JVC AV-21F1EG User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
AV-21F 1EG /AV-25F 1EG/AV-28F 1EG
COLOUR TELEVISIONS
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS: TELEVISEURS COULEUR
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WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
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TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES
REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.
@ Operate only from the power source specified (AC220~240V, 50 Hz) on the
unit.
@ Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
@ Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good ventila-
tion is unattainable.
@ Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
@ 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.
@ When you do not use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to discon-
nect the power plug from the AC outlet.
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Thank you for purchasing a JVC colour TV set. To ensure your complete understanding, please read all instructions in
this booklet before operation.
The illustrations in this booklet show the AV-25F1EG.

For detailed operation of each function, refer to the page in parenthesis.
e@ Real Channel (CH mode and CC mode) or Programme Channel! (PR mode) can
be selected.
(— Page 10 and 11)
Cable TV can be viewed.
(— Page 10 and 11)
Teletext programmes and regular TV programmes can be viewed.
(— Page 10 and 36)
Programme Channels can be preset in up to 100 Channel Positions.
Channels that are not preset can be programmed to be skipped.
(— Page 11, 25, 26 and 27)
PAL (B,G) or SECAM (B,G) can be received.
(— Page 12)
Sound multiplex broadcast can be received.
(— Page 13)
Picture and sound tone adjustments can be made.
(— Page 16)
With the Acoustic Surround Processor (©) feature, surround sound effects
can be obtained.
(— Page 17)
5 different sound tones can be easily selected. (Tone select ()) )
(> Page 18)
With the VNR (Video Noise Reduction) feature, a picture which appears noisy
can be softened.
(— Page 19)
The aspect ratio of the screen can be switched. (between 4:3 and 16:9)
(— Page 19)
With the Menu Control feature, settings can be made in an “interactive” man-
ner with the TV.
(— page 19)
Station ID can be displayed below Programme Channels.
(— Page 20)
When TV broadcast reception finishes for the day and no signal is received for
a certain time, TV power can be switched off automatically.
(— Page 21)
For each input mode (TV, EXT 1, EXT 2 and EXT 3), picture adjustments can
be stored for easy recall.
(— Page 22)
Specified channels can be “guarded” (locked) so that they cannot be tuned to
unless ID numbers are correctly entered.
(> Page 23)
The current time can be displayed on the screen (in the 24-hour system).
(> Page 29 and 35)
With the Timer function, TV power can be automatically switched on at a pre-
set time.
(— Page 30)
TV power can be automatically switched on and off twice every day at preset
times.
(> Page 32)
A JVC Video Cassette Recorder can be operated using the Remote Control.
(> Page 36)
A variety of external components can be connected to the TV.
(— Page 42)
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@ Preparation
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M Changing the Reception System (PAL/SECAM).............ccccccccecsesseseeseenes
@ Sound multiplex broadcast reception (stereo/dual sound)
Switching the Input Mode (TV, EXT 1, EXT 2 and EXT 3)
(Viewing Pictures From a Connected Component)
Viewing TV Broadcasts via Front-Panel Controls
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Stopping Scrolling of Teletext Display Temporarily (HOLD button ) 39
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@ Front Panel
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S-input
select
indicator
(yellow)
Sound
multiplex
indicator
(green)
Timer
indicator
(orange)
Power indicator (red)
Remote Control sensor
COND
Power button (©)
Front panel door
Main power button ( @ )
EXT 3 connectors ((_} }
(directly-connected to rear EXT 3)
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10.
11.
12.
13.
“MENU CONTROL” oferating
section (front panel)
Headphone jack ( O))
Channel access button ( ~/~ }
Volume buttons (<1)

Remote Control
14,
Remote Control signal emitting 21.
window (Point this directly at the front 22.
panel Remote Control sensor window) 23.
. Teletext operating section 24,
- 16:9 button (Aspect ratio 4:3/16:9) 25.
. Input mode select buttons
. Display button ((_+) 26.
. Tone select button ( } ) 27.
. Power button ( (5)
28.
10-Digit numeric keys
Sound multiplex button (®Ol1) 30.
