JVC HV-29JH24, HV-29JH54, HV-29JH74, HV-29VH14 User Manual

COLOUR TELEVISION

HV-29JH24 HV-29JH54 HV-29JH74 HV-29VH14 HV-29VH54

Introduction of the functions Setting up your TV TV buttons and functions Remote control buttons and functions Using the TV's menu

Basic operation PICTURE SETTING menu PICTURE FEATURES menu SOUND SETTING menu

FEATURES menu

INSTALL menu

Additional preparation Troubleshooting Specification

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INSTRUCTIONS

GGT0056-001A-H

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: 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 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 use 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.

10 cm 10 cm 15 cm

15 cm

ENGLISH

Introduction of the functions

Function Description

DigiPure The DigiPure function uses the latest digital technology to give you

Progressive Scan (525P / 625P signal possible)

Cinema Surround The Cinema Surround function gives you a surround sound with a

a natural looking picture.

This TV can display the Progressive video signal both of 525P (NTSC) and 625P (PAL) signal.

“live” effect.

Setting up your TV

CAUTION

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

1 Connecting the aerial and VCR

• Aerial cable is not supplied. Use a good quality 75-ohm coaxial cable.

• Read the manual that came with the VCR before connecting.

If not connecting a VCR (see Fig. A):

Connect an aerial cable to the aerial socket on this TV.

If connecting a VCR (see Fig. B): 1 Connect the aerial cable to the aerial

input socket on the VCR, and connect the VCR and TV with another aerial cable.

2 Connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT (video

output) jack and the TV’s VIDEO jack with a video cable.

To connect a VCR to the TV with an SVIDEO cable:

Connect the VCR’s S-VIDEO OUT (SVIDEO output) connector and TV’s S connector with an S-VIDEO cable A, instead of connecting with a video cable.

3 Connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT (audio

L/R output) jacks and the TV’s AUDIO jacks (L/MONO and R) with an audio cable.

• If the VCR’s audio output is in mono, connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack and the TV’s AUDIO L/ MONO jack with an audio cable.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Back of the TV

AUDIO

L/MONO

VIDEO

PR/CRPB/C

AUDIO

L/MONOR

VIDEO

AUDIO

L/MONO

PR/CRPBB/C

AUDIO

OVER

Y/VIDEO

Back of the TV

VIDEO

OVER

Y/VIDEO

L/MONOR

VIDEO

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

Setting up your TV

2 Connecting the power cord

Connect the mains plug to the AC outlet.

3 Putting the batteries into the

remote control

Use two AA/R6 batteries.

Insert the batteries from the - end, making sure the + and - polarities are correct.

• Follow the warnings printed on the batteries.

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

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

4 Making the initial settings

When the TV is first turned on, it enters the initial setting mode, and the JVC logo is displayed.

1 Press the main power button on the

TV.

The TV is turned on, and the JVC logo appears.

• If the POWER lamp on the TV lights red and does not change to green, your TV is in the standby mode. Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV on.

• If the JVC logo does not appear, your TV has already been turned before. In this case, use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO PROGRAM” functions to make the initial settings. For details, see “INSTALL menu” on page 29.

HV-29JH24 / HV-29JH54 / HV-29JH74

POWER

POWER lamp

Main power button

HV-29VH14 / HV29VH54

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

IN (VIDEO-4)

OVER

OK EXIT

VRL/MONO

2 Press the MENU/OK button.

The LANGUAGE menu appears. You can choose a language for the on-screen language.

POWER

POWER lamp

Main power button

3 Press the 6 buttons to choose

RM-C1351 TV

FAVORITE CH

ENGLISH. Then press the MENU/ OK button.

The AUTO PROGRAM function starts. The TV channels you receive are automatically stored in the PR (programme numbers) LIST.

• To stop the AUTO PROGRAM function, press the MENU/OK button.

4 After the TV channels have been

stored in the programme numbers (PR) list, the EDIT menu appears.

Except HV-29JH24 HV-29VH14

MUTING

CINEMA

SYSTEM

SURROUND

COLOUR

SOUND

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE

MODE

SUB-P

CHANNEL VOLUME

RETURN

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1350 TV

Setting up your TV

POWER

ZOOM

PIP

Except HV-29JH24

HV-29VH14

Except HV-29JH54 HV-29VH14 HV-29VH54

TV/TEXT

• You can proceed to edit the programme numbers list using the EDIT/MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 30.

