Knowing your TV’s features
Remote control buttons and basic functions.3
TV buttons and functions
Setting up your TV
Basic setting for picture
Advanced setting for picture
Basic setting for sound
Advanced setting for sound
Favor ite channel and video setting
Customized setting
TV channel presetting
Additional preparation
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0052-001B-E
Thank you for buying this JVC colour television.
To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual
throughly before you begin.
Safety Instructions
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 cabinet ventilation
openings. 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 as
shown in the diagram.
4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet
10 cm15 cm
10 cm
openings.
5 In the event of a fault, unplug the unit and call a JVC 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.
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.
15 cm
Knowing your TV’s functions
Main features
FunctionDescription
Favorite CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick re-call with one-press.
AI VolumeTV adjusts automatically the volume to the same level for all TV channels to
VNRYou can reduce the picture noise when you viewing noisy TV programmes or
White balanceYou can choose one of three tones of white to match to the video source such
Child lockTo prevent accidental operation by your children, you can disable the control
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avoid sudden change of the volume when selecting different TV channel.
video sources.
as movie, sports, etc. Changing White balance affects the appearance of all other
colours on the screen.
buttons on the TV.
Remote control buttons and basic functions
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RM-C1261
No.PressTo
1 POWERTurn on or off the TV from standby mode.
2 MENU/OKDisplay menu and confirm selected function.
3 5/∞/2/3Select and adjust menu function.
4 CHANNEL MSelect the desired channel number.
5 VOLUME MAdjust the volume level.
6 TV/VIDEOSelect TV or VIDEO terminal input.
7 MUTINGTurn off the volume. Press this button again to resume the volume.
8 DISPLAYDisplay the programme number or video terminal number and PR list (channel
/BACKlist) on the screen. You can select the channel using the PR list.
1 Press the DISPLAY button once to display the PR list.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3 button to choose a channel, then press the MENU/OK button.
You can confirm the favorite channels in the PR list. The channels set to favorite
channels are indicated with coloured mark.
On the other hand, you can use this button to return to the previous menu.
9 0~9, -/--Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--,
then press the number button.
0 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
cancelled the Return channel as above.
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Remote control buttons and basic functions
How to operate menus and menu locations
TOOperationNote
Display the MENU.Press the MENU/OK button 2.To exit the MENU, press the
Display the top menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Press ∞ button 3 to display the
Display the 2nd menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title.
Display the 3rd menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title.
Return to the previous Press the DISPLAY/BACK button* 8.–
menu.
Choose the setting of Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function.Press the MENU/OK button 2 to
a function.Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to change the exit from the menu.
Adjust the effect level Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function.
of a function.Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to adjust the
Display the sub menu Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function.
of a function.Then press MENU/OK button 2 to display–
Then press MENU/OK button 2.next page for more functions.
Then press MENU/OK button 2.
Then press MENU/OK button 2.
setting.
effect level.
the sub menu.
DISPLAY/BACK button* 8 or
choose EXIT menu.
The following chart shows locations of functions in menus.
In this manual, location of a function is described as follows:
MENUTop menu2nd menu
MENUTop menu2nd 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.
Top menu2nd menuLocation 3rd menuLocation
MENUINPUTEXT. INPUTP.11--
DISPLAYP.11--
PICTUREPICTURE MODEP.8--
* If you want to
adjust
PICTURE
SETTING
menu, you must
set PICTURE
MODE menu to
USER.
SOUNDAI VOLUMEP.9--
FEATURESOFF TIMERP.11--
INSTALLAUTO PROGRAMP.12--
EXIT----
PICTURE SETTINGP.8--
WHITE BALANCEP.8--
PICTURE FEATURES-VNRP.11
CHILD LOCKP.11--
EDIT/MANUALP.12DELETE, MOVE, MANUAL, INSERT P.12
LANGUAGEP.11LANGUAGEP.11
BLUE BACKP.9--
AUTO SHUTOFFP.11--
3rd menu
FAVORITE CH SETTINGP.10
VIDEO SETTINGP.10
COLOUR SYSTEMP.8
PICTURE BOOSTERP.8
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TV buttons and functions
The following illustrations are for AV-21Y214 and AV-16N214, which are used for
explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly like the illustrated.
Front of the TV
974231856
AV- 2 1Y214
VIDEO AUDIO
IN (VIDEO-2)
MENU CHANNELVOLUME
OK
POWERTIMER
9743 2 1865
AV-16N214
Rear of the TV
AV-21Y214AV-16N214
No. Button/terminalDescription
1I(main power)Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.
2 Power lampIndicate the TV is being turned on or off.
3 TIMER lampLights when the TV is in the OFF TIMER mode.
4 Remote control sensor
5 VOLUME MPress to adjust the volume level.
6 CHANNELMPress to select the desired channel.
7 MENUPress to display the menu.
8 IN (VIDEO-2)Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-2 mode.
9Headphone jack.
0Aerial socket.
- OUTPUTVideo and audio output jacks.
= VIDEO-1 INPUTVideo and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 mode.
How to operate the menus with the TV button
TV button
MENUMENU/OK buttonTo display main menu and exit
CHANNEL M∞/5 buttonTo select menu function.
VOLUME M2/3 buttonTo adjust the desired function.
VIDEO-1
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
No colour : TV’s main power is being turned off.
Red : TV’s main power is being turned on.