Mute button ( oX )
Sliding cover
Video Cassette Recorder
operating section
PAL/SECAM button ( (P)(S) )
VNR (Video Noise Reduction)
button
Acoustic Surround Processor
button (€))
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29.
31.
32.
33.
34.
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CHANNEL access button (\v / “~)
PR/CH/CC button (Programme Chan-
nel/Real Channel/Cable Channel)
-/- - button (1 digit/2 digits)
VOLUME button ( << )
Picture adjustment controls
(BRIGHT (-C-)/CONTRAST (Q)
/COLOUR (@))
“MENU CONTROL” operating
section (Remote Control)

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@ Rear Panel
35.
36.
(§ —))
INT (ek EXT2
EXT 3 connectors 37. External speaker terminals 40. EXT 1 connector
(directly-connected to front EXT 3) 38. Audio output connectors 41. Aerial socket
Speaker select switch 39. EXT 2 connector
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First Preparations
Connect aerial. (See page 9.)
Install batteries into the Remote Control unit. (See page 9.)
Connect power cord to an AC outlet.

To
receive
television
broadcasts
(or
teletext
broadcasts),
the
aerial
must
be
connected.
x
(Example)
2)
Important:
a
For
the
connection
cable,
use
a
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
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UHF-aerial VHF-aerial
When connecting an aerial:
Connect
the
cable
of
an
outdoor
aerial
to
the
Aerial
socket
on
the
rear
panel
of
the TV.
Coaxial cable
Aerial socket
@ Preparation
Install two dry-cell batteries into the unit.
Important:
@ Use “AA(R6)"-size dry-cell batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
@ Correctly install the batteries, observing (+/-) polarities.
@ Follow the cautions printed on the battery.
@ Duration of battery use is approximately 6 months to 1 year.
(Duration varies depending on frequency of use.)
@
If
the
Remote
Control
operates
erratically,
replace
the
batteries
with
new
ones.
Battery installation:
1. Press and slide the cover off of the unit.
2. Insert a pair of batteries into the battery compartment. Correctly
install them, observing (+/-) polarities.
3. Replace the cover.
| g@ Use
Point the Remote Control signal emitting window directly at the sensor of the TV
set.
Important:
@ The maximum operable distance is approximately 7 meters from the Remote
Control sensor, and-no more than 30° to either side of center.
@ Take care that nothing is between the Remote Control and the sensor of the
TV set.
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Basic
Operating
Procedure
(via
Remote
Control)
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[1] Turning the main power on.
Press the Main power button on the front panel.
The Power indicator shows that the main power is on or off.
(Red)
Main power | Power indicator
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ON LED ON ayN
OFF LED OFF @
@ The Main power button is on the left end of the front panel controls.
[2] Turning on the power.
Press the Power button.
The TV is now operating, and the on-screen information is displayed for a few
seconds.
The Power indicator also shows if the power is on or off.
Main power Power | Power Indicator
| |
LED ON (dim)
LED ON (bright)
LED OFF
Note:
@ Pressing the TV button or the 10-Digit numeric keys on the Remote Control also
turns the power on. When the power is turned on using the numeric keys, the
channel corresponding to the number pressed will be selected.
(3] Engaging the TV mode.
Press the TV button.
The display appears for about 3 seconds on the screen.
Note:
@ Ifthe TV mode is already engaged, it is not necessary to perform ths operation.
[4] Selecting a channel.
There are two types of channel selection: Real Channel and frogramme
Channel.
The program channel.
PR mode: .
for storing broadcasting channel in advance in a position chosen by auser. The
stored PR number will be selected.
Real Channel has CH mode and CC mode.
CH mode:
Corresponds with off-air TV broadcasting channel. The real broadcastng chan-
nel number will be selected.
CC mode:
Corresponds with cable TV broadcasting channel. The cable TV broidcasting
channel number will be selected.
Concerning display of the real channel on the screen and broadcasthg chan-
nel, see “TV/Cable Channel Frequency Comparison Table” on pagei1 of the
supplement.
A. Real Channel (CH mode and CC mode) Selection (e.g. CH25, C20)
Important:
@ if the on-screen display disappears during this mode, begin th procedure
again.