• If a TV channel you want to view is not stored in the programme numbers list, you can register it using the MANUAL function. For details, see “EDIT/ MANUAL” on page 30.

• The AUTO PROGRAM function does not store a TV channel to the programme number 0 (AV).

• If you do not need to use the EDIT/ MANUAL function, press the MENU/ OK button to close the EDIT menu.

Now, setting up is complete. Please enjoy your new JVC TV!

HV-29JH74

HV-29JH24

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1353 TV

HV-29JH54 / HV-29VH54

HV-29VH14

TV buttons and functions

HV-29JH24 / HV-29JH54 / HV-29JH74

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

IN (VIDEO-4)

OVER

OK EXIT

VRL/MONO

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

IN (VIDEO-4)

OVER

OK EXIT

VRL/MONO

(Behind the cover)

IN (VIDEO-4)

OVER

VRL/MONO

HV-29VH14 / HV29VH54

CHANNEL

OK EXIT

65 4

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

Turn the main power on

Press the main power button 1.

The POWER lamp 2 lights red and your TV is in the standby mode.

To turn the main power off:

Press the main power button again. The POWER lamp 2 goes off.

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the CHANNEL-/+ buttons 5.

The POWER lamp 2 lights red to green and your TV will be turned on.

• You can also turn on the TV by

pressing the TV/VIDEO button 3 while it is in standby mode.

Choose a TV channel

Press the CHANNEL-/+ buttons 5.

Choose a VIDEO terminal

Press the TV/VIDEO button 3 or CHANNEL-/+ buttons 5.

Adjust the volume

Press the VOLUME-/+ buttons 4.

The volume level indicator appears.

MENU button 6

Press to open the menu. For details, see “Operation with the buttons on the TV” on page 20.

Remote control sensor 7

POWER

(Behind the cover) VIDEO-4 terminal 8

See page 35.

Headphone jack 9

Connect the headphones with a stereo

(Behind the cover)

OVER

L/MONO

IN (VIDEO-4)

CHANEL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO EXIT

986543

mini-jack (3.5mm in diameter).

TV buttons and functions

VIDEO-1 terminal 0

• See pages 3 and 35.

VIDEO-2 terminal -

• See page 35.

VIDEO-3/COMPONENT

AUDIO

VIDEO

L/MONO

OVER

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

Y/VIDEOC

BCR

VIDEO-3

AUDIO

L/MONO

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

terminal =

• See pages 28 and 35.

OUTPUT terminal ~

• See page 35.

AUDIO

L/MONO

P/CRRP/C

AUDIO

L/MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OVER

VIDEO-1

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

Aerial socket !

Connect the aerial cable.

• See page 3.

Remote control buttons and functions

RM-C1351 TV

FAVORITE CH

Turn the TV on from standby mode

Press the POWER button.

The POWER lamp lights red to green and your TV will be turned on.

• You can turn on the TV from the standby mode by pressing the TV/ VIDEO button, the CHANNEL-/+ buttons or the number buttons.

To turn the TV off:

Press the POWER button again. The POWER lamp changes from green to red and the TV enters standby mode.

Choose a TV channel

Choose a programme number in which a TV channel has been set.

Press the CHANNEL-/+ buttons or enter the programme number (PR) with the number buttons.

• If you want to put a two-digit channel into the TV, press the -/--button to change to the two-digit entry system.

• You can select a channel from the PR LIST. For details, see “DISPLAY button” on page 11.

• If you do not have a clear picture or no colour appears, follow the operation procedure “COLOUR SYSTEM button” on page 11.

Except HV-29JH24 HV-29VH14

MUTING

CINEMA

SYSTEM

COLOUR

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE

SURROUND

SOUND

MODE

SUB-P

RETURN

CHANNEL VOLUME

FAVORITE CH

RM-C1350 TV

HV-29JH74

POWER

ZOOM

PIP

Except HV-29JH24

HV-29VH14

Except HV-29JH54 HV-29VH14 HV-29VH54

TV/TEXT

Adjust the volume

HV-29JH24

FAVORITE CH

Press the VOLUME-/+ buttons.

Watch images from an external device

Choose a VIDEO terminal to which the

RM-C1353 TV

HV-29JH54 / HV-29VH54

HV-29VH14

external device has been connected.

