1K 3K 8K Hz
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
3 Select and adjust the desired frequencies.
4 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
Adjust high frequency will affect higher pitch sound and vice versa.
AI VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of all the channels and video inputs to
the same level automatically depends on the strength of signal of
the sources.
Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then choose ON or OFF.
MENU SOUND menu AI VOLUME
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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DVD function
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
When the DVD input signal is detected. The input mode will be
changed to VIDEO-2 automatically.
For The DVD player, press the “POWER ON” button of the
machine so that the signal can be detected.
For the VCR, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine, and
then press the “PLAY” button, so that the signal can be detected
and display DVD menu.
Select the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT in DVD MENU under
FEATURES menu then choose ON or OFF (Factory setting is ON).
MENU FEATURES menu
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
DVD MENU
DVD PICTURE MODE
You can enhance the picture quality of the DVD or VIDEO-2.
Select the DVD PICTURE MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES
menu, then choose the desired setting.
MENU FEATURES menu
DVD PICTURE MODE
OFF Cancel the function.
CLEAR-1
CLEAR-2
Select when the disc is with lots of noise (To soften the picture).
Select when the disc is with less noise (To sharpen the picture).
DVD MENU
TINT COLOR
You can adjust the picture color tone of the DVD.
Select the TINT COLOR in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,
then adjust the level.
MENU FEATURES menu
TINT COLOR
DVD MENU
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WHITE BALANCE
You can change the white balance of the DVD picture.
Select the WHITE BALANCE in DVD MENU under FEATURES
menu, then choose the desired setting.
MENU FEATURES menu
WHITE BALANCE
DVD MENU
For details, see “WHITE BALANCE” on page 10.
SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting for the DVD.
Select the SOUND MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,
then choose the desired setting.
MENU FEATURES menu
SOUND MODE
DVD MENU
For details, see “SOUND MODE” on page 12.
CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for the DVD.
Select the CINEMA SURROUND in DVD MENU under FEATURES
menu, then choose the desired setting.
MENU FEATURES menu
CINEMA SURROUND
For details, see “CINEMA SURROUND” on page 13.
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to
SOUND TURBO.
When you use VIDEO-2 to display the DVD signal or Video
signal then WHITE BALANCE, VNR function in PICTURE
menu/DETAIL, TINT function in PICTURE SETTING menu/
SOUND MODE, CINEMA SURROUND function in SOUND
menu cannot operate.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
DVD MENU
Customized setting
VNR
You can reduce the picture noise.
Select the VNR in the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of
VNR function.
MENU PICTURE menu VNR
OFF VNR is turned off.
AUTO Effect of VNR is automatically controlled.
MIN Effect of VNR becomes minimum level.
MAX Effect of VNR becomes maximum level.
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original
picture is sharp.
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust VNR function.
CLOSED CAPTION
If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or
text information.
Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to select a setting.
OFF
CLOSED CAPTION
TEXT
To operate this function with a menu:
1 Select the CLOSED CAPTION in INSTALL menu, then
choose “CAPTION” or “TEXT”.
MENU INSTALL menu CLOSED CAPTION
2 Press the 2/3 button to select the desired caption or text
channel.
CHILD LOCK
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV.
Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose
ON or OFF.
MENU FEATURES menu CHILD LOCK
OFF TIMER
You can set the TV to turn off automatically to standby mode after
a set time.
Press the OFF TIMER button to select a desired period of time.
OFF TIMER
0 120
20
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
To operate this function with a menu:
MENU FEATURES menu OFF TIMER
When the elapsed of time left one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!”
appears on the screen.
You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to confi rm or
change the remaining time.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
You can set the period of time
to a maximum of 120 minutes
in 10 minutes step.
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Customized setting (continued)
VIDEO-2 SETTING
You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal
output from the external devices connected to the VIDEO-2
terminal.
Select the VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a
setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).
MENU INSTALL menu VIDEO-2 SETTING
VIDEO
COMPONENT If a component video signal (Y/CB/CR) is input.
If a normal video signal (composite video signal) is input.
