JVC AV-2985ME, AV-2987ME, AV-2955V User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0086-001A-H
AV-2985ME AV-2185ME
AV-2987ME AV-2155WE
AV-2955VE AV-2155VE
AV-2157VE
AV-25LS25
AV-2585ME
AV-2555VE
AV-2557VE
Contents
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
Original features for picture ...................................................... 12
Basic setting for sound ............................................................. 14
Advanced setting for sound ..................................................... 15
DVD function ............................................................................ 16
Customized setting .................................................................. 17
TV channel presetting .............................................................. 19
Additional preparation .............................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 23
Specifications .............................................................. Back cover
COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT
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15 cm
10 cm 10 cm 15 cm
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 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.
WARNING: <AV-2155WE only>
A REMOVABLE PLASTIC COVER IS FIXED TO THE
TELEVISION’S FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR. TO
PREVENT THIS COVER FROM BEING ACCIDENTALLY
SWALLOWED BY BABIES OR CHILDREN, REMOVE IT
FROM THE TELEVISION AND STORE IT IN A SAFE
PLACE. IF THE COVER IS SWALLOWED SEEK THE
ADVICE OF A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
<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.
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.
✘✓
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Knowing your TV’s features
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EXIT
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.
AV-2987ME
AV-2985ME
AV-2955VE
AV-2585ME
AV-2557VE
AV-2555VE
AV-2185ME
AV-2157VE
AV-2155VE
AV-2155WE
AV-25LS25
Model No.
Function
Main features
DVD FUNCTION 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.
PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two different sources (e.g. TV programme and VCR sources) at the same
time.
TELETEXT You can view teletext programmes which are broadcasted by some TV channels. Teletext
programme is an information in text form.
A2/NICAM You can listen to the stereo sound or bilingual sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2
(STEREO / I■II)or NICAM Sound-multiplex system.
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.
1,2PIP control buttons (Green label) __ –_––_–– ––
–PICTURE TILT __ _ –– –––– ––
3AI ECO __________–
NO.
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Remote control buttons and basic functions
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No. Press To
1POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.
2MENU/OK Display menu and confirm selected function.
35/ ∞/ 2/ 3Select and adjust menu function.
4CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.
5VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.
6TV/VIDEO Select TV or video terminal input.
EXIT On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu.
7MUTING Turn off the volume.
Press this button again to resume the volume.
8DISPLAY Display the programme number or video terminal number, stereo/bilingual broadcast system
/BACK and PR list (channel list) on the screen.
You can select the channel using the PR list.
1Press the DISPLAY button once to display the PR list.
2Press 5/ ∞/ 2/ 3buttons 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.
90~9, -/-- Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the
number button.
!RETURN+a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch.
1Choose the channel you want to register.
2Press 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.
"FAVORITE Register and recall 4 favorite channels.
CHANNEL 1. Choose the TV channel you want to register then press and hold a colour button until
"FAVORITE CHANNEL ■PROGRAMMED!" appears.
2. To register other favorite channels, repeat step 1.
To recall the favorite channel, press the colour button.
When the TV is in Text function or menu mode, the favorite channel function is not available.
When the TV is in PIP function, the favorite channel function cannot register but can recall the
favorite channel.
(colour buttons:
red, green,
yellow, blue)
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Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)
The following chart shows locations of functions in menus. In this manual,
location of a function is described as follows:
Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.
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.
Operation
Press the MENU/OK button 2.
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2.
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2.
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2.
Press the DISPLAY/BACK button
8.
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3to change the setting.
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3to adjust the effect
level.
Press the 5/∞buttons 3to
choose a function. Then press
MENU/OK button 2to display
the sub menu.
Note
To exit the MENU,
press the DISPLAY/
BACK button 8or
choose EXIT menu
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT
button 6.
Press ∞button 3to
display the next page
for more functions.
–
Press the TV/VIDEO/
EXIT button 6to
exit from the menu.
–
Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location
MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.9 – –
PICTURE SETTING P.10 CONTRAST P.10
BRIGHT P.10
SHARP P.10
COLOUR P.10
TINT P.10
WHITE BALANCE P.10 – –
VNR P.17
SOUND STEREO/ I
■
II P.15 – –
AI VOLUME P.15 – –
SOUND MODE P.14 – –
EQUALIZER P.15 – –
BALANCE P.14 – –
CINEMA SURROUND P.15 – –
EATURES DVD MENU P.16 AUTO SIGNAL DETECT P.16
DVD PICTURE MODE P.16
TINT COLOUR P.16
WHITE BALANCE P.16
SOUND MODE P.16
CINEMA SURROUND P.16
O TIMER P.17 – –
CHILD LOCK P.17 – –
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11 – –
AI ECO SENSOR P.11 – –
INSTALL SETUP TOUR P.18 – –
AUTO PROGRAM P.19 – –
EDIT/MANUAL P.19 DELETE, MOVE, P.19-
MANUAL, INSERT P.20
COLOUR SYSTEM P.9 – –
LANGUAGE P.17 LANGUAGE P.17
TEXT LANGUAGE P.13 TEXT LANGUAGE P.13
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.18 – –
BLUE BACK P.11 – –
PICTURE TILT P.11 – –
EXIT – – – –
How to operate menus and menus locations
MENU Top menu 2nd menu
Top menu 3rd menu
MENU 2nd menu
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TV buttons and functions
The illustrations shown below is for AV-2185ME, AV-25LS25 and AV-2955VE only, which are used for explanation purpose.