Work as same as the button on the
remote control unit
VIDEO-1
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
0-=
0-=
Note
menu after finish setting.
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Setting up your TV
CAUTION
• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.
1 Connecting the aerial
To install rod aerial
Install into the top-rear aerial holder. Once installed, it cannot be removed.
• Illustration of AV-21Y214
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
Rear of the TV
VIDEO-1
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Matching aerial
adapter (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 and audio cables. For details, see the manual of your VCR.
indoor aerial
VIDEO-1INPUT
Aerial holder
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Rod aerial
(supplied)
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
Rear of the TV
VIDEO-1
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
To audio/video
output
VCR
To RF
output
To aerial input
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may
not be same as your TV.
2 Connecting the compatible main plug
to the AC outlet.
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3 Inserting batteries into the remote
control.
Insert two batteries by following the ª 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.
4Turn on the TV by pressing the main
power button.
JVC logo appears on the screen.
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:
LANGUAGE
ENGLISHViet
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•Press 5/∞ button to select your desired
language.
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• 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.
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• TV will start searching for the channels.
To stop AUTO PROGRAM, press MENU/OK
button.
• If the JVC logo does not appear, use LANGUAGE and AUTO PROGRAM functions to
make the initial settings.
Those functions are 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.
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•Proceed to edit the channel list (PR list).
For details, see page 12.
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Basic setting for picture
COLOUR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate colour system
when the picture is not clear or no colour
appears.
Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a
setting.
AUTOPALSECAM
NTSC3.58NTSC4.43
To operate this function with a menu:
MENUPICTUREPICTURE FEATURES
❇
COLOUR SYSTEM
For the colour system in each country or region,
see the table below:
AreaCountry or RegionSystem
Asia, Middle Thailand, India, etc.
EastChina, Vietnam, etc.PAL
Europe
OceaniaAustralia, New Zealand, etc.PAL
AfricaNigeria, etc.PAL
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,
United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Hong Kong, etc.PAL
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia, etc.
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc. NTSC
Russia, etc.SECAM
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.PAL
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.PAL
UK, etc.PAL
Republic of South Africa, etc.PAL
Egypt, Morocco, etc.SECAM
PAL
SECAM
PICTURE MODE
You can choose the desired picture setting with
one-touch.
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a
setting.
SOFTSoftens contrast and sharpness.
BRIGHTHeightens contrast and sharpness.
STANDARDStandard picture setting.
USERYou can change this picture setting
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
as you like.
Select USER and adjust following
items in the PICTURE SETTING menu.
(CONTRAST, BRIGHT, SHARP, COLOUR,
TINT*)
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENUPICTUREPICTURE MODE
To return the USER setting to the default, press
the blue button when the PICTURE SETTING
menu appears.
Adjusting the picture - USER
You can adjust the desired picture setting when
selecting USER in PICTURE MODE.
You can improve picture clarity when the picture
is unclear due to the low signal reception.
Press the PICTURE BOOSTER button to select the
desired mode.
❇
MENUPICTUREPICTURE FEATURES
PICTURE BOOSTER
HIGHPerform at maximum level.
LOWPerform at minimum level.
OFFCancel the function.
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.
MENUPICTUREWHITE BALANCE
❇
NORMALNormal white balance.
COOLBluish white.
WARMReddish white.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu,
please see the “How to operate menus
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and menus locations” on page 4.
Advance setting for picture
❇
BLUE BACK
You can set the TV to automatically change to a
blue screen and mute the sound if the signal is
MENUINSTALLBLUE BACK
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture,
cancel the BLUE BACK function.
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.
Basic setting for sound
SOUND SYSTEM
You can select an appropriate sound system when
abnormal sound occurs even when the picture
appears normally.
Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a
setting.
B/GID/KM
The function is not available in video mode.
For the sound system in each country or region,
see the table below:
AreaCountry or RegionSystem
Asia, Middle Thailand, India, etc.
EastChina, Vietnam, etc.D/K
Europe
OceaniaAustralia, New Zealand, etc.B/G
AfricaNigeria, etc.B/G
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,
United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. B/G
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Hong Kong, etc.I
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia, etc.
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc. M
Russia, etc.D/K
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.D/K
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.B/G
UK, etc.I
Republic of South Africa, etc.I
Egypt, Morocco, etc.B/G
B/G
Advanced setting for sound
AI VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of all the channels
and video inputs to the same level automatically.
Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then
choose ON or OFF.
MENUSOUNDAI VOLUME
❇
❇ About the basic operations of the menu,
please see the “How to operate menus
and menus locations” on page 4.
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Favorite channel and video setting
VIDEO SETTING
MENU
PICTURE
PICTURE FEATURES
VIDEO SETTING
VIDEO STATUS
To register the favorite channel
You can register and recall 4 favorite channels by
using the colour buttons (red, green, yellow,
blue).
1 In TV mode, select a TV channel (PR 01-99)
you desired to register.
2 Press and hold a colour button for 3
seconds or more.
“FAVORITE CHANNEL 7 PROGRAMMED!”
appears on the screen and current channel
is registered.
3 To register other favorite channels, repeat
Step 1 to 2.
To recall the favorite channel, press the colour
button.
When the TV is in menu mode, favorite channel
function is not available.
To adjust favorite channel setting
(FAVORITE CH SETTING)
You can adjust the picture settings for the favorite
channels.
