JVC AV28H20EUB, AV28H20EUS, AV32H20EUS User Manual

AV32X25EU AV28X25EU AV32H20EU AV28H20EU

AV28CH1EU

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DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

ITALIANO

PORTUGUÊS

COLOUR TELEVISION

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INSTRUCTIONS

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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INSTRUÇÕES

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 EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

• Operate only from the power source specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.

• Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.

• When you are not using this unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the main outlet.

Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable. When installing this television, distance recommendations must be maintained between the floor and wall, as well as installation in a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Adhere to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.

• The main power button on the TV does not fully isolate the TV from the AC supply. 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.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the TV or remote control.

DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.

(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.)

DO NOT allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the TV.

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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.

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.

CONTENTS

Setting up your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TV buttons and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control buttons and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Teletext function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the TV’s menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Additional preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CH/CC numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting up your TV

Caution

• Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything.

Connecting the aerial and VCR

• The connecting cables are not provided.

• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected.

 If connecting a VCR, follow AAAA →

BBBB → CCCC.

 If not connecting a VCR, follow 1111.

To operate T-V LINK functions, a T-V LINK compatible VCR must be connected to the EXT-2 terminal on the TV. For details about T-V LINK functions, see “T-V LINK FUNCTIONS” on page 5.

• A video can be viewed from the VCR

without performing C. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

• To connect additional external devices, please see “Additional preparation” on page 36.

• To connect speakers and amplifier, please see “Connecting Speakers/Amplifier (Excluding AV28CH1EU)” on page 37.

• When a decoder is connected to a T-V LINK compatible VCR, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see “Using the DECODER (EXT-

2) function” on page 35. Otherwise, you will not be able to view scrambled channels.

 Rear Panel

EXT-2

EXT-3

EXT-2

EXT-3

S S

Aerial

75-ohm Coaxial

EXT-3

Cable

75-ohm Coaxial

Cable

To Aerial

Input

To Aerial

Output

Back of the TV

21-pin

SCART

Cable

VCR

AV IN/OUT

Terminal

AUDIO OUT

EXT-2

EXT-1

1 Aerial socket (2) 2 EXT-1 terminal (2, 22, 36) 3 EXT-2 terminal (2, 5, 22, 36) 4 EXT-3 terminal (22, 36) 5 AUDIO OUT terminal (Excluding

AV28CH1EU) (37)

AUDIO OUT

EXT-1

Setting up your TV

Connecting the power cord to the AC outlet

Caution

• Operate only from the power source specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.

Putting the batteries into the Remote control

Use two AAA/R03 dry cell batteries. Insert the batteries from the - end, making sure the + and - polarities are correct.

• Follow the warnings printed on the batteries.

• Battery life is about six months to one year, depending on your frequency of use.

• The batteries we supply are only for setting up and testing your TV, please replace them as soon as necessary.

• If the remote control does not work properly, replace the batteries.

Initial settings

When the TV is first turned on, it enters the initial setting mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the onscreen display to make the initial settings.

1 Press the Main power button on the

The Power lamp lights red (for power on), then green (for TV on) and the JVC logo is displayed.

Power lamp

Power lamp

TV OK

Blue button

Main power button

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Main power button

Power lamp

Setting up your TV

• If the power lamp stays red and does not change to green: Your TV is in the standby mode. Press the # (Standby) button on the remote control to turn your TV on.

• The JVC logo does not appear when your TV has been turned on once. In this case, use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “INSTALL” on page 27.

2 Press the aaaa button

The LANGUAGE menu appears.

LANGUAGE

BACK

TV OK

D0002(E)-EN

3 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose ENGLISH. Then press the aaaa button

English is set for the on-screen display description. The COUNTRY menu appears as a sub-menu of the AUTO PROGRAM function. There are two COUNTRY menus. Pressing the yellow button changes the COUNTRY menu as follows:

D0003-EN

TV OK

BACK

START MORE

TV OK

BACK

4 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose the country where you are now located

5 Press the blue button to start the

AUTO PROGRAM function

The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears and received TV channels are automatically registered in the Programme numbers (PR).

• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM function: Press the b button.