@
Real
channels
are
CHO2
to
CH69
in
CH
mode,
CC01
to
CC41
and
CC75
to
CC
79
in
CC
mode.
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@ All numerical inputs in real channel mode are performed by the 2-digit
system. If it is left inputting 1 digit only, the channel will not change.
PR/CHICE 1) Engaging the Real Channel mode.
Press the PR/CH/CC button.
Confirm whether the channel mode is correct or not by observing the on-
screen display.
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Channel mode On-screen indication |
B. Programme Channel (PR mode) Selection
There are two methods of selection: direct selection and scanning selection.
Real Channel | ria |
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Programme Channel PR —(or PR —-)
(e.g. CH 25) ' (e.g. CC 20) 2) First enter the 10s digit of the 2-digit Real Channel number you wish
H
to
select.
(e.g.
“2”
for
CH
25)
|
(e.g.
“2”
for
CC
20)
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CH
2-
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CC--
9
CC
2-
’
3)
Then,
enter
units
digit.
Press
any
numeric
key.
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!
:
(e.g.
“5”
for
CH
25)
(e.g.
“0”
for
CC
20)
CH
2-
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CH
25
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—-
CC
20
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Important:
e Before selecting a channel, programme the channels.
For programming procedures, see page 25.
@ Up to 100 Positions are available for programming channels.
(PR 01 - PR 99, AV (PR 00))
a. Direct selection
[3] 1) Engaging the Programme Channel mode.
' Press the PR/CH/CC button.
A Confirm the mode by observing the on-screen display.
Channel mode On-screen indication Number (s) to be entered
Programme Channel ioe +— Teal
PR-- 2 digits
a a
CH -~- 2 digits
Real Channel +———
CC -- 2 digits
@ When you wish to change the number (1 digit or 2 digits), press the -/- - but-
ton.
PR - oS PR--
(When entering 1 digit) (When entering 2 digits)
Notes:
@ When entering a 1-digit number, only Programme Channels 0 to 9 can be
selected.
e@ When entering a 2-digit number, any of the Programme Channels can be
selected.
e “-/--" button functions only when the programme channel mode is set.
e@ Even by pressing “-/- -” button only, it becomes programme mode.
(e.g. PR 06) ‘ ;
2) Entering the Programme Channel number you wish to select.
Press the numeric key(s).
| = e@ When entering a 1-digit number:
PRYCH/CC
(e.g. PR 06)
| -/-- |
HEB O Press “6” of the numeric keys.
PR - = PR 06
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(e.g. PR 25) @ When entering 2-digit numbers:
(e.g. PR 25)
(1) Press “2” (for 10s digit) of the numeric keys.
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=| Ez) 2s) (2) Then, press “5” (for units digit) of the numeric keys.
a) PR2- =) PR 25
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y b. Scan selection in ascending order
important:
| [6 | @ Only those Programme Channels stored in memory can be selected.
PRICHICC @ The Programme Channels which have been programmed to be skipped will
\ [o ] O be automatically skipped over during scanning.
@ The Programme Channels which have been programmed to be guarded will
be automatically skipped over during scanning.
e After pressing the Channel access button, the PR mode is engasged.
(A 1-digit or 2-digit number can be entered.)
1) Press the CHANNEL access button.
A: Selects the next higher programme channel.
(00 (AV) - - - > 99)
\v: Selects the next lower programme channel.
(00 (AV) — ---- 99)
[5] Adjusting the audio volume.
Press the Volume button.
+ : increases the sound. volume.
(00 - - - --» 50)
-— : decreases the sound volume.
(00 < ----- 50)
m Changing the Reception System (PAL/SECAM)
Reception system can be changed by PAL/SECAM button ((P)(S)).
If the reception system is not correct, change it.
1) Press PAL/SECAM button ((P)(S)).
The current mode is displayed on the screen.
2) Select mode.
| Mode changes every time when PAL/SECAM button ((P)(S)) is pressed.
P/S AUTO — SECAM
P7S AUTO
| t P/S AUTO: Automatically switches between PAL and SECAM coloir systems
according to the incoming video signal.