1 Display the PICTURE menu and select
FAVORITE CH SETTING in PICTURE
FEATURES menu.
MENUPICTUREPICTURE FEATURES
❇
FAVORITE CH SETTING
2 Select FAVORITE CHANNEL in FAVORITE
CH SETTING menu, then choose the
desired favorite channel.
please see the “How to operate menus
and menus locations” on page 4.
Customized setting
MENUINPUTEXT.INPUT
VNR
You can reduce the noise.
Select the VNR in the PICTURE FEATURES menu
under PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of
VNR function.
MENUPICTUREPICTURE FEATURES
❇
VNR
OFFVNR is turned off.
AUTOEffect of VNR is automatically controlled.
MINEffect of VNR becomes minimum level.
MAXEffect of VNR becomes maximum level.
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer
even if the original picture is sharp.
LANGUAGE
You can choose your desired on screen display
language.
Select the LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu,
then choose a language.
MENUINSTALLLANGUAGE
❇
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.
MENUFEATURESCHILD 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.
OFFTIMER
To operate this function with a menu:
MENUFEATURESOFF TIMER
❇
When the elapsed of time left one minute,
“GOOD NIGHT!” appears on the screen.
You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to
confirm or change the remaining time.
AUTO SHUTOFF
You can set the TV to turn off automatically
when no signal is received for about 15 minutes
or longer after the end of a broadcast.
Select AUTO SHUTOFF in INSTALL menu, then
choose ON or OFF.
MENUINSTALLAUTO SHUTOFF
❇
The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not turn off
the TV’s main power.
The AUTO SHUTOFF function is not available in
video mode.
EXT. INPUT (TV/ VIDEO)
You can select TV or video terminal input with
one touch.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to select an input.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
DISPLAY
You can display the programme number, video
terminal number and PR list on the screen.
Press the DISPLAY button to display the information on screen.
To operate this function with a menu:
MENUINPUTDISPLAY
❇
0120
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You can set the period of time to a maximum of
120 minutes in 10 minutes step.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu,
please see the “How to operate menus
and menus locations” on page 4.
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TV channel presetting
To register the TV channels automatically
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s
channel list automatically.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENUINSTALL
❇
2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the
MENU/OK button.
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the
channels received are registered in the
channel list (PR list) automatically.
3 “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” appears.
To start thePress the MENU/OK button.
SETUP TOURThen proceed to step 5 of
To skip thePress the Red button.
SETUP TOUR
“Setting up your TV” on page
7.
4 The EDIT menu appears.
To edit theProceed to the Step 3 of “To
channel listedit the channel list (PR list)”
If a channel isProceed to the Step 3 of “To
not registeredregister the channel manually”
To exit the menu Press the MENU/OK button.
on this page.
on this page.
For details of “SETUP TOUR”, see page 7.
To register the TV channels manually
(MANUAL in the EDIT menu)
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s
channel list manually.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENUINSTALL
❇
2 Choose EDIT/ MANUAL, then press the
MENU/OK button. EDIT menu appears.
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3 Choose the channel which you want to
register.
4 Press the blue button to activate the
MANUAL function.
The sound system of the channel appears
at the right of the CH/CC number.
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5 Press the 3 button to choose an appropri-
ate sound system.
For details, see “SOUND SYSTEM” on
page 9.
6 Press the green or red button to search for
the TV channel.
Searching stops when a channel is found
and displayed.
7 Repeat step 5 until your desired TV
channel appears.
If the reception Press the blue or yellow button
is poorto fine tune the TV channel.
If noisy soundPress the 3 button to choose
is heardan appropriate sound system.
8 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the
menu.
To edit the channel list (PR LIST)
(MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu)
You can edit the TV channel list as you like.
Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR
numbers will be changed.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENUINSTALL
❇
2 Choose EDIT/ MANUAL, then press the
MENU/OK button. EDIT menu appears.
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3 Choose the channel which you want to
change PR number, or delete.
4 Do the following action:
To change thePress the 3 button. Then move
PR numberit to the PR number you want
(MOVE)to use it for the channel.
To delete thePress the yellow button.
channel (DELETE)
Finally press the 2 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 4.
TV channel presetting
To add in the new channel
(INSERT in the EDIT menu)
You can add in the new channel in the TV
channel list as you like.
You need to find the “CH/CC” number for the TV
channel. Find the “CH/CC” number corresponding to the channel number of the TV channel
from the attached sheet “CH/CC number list” on
this page.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
MENUINSTALL
❇
2 Choose EDIT/ MANUAL, then press the
MENU/OK button. EDIT menu appears.
3 Choose the PR number for which you will
register a new TV channel. When you add
a new TV channel of NTSC-M system,
press the SOUND SYSTEM button to
change the sound system to M. Then
proceed to the next step.
4 Press the green button, then press 5/∞
buttons to choose “CC” or “CH”.
5 Press the number button to enter the
remaining CH/CC number.
The TV starts to search the TV channel,
and the picture of the TV channel appears.
If the TV finds no TV channel, a noisy
picture appears.
When a TV channel has already been registered
in PR99, using the INSERT function deletes that
TV channel.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu,
please see the “How to operate menus
and menus locations” on page 4.
CH/CC number
When you want to use the INSERT function by
the previous operation, find the CH/CC number
corresponding to the channel number of the TV
channel from this table.
