COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT
Contents
AV-29MT35 AV-21MT35
AV-29MT15 AV-21MT15
AV-29VA15 AV-21VA15
AV-25MT35
AV-25MT15
AV-25VA15
Knowing your TV’s features ....................................................... 3
Remote control buttons and basic functions .............................. 4
TV buttons and functions ........................................................... 6
Setting up your TV ..................................................................... 7
Basic setting for picture .............................................................. 9
Advanced setting for picture ..................................................... 11
Basic setting for sound ............................................................. 12
Advanced setting for sound ..................................................... 13
DVD function ............................................................................ 14
Customized setting .................................................................. 15
TV channel presetting .............................................................. 17
Additional preparation .............................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................................... 21
INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0072-001B-H
Thank you for buying this JVC color television.
To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
CAUTION: TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE
1 Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV.
2 Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When unplugging the
TV, grasp the mains plug. Do not pull on the power cord.
3 Never block or cover the ventilation openings.
Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable.
When installing this TV, leave spaces for ventilation around the TV of
more than the minimum distances as shown.
4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
5 In the event of a fault, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do
not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.
6 The surface of the TV screen is easily damaged. Be very careful with
it when handling the TV. Should the TV screen become soiled, wipe it
with a soft dry cloth. Never rub it forcefully. Never use any cleaner or
detergent on it.
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS TV.
15 cm
10 cm 10 cm
15 cm
7 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-21M, AV-25M, AV-29M Series>
YOU CAN DETACH THE PROTECT SHEET ON THE TOP
AND BOTTOM OF FRONT FRAME IF YOU NEEDED.
THE FRONT BUTTON DOOR OF THE TV SHOULD BE
PULLED OUT FROM ITS BOTTOM. DO NOT PRESS THE
UPPER PART, OR YOUR FINGER MAY BE PINCHED.
✘✓
PULL PULL
2
Knowing your TV’s features
Main features
COLOR
CLOSED
CAPTION
VNR
ECO
RM-C1287
CINEMA
SURROUND
EXIT
100+
1
BASS
DVD MENU Just connect DVD player to the television. The television will detect DVD signal and display
picture on the screen automatically and you can adjust pictures and sound while you are
watching DVD as your desire.
MTS You can listen the stereo sound or SAP from TV program broadcating by MTS system.
(SAP: Second audio program.)
CLOSED CAPTION You can display dialog on the screen from TV broadcasting with Closed caption system.
You also may be able to display some information in text form if available.
FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.
AI ECO TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to a
suitable level for a better eye care.
AI VOLUME TV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden
change of the volume when selecting different TV channel or selecting Video mode.
VNR You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programs or video sources.
Confirm your TV’s functions
Some functions written in this instruction manual may not be available for your TV.
Please see the chart below and check the functions that are equipped for your TV’s model number. The
model number is indicated at the rear of your TV. When you press a button concerned to a function that is
not available for your TV, it does not work and the logo “Ø” appears on the screen.
Model No.
NO.
Function
1 SUPER BASS O ––O ––O ––
– PICTURE TILT O O O –– ––––
– MTS O O – OO – OO –
AV-29MT35
AV-29MT15
AV-29VA15
AV-25MT35
AV-25MT15
AV-25VA15
AV-21MT35
AV-21MT15
AV-21VA15
3
Remote control buttons and basic functions
CLOSED
CAPTION
No. Press To
1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.
2 MENU/OK Display menu and confirm selected function.
3 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function.
4 CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.
5 VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.
6 TV/VIDEO Select TV or video terminal input.
EXIT On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu.
7 MUTING Turn off the volume.
Press this button again to resume the volume.
8 DISPLAY Display the program number or video terminal number on the screen.
/BACK On the other hand, you can use this button to return the previous menu.
9 0~9, 100+ Select the program number. For three digits program number, press 100+, then press the
! RETURN
"
CLOSED CAPTION
# FAVORITE Register and recall 4 favorite channels.
CHANNEL 1. Choose the TV channel you want to register then press and hold a color button until
(color buttons:
red, green,
yellow, blue)
number button.
+
a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch.
1 Choose the channel you want to register.
2 Press and hold RETURN+ button until “RETURN PLUS PROGRAMMED!” appears.
To cancel, press and hold RETURN+ button until “RETURN PLUS CANCELED!” appears.
b) Return to the previously viewed channel, if you have not set or have canceled the Return
channel as above.
Display information in text which are broadcasted by some TV channels.
"FAVORITE CHANNEL ■ PROGRAMMED!" appears.
