JVC AV 21MS15 User Manual
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  
Basic setting for sound............................................................. 12  
Advanced setting for sound ..................................................... 13  
DVD function ............................................................................ 14  
Customized setting .................................................................. 15  
TV channel presetting .............................................................. 17  
Additional preparation .............................................................. 20  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 21  
Specifications ..............................................................Back cover  
AV-21MS15  
AV-29MS15  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GGT0069-001A-H  
Knowing your TV’s features  
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.  
A2/NICAM  
(STEREO / I II)  
You can listen to the stereo sound or bilingual sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2  
or NICAM Sound-multiplex system.  
EXIT  
I
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.  
VNR  
You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programmes or video sources.  
WHITE BALANCE  
You can choose one of three tones of white to match to the video source such as movie,  
sport, etc. Changing White balance affects the appearance fo all other colours on the  
screen.  
Confirm your TV’s functions  
RM-C1286  
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.  
Model No.  
NO.  
Function  
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PICTURE TILT  
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3
Remote control buttons and basic functions  
No. Press  
To  
1
2
3
4
5
6
POWER  
MENU/OK  
Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.  
Display menu and confirm selected function.  
1
5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function.  
CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.  
VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.  
TV/VIDEO  
EXIT  
8
2
6
3
7
EXIT  
Select TV or video terminal input.  
On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu.  
Turn off the volume.  
Press this button again to resume the volume.  
Display the programme number or video terminal number, stereo/bilingual broadcast system  
and PR list (channel list) on the screen.  
7
8
MUTING  
DISPLAY  
/BACK  
9
5
You can select the channel using the PR list.  
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4
1 Press the DISPLAY button once to display the PR list.  
2 Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons 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.  
Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the  
number button.  
RM-C1286  
9
!
0~9, -/--  
+
RETURN  
a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch.  
1 Choose the channel you want to register.  
2 Press 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.  
4
Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)  
How to operate menus and menus locations  
Top menu  
MENU PICTURE  
2nd menu  
PICTURE MODE  
PICTURE SETTING P.10  
Location 3rd menu  
P.9  
Location  
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–
To  
Operation  
Note  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
COLOUR  
TINT  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
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Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2.  
To exit the MENU,  
press the DISPLAY/  
BACK button 8 or  
choose EXIT menu  
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT  
button 6.  
WHITE BALANCE P.10  
–
Display the top  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a Press ∞ button 3 to  
VNR  
P.15  
P.13  
P.13  
P.12  
P.13  
P.12  
menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page  
I
SOUND  
STEREO/I II  
AI VOLUME  
SOUND MODE  
EQUALIZER  
BALANCE  
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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button 2.  
for more functions.  
Display the 2nd  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a  
menu title. Then press MENU/OK  
button 2.  
Display the 3rd  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a  
menu title. Then press MENU/OK  
button 2.  
CINEMA SURROUND P.13  
DVD MENU  
FEATURES  
P.14  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT P.14  
DVD PICTURE MODE P.14  
Return to the  
previous menu  
Press the DISPLAY/BACK button  
8.  
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TINT COLOUR  
WHITE BALANCE  
SOUND MODE  
P.14  
P.14  
P.14  
Choose the setting Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose Press the TV/VIDEO/  
of a function  
a function. Then press the 2/3  
EXIT button 6 to  
buttons 3 to change the setting. exit from the menu.  
CINEMA SURROUND P.14  
Adjust the effect  
level of a function  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose  
a function. Then press the 2/3  
buttons 3 to adjust the effect  
level.  
OFF TIMER  
CHILD LOCK  
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11  
AI ECO SENSOR  
SETUP TOUR  
P.15  
P.15  
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–
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–
–
–
–
–
–
P.11  
P.16  
Display the sub  
Press the 5/∞ buttons 3 to  
INSTALL  
menu of a function. choose a function. Then press  
MENU/OK button 2 to display  
the sub menu.  
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AUTO PROGRAM P.17  
EDIT/MANUAL P.17  
DELETE, MOVE,  
P.17-  
MANUAL, INSERT  
P.18  
The following chart shows locations of functions in menus. In this manual,  
location of a function is described as follows:  
COLOUR SYSTEM P.9  
LANGUAGE  
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.16  
BLUE BACK  
PICTURE TILT  
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–
–
P.15  
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–
–
P.15  
LANGUAGE  
2nd menu  
2nd menu  
MENU  
MENU  
Top menu  
Top menu  
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–
–
–
3rd menu  
P.11  
P.11  
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Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.  