SECAM: _ If the receiving condition in P/S AUTO mode is not god, set it to
SECAM mode by pressing PAL/SECAM button ((P)(S)).
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This TV set incorporates a sound multiplex decoder that can receive stereo broad-
casts and any accompanying second audio programme, such as a bilingual broad-
cast.
important:
@ When receiving Sound multiplex broadcast (stereo or dual sound), Sound mul-
tiplex indicator (green) lights.
[1] Stereo listening
When receiving a stereo broadcast, stereo sound can be listened to.
1) Press the sound multiplex button. (OO )
The “Sound Mode” indication appears on the screen.
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Stereo € On Atr
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@ When a stereo programme is being broadcast the ” — On Air” indication
appears to the right of the “Stereo” indication.
e@ While receiving stereo broadcast, the sound multiplex indicator (green) lights.
2) Selecting the Stereo Sound mode
Each pressing of the Sound multiplex button (@Om! ) changes the mode in
the following order. (The selected mode is magenta coloured.)
Stereo —» Bilingual I —» Bilingual II —2» Mono
(2] Listening to a bilingual broadcast (Bilingual | or Bilingual I] sound)
When receiving a bilingual broadcast, sound of either Bilingual I or Bilingual If
can be selected for listening.
1) Press the Sound multiplex button. (QO)
The “Sound Mode” indication appears on the screen.
Bilinguai I-H € On Air
Hono
@ When a Bilingual I + Bilingual II] sound is being broadcast, “<— On Air”
indication appears to the right of the “Bilingual | . [I” indication.
@ When receiving a dual sound broadcast, the Sound multiplex indicator (green)
lights.
2) Select either the Bilingual I or Bilingual I] mode.
Each pressing of the Sound multiplex button ((COl/i) changes to the mode in
the following order.
(The selected mode is magenta coloured.)
Stereo —» Bilingual 1 —» Bilingual II — Mono
Notes:
@ To the right of the Normal sound mode, “¢ On Air” indication does not appear.
e For the relationship between Broadcasting Mode and Sound Mode Select, refer
to the following table.
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Relationship
between
Broadcasting
Mode
and
Sound
Selection
Acoustic Surround
Select
Broadcast
signal
"<
On
Air"
Sound
Mode
Output
P
Rae
x
(Transmitting
signal)
indication
Select
Sound
rocession
wo
Effect
(H/S)
a)
Stereo
Stereo Stereo
Stereo
H
2 Bilingual J Stereo S
as Bilingual II Stereo S
Mono Monaural S$
Bilingual Bilingual I, Il Stereo Bilingual I S
Bilingual I Bilingual I S
Bilingual IL Bilingual I S
Mono Monaural iS}
Monaural —- Stereo Monaural S
Bilingual I Monaural $
Bilingual II Monaural Ss
Monaural Ss
1
Note:
H: HALL EFFEX, S: STEREO EFFEX (See page 17.)
Press
any
of
the
Input
mode
Input
connector
select buttons.
RF input from aerial
terminal
Input from EXT1
connector
Input from EXT2
(3) EXT 2 button connector (When a
(Cp 2) composite video signal is input)
+
(8) S button* Input from EXT 2
connector (When S-VDEO
signals are input)
EXT 3| (4) EXT3 button EXT3 LEDON {| Input from EXT3
(SC + 3) connector (S-VIDEO irout)
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(Front panel)
S-input select indicator (yellow) *: Both a composite video signal and S-VIDEO separated Y/C signak can be
input via the EXT 2 connector. When inputting separated Y/C signal; into the
EXT 2 connector, engage the EXT 2 mode and press the S-input selecitbutton.
66 © The S-input select button only operates with the EXT 2 mode engagec.
s@® 0 are ae os .
Switching priority of EXT 1 connector (SLOW SW preferential function)
If playback is started with a Video Cassette Recorder connected to the EXT 11 con-
nector, the present mode is automatically released and is switched to tte EXT 1
mode. If no switching of input mode is performed during playback of he Video
Cassette Recorder, the previous mode is automatically restored when he Video
Cassette Recorder is stopped.
e@ Also, note the following:
Effective Video Cassette Recorder: A Video Cassette Recorder equippecwith the
playback TV switching function.