CC 01S- 1AU- 5
CC 02S- 2
CC 03S- 3
CC 04S- 4
CC 05S- 5
CC 06S- 6AU- 5A
CC 07S- 7
CC 08S- 8
CC 09S- 9
CC 10S- 10
CC 11S- 11
CC 12S- 12
CC 13S- 13
CC 14AS- 14
CC 15BS- 15
CC 16CS- 16
CC 17DS- 17
CC 18ES- 18
CC 19FS- 19
CC 20GS- 20
CC 21HS- 21
CC 22IS- 22
CC 23JS- 23
CC 24KS- 24
CC 25LS- 25
CC 26MS- 26
CC 27NS- 27
CC 28OS- 28
CC 29PS- 29
CC 30QS- 30
CC 31RS- 31
CC 32SS- 32
CC 33TS- 33
CC 34US- 34
CC 35VS- 35
CC 36WS- 36
CC 37W+ 1S- 37
CC 38W+ 2S- 38
CC 39W+ 3S- 39
CC 40W+ 4S- 40
CC 41W+ 5S- 41
CC42W+ 6
CC 43W+ 7
CC 44W+ 8
CC 45W+ 9
CC 46W+ 10
CC 47W+ 11
CC 48W+ 12
CC 49W+ 13
CC 50W+ 14
CC 51W+ 15
CC 52W+ 16
CC 53W+ 17
CC 54W+ 18
CC 55W+ 19
CC 56W+ 20
CC 57W+ 21
CC 58W+ 22
CC 59W+ 23
CC 60W+ 24
CC 61W+ 25
CC 62W+ 26
CC 63W+ 27
CC 64W+ 28
CC 75X
CC 76Y R3
CC 77Z R4AU- 3
C 78Z+ 1 R5
CC 79Z+ 2AU- 4
CC 95A- 5
CC 96A- 4
CC 97A- 3
CC 98A- 2
CC 99A- 1
AUSTRALIA
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Additional preparation
The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-16N214 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.
Headphones
Rear of the TV
VIDEO-1
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Front of the TV
Camcorder or TV game
VCR (for playing)
DVD player
(Composite signals)
VCR (for recording)
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the following troubleshooting guide before
calling for repair.
No picture,
no sound
Snowy picture
Stripes appear
on the picture
Double-pictures
(ghosting) occur
Poor picture
White and bright
still image look as
if it were coloured
Top of the image
from software
products or video
tape is distorted
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function
if it is turned on.
• Choose the appropriate sound
system. Refer to “SOUND SYSTEM”
on page 9.
• Check the aerial cable and its
connection with the TV.
• Interference occurs caused by other
devices such as an amplifier,
personal computer, or a hair drier.
Move such devices away from your
TV.
• Interference occurs caused by
signal reflecting from mountains or
building. Try to adjust the aerial’s
direction or use a better directionality antenna.
• Choose the appropriate colour
system. Refer to “COLOUR
SYSTEM” on page 8.
• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT
setting. Refer to “Adjusting the
picture - USER” on page 8.
• 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.
Cannot operate the
remote control
Cannot operate the
menus
Cannot operate the
front control
buttons
TV is turned off
suddenly
Colour patches
appear at the
corner of the
screen
Image takes a
short period to be
displayed
TV may emitted
crackling sound
Feel a slight
electric shock
when touching the
TV screen
• The batteries may be exhausted.
Replace with new batteries (see
page 6).
• 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
11).
• This may due to the AUTO SHUT
OFF function is activated. Press the
POWER button to turn on the TV.
• 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 magnetic- shielded
speaker.
• 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.
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.
WARNING: <AV-21W314 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.
2
Knowing your TV’s features
Main features
FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.
AI ECOTV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to a
AI VOLUMETV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden
VNRYou can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programmes or video sources.
WHITE BALANCEYou can choose one of three tones of white to match the video source such as movie,
4
CHILD LOCKTo prevent accidental operation by your child, you can disable the control buttons on the
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
2
1
not available for your TV, it does not work and the logo “Ø” appears on the screen. For a function that is
3
not available for your TV, it is not displayed in the menu.
Model No.
No.
Function
1
*ECO_____–––
2
*BASS__– – – –––
3
*CINEMA SURROUND________
4
*SOUND TURBO________
–PICTURE TILT_–_– – –––
–COMPRESS (16:9)______–_
suitable level for a better eye care.
change of the volume when selecting different TV channel.
sports, etc. Changing WHITE BALANCE affects the appearance of all other colours on the
screen.
TV.
AV-29J334
AV-29V334
AV-25V334
AV-21V334
AV-29V314
AV-25V314
AV-21V314
AV-21W314
AV-21L314
AV-21C314
AV-17V314
3
Remote control buttons and basic functions
No. PressTo
1
POWERTurn on or off the TV from standby mode.
2
MENU/OKDisplay 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/VIDEOSelect TV or video terminal input.
7
MUTINGTurn off the volume.
8
DISPLAYDisplay the programme number or video terminal number and PR list (channel list) on the
9
0~9, -/--Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the
Ä
RETURN
Press this button again to resume the volume.
screen.
You can select the channel using the PR list.
1 Press the DISPLAY button once to display the PR list.
2 Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons to choose a channel, then press the MENU/OK button.
You can confirm the favorite channels in the PR list. The channels set to favorite channels are
indicated with coloured mark.
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 cancelled the Return
channel as above.
