JVC COLOUR TELEVISON AV-29LS24 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0045-001B-H
AV-29LS24 AV-21CS24
AV-29LX14 AV-21CX14
AV-29VS24 AV-21DX14
AV-29VX54 AV-21LX14
AV-29VX74 AV-21VS24
AV-29WX14 AV-21VX14
AV-29WX24 AV-21VX54
AV-25LS24 AV-21VX74
AV-25LX14 AV-21WS24
AV-25VS24 AV-21WX14
AV-25VX54 AV-21YX14
AV-25VX74
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
Favorite channel and video setting .......................................... 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-21WS24/AV-21WX14/AV-21YX14 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.
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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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. For a function that is
not available for your TV, it is not displayed in the menu.
No.
1 (STEREO/I■II)–– – – – – –__ _ _ _ – – –––
2 *PICTURE BOOSTER –– – – – – ––––– – – – ––_
3 *ECO –_–____–_–– ___–––
4 , 6
PIP control buttons
(Green label) –– – – __ ––––– – __ –––
5 , 6
TELETEXT control
buttons (Black label) –– – – – – _____ _ _ _ –––
–PICTURE TILT __ ––_–___ –– – _– –––
–COMPRESS (16:9) __ _ _ _ _ ____ –___–_–
AV-29LX14
AV-29WX14
AV-25LX14
AV-21LX14
AV-21VX14
AV-21WX14
AV-29VX54
AV-25VX54
AV-21VX54
AV-29WX24
AV-29LS24
AV-29VS24
AV-25LS24
AV-21CS24
AV-25VS24
AV-21WS24
AV-21VS24
AV-29VX74
AV-25VX74
AV-21VX74
AV-21CX14
AV-21DX14
AV-21YX14
Model No.
Function
Main features
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.
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Remote control buttons and basic functions
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6
3
7
9
5
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/ 3Select 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.
7 MUTING Turn off the volume.
Press this button again to resume the volume.
8 DISPLAY Display the programme number or video terminal number, stereo/bilingual broadcast system
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.
9 0~9, -/-- Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the
number button.
Ä 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.
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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 3 to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2 .
Press 5/∞buttons 3 to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2 .
Press 5/∞buttons 3 to choose a
menu title. Then press MENU/OK
button 2 .
Press the DISPLAY 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.
Note
To exit the MENU,
press the DISPLAY
button 8 or choose
EXIT menu.
Press ∞button 3 to
display the next page
for more functions.
–
Press the MENU/OK
button 2 to exit from
the menu.
–
Top menu 2nd menu Location 3rd menu Location
MENU INPUT EXT. INPUT P.18 – –
DISPLAY P.18 – –
PICTURE PICTURE MODE P.9 – –
PICTURE SETTING P.10 – –
WHITE BALANCE P.10 – –
PICTURE – VNR P.17
FEATURES
FAVORITE CH SETTING P.16
VIDEO SETTING P.16
COLOUR SYSTEM P.9
PICTURE BOOSTER P.10
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11
PICTURE TILT P.11
SOUND STEREO/ I
■
II P.15 – –
AI VOLUME P.15 – –
SOUND MODE P.14 – –
EQUALIZER P.15 – –
BALANCE P.14 – –
SOUND TURBO P.14 – –
CINEMA SURROUND P.15 – –
FEATURES OFF TIMER P.17 – –
CHILD LOCK P.17 – –
AI ECO SENSOR P.11 – –
PIP – PIP,SUB INPUT,SWAP P.12
INSTALL AUTO PROGRAM P.19 – –
EDIT/MANUAL P.19 DELETE, MOVE, P.19-
MANUAL, INSERT P.20
LANGUAGE P.17 LANGUAGE P.17
BLUE BACK P.11 – –
AUTO SHUTOFF P.18 – –
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.18 – –
AI ECO DISPLAY P.11 – –
TEXT LANGUAGE P.13 TEXT LANGUAGE P.13
EXIT – – – –
How to operate menus and menus locations
MENU Top menu 2nd menu
Top menu 3rd menu
MENU 2nd menu
*If you want to
adjust PICTURE
SETTING menu,
you must set
PICTURE MODE
menu to USER.