EXIT  
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5
TV buttons and functions  
No. Button/terminal Description  
Page  
Front of the TV  
1
L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.  
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AV-21MS15  
2
POWER lamp  
Indicate the TV is being turned on or off.  
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9
8
7
6
34  
2
1
No colour : TV’s main power is being turned off.  
Red  
: TV’s main power is being turned on.  
POWER  
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.  
MENU  
OK  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
V
L
/
MONO  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
R
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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ECO sensor  
Remote control sensor  
TV/VIDEO/EXIT Press to select TV or Video terminal input or exit from menu.  
VOLUME -/+  
CHANNEL -/+  
MENU  
–
–
–
–
–
AV-29MS15  
Press to adjust the volume level.  
Press to select the desired channel.  
Press to display the menu.  
Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode.  
Headphone jack.  
Aerial socket.  
Video and audio output jacks. (The component video  
signal cannot be output.)  
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9
8 7 6 5  
4 3  
2
1
–
IN (VIDEO-3)  
L/MONO  
-
CHANNEL  
+
MENU  
-
VOLUME  
+
TV/VIDEO  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
20  
20  
7
POWER  
V
R
OK  
EXIT  
OUTPUT  
20  
Rear of the TV  
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COMPONENT  
Video or component video, and audio input jacks for  
20  
7
AV-21MS15/AV-29MS15  
(VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting  
the “VIDEO-2 SETTING” function (see page 16).  
COMPONENT  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
VIDEO-1  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1  
mode  
S
OVER  
V
How to operate the menus with the TV button  
V
L
Y
/
V
Work as same as the button on the  
TV button  
Note  
L
L
C
B
/
/
MONO  
MONO  
remote control unit  
CR  
R
R
R
MENU  
MENU/OK button  
To display main menu and exit  
menu after finish setting.  
CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 button  
To select menu function.  
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VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button  
To adjust the desired function.  
6
Setting up your TV  
CAUTION  
•
Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.  
1 Connecting the aerial cable.  
2 Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.  
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial  
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
3 Inserting batteries into the remote control.  
Insert two batteries by following the + and -  
polarities and inserting the - end first.  
CAUTION:  
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.  
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.  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial  
AV-21MS15/AV-29MS15  
COMPONENT  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
VIDEO-1  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
S
4 Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button.  
OVER  
V
JVC logo appears on the screen.  
V
L
Y
/
V
L
L
/
CB  
/
MONO  
MONO  
CR  
R
R
R
To video  
output  
To RF  
output  
To audio  
output  
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.  
To S-video  
output  
To aerial input  
VCR  
7
Setting up your TV (continued)  
5 Making 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:  
AUTO PROGRAM  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
AUTO PROGRAM  
EDIT  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
CH/CC  
CC 12  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
SETUP TOUR RESTART?  
22%  
4
5
6
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
MENU : OK  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
I
: YES  
MOVE  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MENU : NO  
✵
•
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.  
• Press 5/∞ button to  
select your desired  
language.  
• TV will start searching  
for the channels.  
• To complete the initial  
setting, press the  
MENU/OK button. To  
edit the channel list,  
see page 17.  
To stop AUTO  
PROGRAM, press  
MENU/OK button.  
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.  
8
Basic setting for picture  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
PICTURE MODE  
You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is  
not clear or no colour appears.  
You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch.  
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.  
Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.  
SOFT  
Softens contrast and sharpness.  
BRIGHT  
STANDARD  
USER  
Heightens contrast and sharpness.  
Standard picture setting.  
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*)  
AUTO  
PAL  
SECAM  
NTSC3.58  
NTSC4.43  
To operate this function with a menu:  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You can not adjust SHARP  
and TINT.  
For the colour system in each country or region, see the table  
below:  
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
Area  
Country or Region  
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,  
System  
❇
MENU  
PICTURE menu  
PICTURE MODE  
Yemen, etc.  
PAL  
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.  
To return the USER setting to the default, press the blue button  
when the PICTURE SETTING menu appears.  
Asia, Middle  
East  
China, Vietnam, etc.  
Hong Kong, etc.  
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM  
PAL  
PAL  
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.  