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
MENU
OK
TV/VIDEO
EXIT
- CHANNEL + - VOLUME +
IN (VIDEO-3)
V L/MONO R
IN (VIDEO-3)
VR
MENU
OK
L/MONO
CHANNEL
VOLUM E TV/VIDEO
EXIT
POWER
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Front of the TV
AV-2185ME
Rear of the TV
AV-2185ME/AV-2955VE AV-25LS25
IN (VIDEO-3)
VR
L/ MONO
MENU
OK
CHANNEL
VOLUME
POWER
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OUTPUT
VIDEO-1 COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
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AV-2955VE
No. Button/terminal Description Page
1L(main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power. –
2POWER 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.
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.
3ECO sensor –
4Remote control sensor –
5TV/VIDEO/EXIT Press to select TV or Video terminal input or exit from menu. –
6VOLUME -/+ Press to adjust the volume level. –
7CHANNEL -/+ Press to select the desired channel. –
8MENU Press to display the menu. –
9IN (VIDEO-3) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode. 22
!Headphone jack. 22
"Aerial socket. 7
#OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video 22
signal cannot be output.)
$COMPONENT Video or component video, and audio input jacks for 22
(VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting
the “VIDEO-2 SETTING”function (see page 18).
%VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1 7
mode
How to operate the menus with the TV button
TV button Work as same as the button on the Note
remote control unit
MENU MENU/OK button To display main menu and exit
menu after finish setting.
CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5button To select menu function.
VOLUME -/+ 2/3button To adjust the desired function.
V
L
RR
L/MONO
Y
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B
C R
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OVER
L
R
/MONO
OUTPUT
VIDEO-1 COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
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2Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.
Setting up your TV
CAUTION
•Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
1Connecting the aerial cable.
3Inserting 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.
4Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button.
JVC logo appears on the screen.
V
L
RR
L/MONO
Y
C
B
C R
/V
V
S
OVER
L
R
/MONO
OUTPUT
VIDEO-1
INPUT
COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
Rear of TV
AV-2955VE
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
VCR
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.
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your
TV.
To video
output
To S-video
output
To audio
output
To RF
output
To aerial input
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.
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5Making 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:
•Press 5/∞button to
select your desired
language.
•Press 5/∞button to
select your desired
Teletext language
group*. For details,
see page 13.
•TV will start searching
for the channels.
To stop AUTO
PROGRAM, press
MENU/OK button.
Setting up your TV (continued)
•To complete the initial
setting, press the
MENU/OK button. To
edit the channel list,
see page 19.
•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.
LANGUAGE TEXT LANGUAGE
CC 12
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
TEXT LANGUAGE
MENU : OK
DISPLAY : BACK
TV/VIDEO : EXIT
AUTO PROGRAM
MENU : OK
22%
EDIT
MENU : OK
MOVE
■ INSERT
■ DELETE
■ MANUAL
■
■
■
■
PR CH/CC
AV
1 CH 04
2 CH 76
3 CH 78
4 CH 05
5 CH 28
3
6 CH 10
AUTO PROGRAM
MENU : NO
SETUP TOUR RESTART?
■ : YES
GROUP–1
GROUP–2
GROUP–3
ENGLISH
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* For AV-25LS25, the LANGUAGE shown follow as ENGLISH/РУССКИЙ//MELAYU/INDONESIA, you can select the TEXT
LANGUAGE group from GROUP-1 to GROUP-3.
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COLOUR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is
not clear or no colour appears.
Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
To operate this function with a menu:
For the colour system in each country or region, see the table
below:
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.
Select USER and adjust following items in the
PICTURE SETTING menu. (CONTRAST, BRIGHT,
SHARP, COLOUR, TINT*)
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust SHARP
and TINT.
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
To operate this function with a 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.
Basic setting for picture
AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
MENU INSTALL menu COLOUR SYSTEM
Area Country or Region System
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Yemen, etc. PAL
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.
Asia, Middle China, Vietnam, etc. PAL
East Hong Kong, etc. PAL
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc. NTSC
Russia, etc. SECAM
Europe Czech Republic, Poland, etc. PAL
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc. PAL
UK, etc. PAL
Oceania Australia, New Zealand, etc. PAL
Republic of South Africa, etc. PAL
Africa Nigeria, etc. PAL
Egypt, Morocco, etc. SECAM
MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE MODE
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PICTURE SETTING
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER
in PICTURE MODE.
1Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
2Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust
the setting.
CONTRAST 2: Lower contrast 3: Higher contrast
BRIGHT 2: Darker 3: Brighter
SHARP 2: Softer 3: Higher
COLOUR 2: Lighter 3: Deeper
TINT* 2: Reddish 3: Greenish
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You cannot adjust SHARP
and TINT.
* TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
Basic setting for picture (continued)
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.
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.
MENU PICTURE menu WHITE BALANCE
MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE MODE
USER
MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE SETTING
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❇
❇
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