2. To register other favorite channels, repeat step 1.
To recall the favorite channel, press the color button.
When the TV is in menu mode, the favorite channel function is not available.
COLOR
8
2
CLOSED
CAPTION
"
!
4
VNR
RM-C1287
1
#
6
EXIT
3
7
9
100+
5
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/BACK button
8.
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3 to change the setting.
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3 to adjust the effect
level.
Press the 5/∞ buttons 3 to
choose a function. Then press
MENU/OK button 2 to display
the sub menu.
The following chart shows locations of functions in menus. In this manual,
location of a function is described as follows:
MENU Top menu
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/
BACK button 8 or
choose EXIT menu
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT
button 6.
Press ∞ button 3 to
display the next page
for more functions.
–
Press the TV/VIDEO/
EXIT button 6 to
exit from the menu.
–
3rd menu
Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location
MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.9 – –
SOUND MTS P.13 – –
FEATURES DVD MENU P.14
INSTALL SETUP TOUR P.16 – –
EXIT – – – –
PICTURE SETTING P.10 PICTURE P.10
WHITE BALANCE P.10 – –
VNR P.15 – –
AI VOLUME P.13 – –
SOUND MODE P.12 – –
EQUALIZER P.13 – –
BALANCE P.12 – –
CINEMA SURROUND
SUPER BASS
OFF TIMER P.15 – –
CHILD LOCK P.15 – –
COMPRESS (16:9)
AI ECO SENSOR P.11 – –
AUTO PROGRAM P.17 – –
CHANNEL SUMMARY
COLOR SYSTEM P.9 – –
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16 – –
BLUE BACK P.11 – –
CLOSED CAPTION P.15
PICTURE TILT P.11 – –
BRIGHT P.10
DETAIL P.10
COLOR P.10
TINT P.10
P.13 – –
P.12 – –
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
DVD PICTURE MODE
TINT COLOR
WHITE BALANCE
SOUND MODE
CINEMA SURROUND
P.11 – –
P.17 – –
CAPTION
TEXT
P.14
P.14
P.14
P.14
P.14
P.14
P.15
P.15
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TV buttons and functions
The illustrations shown below is for AV-21MT35 and AV-29VA15 only, which are used for explanation purpose.
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Front of the TV
AV-21MT35
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CHANNEL
MENU
OK
VOLUME
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POWER
AV-29VA15
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V L/MONO R
IN (VIDEO-3)
87
MENU
- CHANNEL + - VOLUME +
OK
5
6
TV/VIDEO
EXIT
234
POWER
1
Rear of the TV
AV-21MT35 AV-29VA15
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
VIDEO-1
INPUT
S
OVER
V
L
/
MONO
R
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COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
Y
/
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B
C
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/
MONO
OUTPUT
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LRRL
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VIDEO-1
INPUT
S
OVER
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L
/
MONO
R
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COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
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C
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OUTPUT
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No. Button/terminal Description Page
1 L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power. –
2 POWER lamp Indicate the TV is being turned on or off. –
No color : TV’s main power is being turned off.
Red : TV’s main power is being turned on.
Note: When you turn off the power switch while TV is in standby
mode, the light of power lamp will be off in 10 -15 seconds.
3 ECO sensor –
4 Remote control sensor –
5 TV/VIDEO/EXIT
Press to select TV or Video terminal input or exit from menu.
6 VOLUME -/+ Press to adjust the volume level. –
7 CHANNEL -/+ Press to select the desired channel. –
8 MENU Press to display the menu. –
9 IN (VIDEO-3) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. 18
! Headphone jack. 18
" Aerial socket. 7
# OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video 18
signal cannot be output.)
$ COMPONENT Video or component video, and audio input jacks for 18
(VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting
the “VIDEO-2 SETTING” function (see page 16).
% VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 7
mode
&
BASS SPEAKER OUT
Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit output terminal. 19
How to operate the menus with the TV button
TV button
Work as same as the button on the
remote control unit
MENU MENU/OK button To display main menu and exit
CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 button To select menu function.
VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button To adjust the desired function.
–
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
Matching aerial
adapter (supplied)
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
If you connect a VCR, connect the aerial output jack of your VCR
and the aerial jack on the TV with aerial cable. Then connect the
output jacks of your VCR and the VIDEO-1 input jacks of the TV
with the video cable (or S-VIDEO cable if available) and audio
cables. For details, see the manual of your VCR.