4
Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)
How to operate menus and menus locations
To
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 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:
MENUTop menu
MENU2nd menu
Top menu
Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.
Operation
2nd menu
Note
To exit the MENU,
press the DISPLAY
button 8 or choose
EXIT menu.
Press ∞ button 3 to
display the next page
for more functions.
–
Press the MENU/OK
button 2 to exit from
the menu.
–
3rd menu
Top menu2nd menuLocation 3rd menuLocation
MENU INPUTEXT. INPUTP.16––
PICTUREPICTURE MODEP.9––
*If you want to
adjust PICTURE
SETTING menu,
you must set
PICTURE MODE
menu to USER.
SOUNDAI VOLUMEP.13––
*If you want to
adjust
EQUALIZER
menu, you must
set SOUND
MODE menu to
USER.
FEATURESOFF TIMERP.15––
INSTALLAUTO PROGRAM P.17––
EXIT––––
DISPLAYP.16––
PICTURE SETTING P.10––
WHITE BALANCE P.10––
PICTURE–VNRP.15
FEATURES
SOUND MODEP.12––
EQUALIZERP.13––
BALANCEP.12––
SOUND TURBOP.12––
CINEMA SURROUND
SUPER BASS
CHILD LOCKP.15––
AI ECO SENSORP.11––
EDIT/MANUALP.17DELETE, MOVE,P.17-
LANGUAGEP.15LANGUAGEP.15
BLUE BACKP.11––
AUTO SHUTOFFP.16––
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16––
AI ECO DISPLAY P.11––
P.13––
P.12––
FAVORITE CH SETTING
VIDEO SETTINGP.14
COLOUR SYSTEM P.9
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11
PICTURE TILTP.11
MANUAL,INSERT P.18
P.14
5
TV buttons and functions
The illustrations shown below is for AV-29V334 and
AV-21C314 series only, which are used for explanation
purpose.
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Front of the TV
AV-29V334
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VR
L/MONO
IN (VIDEO-3)
MENU
CHANNEL
VOLUME
TV/VIDEO
OK
EXIT
POWER
AV-21C314
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CH
VOLUME
ANN
EL
MENU
V
R
L
/ M
O
N
O
IN
(
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ID
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O
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2
)
OK
AV-29V334
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
Y
V
/
V
BASS
SPEAKER
L
C
B
/
MONO
OUT
C
R
R
$
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/
MONO
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
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VIDEO-1
INPUT
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L
/
MONO
R
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POWER
OUTPUT
V
L
R
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No. Button/terminal DescriptionPage
1
L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.–
2
POWER lampIndicate the TV is being turned on or off.–
No colour: 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/ VIDEOPress to select TV or video mode.–
6
VOLUME -/+Press to adjust the volume level.–
7
CHANNEL -/+Press to select the desired channel.–
8
MENUPress to display the menu.–
9
IN (VIDEO-3)Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode.20
ÄÅÇ
OUTPUTVideo and audio output jacks. (The component video
Headphone jack.20
Aerial socket.7
signal cannot be output.)20
É
COMPONENTVideo 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).20
Ñ
VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1
mode7
Ö
BASS SPEAKER Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit output terminal.21
OUT
How to operate the menus with the TV button
TV button
Work as same as the button on the
remote control unit
Note
MENUMENU/OK buttonTo display main menu and exit
menu after finish setting.
CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 buttonTo select menu function.
VOLUME -/+2/3 buttonTo adjust the desired function.
6
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)
Matching
aerial
adapter
(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.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Indoor aerial
Rod aerial
Aerial holder
Rear of AV-17V314
Rear of TV
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
V
Y
V
/
V
LRRL
L
C
B
/
/
MONO
To video
output
To S-video
output
VCR
To audio
output
To aerial input
To RF
output
MONO
C
R
R
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
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.
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 setps as below:
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
BACK ■
OK
22%
CH 12
OK
AUTO PROGRAMAUTO PROGRAM
SETUP TOUR RESTART?
OK
RESTART
■
NO
.
• Press 5/∞ button to
select your desired
language, then press
MENU/OK button.
If the JVC logo does not appear, use LANGUAGE, and AUTO PROGRAM functions to make the initial settings. Those functions are
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.
• 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 RESTART
function.
EDIT
PR CH/CC
7 CH 09
8 CH 11
9 ■ CH 13
10
11
12
13
BACK ■
OK
■
3
■
MOVE ■DELETE
INSERT
MANUAL
• To complete the initial
setting, press the
MENU/OK button. To
edit the channel list,
see page 17.
.
8
Basic setting for picture
COLOUR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is
not clear or no colour appears.
Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
COLOUR SYSTEM
For the colour system in each country or region, see the table
below:
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Yemen, etc.PAL
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.NTSC
Russia, etc.SECAM
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.PAL
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.PAL
UK, etc.PAL
Republic of South Africa, etc.PAL
Egypt, Morocco, etc.SECAM
PICTURE FEATURES menu
PICTURE MODE
You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch.
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.
SOFTSoftens contrast and sharpness.
BRIGHTHeightens contrast and sharpness.
STANDARDStandard picture setting.
USERYou can change this picture setting as you like.
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
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. (CONTRAST, BRIGHT,
SHARP, COLOUR, TINT*)
PICTURE menu
PICTURE MODE
9
Basic setting for picture (continued)
Adjusting the picture – USER
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER
in PICTURE MODE.