Press the TV/VIDEO button.

• You can choose a VIDEO terminal with the CHANNEL-/+ buttons or from the PR LIST.

To return to a TV channel:

Press the TV/VIDEO button, the CHANNEL-/+ buttons or the number buttons.

Remote control buttons and functions

MUTING button

Press the MUTING button to turn off the volume. Pressing the MUTING button again resumes the previous volume level.

ZOOM button

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

Press the ZOOM button to choose a mode.

• The ZOOM button works only in the normal screen.

REGULAR:

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

ZOOM:

You can zoom up the Wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio) to fill the TV screen.

• The left side and right side of the Wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio) will be cut off.

16:9:

This mode converts a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a Wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio).

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

CINEMA SURROUND button

You can enjoy an enhanced sound for a wider audience by using CINEMA SURROUND function.

Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select one of CINEMA SURROUND modes.

HIGH/LOW:

When you listen to the stereo sound, please select HIGH or LOW mode. You can enjoy the sound for a wider audience similar to the experience at the theatre.

• In case that you setting up the CINEMA SURROUND function to HIGH mode, there may be slight volume distortion. In case that occurs, please switch the HIGH mode to LOW mode, the effect of CINEMA SURROUND functions will be less noticeable, however, the volume distortion will be corrected.

MONO:

Select the MONO mode, when you listen to the mono sound. You can enjoy the sound for a wider audience similar to stereo sound.

OFF:

The CINEMA SURROUND function switches off.

PICTURE MODE button

You can choose one of three PICTURE MODEs (three kinds of picture setting) to adjust the picture settings automatically.

Press the PICTURE MODE button to choose a mode.

BRIGHT:

Heightens contrast and sharpness.

STANDARD:

Standardizes picture adjustment.

SOFT:

Softens contrast and sharpness.

Remote control buttons and functions

RETURN+ button

The RETURN+ button has two functions; the RETURN+ function and the RETURN function. If a channel has been registered as the “Return Channel”, the RETURN+ function operates. If there is no setting for the “Return Channel”, the RETURN function operates.

RETURN+ function

By registering a channel you frequently view as the “Return Channel”, you can select that channel at any time simply by pressing the RETURN+ button.

To register a TV channel as the “Return Channel”:

Choose the Programme number to which the channel you want to register has been set, and press the RETURN+ button and hold for more than 3 seconds continuously. “RETURN PLUS PROGRAMMED!” is displayed and the registration is completed.

To cancel a TV channel registered as the “Return Channel”:

While viewing any TV channel, press the RETURN+ button and hold for more than 3 seconds continuously. “RETURN PLUS CANCELED!” is displayed and the registration is cancelled.

• When you turn off the TV, the registration for the “Return Channel” is cancelled.

• If you want to view the “Return Channel” and another TV channel alternately, first choose a channel other than the “Return Channel”. And then press the RETURN+ button to change the channel to the “Return Channel” In this way, you can view two channels alternately by pressing the RETURN+ button.

RETURN function

The TV temporarily memorises the TV channel that was chosen right before the current TV channel as the “Last Channel”. By pressing the RETUTN+ button, you can alternately view the current TV channel and the “Last Channel”.

• If you want to view two channels alternately by using the RETURN function, first choose one TV channel and then choose the other TV channel with the Number buttons. If you choose the TV channel without using the Number buttons, there are cases where a channel other than the one you first chose is registered as the “Last Channel”.

svt/u button

When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast programme, you can choose the sound from Bilingual I (Sub I) or Bilingual II (Sub II).

• When the stereo broadcasting is received poorly, you can change from stereo to mono sound so that you can hear the broadcast more clearly and easily.

Press the svt/u button to choose a sound mode.

s : Stereo sound v : mono sound t : Bilingual I (sub I) u : Bilingual II (sub II)

MONO : Cancels the Multi Sound function,

and the sound becomes monaural.

• The sound mode you can choose differs depending on the TV programme.

• This function does not work in the VIDEO modes.

Remote control buttons and functions

DISPLAY button

You can display the PR LIST, programme number or VIDEO terminal number on the screen.

Press the DISPLAY button.

Press the DISPLAY button changes the display as follows:

No indication

Choose a TV channel or a VIDEO terminal

1 Press the DISPLAY button to display

the PR LIST.