Rear of TV
AV-29VA15
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
Y
V
/
V
L
B
C
/
MONO
C
R
R
To video
output
To S-video
output
VCR
To audio
output
To aerial input
To R F
output
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
(1)
(2)
(3)
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
OUTPUT
V
LRRL
/
MONO
2 Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.
3 Inserting batteries into the remote control.
Insert two batteries by following the + and polarities and inserting the - end 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.
JVC logo will appear on the screen again at the phase of “SETUP
TOUR RESTART?” function. Then the initial setting can be
performed according to page 8.
7
Setting up your TV (continued)
5 Making the initial settings
Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then operate the TV by following the steps as below:
AUTO PROGRAM
AIR
CABLE
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
• Press 5,∞ button or
CH +/- key to select
AIR ro CABLE, press
the MENU/OK button.
AUTO PROGRAM
10%
MENU : OK
CH03
• TV will start searching
for the channels.
To stop AUTO
PROGRAM, press
MENU/OK button.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
CH/CC SKIP
■
CH 02
■
CH 03
■
CH 04
■
CH 05
CH 06
CH 07
CH 08
MENU : OK
✔
✔
■
SKIP
■
CANCEL
• To complete the initial
setting, press the
MENU/OK button.
To set undesired
channels to be
skipped, see page 17.
AUTO PROGRAM
SETUP TOUR RESTART?
■
: YES
MENU : NO
• After that, when turn on the
TV at the next time. “SETUP
TOUR RESTART?” will be
displayed.
Press the MENU/OK button
to cancel the SETUP TOUR
RESTART function.
If you want to make initial
settings again when the next
time you turn on the TV,
press the Red button to
activate the SETUP TOUR
RESTART function.
8
Basic setting for picture
COLOR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate color system when the picture is
not clear or no color appears.
Press the COLOR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
In TV mode: NTSC 3.58 MHz (Fixed).
In VIDEO mode:
AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
For the color system in each country or region, see the table
below:
Area Country or Region System
Asia, Middle China, Vietnam, etc. PAL
East Hong Kong, etc. PAL
Europe
Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. PAL
Africa Nigeria, etc. PAL
INSTALL menu
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
COLOR SYSTEM
PICTURE MODE
You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch.
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.
SOFT Softens contrast and sharpness.
BRIGHT Heightens contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD Standard picture setting.
USER You can change this picture setting as you like.
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust DETAIL
and TINT.
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU PICTURE menu
To return the USER setting to the default, press the blue button
when the PICTURE SETTING menu appears.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
Select USER and adjust following items in the
PICTURE SETTING menu. (PICTURE, BRIGHT,
DETAIL, COLOR, TINT*)
PICTURE MODE
9
Basic setting for picture (continued)
PICTURE SETTING
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER
in PICTURE MODE.
1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
❇
MENU
USER
PICTURE menu
PICTURE MODE
2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust
the setting.
❇
MENU
PICTURE 2 : Lower contrast 3 : Higher contrast
BRIGHT 2 : Darker 3 : Brighter
DETAIL 2 : Softer 3 : Higher
COLOR 2 : Lighter 3 : Deeper
TINT* 2 : Reddish 3 : Greenish
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust DETAIL
and TINT.
* TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
PICTURE menu
PICTURE SETTING
WHITE BALANCE
You can change the white balance of the picture to better match
the type of video being viewed.
Select the WHITE BALANCE in the PICTURE menu, then choose
the desired setting.
❇
MENU
NORMAL Normal white balance.
COOL Bluish white.
WARM Reddish white.
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust WHITE BALANCE.
You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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.
OFF Cancel the function.
MODE-1 Mild contrast (recommended).
MODE-2 Even contrast.
DISPLAY Display the graphic of the function.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
FEATURES menu
AI ECO SENSOR
Correcting the Slanting Picture (PICTURE TILT)
You can correct the picture tilt caused by the earth’s magnetic force.
1 Select the PICTURE TILT in the INSTALL menu, then press
MENU/OK button.
❇
MENU
The following display appears.
INSTALL menu
PICTURE TILT
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
PICTURE TILT
2 Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture become level. Then
press the MENU/OK button.
COMPRESS (16:9)
You can convert a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide
picture (16:9 aspect ratio).
Select the COMPRESS (16:9) in the FEATURES menu, then
choose ON or OFF.
❇
MENU
BLUE BACK
You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and
mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is
no input from an antenna.
Select the BLUE BACK in the INSTALL menu, then choose ON or
OFF.