After the EXT 1 mode has been engaged during Video Cassette Recorder payback:
Another input mode can be selected manually while the Video Cassette jecorder
is playing back a cassette. If the input mode is not switched, the TW will
automatically return to the previous mode when playback on Video Cassette
Recorder is stopped, when the Video Cassette Recorder power is turnd off, or
when the Video Cassette Recorder is disconnected from the TV.
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Press the Main power button to turn the main power on.
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[2] Press the Power button to turn the power on.
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Press the Channel access buttons to select a channel.
(Programme Channel selection is possible.)
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Press the Volume buttons to adjust the audio volume.
(Front panel) @ Also, when using the front panel controls (Menu Control section), some modes
[= E may be changed and adjusted.
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eaten {1] Press the MENU button to select the mode. Each pressing of the button calls
up the modes for changing or adjustment in the following order. The mode
to be changed or adjusted turns to magenta colour.
1) Channel Select 4) VNR On/Off 5) Picture adjustment 6) Audio adjustment
2) TV/EXT Select e Colour e Bass
3) Sound Mode Select ¢ Bright e Treble
¢ Cont. e Balance
e Sharp
PR OL
FOPERT select.
Sound Mode Select
(Front panel) [2] Press the Control (-/+) buttons to change or adjust.
e if the on-screen display disappears, press the MENU button again, and re-
select the mode you wish to change or adjust.
e@ When no indication appears on the screen, the Control (-/+) buttons function
as Channel access buttons.
1) When in the Channel Select mode:
Press the Control (-/+) buttons to select a Programme Channel.
2) When in the TV/EXT Select mode:
Press the Control (-/+) buttons to enter the TV, EXT 1, EXT 2 or EXT 3 mode.
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3) When in the Sound Mode Select mode:
Press the Control (-/+) buttons to obtain the following on-screen display for
sound mode selection.
Stereo praia Bilingual eee Bilingual II oar Mono
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Sound Mode bd L
¢€ On Air
Stereo
Bitinsuat I-E
Mono
4) When in the VNR mode:
Press the Control (-/+) button to turn the mode on or off.
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5) When in the picture adjustment mode:
Press the Control (-/+) buttons to select any of the items for picture adjust-
ment.
The reference marker moves right or left.
6) When in the audio:adjustment mode:
Press the Control (-/+) buttons to select any of the items for audio adjustment.
The Reference marker moves right or left.
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m@ Picture/Sound Level Adjustments
Press the a, wv, + and — buttons on the Remote control to adjust the selected
items.
Important:
e After having adjusted picture levels, if the input mode (TV, EXT 1, EXT 2 or EXT
3) is switched, or the power is turned off and on again, the picture levels are
restored to the levels that have been stored in memory with the Video Status
Memory function.
Refer to “Video Status Memory” on page 22.
@ Audio-level adjustments are not affected by the above. (There is no change in
audio adjustment, even if the input mode is changed or the power is turned off
and on again.)
Operation:
(1] Press the « or w button to select the item you wish to adjust.
The selected item turns magenta colour.
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[2] Press the + or — button to adjust the level.
(The marker moves to right or left.)
Item +button
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Colour High wn
ena ae =
Bright ati Bright >
Cont. High =
Sharp Sharp
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Bass High
Treble High
Balance Right
Notes:
@ While the picture or audio adjustment indication is displayed on the screen,
adjustment is possible.
@ The picture brightness ( -C- ), contrast ( oO ) and colour ( 6.) ) adjustment have
exclusive adjustment buttons for direct control.
@ Sound Muting
| Mom % This is convenient for answering phone calls, etc.
important:
@ While the TV is engaged in the sound mute mode, if the power is turned off
and on again, the sound mode or surround mode that has been selected will be
released. (The volume will revert to the level set before muting.).
Operation:
yugtume 11 Volume ao 1. Press the Mute button. (The sound level will be reduced to zero “00” immedi-
ately.)
2. Press the button again. (The former sound level is automatically restored.)
*While in the sound mute mode, pressing of the Volume "~" button resets the
sound level to "00".