*If you want to
adjust
EQUALIZER
menu, you must
set SOUND
MODE menu to
USER.
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TV buttons and functions
The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VS24 and AV-21CS24 only, which are used for explanation purpose.
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
IN (VIDEO-3)
VR
MENU
OK
L/MONO
CHANNEL
VOLUM E
TV/VIDEO
EXIT
POWER
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Front of the TV
AV-29VS24
Rear of the TV
AV-29VS24
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IN (VIDEO-2)
VR
L / MONO
POWER
21
OK
CHANNEL VOLUME
MENU
V
L
RR
L/MONO
Y
C
B
C R
/V
V
S
OVER
L
R
/MONO
OUTPUT
VIDEO-1 COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
INPUT
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L
R
V
L
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/MONO
OUTPUT
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INPUT
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AV-21CS24
AV-21CS24
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 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.
3 ECO sensor –
4 Remote control sensor –
5 TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or video mode. –
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. 22
IN (VIDEO-2) Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-2 mode. 22
Ä Headphone jack. 22
Å Aerial socket. 7
Ç OUTPUT Video and audio output jacks. (The component video 22
signal cannot be output.)
É 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).
Ñ 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 -/+ 5/∞button To select menu function.
VOLUME -/+ 2/3button To adjust the desired function.
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V
L
RR
L/MONO
Y
C
B
C R
/V
V
S
OVER
L
R
/MONO
OUTPUT
VIDEO-1
INPUT
To RF
output
To video
output
To S-video
output To aerial input
To audio
output
COMPONENT
(VIDEO-2)
INPUT
Setting up your TV
CAUTION
• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
Rear of TV
AV-29VS24
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial
VCR
2Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.
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.
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1Connecting the aerial cable.
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 (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.

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5Making the initial settings
Set up your TV by pressing any button except POWER button, then operate the TV menu by following the steps as below:
• Press 5/∞button to
select your desired
language, then press
MENU/OK button.
• Press 5/∞button to
select your desired
Teletext language
group. For details,
see page 13.
(For CS24/LS24/
VS24/VX74/WS24/
WX24 series only)
• TV will start searching
for the channels.
To stop AUTO
PROGRAM, press
MENU/OK button.
• Press the red 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 MENU/OK
button to activate the
SETUP TOUR RESTART
function.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
êìëëäàâ
FRANÇAIS
TEXT LANGUAGE
SETUP TOUR RESTART?
AUTO PROGRAMAUTO PROGRAM
OK
CH 12
22%
GROUP–1
GROUP–2
GROUP–3
GROUP–4
BACK ■
OK
BACK ■
OK
OK RESTART
■ NO
EDIT
BACK ■ ■ INSERT
OK MOVE ■ DELETE
■ MANUAL
PR CH/CC
7 CH 09
8 CH 11
9 ■CH 13
3
10
11
12
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Setting up your TV (continued)
•To complete the initial
setting, press the
MENU/OK button. To
edit the channel list,
see page 19.
If the JVC logo does not appear, use LANGUAGE, TEXT LANGUAGE, and AUTO PROGRAM functions to make the initial settings.
Those functions are located in the INSTALL menu.
If the JVC logo appears, although you had made the initial settings, press the TV/VIDEO button to exit from initial settings.
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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*)
*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 PICTURE menu PICTURE FEATURES 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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Adjusting the picture – USER
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
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.
PICTURE BOOSTER
You can improve picture clarity when the picture is unclear due
to the low signal reception.
Press the PICTURE BOOSTER button to select the desired
mode.
HIGH Perform at maximum level.
LOW Perform at minimum level.
OFF Cancel the function
To operate this function with a menu:
Basic setting for picture (continued)
MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE FEATURES menu
PICTURE BOOSTER
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.
❇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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