JVC AV-2988SE User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
GGT0120-001A-H
AV-2988SE
AV-2986ME
AV-2986SE
AV-2956BE
AV-2956ME
AV-2586ME
AV-2186ME
AV-2156BE
AV-2156ME
COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT
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 Menu................................................................................16
Customized setting...................................................................17
TV channel presetting ..............................................................19
Additional preparation ..............................................................22
Troubleshooting........................................................................23
Specifications .............................................................Back cover
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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 This TV can be turned on/off power by connecting/disconnecting the AC
plug into AC outlet. While this TV is being installed, enough space should
be reserved for connection/disconnecting the AC plug into AC outlet by
hand.
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-21M, AV-25M, AV-29M, AV-21B, AV-29B 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.
Main features
DVD MENU 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. When disconnect DVD player, the television will display the
previous channel.
MaxxBass MaxxBass enhances bass sound that cannot be reproduced by normal speakers to be
heard by our ears.
PIP (Picture In Picture) You can view two screens (Main picture and Sub picture) at the same time.
TELETEXT You can view teletext programmes which are broadcasted by some TV channels. Teletext
programme is an infromation in text form.
FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.
A2/NICAM
( STEREO / I.II )
You can listen the stereo sound or billingal sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2
or NICAM Sound-multiplex system.
AI ECO SENSOR TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to
a suitable level for a better eyecare.
ECO MODE You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of your room to suitable
level for a better eyecare.
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 channels or selecting Video Mode.
TINT You can adjust TINT setting for all colour systems, including PAL.
No.
Model No.
Function
AV-2988SE AV-2986ME AV-2986SE AV-2956BE AV-2956ME AV-2586ME AV-2186ME AV-2156BE AV-2156ME
1, 2PIP control buttons (Green label) O O O ——OO——
— MaxxBass O O O — O O O — O
— PICTURE TILT O O O O O ————
3AI ECO SENSOR O O O —OOO—O
3ECO MODE ———O——— O—
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Remote control buttons and basic functions
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EXIT
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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
EXIT
Select TV or video terminal input.
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
/BACK
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.
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
CHANNEL
(colour buttons: red,
green, yellow, blue)
Register and recall 4 favorite channels.
1. Choose the TV channel you want to register then press and hold a colour button until
“PROGRAMMED! ■" appears.
2. To register other favorite channels, repeat step 1.
To recall the favorite channel, press the corresponding 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.
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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.
How to operate menus and menus locations
To Operation Note
Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2.
PICTURE MENU is displayed on
first press.
To exit the MENU,
press the DISPLAY/
BACK button 8or
choose EXIT menu
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT
button 6.
Choose a Top
menu
Press 2/3buttons 3to choose
a menu title when the cursor is
pointing at MENU.
—
Choose a 2nd
menu
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose a
2nd menu title.
Press ∞button 3
to display the next
functions.
Display the 3rd
menu
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose a
2nd menu title. Then press MENU/
OK button 2.
Return to the
previous menu
Press the DISPLAY/BACK button
8.—
Choose the setting
of a function
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3to change the setting.
Press the TV/ VIDEO/
EXIT button 6to exit
from the menu.
Adjust the effect
level of a function
Press 5/∞buttons 3to choose
a function. Then press the 2/3
buttons 3to adjust the effect
level.
Display the sub
menu of a function.
Press the 5/∞buttons 3to
choose a function. Then press
MENU/OK button 2to display
the sub menu.
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MENU Top menu 2nd menu
Top menu 3rd menuMENU 2nd menu
Top menu 2nd menu Location 3nd 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. 1 5––
AI VOLUME P.15 ––
SOUND MODE P.14 ––
EQUALIZER P.15 ––
BALANCE P.14 ––
CINEMA SURROUND P.15 ––
MaxxBass P.15 ––
FEATURES DVD MENU P.16
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT P.16
DVD PICTURE MODE P.16
DVD THEATER STATUS P.16
DVD SOUND MODE P.16
ON TIMER P.17 PR P.17
ON TIMER P.17
OFF TIMER P.17 ––
CHILD LOCK P.17 ––
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11 ––
AI ECO SENSOR/
ECO MODE
P.11 ––
INSTALL AUTO PROGRAM P.19 ––
EDIT/MANUAL P.19 DELETE, MOVE,
MANUAL, INSERT
P.19-
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 ––
BEEP P.18 ––
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