2 Press the 6 and 5 buttons to

choose a programme number or VIDEO terminal. Then press the MENU/OK button.

• For programme numbers with the

CHANNEL GUARD function set, the n (CHANNEL GUARD) mark is displayed next to the programme number in the PR LIST.

• The VIDEO terminals are registered after the programme number PR99.

• The AV channel (channel number 0) in the PR LIST will be chosen only if you connect the VCR to the TV with an aerial cable without connecting a video cable.

COLOUR SYSTEM button

The colour system is chosen automatically. However, if the picture is not clear or no colour appears, choose the colour system manually.

Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to choose the appropriate colour system.

AUTO:

This function detects a colour system from the input signal.

• The AUTO mode may not function properly if you have poor signal quality. If the picture is abnormal in the AUTO mode, choose another colour system manually.

• The AUTO mode detects a colour system from the input signal and chooses the appropriate colour system automatically.

• For the colour systems in each country or region, see the table “BROADCASTING SYSTEMS” on page 12.

PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43:

PAL, SECAM, or NTSC colour system.

SOUND SYSTEM button

The sound system is chosen automatically. However, if you cannot hear the sound normally even when the picture appears normally, choose the sound system manually.

Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to choose the appropriate sound system.

B/G : B/G system I : I system D/K : D/K system M : M system

• This function does not work in the VIDEO mode.

• For the sound systems in each country or region, see the table “BROADCASTING SYSTEMS” on page 12.

Remote control buttons and functions

BROADCASTING SYSTEMS

For sound and colour systems in your country or region, refer to the table below:

COLOUR SYSTEM

Area Country or Region System

Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia,

Singapore, Thailand, India, Asia, Middle East

Europe

Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. PAL

Africa

etc.

China, Vietnam, etc. PAL

Hong Kong, etc. PAL

Islamic Republic of Iran,

Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Philippines, Taiwan,

Myanmar, etc.

Russia, etc. SECAM

Czech Republic, Poland, etc. PAL

Germany, Holland, Belgium,

etc.

UK, etc. PAL

Republic of South Africa, etc. PAL

Nigeria, etc. PAL

Egypt, Morocco, etc. SECAM

SOUND SYSTEM

Area Country or Region System

Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,

Qatar, United Arab Emirates,

Yemen, etc.

Indonesia, Malaysia,

Singapore, Thailand, India, Asia,

Middle East

Europe

Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. B/G

Africa

etc.

China, Vietnam, etc. D/K

Hong Kong, etc. I

Islamic Republic of Iran,

Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Philippines, Taiwan,

Myanmar, etc.

Russia, etc. D/K

Czech Republic, Poland, etc. D/K

Germany, Holland, Belgium,

etc.

UK, etc. I

Republic of South Africa, etc. I

Nigeria, etc. B/G

Egypt, Morocco, etc. B/G

PAL

SECAM

NTSC

PAL

B/G

 Favorite channel

registration

You can register your favorite TV channels with the colour buttons (Red, Green, Yellow and Blue). After registration you can recall the favorite channel by pressing the colour button.

1 In the normal screen, choose a TV

channel (PR01-99) you want to register.

For detailed operation, see “Choose a TV channel” on page 8.

2 Press and hold a colour button for 3

seconds or more.

Then “FAVORITE CHANNEL PROGRAMMED!” appears on the screen and the current channel is registered.

• If the chosen channel is already registered as the favorite channel, when a colour button is pressed, the registered colour button icon appears on the top right of the screen.

• You cannot register in the Text mode, or while multiple screens, such as PIP (picture in picture) are displayed.

• Also you cannot register if the chosen channel is guarded with the CHANNEL GUARD function and the screen is blue, or if an on-screen menu is displayed.

• Even if you perform AUTO PROGRAM function, the registration made here will not be changed. (For AUTO PROGRAM, see page 29.)

Recalling the favorite channel

Press the colour button, then the registered favorite channel will be displayed.

• You cannot recall the favorite channel in the Text mode, Menu mode where an on-screen menu is displayed, or while multiple screens are displayed.

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JVC HV-29JH24, HV-29JH54, HV-29JH74, HV-29VH14 User Manual

Contents

Introduction of the functions

Setting up your TV

1 Connecting the aerial and VCR

2 Connecting the power cord

4 Making the initial settings

TV buttons and functions

Remote control buttons and functions