You must choose a setting follow as signal that you input to VIDEO-2.
(If you input the VIDEO Signal or VCR Signal to VIDEO-2, you must
choose VIDEO-2 SETTING to VIDEO.)
For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation” on page 18.
DISPLAY
You can display the program number and video terminal number
on the screen.
Press the DISPLAY button to display the indication on the screen.
SETUP TOUR
You may use the SETUP TOUR function to perform the initial setting.
When selecting SETUP TOUR, the AUTO PROGRAM menu and
CHANNEL SUMMARY menu will be displayed as shown on page
8. But “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” will not be displayed.
Select SETUP TOUR in the INSTALL menu.
MENU INSTALL menu SETUP TOUR
LANGUAGE
You can choose your desired on screen display language.
Select the LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose a
language.
MENU INSTALL menu LANGUAGE
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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TV channel presetting
To register the TV channels automatically
(AUTO PROGRAM)
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list
automatically.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENU INSTALL menu
2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button.
3 Press the 5/∞ button to select AIR or CABLE, then press the
MENU/OK button.
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received
are registered automatically.
4 The CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears.
For details of “SETUP TOUR”, see page 16.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
You can set undesired channels to be skipped.
Channels are to be skipped cannot be selected by the
CHANNEL -/+ button.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENU INSTALL menu
2
Choose CHANNEL SUMMARY, then press the MENU/OK button.
CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
CH/CC SKIP
■
CH 02
■
CH 03
■
CH 04
■
CH 05
CH 06
CH 07
CH 08
MENU : OK
✔
✔
■
SKIP
■
CANCEL
3 Choose the channel which you want to skip.
The skip can be set to all channels of AIR (CH02-CH69) and
CABLE (CC01-CC125).
4 Press the yellow button to skip the channel.
To cancel the skip, press the blue button.
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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Additional preparation
The illustrations shown in this section are for 21M, 25M and 29M
series only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may
not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Before connecting
• Read the manuals provided with the devices for the proper
connection.
• Turn off all the devices including the TV.
• Note that connecting cables are not supplied.
Connecting to front video input terminal
Front of TV
Headphones
21M / 25M series
V
L
/
M
O
N
IN
(VID
E
O-3
29M series
IN (VIDEO-3)
L/MONOVR
Camcorder or TV game
MENU
OK
R
O
)
MENU
OK
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Connecting to rear component/video input
terminal and output terminal
Rear of TV
21M series
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
Y
/
V
B
C
C
R
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
/
MONO
INPUT
/
MONO
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
SPEAKER
Rear of TV
29M series
BASS
OUT
OVER
VIDEO-1
INPUT
S
OVER
V
L
/
MONO
R
INPUT
S
V
L
/
MONO
R
COMPONENT
Y
/
V
B
C
C
R
When you use VIDEO-1 INPUT, you should choose to connect
S-VIDEO or video input. If S-VIDEO connector and video input
are connected at the same time, no picture displays on the
screen and the message “PLEASE DISCONNECT VIDEO-1
CABLE!” appears. In this case, you should disconnect either
S-VIDEO or video input.
When connecting to COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) input, depending
on the connection, choose the appropriate video input using the
menu (see page 16).
VCR (for playing)
DVD player (composite signals)
VCR (for recording)
DVD player
(component video signals)
VCR (for playing)
DVD player (composite signals)
VCR (for recording)
DVD player
(component video signals)
Additional preparation (continued)
Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit
<AV-21MT36/AV-29MT36 only>
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.
• The SUPER BASS (BASS) function do not work unless the
Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is connected correctly to the TV.
For details on the SUPER BASS (BASS) function, see page 12.
1 Place the unit on top of the TV making sure that the mounting
pin on the bottom of the unit fi ts into the mounting hole on the
top of the TV.
• When you mount the unit, make sure that the mounting pin
fi ts properly into the mounting hole. Otherwise, it may slide
off the top of the TV. This may cause damage or cause
unexpected injury.
