JVC AV-28F3SJ User manual

1004-MKH-VT-VT
©2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
500 5668 3
COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS
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AV-28F3SJ

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Contents
Safety Precautions .................................................. 1
Warning ..................................................................... 2
Guidelines for safe operation ................................ 2
Remote Control Buttons ......................................... 3
Control Panel Buttons............................................. 4
Antenna Connections .............................................. 4
Preparation ...............................................................
Features .......................................................................... 5
Before Switching on your TV .................................
Power connection ............................................................. 5
Aerial Connections ........................................................... 5
How to connect the external equipments .......................... 5
Inserting batteries in the remote control handset .............. 5
Switching the TV ON/OFF .......................................
o switch the V on.......................................................... 5
o switch the V off .......................................................... 5
Initial Settings ..........................................................
-V LINK .......................................................................... 6
Operating with the onset buttons ...................................... 7
Operating with Remote Control ......................................... 7
Menu System ............................................................ 7
Sound Menu ..................................................................... 7
Picture Menu ................................................................... 8
Feature Menu ................................................................. 10
Install (Installation) Menu................................................ 10
Using the Decoder (EX -2) function ................................ 11
Program (Programming) Menu ....................................... 12
o start AU O PROGRAM (AU OS ORE) ..................... 12
Other Features ....................................................... 12
Sound Mute ................................................................... 12
Stereo / Bilingual ............................................................ 12
Information on Screen .................................................... 12
o Display the ime........................................................ 13
Picture ........................................................................... 13
VCR / DVD Control Buttons and VCR / / DVD Switch13
Teletext ................................................................... 13
o operate eletext ......................................................... 13
o select a page of eletext ............................................ 13
o Select Index Page ..................................................... 13
Searching for a teletext page while watching V ............. 13
o Select Double Height ext ......................................... 13
o Reveal concealed Information .................................. 14
o Stop Automatic Page Change .................................... 14
o Select a Subcode Page ............................................. 14
o exit eletext ............................................................... 14
Fastext and optext ....................................................... 14
Connect the External Equipments ....................... 14
Via the Euroconnector .................................................... 14
-V LINK compatible VCR .............................................. 14
RGB mode ..................................................................... 14
EX -2S Mode ................................................................. 14
Via the RCA jacks .......................................................... 14
Via the AN (aerial) socket ............................................. 14
V and Video Recoder (VCR) ......................................... 14
N SC Playback ............................................................. 16
Copy Facility .................................................................. 16
Connecting Headphones ................................................ 16
Tips .......................................................................... 16
Specifications ......................................................... 16
Safety Precautions
1. Power Source
he receiver should be operated only from a 220-240V AC,
50 Hz. outlet. Ensure you select the correct voltage setting
for your convenience.
2. Power Cord
he power supply cord should be placed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them
or against them. Pay particular attention to cord where they
enter the plug, power outlet, and the point where they exit
from the receiver.
3. Moisture and Water
Do not use this equipment in a humid and damp place (avoid
the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen, and near the washing
machine). Do not expose this equipment to rain or water and
do not place objects filled with liquids on it as this may be
dangerous.
4. Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the receiver from the main supply
outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use with soft
and dry cloth.
5. Ventilation
he slots and openings on the receiver are intended for venti-
lation and to ensure reliable operation. o prevent overheat-
ing, these openings must not be blocked or covered in any-
way.
6. Lightning
In case of storm and lightning or when going on holiday, dis-
connect the power cord from the wall outlet.
7. eplacement Part
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts which are specified
by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the
original one. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electrical shock, or other hazards.
8. Servicing
Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not re-
move cover as this may result in electric shock.
9. Flame sources
Do not place naked flame sources on the apparatus.
10. Stand-By
Do not leave your V stand-by or operating condition when you
leave your house.
Warning!
Any intervention contrary to regulations, in particular, any
modification of high voltage or a replacement of the picture
tube may lead to an increased concentration of x-rays. Any
television modified in this way no longer complies with li-
cense and must not be operated.
Instructions for waste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should
principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil
bag, must be kept away from children.
Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of
used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out
about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
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Warning
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adap-
tor or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If a new mains plug has to be fitted, then follow the instruc-
tion given below:
Important
Do not make any connection to the larger terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol   or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
he wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: L ve
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as fol-
lows:
he wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
he wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
If in doubt  consult a competent electrician.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and re-
place the fuse.
Guidelines for safe operation
his equipment has been designed and manufactured to
comply with international safety standards.
However, as with any electrical appliance, care must be tak-
en to ensure optimal results and operational safety.
 Before attempting to use this equipment, read the operating
instructions thoroughly.
 Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains
plug, extension leads, etc.) have been made in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
 If ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of
this equipment, consult your dealer.
 Handle all glass panels or covers with care.