❇
MENU INSTALL menu
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE
BACK function.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
FEATURES menu
COMPRESS (16:9)
BLUE BACK
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Basic setting for sound
SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting.
Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the
setting.
❇
MENU
USER You can change this sound setting as you like.
SOUND TURBO
THEATER
MUSIC Emphasize on music effect.
NEWS Emphasize on vocal sound.
SOUND menu
Select USER and adjust the frequencies in EQUALIZER
(100, 300, 1K, 3K, 8K Hz).
For details, see “EQUALIZER” on page 13.
Emphasize on low and high frequency levels.
Emphasize on movie sound.
SOUND MODE
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust SOUND MODE
function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
BALANCE
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right
speakers.
Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.
❇
MENU
SOUND menu
BALANCE
SUPER BASS (BASS)
You can enjoy powerful bass sound with the Twin Port Bass
Blaster unit.
Press the BASS button to select ON or OFF.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU SOUND menu
For attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit, please see in page 19.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to
operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
SUPER BASS
12
Advanced setting for sound
CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience.
Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.
OFF Cancel the function.
ON Listen to sound with wider audience effect.
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to
SOUND TURBO.
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
SOUND menu
CINEMA SURROUND
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust CINEMA
SURROUND function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.
MTS
You can enjoy the stereo and SAP broadcasted programs.
Select the MTS in SOUND menu, then choose the desired mode.
❇
MENU
STEREO Select stereo sound.
SAP Select second audio programs.
MONO Select monaural sound.
This function is not available in video mode.
SOUND menu
MTS
EQUALIZER
You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting
USER mode in SOUND MODE.
1 Select the USER in SOUND MODE under SOUND menu.
❇
MENU
SOUND menu
SOUND MODE USER
2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.
❇
MENU
The following display appears.
SOUND menu
EQUALIZER
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
100 300 1K 3K 8K Hz
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
IIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIII
EQUALIZER
3 Select and adjust the desired frequencies.
4 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
Adjust high frequency will affect higher pitch sound and vice versa.
AI VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of all the channels and video inputs to
the same level automatically depends on the strength of signal of
the sources.
Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then choose ON or OFF.
❇
MENU
SOUND menu
AI VOLUME
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
13
DVD function
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
When the DVD input signal is detected. The input mode will be
changed to VIDEO-2 automatically.
For The DVD player, press the “POWER ON” button of the
machine so that the signal can be detected.
For the VCR, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine, and
then press the “PLAY” button, so that the signal can be detected
and display DVD menu.
Select the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT in DVD MENU under
FEATURES menu then choose ON or OFF (Factory setting is ON).
❇
MENU
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
FEATURES menu
DVD MENU
DVD PICTURE MODE
You can enhance the picture quality of the DVD or VIDEO-2.
Select the DVD PICTURE MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES
menu, then choose the desired setting.
❇
MENU
OFF Cancel the function.
CLEAR-1
CLEAR-2
FEATURES menu
DVD PICTURE MODE
Select when the disc is with lots of noise (To soften the picture).
Select when the disc is with less noise (To sharpen the picture).
DVD MENU
TINT COLOR
You can adjust the picture color tone of the DVD.
Select the TINT COLOR in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,
then adjust the level.
❇
MENU FEATURES menu
TINT COLOR
DVD MENU
14
WHITE BALANCE
You can change the white balance of the DVD picture.
Select the WHITE BALANCE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,
then choose the desired setting.
❇
MENU
WHITE BALANCE
FEATURES menu
DVD MENU
For details, see “WHITE BALANCE” on page 10.
SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting for the DVD.
Select the SOUND MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,
then choose the desired setting.
❇
MENU FEATURES menu
SOUND MODE
DVD MENU
For details, see “SOUND MODE” on page 12.
CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for the DVD.
Select the CINEMA SURROUND in DVD MENU under FEATURES
menu, then choose the desired setting.
❇
MENU FEATURES menu
CINEMA SURROUND
For details, see “CINEMA SURROUND” on page 13.
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to
SOUND TURBO.
❇❇ When you use VIDEO-2 to display the DVD signal or Video
signal then WHITE BALANCE, VNR function in PICTURE
menu/DETAIL, TINT function in PICTURE SETTING menu/
SOUND MODE, CINEMA SURROUND function in SOUND
menu cannot operate.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
DVD MENU
Customized setting
VNR
You can reduce the picture noise.
Select the VNR in the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of
VNR function.
❇
MENU
OFF VNR is turned off.
AUTO Effect of VNR is automatically controlled.