Twin Port
Bass Blaster
Unit
2
Firmly insert the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit connector into the
BASS SPEAKER OUT terminal.
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(
)
OUTPUT
VIDEO-2
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
Y
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
V
L
/
MONO
R RC
C
V
/
V
B
L
L
/
MONO
R
R
CAUTION:
The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is just placed on top of the TV
and is not held in place by a screw. When using the unit, pay
attention to the following cautions. Otherwise, the unit or TV may
fall over and be damaged, or cause unexpected injury.
• Do not rest your hands or elbows on the Twin Port Bass
Blaster Unit.
• Do not move the TV with the Twin Port Blaster Unit mounted
on top of the TV. Before you move the TV, be sure to remove
the unit.
• Do not move the TV by holding the Twin Port Bass Blaster
Unit.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below
troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.
• No picture,
no sound
• Snowy picture
• Stripes appear on the
picture
• Double-pictures
(ghosting) occur
• Poor picture • Choose the appropriate color system. Refer to
• White and bright still
image look as if it were
colored
• Top of the image from
software products or
video tape is distorted
• Poor sound • Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to
• Stereo or SAP sound
is unclear
• Cannot operate the
remote control
• Cannot operate the
menus
• Cannot operate the
front control buttons
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function if it is turned on.
• Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV.
• Interference occurs caused by other devices such
as an amplifi er, personal computer, or a hair drier.
Move such devices away from your TV.
• Interference occurs caused by signal refl ecting
from mountains or building. Try to adjust the aerial’s
direction or use a better directionality antenna.
“COLOR SYSTEM” on page 9.
• Adjust the COLOR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to
“PICTURE SETTING” on page 10.
• Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the
picture tube. This is not a malfunction.
• This is due to the condition of the video signal
whereby the image was not recorded properly. This
is not a malfunction.
“EQUALIZER” on page 13.
• TV channel reception is poor. Change the stereo/
SAP mode to mono sound (see page 13).
• The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new
batteries (see page 7).
• Ensure that you are operating the remote less than
seven meters from the front of your TV.
• Press TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode and
try operating the menus.
• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK function if it is turned
on (see page 15).
• Color patches appear
at the corner of the
screen
• Picture is tilted
• Image takes a short
period to be displayed
• TV may emitted
crackling sound
• Feel a slight electric
shock when touching
the TV screen
• After you connect the
signal to VIDEO-2 and
playback VCR or DVD
Player, the Auto Detect
does not work.
• When you are watching
another channel that
is not VIDEO-2, AUTO
SIGNAL DETECT
works while VCR or
DVD Player was on.
•
While you are
watching TV on the
other channels, AUTO
SIGNAL DETECT
works when you press
1, 7, 3, ¡ or 8
on the front panel of
VCR or DVD Player.
• After TV was on,
AUTO SIGNAL
DETECT works.
• This may due to the magnetized device such as a
speaker near to your TV. Keep the device apart from
your TV. Alternately, you can also use the magneticshielded speaker.
• This may due to the earth magnetism. Refer to
“PICTURE TILT” on page 11 to correct the tilt.
• Image required time to stabilize before display. This
is not a malfunction.
•
This is due to a sudden change in temperature and it is
not a malfunction. If the crackling sound is too frequent,
request your service technician for inspection.
• This is due to the static electricity of the picture tube
and it will not harm the human body. This is not a
malfunction.
• Please check that the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
function is on or off.
• Press button (VCR or DVD Player) to turn the
machine off and turn it on again; do not turn the
machine off and on suddenly.
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that
they are connected properly.
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that
they are connected properly.
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.
• Video signal from VCR or DVD Player cause the
function runs properly to indicate that there are video
signal on VIDEO-2 channel.
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Specifi cations
TV RF systems
M, N
Color systems
NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N
Receiving channels
VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U)
Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band.
Power requirements
AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
External input / output
VIDEO-1: S-video input, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/C
VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
OUTPUT: VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output
Headphone jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Sound-multiplex systems
MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound)
Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice.
B/CR) input
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© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
0306-FLE-JMT
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