 Never operate this equipment if it appears damaged or oper-
ates abnormally. urn the power off, disconnect the main
power plug and consult your dealer.
 Never remove any affixed panels or covers. Doing so may
result in electrical shock.
 Never leave this equipment operating unattended unless
otherwise specifically stated that it is designed to do so or
in standby mode. Only use the designated power switch to
turn off the power and ensure that all potential users are in-
structed how to do so. Make special arrangements for in-
firm or handicapped persons.
 Never listen to headphones at high volume. Doing so may
damage your hearing.
 Never obstruct the ventilation of this equipment. Doing so
may cause overheating and result in a malfunction or dam-
age.
 Never use makeshift stands or attempt to affix legs with
wood screws. When using a manufacturers approved stand
or legs, use only the fixtures provided and follow the instal-
lation instructions.
 Never allow this equipment to be exposed to rain or mois-
ture.
 Never allow anyone, especially children, to insert anything
into an opening in the case. Doing so may result in a fatal
electrical shock.
 Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of
any kind. It is better to be safe than sorry.
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Remote Control Buttons
= Stand By / Power
0 - 9 = Direct Program
Yellow Button / Factory Settings in Picture Menu
Blue Button
PICTURE = Picture Mode Change
( ) = Programme Up (Cursor Up)
MENU = Menu Button
( ) = Cursor Right / Volume +
( ) = Programme Down (Cursor Down)
eletext / VCR /DVD Control Buttons
= Stereo / Bilingual Button
= VCR / / DVD Switch
= Information Button / -V Link in Program Menu
( ) = Cursor Left / Volume -
AV = AV Button
= eletext Button
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= Mute
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
he lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock of persons.
he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Control Panel Buttons
Antenna Connections
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Preparation
Place V on a solid surface.
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around
the set. o prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do
not place any objects on top of the set.
Use this apparatus in tropical and moderate climates.
Features
 It is a remote controlled colour television.
 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or cable channels
can be preset.
 It can tune cable channels.
 Controlling the V is very easy by its menu driven system.
 It has three Euroconnector sockets for external devices
(such as video recorder, video games, audio set, etc.)
 Front AV (EX -4) Input available.
 Stereo sound systems (Nicam) are available.
 Full function eletext (Fastext, optext).
 It is possible to connect headphone.
 Direct channel access.
 AU O PROGRAM (Automatic Programming System).
 All programmes can be named.
 Forward or backward automatic tuning.
 Sleep timer.
 Child Lock.
 Blue Background.
 Panoramic Mode.
 Comb Filter : Digital circuitry to make adjustments provid-
ing outstanding picture quality with sharp, crisp edges,
while virtually eliminating dot crawl.
 C I : (Colour ransient Improvement) Improvement of hori-
zontal transitions of chrominance (colour) signals.
 -V Link.
 Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
 When no valid signal is detected, after 5 minutes the V
switches itself automatically to stand-by mode.
 WSS (Wide Screen Signaling).
 N SC Playback.
Before S itching on your TV
Power connection
Important: he V set is designed to operate on 220-240 V
AC, 50 Hz.
 After unpacking, allow the V set to reach the ambient
room temperature before you connect the set to the mains.
Aerial Connections
 Connect the aerial plug to the aerial input socket located at
the back of the V.
How to connect the external equipments
See Connect the External Equ pments on page 15.
 See the instruction manuals provided with the external de-
vices too.
Inserting batteries in the remote control handset
 Remove the battery cover located on the back of the hand-
set by gently pulling upwards from the indicated part.
 Insert two AA (R6) or equivalent type batteries inside.
 Replace the battery cover.
NOTE: emove batteries from remote control handset when it
is not to be used for a long period. Otherwise it can be damaged
due to any leakage of batteries.
S itching the TV ON/OFF
You can operate your TV either using the remote control
handset or directly using the TV onset buttons
To switch the TV on
Your V will switch on in two steps:
1- Press the power button located on the front of the V.
hen the V switches itself to standby mode and the RED
LED located below the V turns on.
2- o switch on the V from stand-by mode either:
Press a digit button on the remote control so that a program-
me number is selected,
or,
Press Standby / Power Button or Programme Up and Down
buttons on the V or on the remote control respectively, so
the V will switch on and the RED Led will turn GREEN.
To switch the TV off
 Press the stand-by button on the remote control, so the V
will switch to stand-by mode and the GREEN LED will be-
come RED, or,
 Press the power button located on the front of the V.
Initial Settings
he message PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO.
PROGRAMMING SYSTEM will be displayed when you turn
on your V for the first time.
1- Select LANGUAGE with   or   button, then
press the   or   button to select a menu language.
2- Select COUNTRY with   or   button, then press
the   or   button to select the country you are now lo-
cated.
3- Select START with   or   button, then press the
right button to start AUTO PROGRAM.
