JVC AV-29MT35, AV-29MT15, AV-29VA15, AV-21MT35, AV-21MT15 User Manual

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COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

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.

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PULL PULL

Knowing your TV’s features

Main features

COLOR

CLOSED CAPTION

VNR

ECO

RM-C1287

CINEMA

SURROUND

EXIT

100+

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

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

CLOSED CAPTION

! 4

VNR

RM-C1287

1 #

EXIT

100+

Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)

How to operate menus and menus locations

Display the MENU

Display the top menu

Display the 2nd menu

Display the 3rd menu

Return to the previous menu

Choose the setting of a function

Adjust the effect level of a function

Display the sub menu of a function.

Press the MENU/OK button 2.

Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2.

Press the DISPLAY/BACK button

8. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose

a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to change the setting.

Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to adjust the effect level.

Press the 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function. Then press MENU/OK 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

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

/ M

(

)

87 6

CHANNEL

VOLUME

2431

POWER

AV-29VA15

V L/MONO R

IN (VIDEO-3)

- CHANNEL + - VOLUME +

TV/VIDEO

EXIT

234

POWER

Rear of the TV

AV-21MT35 AV-29VA15

BASS

SPEAKER

OUT

VIDEO-1

INPUT

OVER

MONO

COMPONENT

(VIDEO-2)

INPUT

MONO

OUTPUT

LRRL

VIDEO-1

INPUT

OVER

MONO

COMPONENT

(VIDEO-2)

INPUT

/ V

MONO

OUTPUT

LRRL

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

OVER

MONO

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

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.

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.

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JVC AV-29MT35, AV-29MT15, AV-29VA15, AV-21MT35, AV-21MT15 User Manual

COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

Contents

Knowing your TV’s features

Remote control buttons and basic functions

TV buttons and functions

Setting up your TV