AUTO PROGRAM

20%

BACK

TV OK

D0004-EN

CH 10

EDIT

TV OK

PR ID AV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

BACK

MOVE

CH / CC

BBC1

ID INSERT DELETE MANUAL

After the TV channels have been registered in the Programme numbers (PR), the EDIT menu appears

• You can proceed to edit the Programme numbers (PR) using the EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 28.

• If you do not need to use the EDIT/ MANUAL function, go to the next step.

If “ACI START/ACI SKIP” appears in the AUTO PROGRAM menu:

You can use the ACI (Automatic Channel Installation) function to decode the ACI data and complete the registration of all the TV channels in a short period of time.

START MORE

For details of the ACI function and how to use it, refer to “Using the ACI function” on page 33. If you don’t want to use the ACI function, press the 6 buttons to choose ACI SKIP and then press a.

Setting up your TV

6 Press the aaaa button to display the

T-V LINK menu

T-V LINK

DOWNLOAD TV VCR

BACK

TV OK

EXIT

D0005-EN

7 If you do not have a T-V LINK

compatible VCR connected:

Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK menu. The T-V LINK menu disappears.

If you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected to the EXT-2 terminal:

Follow the operating procedure “Downloading the data to VCR” on page 34 to transmit the Programme number (PR) data.

Now, the initial settings are complete, and you can watch the TV

• When your TV can detect the TV channel name from the TV channel broadcast signal, it automatically registers the TV channel name (ID) to the Programme number (PR) in which the TV channel has been registered.

• If a TV channel you want to view is not set to a Programme number (PR), manually set it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 28.

• The TV channel is not registered in Programme number PR 0 (AV). When you want to register a TV channel to PR 0 (AV), manually set it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 28.

T-V LINK FUNCTIONS

When a T-V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to view videos. T-V LINK uses the following features:

To use T-V LINK functions:

A T-V LINK compatible VCR is necessary. The VCR must be connected to the EXT-2 terminal on the TV by a fully wired SCART cable.

A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a JVC VCR with the T-V LINK logo or a VCR with one of the following logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the features described below. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

“Q-LINK” (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation) “Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) “Easy Link” (a trademark of Phillips Corporation) “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

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Setting up your TV

 Pre-set Download

Download the registered data on the TV channels from the TV to the VCR. The Preset Download function automatically begins when the initial setting is complete or whenever the AUTO PROGRAM or EDIT/ MANUAL operations are performed.

• This function can be operated via VCR operation.

When “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed:

If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is displayed, the download was not performed correctly. Before trying to download again, ensure the following:

• The VCR power is turned on.

• The VCR is T-V LINK compatible.

• The VCR is connected to the EXT-2 terminal.

• The SCART cable is fully wired.

 Direct Rec

“What You See Is What You Record” You can record to VCR the images that you are currently viewing on TV by a simple operation. For details, read the manual for your VCR. Operate via the VCR. “VCR IS RECORDING” is displayed.

In the following conditions, the VCR will stop recording if the TV is turned off, if the TV channel or input is switched, or if the menu is displayed on the TV:

• When recording images from an external device connected to the TV.

• When recording a TV channel after it has been unscrambled on a decoder.

• When recording a TV channel by using the TV’s output because that TV channel cannot be properly received on the VCR’s tuner.

• When the VCR is not ready (for example, when there is no tape inserted), “NO RECORDING” is displayed (Excluding AV28CH1EU).

• Operation via the TV is not possible.

• Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV channel that cannot be received properly by the VCR’s tuner, even though you can view that TV channel on the TV. However, some VCRs can record a TV channel by using the TV’s output if that channel can be viewed on the TV, even though the TV channel cannot be received properly by the VCR’s tuner. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

 TV Auto Power On/VCR Image

View

When the VCR starts playing, the TV automatically turns on and the images from EXT-2 terminal are displayed on the screen. When the VCR menu is operated, the TV automatically turns on and the images from EXT-2 terminal are displayed on the screen.

• This function does not operate if your TV’s main power is turned off. Set your TV’s main power to on (standby mode).