MIN Effect of VNR becomes minimum level.
MAX Effect of VNR becomes maximum level.
PICTURE menu
VNR
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original
picture is sharp.
When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust VNR function.
CLOSED CAPTION
If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or
text information.
Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to select a setting.
OFF
CLOSED CAPTION
TEXT
To operate this function with a menu:
1 Select the CLOSED CAPTION in INSTALL menu, then
choose “CAPTION” or “TEXT”.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
CLOSED CAPTION
2 Press the 2/3 button to select the desired caption or text
channel.
CHILD LOCK
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV.
Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose
ON or OFF.
❇
MENU
FEATURES menu
CHILD LOCK
OFF TIMER
You can set the TV to turn off automatically to standby mode after
a set time.
Press the OFF TIMER button to select a desired period of time.
OFF TIMER
0 120
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MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
To operate this function with a menu:
❇
MENU
FEATURES 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.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
You can set the period of time
to a maximum of 120 minutes
in 10 minutes step.
OFF TIMER
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Customized setting (continued)
VIDEO-2 SETTING
You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal
output from the external devices connected to the VIDEO-2
terminal.
Select the VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a
setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).
❇
MENU
VIDEO If a normal video signal (composite video signal) is input.
COMPONENT If a component video signal (Y/CB/CR) is input.
INSTALL menu
VIDEO-2 SETTING
You must choose a setting follow as signal that you input to VIDEO-2.
(If you input the VIDEO Signal or VCR Signal to VIDEO-2, you must
choose VIDEO-2 SETTING to VIDEO.)
For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation” on page 18.
DISPLAY
You can display the program number and video terminal number
on the screen.
Press the DISPLAY button to display the indication on the screen.
SETUP TOUR
You may use the SETUP TOUR function to perform the initial setting.
When selecting SETUP TOUR, the AUTO PROGRAM menu and
CHANNEL SUMMARY menu will be displayed as shown on page 8.
But “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” will not be displayed.
Select SETUP TOUR in the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
INSTALL menu
SETUP TOUR
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TV channel presetting
To register the TV channels automatically
(AUTO PROGRAM)
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list
automatically.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button.
3 Press the 5/∞ button to select AIR or CABLE, then press the
MENU/OK button.
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received
are registered automatically.
4 The CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears.
For details of “SETUP TOUR”, see page 16.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
You can set undesired channels to be skipped.
Channels are to be skipped cannot be selected by the
CHANNEL -/+ button.
1 Display the INSTALL menu.
❇
MENU
INSTALL menu
2 Choose CHANNEL SUMMARY, then press the MENU/OK
button.
CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
CH/CC SKIP
■
CH 02
■
CH 03
■
CH 04
■
CH 05
CH 06
CH 07
CH 08
MENU : OK
✔
✔
■
SKIP
■
CANCEL
3 Choose the channel which you want to skip.
The skip can be set to all channels of AIR (CH02-CH69) and
CABLE (CC01-CC125).
4 Press the yellow button to skip the channel.
To cancel the skip, press the blue button.
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
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Additional preparation
The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-21MT35 and
AV-29VA15 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-21MT35
AV-29VA15
R
V
L
/
M
O
N
O
IN
(V
ID
E
O
-3
)
L/MONO
VR
IN (VIDEO-3)
Camcorder or TV game
MENU
OK
MENU
OK
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Connecting to rear component/video input
terminal and output terminal
Rear of TV
AV-21MT35
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
OUTPUT
INPUT
V
Y
/
V
LRRL
B
C
/
MONO
C
R
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
OVER
INPUT
S
V
L
/
R
MONO
Rear of TV
AV-29VA15
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(VIDEO-2)
OUTPUT
INPUT
V
Y
/
V
LRRL
B
C
/
MONO
C
R
S
OVER
V
L
R
INPUT
/
MONO
When you use VIDEO-1 INPUT, you should choose to connect
S-VIDEO or video input. If S-VIDEO connector and video input
are connected at the same time, no picture displays on the
screen and the message “PLEASE DISCONNECT VIDEO-1
CABLE!” appears. In this case, you should disconnect either
S-VIDEO or video input.
When connecting to COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) input, depending
on the connection, choose the appropriate video input using the
menu (see page 16).
VCR (for playing)
DVD player (composite signals)
VCR (for recording)
DVD player
(component video signals)
VCR (for playing)
DVD player (composite signals)
VCR (for recording)
DVD player
(component video signals)
Additional preparation (continued)
Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit
<AV-21MT35/AV-25MT35/AV-29MT35 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
2
Firmly insert the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit connector into the
BASS SPEAKER OUT terminal.
