JVC HV-29ML25, HV-29VL25, HV-29JL25, HV-29ML27, HV-29JL27 User Manual

COLOUR TELEVISION

HV-29ML25 HV-29VL25 HV-29ML27 HV-29JL25 HV-29JL27

Contents

Knowing your TV’s feature Remote control buttons and basic functions.3 TV buttons and functions Setting up your TV Basic setting for picture Advanced setting for picture Original Feature for picture Basic setting for sound Advanced setting for sound DVD Function Customized setting TV channel presetting Additional preparation Troubleshooting Specifications

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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 throughly before you begin.

Safety Instructions

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 cabinet ventilation

openings. Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable. When installing this TV, leave spaces for ventilation around the TV more than the minimum distances as shown in the diagram.

4 Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet

openings.

5 In the event of a fault, unplug the unit and call a JVC 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.

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

15 cm

15 cm10 cm

WARNING: <HV-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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Knowing your TV’s feature

Main feature

Function Description

DVD MENU Just connect your DVD IN, your new TV can check the DVD signal and will display

the picture automatically. You can also tune the Picture mode and the sound mode as you like while watching your DVD.

Remote control buttons and basic functions

SYSTEM

COLOUR

SOUND

POWER

FAVORITE CHANNEL

RETURN

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

Ð/ÐÐ

TEXT

CINEMA

SURROUND

RM-C1390

DISPLAY

BACK EXIT

DVD MENU

PICTURE

MODE

CHANNEL VOLUME

RM-C1390

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 M Select the desired channel number. 5 VOLUME M 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 programme number or video terminal number and PR list (channel

/BACK list) on the screen. You can select the channel using the PR list.

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

0 RETURN, a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch.

1 Press the DISPLAY/BACK button once to display the PR list. 2 Press 5/∞/2/3 button 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. On the other hand, you can use this button to return to the previous menu.

then press the number button.

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 menu locations

TO Operation Note

Display the MENU. Press the MENU/OK button 2. To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/

Display the top. Press 2/3 buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Press ∞ button 3 to display next page

Display the 2nd Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. menu. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Display the 3rd Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. menu. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Return to the Press the DISPLAY/BACK button 8. – previous menu. Choose the setting Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function. Press the MENU/OK button 2 to exit of a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to change the setting. from the menu. Adjust the effect Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function. level of a function. Then press the 2/3 buttons 3 to adjust the effect level. Display the sub Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a function. menu of 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:

Then press MENU/OK button 2. for more functions.

MENU Top menu 2nd menu

3rd menu

Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.

Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location

MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.8

SOUND STEREO / I•II P. 1 1

FEATURES DVD MENU P.13 AUTO SIGNAL DETECT P.13

INSTALL SETUP TOUR P.16

PICTURE SETTING P.8 CONTRAST P.8

BRIGHT P.8

SHARP P.8

COLOUR P.8

TINT P.8

WHITE BALANCE P.8

DIGITAL VNR P.14

BASS P.11

TREBLE P.11

BALANCE P.11

AI VOLUME P.12

CINEMA SURROUND P.12

DVD PICTURE MODE P.13

WHITE BALANCE P.13

SOUND MODE P.13

CINEMA SURROUND P.13

SLEEP TIMER P.14

CHANNEL GUARD P.14

CHILD LOCK P.15

ZOOM P.9

FAVORITE SETTING P.15

AUTO PROGRAM P.17

EDIT/MANUAL P.17

COLOUR SYSTEM P.8

LANGUAGE P.14

TELETEXT LANGUAGE P.10

APPEARANCE P.16

VIDEO - 3 SETTING P.16

BLUE BACK P.9

AUTO SHUTOFF P.16

PICTURE TILT P.9

BACK button 8 or choose EXIT menu or TV/VIDEO/EXIT button 6.

TV buttons and functions

The illustrations shown below is for HV-29ML25 and HV-29VL25 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Front of the TV

HV-29ML25

HV-29VL25

Rear of the TV

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IN(VIDEO-4)

MENU TV/VIDEO

OVER

L/MONO OK EXIT

CHANNEL VOLUME

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OVER

L/MONO

CHANNEL VOLUME

VIDEO

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

OVER

OK EXIT

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

IN(VIDEO-4)

AUDIO

L/MONO

PR/CRPBB/C

AUDIO

L/MONOR

AUDIO

TV/VIDEO

POWER

No. Button/terminal Description

1I(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 colour : TV’s main power is being turned off. Red : TV’s main power is being turned on.

3 Not Application 4 Remote control sensor 5 TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or video mode. 6 VOLUME M Press to adjust the volume level. 7 CHANNELM Press to select the desired channel. 8 MENU Press to display the menu. 9 IN (VIDEO-4) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-4 mode. 0 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO signal input for VIDEO-4 mode.

- Headphone jack. = VIDEO-1 Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 mode. ~ VIDEO-2 Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-2 mode. ! VIDEO-3/COMPONENT Video or COMPONENT, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. @ OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. # Aerial socket.

How to operate the menus with the TV button

TV button

Work as same as the button on the remote control unit

Note

MENU MENU/OK button To display main menu and exit

menu after finish setting.

CHANNEL M ∞/5 button To select menu function. VOLUME M 2/3 button To adjust the desired function.

Setting up your TV

CAUTION

• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.

1 Connecting the aerial cable.

Rear of the TV

AUDIO

PR/CRPBB/C

AUDIO

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 and audio cables. For details, see the manual of your VCR.

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

L/MONO

VIDEO

OVER

Y/VIDEO

L/MONOR

VIDEO

75 -ohm coaxail cable (not supplied)

VHF/UHF outdoor aerial

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

2 Connecting the compatible main plug

to the AC outlet.

3 Inserting batteries into the remote

control.

Insert two batteries by following the ª 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.

Rear of the

To video output

AUDIO

L/MONO

PR/CRPBB/C

AUDIO

VCR

L/MONOR

To audio output

VIDEO

OVER

Y/VIDEO

To aerial input

To RF output

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-3/

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

To S-video output

The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.

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 7.

Setting up your TV (continued)

5 Making the initial settings

Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or any keys, then operate the TV by following the steps as below:

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FRANAIS

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• Press 5/∞ button to

select your desired language.

EDIT

PR CH/CCID AV

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03 04

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MOVE

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

18.

MANUAL

DELETEINSERT

TELETEXT LANGUAGE

GROUPÐ 1

GROUPÐ 2

GROUPÐ 3

GROUPÐ 4

GROUPÐ 5

• Press 5/∞ button to

select your desired Teletext language groups. For details, see page 10.

AUTO PROGRAM

SETUP TOUR RESTART ?

• 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.

AUTO PROGRAM

CH 00

• TV will start searching for the channels.

To stop AUTO PROGRAM, press MENU/OK button.

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