TV buttons and functions

AV32H20EU/AV28H20EU

AV32X25EU/AV28X25EU

EXT-2

EXT-3

AUDIO OUT

EXT-1

X T

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Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

1 Remote control sensor 2 Power lamp (3, 8) 3 Main power button (3, 8) 4 Headphone jack (mini jack) (36) 5 P p buttons/ q buttons (8) 6 r (Volume) button (8) 7 EXT-4 terminal (22, 36)

TV buttons and functions

Turn the Main power on

Press the Main power button on the TV.

The Power lamp lights red and your TV is in the standby mode.

• If the Power lamp lights green, the TV is already on.

To turn the Main power off:

Press the Main power button again. The Power lamp goes off.

Caution

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the P pppp buttons to turn the TV on from standby mode

Choose a TV channel

Press the P pppp buttons to choose a programme number (PR) or an EXT terminal

Adjust the volume

1 Press the rrrr (Volume) button

The volume level indicator appears.

2 Press the qqqq buttons while the

volume level indicator is displayed

Remote control buttons and functions

1 Muting button 2 Number buttons 3 ZOOM button

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

TV OK

4 HYPER SOUND button 5 Information button 6 b button 7 5 buttons 8 Standby button 9 Colour buttons 0 a button

- 6 buttons = VCR/DVD/Teletext control button ~ VCR P DVD switch g (Text) button

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F.T/L

Turn the TV on or off from standby mode

Press the #### (standby) button to turn the TV on or off.

When the TV is turned on, the power lamp changes from red to green.

• The power can be turned on by pressing

the b button, 6 buttons or Number buttons.

Choose a TV channel

 Use the number buttons:

Enter the programme number (PR) of the channel using the number buttons.

Example:

•PR6 → press 6

• PR12 → press 1 and 2

 Use the

Press the

buttons:

6666

buttons to choose

6666

the programme number (PR) you want.

Remote control buttons and functions

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the

display the PR LIST

Pressing the h (information) button changes the display as follows:

PR LIST

PR ID AV

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

TV OK

D0011-EN

2 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose a Programme number (PR). Then press the aaaa button

• For Programme numbers (PR) with the

CHILD LOCK function set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark is displayed next to the Programme number (PR) in the PR LIST.

• You cannot use the 6 buttons to

choose a Programme number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK function set.

• Even if you try to choose a Programme number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK function set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark will appear, and you cannot watch the TV channel. To watch the TV channel, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 25.

• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See “PICTURE TILT (Excluding AV28CH1EU)” on page 21.

(Information) button to

hhhh

BBC1

12:00

No indication

+10-10

Adjust the volume

Press the 5555 buttons to adjust the volume.

The Volume indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the q buttons.

 Muting the sound

Press the

(muting) button to

llll

turn off the sound.

Pressing the l (muting) button again restores the previous volume level.

Watch images from external devices

 Use the o

Press the o an EXT terminal.

TV mode EXT modes

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

 Use the

Press the an EXT terminal.

 Use the PR LIST:

1 Press the

o button:

o button to choose

EXT-1

EXT-4

buttons:

6666

buttons to choose

6666

(Information) button to

hhhh

display the PR LIST

EXT-2

EXT-3

2 Press the 5555 and 6666 buttons to

choose an EXT terminal. Then press the aaaa button

• The EXT terminals are registered after the Programme number PR 99.

Remote control buttons and functions

• You can choose a video input signal from the S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and regular video signal (composite signal). For details, see “S-IN (SVIDEO input)” on page 22.

• If you do not have a clear picture or no colour appears, change the colour system manually. See “COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 20.

• If you choose an EXT terminal with no input signal, the EXT terminal number becomes fixed on the screen.

• This TV set has a function which can automatically change over the input according to a special signal output from an external device. (The EXT-4 terminal does not support it.)

To return to a TV channel:

Press the b button, the 6 buttons or the Number buttons.

To use the Programme number PR 0 (AV):

When the TV and VCR are connected only by the Aerial cable, choosing the Programme number PR 0 (AV) allows you to view images from the VCR. Set the VCR RF channel to the Programme number PR 0 (AV) manually. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 28. Pressing the o button changes the choice as follows:

TV mode

Programme

numbers

PR 1 – PR 99

EXT modes

EXT-1PR 0

EXT-2

ZOOM function

You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM modes.