* While in the sound mute mode, pressing of the volume "+" button releases the
sound mute mode and increases the sound level by an increment of 1 refer-
ence number.
@ Listening To Surround Effect Sound
This TV set incorporates Acoustic Surround Processor circuitry. Surround effect
sound with concert-hall presence can be enjoyed. (In combination with external
speakers, more effective surround sound can be obtained.)
Oo 7 fe] . Operation:
QS p @ wa OD 1. Press the Acoustic Surround Processor button. ( ©) )
O f oe (The current mode display appears.)
2. Press the Acoustic Surround Processor button ( © ) repeatedly to obtain the
mode of your choice.
(Select the mode while the indication is displayed.)
(e.g. SURROUND Off) SURROUND Off ——» LIVE EFFEX * ——-m» HALL EFFEX ** or
A STEREO een”
Mode Effect
SURROUND Off
LIVE EFFEX*
HALL EFFEX**
STEREO EFFEX**
SURROUND Off
Normal
—
Surround effect sound with live-performance presence
Surround effect sound with concert-hall presence
~
Monaural sound with stereo-like effect
* : In the Mono, Bilingual I or II monaural sound, LIVE EFFEX sound has no
effect. (LIVE EFFEX sound can only be listened to when the audio source
is stereo.)
** > Depending on the following conditions, HALL EFFEX or STEREO EFFEX
sound is selected:
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indication (Select mode) Conditions
HALL EFFEX ~ | @In the sound marked with "H" shown in the
Table on “Relationship between Broadcasting
Mode and Sound Selection”-on page 14
(STEREO).
e@ When in the VIDEO mode (EXT1, EXT2 or
EXT3)
STEREO EFFEX ein the sound marked with "S" shown in the
Table on "Relationship between Broadcasting
Mode and Sound Selection" on page 14.
e@ Neither LIVE EFFEX nor HALL EFFEX can be listened to when the audio source
is monaural in the VIDEO mode.
g@ Listening To Sound via Built-in Speakers or External
Speakers
important:
e For external speakers to be connected to the external speaker terminals, use
speakers of 8 to 16-ohm impedance.
Operation:
mw To select sound from the built-in speakers or from external speakers, use the
speaker switch.
Selected speakers
Ne External speakers connected to
BulLiyspeakel> the External speaker terminals
INT + EXT Sound output
m Selecting Sound Tone You Prefer
5 selections of “1. Soft”, “2. Clear”, “3. Heavy”,. “4. Vocal” and “5. User
Position” are possible.
Important:
@ Only in “5. User Position” is the sound tone variable. Adjustment and storage
can be performed in advance in “3. Tone Preset” of the Menu items.
Speaker switch
position
Gis 2s Operation:
x —— 1. Press the Tone select button( D ). ;
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BS p wwe OO The following display appears. (The indication remains displayed until one of
O C4CICI the items is selected.)
roe cet. 2. Clear
BUeer Position
(e.g. 1) 2. Press the numeric key (1 — 5) corresponding to the sound tone you pnfer.
; The selected item is displayed for about 3 seconds.
Zz
(2.
soft
Ce] a Ca] Numeric key Indication
! PRUCHICG Soft
(oor-we re Clear
Heavy
sort
Vocal
User Position
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| m Reducing Picture Noise
Set the VNR (Video Noise Reduction) function to ON; noise appearing on the pic-
ture is reduced and noisy pictures are softened.
Operation:
1. Press the VNR button. The indication is displayed for about 3 seconds.
2. While the indication is displayed, press the VNR button again. This switches
ree ee from “VNR Off” to “VNR On”.
<a (When the picture is noisy, set to “VNR On”.)
(For normal pictures, set to “VNR Off”.)
VN
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@ Switching the Aspect Ratio (4:3 -— 16:9)
Changing the aspect ratio of the screen is possible.
Important:
e@ The standard television broadcast aspect ratio is 4:3.
@ Turning the main power off and on restores the normal aspect ratio of 4:3.
@ No indication of “Aspect Ratio” on the screen appears.
@ When connecting a D/D2-MAC decoder and viewing the picture, set to the
appropriate ratio.
e@ For connecting and operating a D/D2-MAC decoder, refer to the instruction
manual for that component.
