JVC AV-21VT15, AV-25VT15, AV-29VT15, AV-29VT35 User Guide

COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

AV-29VT15 AV-21VT15 AV-29VT35

AV-25VT15

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

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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 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.

Knowing your TV’s features

Main features

MTS You can listen to the stereo sound or SAP from TV program broadcasting by MTS system.

CLOSED CAPTION You can display dialog on the screen from TV broadcasting with Closed Caption system.

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

AI VOLUME TV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden

VNR You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programs or video sources.

(SAP: Second audio program.)

You may also be able to display some information in text form if available.

suitable level for a better eye care.

change of the volume when selecting different TV channel.

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.

Model No.

No.

Function

1 *ECO __ _ 2 *BASS _ ––

– PICTURE TILT __ – – COMPRESS (16:9) __ _

AV-29VT35

AV-29VT15

AV-25VT15

AV-21VT15

Remote control buttons and basic functions

No. Press To

1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. 2 MENU/OK Display menu and confirm selected function. 3 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function. 4 CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number. 5 VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level. 6 TV/VIDEO Select TV or video terminal input. 7 MUTING Turn off the volume.

DISPLAY/BACK

CLOSED CAPTION

! 0~9, 100+ Select the program number. For three digits program number, press 100+, then press the

" RETURN

Press this button again to resume the volume. 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. Display information in text which are broadcasted by some TV channels.

number button.

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.

Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)

How to operate menus and menus locations

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 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 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:

MENU Top menu MENU 2nd menu

Top 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.

Operation

2nd menu

Note

To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/ BACK button* 8 or choose EXIT menu.

Press ∞ button 3 to display the next page for more functions.

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Press the MENU/OK button 2 to exit from the menu.

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3rd menu

Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location

MENU INPUT EXT. INPUT P.16 – –

DISPLAY P.16 – – CLOSED CAPTION P.15 – –

PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.9 – – *If you want to

adjust PICTURE SETTING menu, you must set PICTURE MODE menu to USER.

SOUND AI VOLUME P.13 – –

*If you want to

adjust EQUALIZER menu, you must set SOUND MODE menu to USER.

FEATURES OFF TIMER P.15 – –

INSTALL AUTO PROGRAM P.17 – –

EXIT – – – –

PICTURE SETTING P.10 – – WHITE BALANCE P.10 – – PICTURE – VNR P.15

FEATURES

MTS P.13 – – SOUND MODE P.12 – – EQUALIZER P.13 – – BALANCE P.12 – – SOUND TURBO P.12 – – CINEMA SURROUND SUPER BASS

CHILD LOCK P.15 – – AI ECO SENSOR P.11 – –

CHANNEL SUMMARY LANGUAGE BLUE BACK P.11 – – AUTO SHUTOFF P.16 – – VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16 – – AI ECO DISPLAY P.11 – –

P.13 – – P.12 – –

P.17 – – P.16 – –

FAVORITE CH SETTING VIDEO SETTING P.14 COLOR SYSTEM P.9 COMPRESS (16:9) P.11 PICTURE TILT P.11

P.14

TV buttons and functions

The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VT35 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Front of the TV

AV-29VT35

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L/MONO

IN (VIDEO-3)

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

EXIT

POWE

Rear of the TV

AV-29VT35

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(VIDEO-2)

OUTPUT

INPUT

/ V

LRRL

MONO

BASS

SPEAKER

OUT

INPUT

OVER

MONO

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 &

BASS SPEAKER OUT

Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 mode 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

Note

MENU MENU/OK button To display main menu and exit

menu after finish setting. CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 button To select menu function. VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button To adjust the desired function.

Setting up your TV

CAUTION

• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.

1 Connecting the aerial cable.

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

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 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.

Rear of TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(VIDEO-2)

OUTPUT

INPUT

OVER

LRRL

MONO

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.

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 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.

4 Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button.

JVC logo appears on the screen.

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

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:

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

PORTUGU

BACK

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AUTO PROGRAM

AIR CABLE

BACK

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AUTO PROGRAM

22%

CH 12

AUTO PROGRAM

SETUP TOUR RESTART?

RESTART

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• Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language.

• Press 5/∞ button to select AIR or CABLE, press the MENU/OK button.TV will start searching for the channels.

If the JVC logo does not appear, use AUTO PROGRAM function to make the initial settings. This function is located in the INSTALL menu.

If the JVC logo appears, although you had made the initial settings, press the TV/VIDEO button to exit from initial settings.

• 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 RESTART function.

CHANNEL SUMMARY

CH/CC SKIP CH02

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CH03

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CH04 ■

CH05

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CH06 CH07 CH08

BACK ■

• To complete the initial setting, press the MENU/OK button. To set undesired channels to be skipped, see page 17.

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SKIP

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CANCEL

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JVC AV-21VT15, AV-25VT15, AV-29VT15, AV-29VT35 User Guide

COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

Contents

Knowing your TV’s features

Remote control buttons and basic functions

TV buttons and functions

Setting up your TV