1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
❇
MENU
USER
PICTURE menu
PICTURE MODE
2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust
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
NORMALNormal white balance.
COOLBluish white.
WARMReddish white.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
PICTURE menu
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.
1Mild contrast (recommended).
2Even contrast.
OFFCancel the function.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
FEATURES menu
AI ECO SENSOR
You can display the graphic of AI ECO SENSOR on the screen.
Select the AI ECO DISPLAY in the INSTALL menu, then choose
ON or OFF.
❇
MENUINSTALL menu
AI ECO DISPLAY
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 PICTURE FEATURES menu
under PICTURE menu, then press MENU/OK button.
❇
MENU
PICTURE TILT
The following display appears.
PICTURE menu
PICTURE TILT
PICTURE FEATURES menu
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 PICTURE FEATURES menu
under PICTURE menu, then choose ON or OFF.
❇
MENU
COMPRESS (16:9)
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.
PICTURE menu
INSTALL menu
PICTURE FEATURES menu
BLUE BACK
BACK ■
.
OK
11
Basic setting for sound
SOUND SYSTEM
You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal
sound occurs even when the picture appears normally.
Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.
B/G I D/K M
This function is not available in video mode.
For the sound system in each country or region, see the table below:
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Yemen, etc.B/G
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. B/G
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.M
Russia, etc.D/K
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.D/K
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.B/G
UK, etc.I
Republic of South Africa, etc.I
Egypt, Morocco, etc.B/G
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
SOUND menu
SUPER BASS
For attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit, please see in page
21.
12
SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting.
Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the
setting.
❇
MENUSOUND menu
USERYou 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.
DYNAMICEmphasize on both vocal sound and music.
MUSICEmphasize on music effect.
NEWSEmphasize on vocal sound.
SOUND MODE
BALANCE
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right
speakers.
Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.
❇
MENUSOUND menu
BALANCE
SOUND TURBO
You can enjoy the emphatic low and high frequency levels.
Press the SOUND TURBO to select ON or OFF.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENUSOUND menu
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
SOUND TURBO
Advanced setting for sound
CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience.
Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.
OFFCancel the function.
LOWListen to sound with less wider audience effect.
HIGHListen to sound with more wider audience effect.
MONOListen to mono sound with stereo effect.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
If slight volume distortion occurs when you select HIGH mode,
change the setting to LOW mode. The CINEMA SURROUND
effect will be less noticeable.
If you use CINEMA SURROUND and SOUND TURBO together,
volume distortion might occurs.
SOUND menu
CINEMA SURROUND
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 MODEUSER
2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.
❇
MENUSOUND menu
EQUALIZER
The following display appears.
EQUALIZER
IIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
OK
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIII
100 300 1K 3K 8K Hz
BACK ■
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.
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.
13
Favorite channel and video setting
To register the favorite channel
You can register and recall 4 favorite channels by using the
colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue).
1 In TV mode, select a TV channel (PR01-99) you desired to register.
2 Press and hold a colour button for 3 seconds or more.
“FAVORITE CHANNEL ■ PROGRAMMED!” appears on the
screen and current channel is registered.
3 To register other favorite channels, repeat Step 1 to 2.
To recall the favorite channel, press the colour button.
When the TV is in menu mode, favorite channel function is not
available.
To adjust favorite channel setting
(FAVORITE CH SETTING)
You can adjust the picture and sound settings for the favorite channels.
1 Display the PICTURE menu and select FAVORITE CH
SETTING in PICTURE FEATURES menu.
❇
MENUPICTURE menu
FAVORITE CH SETTING
PICTURE FEATURES menu
2 Select FAVORITE CHANNEL in FAVORITE CH SETTING
menu, then choose the desired favorite channel.
❇
FAVORITE CH SETTINGFAVORITE CHANNEL
3 Select EFFECT, then press 2/3 button
to choose ON.
To cancel the settings, choose OFF.
14
FAVORITE CH SETTING
FAVORITE CHANNEL ■PR 01
CONTRAST
BRIGHT
SHARP
COLOUR
TINT
SOUND MODE USER
EFFECT ON
BACK ■
OK
.
4 Select the desired item that you wish to adjust.
CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR
SOUND MODE (USER, DYNAMIC, MUSIC, NEWS)
TINT
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
To adjust the video setting (VIDEO SETTING)
You can adjust the picture and sound settings for video inputs.
1 Display the PICTURE menu and select VIDEO SETTING in
PICTURE FEATURES menu.
❇
MENU
VIDEO SETTING
PICTURE menu
PICTURE FEATURES menu
2 Select VIDEO STATUS in VIDEO SETTING menu, then
choose the desired video input.
❇
VIDEO SETTING
3 Select EFFECT, then press 2/3 button
to choose ON.
To cancel the settings, choose OFF.
VIDEO STATUS
VIDEO SETTING
VIDEO STATUS VIDEO-1
CONTRAST
BRIGHT
SHARP
COLOUR
TINT
SOUND MODE USER
EFFECT ON
BACK ■
OK
■
RESET
.
4 Select the desired item that you wish to adjust.
CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR
SOUND MODE (USER, DYNAMIC, MUSIC, NEWS)
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.
TINT
Customized setting
VNR
You can reduce the noise.
Select the VNR in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under
PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function.
❇
MENU
VNR
OFFVNR is turned off.