AUTO:

For any picture format except Normal Picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), the picture will be automatically displayed in the optimum screen size. For Normal Picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), the picture displayed in accordance with the ZOOM mode set on the 4:3 AUTO ASPECT menu. For details, see “4:3 AUTO ASPECT” on page 20.

• AUTO may not function properly with poor signal quality. In this case, choose an optimum ZOOM mode manually.

• This TV supports WSS (wide-screen signals). When broadcasts with WSS are received with the ZOOM mode set at AUTO, the most suitable ZOOM mode is automatically chosen according to the WSS received.

REGULAR:

Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) as its original size is.

PANORAMIC:

This mode stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio) to fill the screen, without making the picture appear unnatural.

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EXT-4

EXT-3

• The VCR RF channel is sent as the RF signal from the VCR.

• Also refer to your VCR instruction manual.

• The top and bottom of the picture are slightly cut off.

Remote control buttons and functions

14:9 ZOOM:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (14:9 Aspect Ratio) to the upper and lower limits of the screen.

16:9 ZOOM:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (16:9 Aspect Ratio) to the full screen.

16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE:

This mode zooms up the Wide Picture (16:9 Aspect Ratio) with subtitles to the full screen.

FULL:

This mode uniformly stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the wide TV screen.

Use for pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio that have been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio), you can restore their original dimensions.

 Choose the ZOOM mode

1 Press the c

the ZOOM menu

ZOOM

AUTO REGULAR PANORAMIC 14:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE FULL

TV OK

D0009-EN

c button to display

BACK

2 Press the 6666 buttons to choose a

ZOOM mode. Then press the aaaa button

The picture expands and the chosen ZOOM mode is displayed in about 5 seconds.

• The ZOOM mode may be automatically changed due to the control signal from an external device. When you want to return to the previous ZOOM mode, choose the ZOOM mode again.

 Adjusting the visible area of the

picture

If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the picture are cut off, adjust the visible area of the picture manually.

1 Press the c

c button

The ZOOM menu appears.

2 Press the aaaa button to display the

ZOOM mode indication

Indicator is displayed.

16 : 9 ZOOM

D0010-EN

3 While it is displayed, press the 6666

buttons to adjust the visible area vertically

• You cannot adjust the visible area in REGULAR or FULL mode.

HYPER SOUND function

You can enjoy sounds with a wider ambience.

Press the //// (HYPER SOUND) button to turn the HYPER SOUND function on or off

• The HYPER SOUND function does not work properly with mono sound.

• The HYPER SOUND function can be also turned on or off by using the SOUND SETTING menu. For details, see “HYPER SOUND” on page 22.

Remote control buttons and functions

Displaying the current time

You can display the Current Time on the screen.

Press the

(Information) button to

hhhh

display the current time

Pressing the h (Information) button changes the display as follows:

PR LIST

TV OK

D0011-EN

PR ID AV

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

BBC1

+10-10

12:00

No indication

• This TV uses teletext data to set the current time. If the TV has not received a TV channel that has teletext programmes since it was turned on, the time display is blank. To view the current time, choose a TV channel that has teletext programmes. The time will still be displayed as long as you do not turn off the TV, even if you choose other TV channels.

• When watching videos, an incorrect current time is sometimes displayed.

Return to TV channel instantly

You can return to a TV channel instantly.

Press the bbbb button

The TV returns to the TV mode and a TV channel appears.

Operating a JVC brand VCR or DVD player

You can operate a JVC brand VCR or DVD player. Pressing the button having the same appearance as the original remote control button of a device makes the function work in the same way as the original remote control.

1 Set the VCR PPPP DVD Switch to the

VCR or DVD position

VCR:

When you are operating the VCR, set the switch to the VCR position.

DVD:

When you are operating the DVD player, set the switch to the DVD position.

2 Press the VCR/DVD Control Button

to control your VCR or DVD player

• If your device is not made by JVC, these buttons cannot be used.

• Even if your device is made by JVC, some of these buttons or any one of the buttons may not work, depending on the device.

• You can use the p buttons to choose a TV channel. The VCR will receive or choose the chapter the DVD player plays back.

• Some DVD player models use the p buttons for both operating of Fast forward/backward functions and choosing the chapter. In this case, the 253 buttons do not work.

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