COMPONENT
VIDEO-1
(
)
OUTPUT
VIDEO-2
INPUT
INPUT
S
OVER
Y
BASS
SPEAKER
OUT
V
L
/
MONO
R RC
C
V
/
V
B
L
L
/
MONO
R
R
CAUTION:
The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is just placed on top of the TV
and is not held in place by a screw. When using the unit, pay
attention to the following cautions. Otherwise, the unit or TV may
fall over and be damaged, or cause unexpected injury.
• Do not rest your hands or elbows on the Twin Port Bass
Blaster Unit.
• Do not move the TV with the Twin Port Blaster Unit mounted
on top of the TV. Before you move the TV, be sure to remove
the unit.
• Do not move the TV by holding the Twin Port Bass Blaster
Unit.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below
troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.
• No picture,
no sound
• Snowy picture
• Stripes appear on the
picture
• Double-pictures
(ghosting) occur
• Poor picture
• White and bright still
image look as if it
were colored
• Top of the image from
software products or
video tape is distorted
• Poor sound
• Stereo or SAP sound
is unclear
• Cannot operate the
remote control
• Cannot operate the
menus
• Cannot operate the
front control buttons
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function if it is turned on.
• Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV.
• Interference occurs caused by other devices such as
an 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 color system. Refer to
“COLOR SYSTEM” on page 9.
• Adjust the COLOR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to
“PICTURE SETTING” on page 10.
• Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the
picture tube. This is not a malfunction.
• This is due to the condition of the video signal
whereby the image was not recorded properly. This
is not a malfunction.
• Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to
“EQUALIZER” on page 13.
• TV channel reception is poor. Change the stereo/
SAP mode to mono sound (see page 13).
• The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new
batteries (see page 7).
• Ensure that you are operating the remote less than
seven meters from the front of your TV.
• Press TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode and try
operating the menus.
• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK function if it is turned on
(see page 15).
• Color patches appear
at the corner of the
screen
• Picture is tilted
• Image takes a short
period to be displayed
• TV may emitted
crackling sound
• Feel a slight electric
shock when touching
the TV screen
• After you connect the
signal to VIDEO-2 and
playback VCR or DVD
Player, the Auto Detect
does not work.
•
When you are watching
another channel that is
not VIDEO-2, AUTO
SIGNAL DETECT
works while
DVD Player
•
While you are watching
TV on the other
channels, AUTO SIGNAL
DETECT works when
you press 1,7,3,
or 8 on the front panel of
VCR or DVD Player.
•
After TV was on, AUTO
SIGNAL DETECT
works.
VCR or
was on.
¡
• This may due to the magnetized device such as a
speaker near to your TV. Keep the device apart from
your TV. Alternately, you can also use the magneticshielded speaker.
• This may due to the earth magnetism. Refer to
“PICTURE TILT” on page 11 to correct the tilt.
• Image required time to stabilize before display. This
is not a malfunction.
•
This is due to a sudden change in temperature and it is
not a malfunction. If the crackling sound is too frequent,
request your service technician for inspection.
• This is due to the static electricity of the picture tube
and it will not harm the human body. This is not a
malfunction.
• Please check that the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT
function is on or off.
• Press button (VCR or DVD Player) to turn the
machine off and turn it on again; do not turn the
machine off and on suddenly.
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that
they are connected properly.
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that
they are connected properly.
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.
• Video signal from VCR or DVD Player cause the
function runs properly to indicate that there are video
signal on VIDEO-2 channel.
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Specifications
TV RF systems
M
Color systems
TV mode: NTSC 3.58 MHz
VIDEO mode: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz
Receiving channels
VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U)
Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band.
Power requirements
AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
External input / output
VIDEO-1: S-video input, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/C
VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
OUTPUT: VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output
Headphone jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Sound-multiplex systems
MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound) (Except AV-29VA15, AV-25VA15, AV-21VA15)
AV STEREO (For AV-29VA15, AV-25VA15, AV-21VA15 only)
Viewing Screen Size (Visible area)
AV-21MT35 508 mm
AV-21MT15 508 mm
AV-21VA15 508 mm
AV-25MT15 600 mm
AV-25MT35 600 mm
AV-25VA15 600 mm
AV-29MT35 676 mm
AV-29MT15 676 mm
AV-29VA15 676 mm
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
B/CR) input
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MEMO
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MEMO
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© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
0405-FLE-JMT
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