AUTO PROGRAM, (Automatic Programming System) auto-
matically programmes the received channels in your Vs
programme numbers. During AUTO PROGRAM, AUTO
PROGRAM IS RUNNING PLEASE WAIT will be displayed.
After AUTO PROGRAM is finalized, the PROGRAM menu
appears.
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o cancel AUTO PROGRAM, press the PICTURE button.
You can delete a channel, insert a channel into a programme
number, or re-start AUTO PROGRAM with the PROGRAM
menu. For details, see PROGRAM (Programm ng) menu
on page 11.
4- If you do not have a -V LINK compatible VCR, press
PICTURE button to exit the menu.
If you have a -V LINK compatible VCR connected to the
EXT.2 terminal, press   button to display T-V LINK
menu. hen follow the operating procedure Download ng
data to VCR in the following T-V LINK section.
If the message PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO.
PROGRAMMING SYSTEM does not appear, or if you want
to modify the settings later, you can do manually with the
FEATURE, INSTALL and PROGRAM menus.
For users in the UK:
If you have any problems setting up your new V,
please call the JVC Helpline on 0870 330 5000.
For users in the epublic of Ireland:
If you have any problems setting up your new V,
please contact your local JVC dealer.
T-V LINK
When a -V LINK compatible VCR is connected to the EXT.2
erminal on the V, it is easier to set up the VCR and to view
videos. -V LINK uses the following features:
To use T-V LINK functions:
A T-V LINK compat ble VCR means a JVC video cassette
recorder with the -V LINK logo, or with one of the following
logos. However, these VCRs may support some or all of the
features described earlier. For details, see your VCR instruc-
tion manual.
Q-LINK (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation)
Data Log c (a trademark of Metz Corporation)
Easy L nk (a trademark of Phillips Corporation)
Megalog c (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Downloading data to VCR:
he VCR will automatically download the registered data on
the V channels from the V. his means you do not need to
set up the programme channels on your VCR manually.
he T-V LINK menu will be displayed when you press the
 button while PROGRAM menu is displayed, or when-
ever the INSTALL menu operations are performed.
Press   button to start downloading data to VCR.
 If you do not want to do, press the PICTURE button to
exit the menu.
When FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE... is displayed:
If FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE... is displayed, the download
was not performed correctly. Before trying to download again,
check that:
 he VCR power is turned on
 he VCR is -V LINK compatible
 he VCR is connected to the EX .2 terminal
 he SCAR cable is fully wired.
Direct Rec:
What You See Is What You Record
You can easy record to VCR the images that you are watch-
ing on the V. For details, read the manual for your VCR,
Use your VCR controls. You cannot carryout Direct Rec us-
ing your Vs control.
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When the VCR is not ready (for example when there is no
tape inserted), NO RECORDING is displayed.
In the following situations, the VCR will stop recording if the
V is turned off, if the V channel or input is changed, or if
the menu is displayed on the V:
 When recording images from an external device connected
to the V. (For example a camcorder)
 When recording a V channel after it has been un-
scrambled on a decoder.
 When recording a V channel by using the Vs output be-
cause the VCRs own tuner cannot properly receive that
channel.
TV auto power on/VCR image view:
When the VCR starts playing, the V automatically turns on
and the images from EXT.2 (EXT-2) terminal appear on the
screen.
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Th s funct on does not happen f your TVs ma n power
s turned off. Set your TVs ma n power to on (standby
mode).
Operating with the onset buttons
Volume setting and programme selection can be made using
the buttons on the right side of the V.
Volume Sett ng:
 Press  - button to decrease volume or  + button to
increase volume, so a volume level scale will be displayed
on the screen.
Programme Select ng:
 Press P/Ch+ button to select next programme or P/Ch-
button to select the previous programme.
Enter ng Ma n Menu:
 Press MENU button to enter main menu. In the main
menu select submenu using P/Ch+ or P/Ch- button and
enter the submenu using  + or  - button. o learn
the usage of the menus, refer to Menu System on page 7.
Operating with emote Control
he remote control handset of your V is designed to control
all the functions of the model you selected. he functions will
be described in accordance with the menu system of your
V.
Functions which you can use out of menu system are de-
scribed below.
Volume Sett ng:
Press  button to increase volume.
Press   button to decrease volume.
Programme Select ng (Prev ous or next programme):
 Press   button to select the previous programme.
 Press   button to select the next programme.
Programme Select ng (d rect access):
Press digit buttons on the remote control handset to select
programmes between 0 and 9. V will switch to the selected
program after a short delay.
 For a two digit program number enter the second digit after
pressing the first digit within 2 seconds.
Menu System
Your V has been designed with a menu system. Display
MENU (main menu) and enter one of five menus (SOUND,
PICTURE, FEATURE, INSTALL and PROGRAM).