AUTOEffect of VNR is automatically controlled.
MINEffect of VNR becomes minimum level.
MAXEffect of VNR becomes maximum level.
PICTURE menu
PICTURE FEATURES menu
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original
picture is sharp.
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
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
0120
10
You can set the period of time
to a maximum of 120 minutes
in 10 minutes step.
BACK ■
OK
.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
When the elapsed of time left one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!”
appears on the screen.
You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to confirm or
change the remaining time.
FEATURES menu
OFF TIMER
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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Customized setting (continued)
PR LIST
-7 OK +7
.
.
PRCH/CC
AV
1 ■CH 03
2 ■CH 05
3 ■CH 07
4 ■CH 09
5CC 04
6CC 05
AUTO SHUTOFF
You can set the TV to turn off automatically when no signal is
received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a
broadcast.
Select AUTO SHUTOFF in INSTALL menu, then choose ON or
OFF.
❇
MENUINSTALL menu
AUTO SHUTOFF
The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not turn off the TV’s main
power.
The AUTO SHUTOFF function is not available in video mode.
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.
❇
MENUINSTALL menu
VIDEOIf a normal video signal (composite video signal) is
input.
COMPONENTIf a component video signal (Y/CB/CR) is input.
VIDEO-2 SETTING
For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation” on page
20.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
16
EXT. INPUT (TV/VIDEO)
You can select TV or video terminal input with one touch.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to select an input.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
INPUT menu
EXT. INPUT
DISPLAY
You can display the programme number, video terminal number
and PR list on the screen.
Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode:
ON OFF PR LIST
Choose a TV channel or a VIDEO terminal.
1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the PR LIST.
2 Select a programme number or video terminal by pressing the
5/∞ button to move up/down on the programme number or
press the 2/3 button to skip for each 7 programme numbers,
then press MENU/OK button.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
INPUT menu
DISPLAY
TV channel presetting
To register the TV channels automatically
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.
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received
are registered in the channel list (PR list) automatically.
3 “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” appears.
To start the SETUPPress the MENU/OK button. Then proceed to
TOURstep 5 of “Setting up your TV” on page 8.
To skip the SETUPPress the Red button.
TOUR
4 The EDIT menu appears.
To edit the channelProceed to the Step 3 of “To edit the channel
list list (PR LIST)” on page 18.
If a channel is notProceed to the Step 3 of “To register the
registeredTV channels manually” on this page.
To exit the menuPress the MENU/OK button.
For details of “SETUP TOUR”, see page 8.
To register the TV channels manually
(MANUAL in the EDIT menu)
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list manually.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.
EDIT menu appears.
EDIT
PR CH/CC
7 CH 09
8 CH 11
9 ■ CH 13
10
11
12
13
BACK ■
OK
■
.
3
■
MOVE ■DELETE
INSERT
MANUAL
3 Choose the channel which you want to register.
4 Press the blue button to activate the MANUAL function.
The sound system of the channel appears at the right of the
CH/CC number.
5 Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate sound system.
For details, see “SOUND SYSTEM” on page 12.
6 Press the green or red button to search for the TV channel.
Searching stops when a channel is found and displayed.
7 Repeat step 5 until your desired TV channel appears
If the reception is poor Press the blue or yellow button to fine tune
If noisy sound is heard Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate
the TV channel.
sound system.
8 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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TV channel presetting (continued)
To edit the channel list (PR LIST)
(MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu)
You can edit the TV channel list as you like.
Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be
changed.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.
EDIT menu appears.
EDIT
PR CH/CC
7 CH 09
8 CH 11
9 ■ CH 13
10
11
12
13
BACK ■
OK
■
3 Choose the channel which you want to change PR number, or
.
3
■
MOVE ■DELETE
INSERT
MANUAL
delete.
4 Do the following action:
To change the PRPress the 3 button. Then move it to the PR
number (MOVE)number you want to use it for the channel.
To delete thePress the yellow button.
channel (DELETE)
Finally press the 2 button.
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
To add in the new channel
(INSERT in the EDIT menu)
You can add in the new channel in the TV channel list as you like.
You need to find the “CH/CC” number for the TV channel. Find the
“CH/CC” number corresponding to the channel number of the TV
channel from the attached sheet “CH/CC number list” on page 19.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.
EDIT menu appears.
3 Choose the PR number for which you will register a new TV
channel. When you add a new TV channel of NTSC-M system,
press the SOUND SYSTEM button to change the sound
system to M. Then proceed to the next step.
4 Press the green button, then press 5/∞ buttons to choose
“CC” or “CH”.
5 Press the number button to enter the remaining CH/CC
number.
The TV starts to search the TV channel, and the picture of the
TV channel appears. If the TV finds no TV channel, a noisy
picture appears.
When a TV channel has already been registered in PR99, using
the INSERT function deletes that TV channel.
❇ 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 (continued)
CH/CC number
When you want to use the INSERT
function on page 18, find the CH/CC
number corresponding to the channel
number of the TV channel from this table.
