JVC AV-25VX74/G User Manual

COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

AV-29LS24 AV-21CS24 AV-29LX14 AV-21CX14 AV-29VS24 AV-21DX14 AV-29VX54 AV-21LX14 AV-29VX74 AV-21VS24 AV-29WX14 AV-21VX14 AV-29WX24 AV-21VX54 AV-25LS24 AV-21VX74 AV-25LX14 AV-21WS24 AV-25VS24 AV-21WX14 AV-25VX54 AV-21YX14 AV-25VX74

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

Original features for picture ...................................................... 12

Basic setting for sound ............................................................. 14

Advanced setting for sound ..................................................... 15

Favorite channel and video setting .......................................... 16

Customized setting .................................................................. 17

TV channel presetting .............................................................. 19

Additional preparation .............................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 23

Specifications .............................................................. Back cover

INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for buying this JVC colour television.

To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin.

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-21WS24/AV-21WX14/AV-21YX14 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.

Knowing your TV’s features

Main features

PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two different sources (e.g. TV programme and VCR sources) at the same

TELETEXT You can view teletext programmes which are broadcasted by some TV channels. Teletext

A2/NICAM You can listen to the stereo sound or bilingual sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2 (STEREO / I■II) or NICAM Sound-multiplex 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

Confirm your TV’s functions

Some functions written in this instruction manual may not be available for your TV.

2 3

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 2

*PICTURE BOOSTER –– – – – – ––––– – – – ––_

*ECO – _ – ____– _ –– ___–––

PIP control buttons

4,6

(Green label)

TELETEXT control

5,6

buttons (Black label)

– PICTURE TILT __ ––_ – ___–– – _ – –––

– COMPRESS (16:9) __ _ _ _ _ ____– ___– _ –

(STEREO/I■II) –– – – – – –__ _ _ _ – – –––

time.

programme is an information in text form.

suitable level for a better eye care.

change of the volume when selecting different TV channel.

AV-29LX14

AV-29WX14

AV-25LX14

AV-21LX14

AV-21VX14

AV-21WX14

AV-29VX54

AV-25VX54

AV-21VX54

AV-29WX24

AV-29LS24

AV-29VS24

AV-25LS24

AV-21CS24

AV-25VS24

AV-21WS24

AV-21VS24

AV-29VX74

AV-25VX74

AV-21VX74

AV-21CX14

AV-21DX14

AV-21YX14

–– – – __ ––––– – __ –––

–– – – – – _____ _ _ _ –––

Remote control buttons and basic functions

No. Press To

POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.

MENU/OK Display menu and confirm selected function.

5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function.

CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.

VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.

TV/VIDEO Select TV or video terminal input.

MUTING Turn off the volume.

DISPLAY Display the programme number or video terminal number, stereo/bilingual broadcast system

0~9, -/-- Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the

RETURN

Press this button again to resume the volume.

and PR list (channel list) 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 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.

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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 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

MENU 2nd 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 menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location

MENU INPUT EXT. INPUT P.18 – –

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

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

SOUND STEREO/ *If you want to

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

FEATURES OFF TIMER P.17 – –

INSTALL AUTO PROGRAM P.19 – –

EXIT – – – –

DISPLAY P.18 – –

PICTURE SETTING P.10 – – WHITE BALANCE P.10 – – PICTURE – VNR P.17

FEATURES

I■II

AI VOLUME P.15 – – SOUND MODE P.14 – – EQUALIZER P.15 – – BALANCE P.14 – – SOUND TURBO P.14 – – CINEMA SURROUND

CHILD LOCK P.17 – – AI ECO SENSOR P.11 – – PIP – PIP,SUB INPUT,SWAP P.12

EDIT/MANUAL P.19 DELETE, MOVE, P.19-

LANGUAGE P.17 LANGUAGE P.17 BLUE BACK P.11 – – AUTO SHUTOFF P.18 – – VIDEO-2 SETTING P.18 – – AI ECO DISPLAY P.11 – – TEXT LANGUAGE P.13 TEXT LANGUAGE P.13

FAVORITE CH SETTING VIDEO SETTING P.16 COLOUR SYSTEM P.9 PICTURE BOOSTER P.10 COMPRESS (16:9) P.11 PICTURE TILT P.11

P.15 – –

MANUAL, INSERT P.20

P.16

TV buttons and functions

The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VS24 and AV-21CS24 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Front of the TV

AV-29VS24

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L/MONO

IN (VIDEO-3)

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

EXIT

POWE

AV-21CS24

!9 876 4

VOLUME

L / MO

IN (VIDEO-2)

POWER

Rear of the TV

AV-29VS24

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(VIDEO-2)

INPUT

OVER

/ V

MONO

OUTPUT

LRRL

# "

AV-21CS24

VIDEO-1

INPUT

MONO

OUTPUT

No. Button/terminal Description Page

L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power. –

POWER lamp Indicate 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.

ECO sensor –

Remote control sensor –

TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or video mode. –

VOLUME -/+ Press to adjust the volume level. –

CHANNEL -/+ Press to select the desired channel. –

MENU Press to display the menu. –

IN (VIDEO-3) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. 22 IN (VIDEO-2) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-2 mode. 22

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OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video 22

Headphone jack. 22 Aerial socket. 7

signal cannot be output.)

COMPONENT Video or component video, and audio input jacks for 22 (VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting

the “VIDEO-2 SETTING” function (see page 18).

VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 7

mode

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.

Note

menu after finish setting.

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

AV-29VS24

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.

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

COMPONENT

VIDEO-1

(VIDEO-2)

OUTPUT

INPUT

OVER

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 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.

4 Turn 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 any button except POWER button, then operate the TV menu by following the steps as below:

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

кмллдав

FRANÇAIS

BACK ■

• Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language, then press MENU/OK button.

TEXT LANGUAGE

GROUP–1

GROUP–2

GROUP–3

GROUP–4

BACK ■

• Press 5/∞ button to select your desired Teletext language group. For details, see page 13. (For CS24/LS24/ VS24/VX74/WS24/ WX24 series only)

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CH 12

• TV will start searching for the channels.

To stop AUTO PROGRAM, press MENU/OK button.

AUTO PROGRAMAUTO PROGRAM

SETUP TOUR RESTART?

RESTART

■

• 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.

If the JVC logo does not appear, use LANGUAGE, TEXT 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.

EDIT

PR CH/CC 7 CH 09 8 CH 11 9 ■ CH 13 10 11 12 13

BACK ■

■

MOVE ■DELETE

INSERT

MANUAL

• To complete the initial setting, press the MENU/OK button. To edit the channel list, see page 19.

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JVC AV-25VX74/G User Manual

Contents

Knowing your TV’s features

Remote control buttons and basic functions

TV buttons and functions

Setting up your TV