1- Press MENU button to display MENU (main menu).
he menu titles will be displayed in the main menu.
2- Press   or   button to select a menu title, then
press   or   button to enter the menu.
 o exit a menu, press PICTURE button.
 o go to the previous menu, press MENU button.
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Sound Menu
To change sound settings:
 Press MENU button, now you are in main menu. In the
main menu, SOUND will be the first selected option. Enter
the sound menu pressing   or   button.
Setting Volume:
As you enter the sound menu, Volume will be the first select-
ed option.
 Press   button to increase volume.
 Press   button to decrease volume.
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Setting Bass Level:
 Using   or   button select Bass.
 Press   button to increase bass level.
 Press   button to decrease bass level.
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Setting Treble Level:
 Using   or   button select reble.
 Press   button to increase treble level.
 Press   button to decrease treble level.
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Setting Balance:
 Using   or   button select Balance.
 Press   button to change balance rightward.
 Press   button to change balance leftward.
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Hyper Sound:
You can use this feature to switch on or off Hyper Sound.
Pressing   or   button will turn on or off this feature. If the
current sound system is MONO and the Hyper Sound is set
ON, then the sound will be heard as if it is STEREO. If the
current sound system is STEREO, switching Hyper Sound
on will make the sound deeper. Switching it off will make no
change in MONO and STEREO.
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Hyper Sound can be set On or Off also by GREEN button.
Picture Menu
To change picture settings:
 Press MENU button, now you are in main menu. In the
main menu, select PICTURE using   or   button,
then enter the picture menu pressing   or   button.
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Note: When Picture Mode is not MANUAL, BRIGH NESS,
CON RAS and COLOUR options can not be reached by
 or   buttons.
Factory Settings:
In the Picture Menu if you press the YELLOW button the ad-
justments switches themselves to the factory settings.
Setting Brightness:
You can change Br ghtness only when Picture Mode is se-
lected MANUAL.
Using   or   button select Brightness.
 Press   button to increase Brightness.
 Press   button to decrease Brightness.
Setting Contrast:
You can change Contrast only when Picture Mode is select-
ed MANUAL.
 Using   or   button select Contrast.
 Press   button to increase Contrast level.
 Press   button to decrease Contrast level.
Setting Colour:
You can change Colour only when Picture Mode is selected
MANUAL.
 Using   or   button select Colour.
 Press   button to increase Colour level.
 Press   button to decrease Colour level.
Setting Sharpness:
 Using   or   button select Sharpness.
 Press   button to increase Sharpness level.
 Press   button to decrease Sharpness level.
Setting Tilt:
 Using   or   button select ilt.
 Press   button to increase tilt level.
 Press   button to decrease tilt level.
Setting Hue (In AV mode only) :
 Using   or   button select Hue.
 Press   button to increase Hue level.
 Press   button to decrease Hue level.
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Hue adjust is functional only when N SC 3.58/4.43 is applied
in AV mode. It does not appear when other colour systems
used.
Setting VCR Mode (In AV mode only) :
 Using   or   button select VCR MODE.
 When you watch a picture from your VCR and the picture is
unstable, you may improve it by changing the "VCR MODE"
setting from "ON" to "OFF".
Picture Mode:
his item is used to change the picture mode. By pressing
 or   button you may choose one of these options:
BRIGHT, STANDARD, SOFT, MANUAL.
Colour Temp:
his item is used to change the Colour emperature. By
pressing   or   button you may choose one of these op-
tions: COOL, WARM, NORMAL.
Zoom:
You can change the screen size according to the picture as-
pect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following ZOOM
modes.
AUTO:
When a WSS (W de Screen S gnall ng) signal, which
shows the aspect ratio of the picture, is included in the
broadcast signal or the signal from an external device, the V
automatically changes the ZOOM mode to 16:9 ZOOM mode
or FULL mode according to the WSS signal.
If a WSS signal is not included, the picture is displayed in
the PANORAMIC mode.
 When the AUTO mode does not function correctly due to
poor WSS signal quality or when you want to change the
ZOOM mode, change to another ZOOM mode manually.
REGULAR:
Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) as this is its
original shape.
PANORAMIC:
his stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3
aspect ratio) to fill the screen, without making the picture ap-
pear unnatural.
 he top and bottom of the picture are slightly cut off.
14:9 ZOOM:
his zooms up the wide picture (14:9 aspect ratio) to the up-
per and lower limits of the screen.
16:9 ZOOM:
his zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio) to the full
screen.
16:9ZOOM S:
his zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio) with subti-
tles to the full screen.
FULL:
his uniformly stretches the left and right sides of a normal
picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the wide V screen.
 For 16:9 aspect ratio pictures that have been squeezed into
a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio), use the FULL mode to
restore the picture to its original shape.
Choose the ZOOM mode:
Press the   or   button to choose a ZOOM mode.
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