@ !n the aspect ratio of 16:9, horizontal lines may appear on the upper part of the
screen. This is normal.
@ It is not recommended to view a regular programme of an aspect ratio of 4:3 in
16:9 mode, in order to use the surface of the picture tube uniformly.
oO sm @B Operation:
CIC CI Each pressing of the 16:9 button switches between 16:9 and 4:3.
A) For example, when the scene in the picture.is squeezed vertically and
() expanded horizontally, or vice versa, set the aspect ratio to the appropriate
ratio.
Normal picture (4:3) 16:9 picture
gz
4:3 mode
@ To Call Up a Menu Display
Press the MENU button ( @@ )of the Menu Control section (on the Remote
Control).
A Menu Page display appears on the screen. A 3-Page Menu is available; each
pressing of the MENU button ( =) accesses the next Menu page in ascending
order.
Page-1i
1. Set-up Station ID
2.Auto Shut Orr
3. Tone Praeet
4 (No indication)
Page-2
4.Videco Statue Memory
S, Channel Guard
6. Set-up Menu
Page-3
7.Set Clock 10}
§.Reeerve Timer
S.Home Sitter
First call up the Menu Page you want, then press a numeric key corresponding to
the number of the operation you want to perform. (Refer to the instructions for
each function.)
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i] Set-up Station ID
Station ID for a Programme Channel can be displayed below the on-screen indi-
cation. Set as desired.
Important:
@
4
of
the
following
letters
and
symbols
may
be
combined
on
each
on-screen
dis-
play.
“0,-9,A-Z, a-z & :,.,-,-—-,and (blank)”
@ Indication of station ID is only possible in the Programme Channel mode.
Station ID can be memorized for up to 36 different channels with setting of
external video input mode.
@
lf
a
letter
for
a
37th
channel
is
input,
the
message
“Memory
Overflow
!!”
appears.
@
|f
you
wish
to
cancel
the
station
ID
you
have
stored,
enter
blanks
into
all
the
4
letter
positions,
then
reset.
@
in
addition
to
setting
the
station
ID,
it
is
also
possible
to
indicate
external
video
input
modes
(EXT
1,
EXT
2
and
EXT
3).
@ When the indications for each of the external video input modes (EXT 1, EXT 2
and EXT 3) are all stored in memory, station ID for Programme Channels can
be memorized for up to 33 channels. (This means up to 36 sets of data in all
can be stored in memory).
Page-1
1. Set-up Station ID
2.Auto Shut OFF
3. Tone Preset
Setting the Station ID
1.
Tune
to
a
Programme
Channel
whose
station
ID
you
wish
to
add.
(e.g. PR 01)
2. Press the MENU button ((@)) to call up _
the Page-1 Menu.
Page-1
1.Set-up Station ID
2. Auto Shut ore
3. Tone Preset
3. Press “1”.
The following on-screen display appears.
To Hove POSITION
ress Key
To Change CHARACTER
Press 00 Key
PR Qi > ----
Enter @ To Exit
4.
Press
the
Control
(-/+)
buttons
of
the
Menu
Control
section
to
move
the
“cur-
sor”
position.
The cursor
turns
magenta
colour.
aes Re aera position
PR OL
> —
Enter @ To Extt
5.
Press
the
Control
(
4
/
v
)
buttons
to
select
a
letter
(or
a
character)
you
wish
i
to
enter.
Blank (space) |
FN
A
letter
(or
other
character)
changes
as
follows:
m
-
T_]
é|
4
button:
changes
in
reverese
order.
(
«alt
--
)
¥
button:
changes
in
ascending
order.|
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i
ME
oces
First
character
Pe
ne
7"
pe
0,
1~8,9,-,
8&3,
.,
eS
1
AB,C~X,Y,Za,
b,c~x,y,z
~
—P
tT
—_—P
“|
1
i
t
6.
Repeat
steps
4
and
5
to
enter
additional
station
ID
of
up
to
4
chararters.
(If
wrong
character
was
input,
take
the
same
procedure)
(e.g.
PR
01
to “JVC
1”)
PR O01 > JUC1
Enter @ To Exit
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