CC 01S-1AU-5
CC 02S-2
CC 03S-3
CC 04S-4
CC 05S-5
CC 06S-6AU-5A
CC 07S-7
CC 08S-8
CC 09S-9
CC 10S-10
CC 11S-11
CC 12S-12
CC 13S-13
CC 14AS-14
CC 15BS-15
CC 16CS-16
CC 17DS-17
CCUSCCIROIRTAUSTRALIA
CC 18ES-18
CC 19FS-19
CC 20GS-20
CC 21HS-21
CC 22IS-22
CC 23JS-23
CC 24KS-24
CC 25LS-25
CC 26MS-26
CC 27NS-27
CC 28OS-28
CC 29PS-29
CC 30QS-30
CC 31RS-31
CC 32SS-32
CC 33TS-33
CC 34US-34
CC 35VS-35
CC 36WS-36
CC 37W+1S-37
CC 38W+2S-38
CC 39W+3S-39
CC 40W+4S-40
CC 41W+5S-41
CC 42W+6
CC 43W+7
CC 44W+8
CC 45W+9
CC 46W+10
CC 47W+11
CC 48W+12
CC 49W+13
CC 50W+14
CC 51W+15
CC 52W+16
CC 53W+17
CC 54W+18
CC 55W+19
CC 56W+20
CC 57W+21
CC 58W+22
CC 59W+23
CC 60W+24
CC 61W+25
CC 62W+26
CC 63W+27
CC 64W+28
CC 75X
CC 76YR3
CC 77ZR4AU-3
CC 78Z+1R5
CC 79Z+2AU-4
CC 95A-5
CC 96A-4
CC 97A-3
CC 98A-2
CC 99A-1
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Additional preparation
The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-29V334 and AV21C314 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
AV-29V334
AV-21C314
Camcorder or TV game
R
L/MONO
V
MENU
OK
IN (VIDEO-3)
MENU
R
V
L
/
M
O
N
O
IN
(
V
ID
E
O
-
2
)
OK
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Connecting to rear component/video input
terminal and output terminal
Rear of TV
AV-29V334
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
Y
/
V
B
C
C
R
VIDEO-1
INPUT
V
L
/
MONO
R
INPUT
/
MONO
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
OUTPUT
V
L
R
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
Rear of TV
INPUT
S
OVER
V
L
/
MONO
R
AV-21C314
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 SVIDEO 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)
VCR (for recording)
.
Additional preparation (continued)
Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit
<AV-29J334/AV-29V334/AV-25V334/AV-21V334 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 fits into the mounting hole on the
top of the TV.
• When you mount the unit, make sure that the mounting pin
fits 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
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.
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
R
/
MONO
C
V
/
V
B
L
L
/
MONO
RC
R
R
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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
• White and bright still
image look as if it
were coloured
• Top of the image
from software
products or video
tape is distorted
• Poor sound
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function if it is turned
on.
• Choose the appropriate sound system. Refer to
“SOUND SYSTEM” on page 12.
• Check the aerial cable and its connection with the
TV.
• Interference occurs caused by other devices such
as an amplifier, personal computer, or a hair drier.
Move such devices away from your TV.
• Interference occurs caused by signal reflecting
from mountains or building. Try to adjust the
aerial’s direction or use a better directionality
antenna.
• Choose the appropriate colour system. Refer to
“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 9.
• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to
“Adjusting the picture - USER” 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.
• Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to
“EQUALIZER” on page 13.
• Cannot operate the
remote control
• Cannot operate the
menus
• Cannot operate the
front control buttons
• TV is turned off
suddenly
• Colour 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
• 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).
• This may due to the AUTO SHUT OFF function is
activated. Press the POWER button to turn on the
TV.
• 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
magnetic-shielded 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.
Picture tube: 727.4 mm Picture tube: 727.4 mm Picture tube: 727.4 mm Picture tube: 649.0 mm Picture tube: 649.0 mm
Visible area: 676.0 mm Visible area: 676.0 mm Visible area: 676.0 mm Visible area: 597.0 mm Visible area: 597.0 mm
7 W + 7 W + 13 W
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2 +
(Ø 13) cm X 1
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
OUTPUT: VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output
Headphone jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
812 X 584.2 X 520.5 mm731 X 622 X 494.5 mm 812 X 584.2 X 520.5 mm728 X 549 X 481.5 mm728 X 536 X 481.5 mm
• AA/R6/UM-3 dry cell battery X 2
• Matching aerial adapter X 1
7 W + 7 W + 13 W10 W + 10 W7 W + 7 W
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2 +
(Ø 13) cm X 1
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2
7 W + 7 W + 13 W
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2 +
(Ø 13) cm X 1
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Picture tube: 546.9 mm Picture tube: 546.9 mm Picture tube: 547.5 mm Picture tube: 546.9 mm Picture tube: 546.9 mm Picture tube: 444.7 mm
Visible area: 508.0 mm Visible area: 508.0 mm Visible area: 505.0 mmVisible area: 508.0 mm Visible area: 508.0 mm Visible area: 402.0 mm
7 W + 7 W + 13 W
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2
(Ø 13) cm X 1
7 W + 7 W3 W + 3 W7 W + 7 W
(6.5 x 13) cm X 2
(5 x 9) cm X 2
7 W + 7 W
(5 x 12) cm X 2(6.5 x 13) cm X 2
3 W + 3 W
(5 x 9) cm X 2
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO** (Y/CB/CR) input (**Except AV-21C314)
VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
OUTPUT: VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output
Headphone jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
649 X 478 X 473.5 mm649 X 465.5 X 473.5 mm 502 X 476.5 X 471.6 mm649 X 465.5 X 471.5 mm598 X 468 X 471.5 mm518 X 391.5 X 403 mm