Russia, etc.  
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.  
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.  
UK, etc.  
NTSC  
SECAM  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
Europe  
Oceania  
Africa  
Australia, New Zealand, etc.  
Republic of South Africa, etc.  
Nigeria, etc.  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
Egypt, Morocco, etc.  
SECAM  
9
Basic setting for picture (continued)  
PICTURE SETTING  
WHITE BALANCE  
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER  
in PICTURE MODE.  
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.  
1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
USER  
PICTURE MODE  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
WHITE BALANCE  
2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust  
NORMAL  
COOL  
WARM  
Normal white balance.  
Bluish white.  
Reddish white.  
the setting.  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
PICTURE SETTING  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
COLOUR  
TINT*  
2 : Lower contrast  
2 : Darker  
2 : Softer  
2 : Lighter  
2 : Reddish  
3 : Higher contrast  
3 : Brighter  
3 : Higher  
3 : Deeper  
3 : Greenish  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not 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.  
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You can not adjust SHARP  
and TINT.  
* TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.  
10  
Advanced setting for picture  
2 Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture become level. Then  
AI ECO SENSOR (ECO)  
You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of  
your room.  
press the MENU/OK button.  
Press the ECO button to select the desired mode.  
COMPRESS (16:9)  
OFF  
Cancel the function.  
MODE-1  
MODE-2  
DISPLAY  
Mild contrast (recommended.)  
Even contrast.  
Display the graphic of the function.  
You can convert a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide  
picture (16:9 aspect ratio).  
Select the COMPRESS (16:9) in the FEATURES menu, then  
choose ON or OFF.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
❇
FEATURES menu  
❇
MENU  
AI ECO SENSOR  
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
COMPRESS (16:9)  
Correcting the Slanting Picture (PICTURE TILT)  
You can correct the picture tilt caused by the earth’s magnetic force.  
1 Select the PICTURE TILT in the INSTALL menu, then press  
MENU/OK button.  
BLUE BACK  
You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and  
mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is  
no input from an antenna.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
PICTURE TILT  
The following display appears.  
Select the BLUE BACK in the INSTALL menu, then choose ON or  
OFF.  
PICTURE TILT  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
BLUE BACK  
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE  
BACK function.  
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
11  
Basic setting for sound  
SOUND SYSTEM  
SOUND MODE  
You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal  
sound occurs even when the picture appears normally.  
Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.  
You can choose the desired sound setting.  
Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the  
setting.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
SOUND MODE  
B/G  
I
D/K  
M
USER  
You can change this sound setting as you like.  
Select USER and adjust the frequencies in EQUALIZER  
(100, 300, 1K, 3K, 8K Hz).  
This function is not available in video mode.  
For the sound system in each country or region, see the table  
below:  
For details, see “EQUALIZER” on page 13.  
Area  
Country or Region  
System  
SOUND TURBO Emphasize on low and high frequency levels.  
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,  
THEATER  
MUSIC  
NEWS  
Emphasize on movie sound.  
Emphasize on music effect.  
Emphasize on vocal sound.  
Yemen, etc.  
B/G  
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.  
Asia, Middle  
East  
China, Vietnam, etc.  
Hong Kong, etc.  
D/K  
I
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust SOUND MODE  
function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.  
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. B/G  
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.  
Russia, etc.  
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.  
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.  
UK, etc.  
M
D/K  
D/K  
B/G  
I
Europe  
BALANCE  
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right  
speakers.  
Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.  
Oceania  
Africa  
Australia, New Zealand, etc.  
Republic of South Africa, etc.  
Nigeria, etc.  
B/G  
I
B/G  
B/G  
Egypt, Morocco, etc.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
BALANCE  
❇About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to  
operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
12  
Advanced setting for sound  
CINEMA SURROUND  
EQUALIZER  
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience.  
Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.  
You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting  
USER mode in SOUND MODE.  
OFF  
ON  
Cancel the function.  
Listen to sound with wider audience effect.  
1 Select the USER in SOUND MODE under SOUND menu.  
❇
SOUND menu  
MENU  
SOUND MODE  
USER  
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to  
SOUND TURBO.  
2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
EQUALIZER  
To operate this function with a menu:  
The following display appears.  
❇
SOUND menu  
EQUALIZER  
MENU  
CINEMA SURROUND  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust CINEMA  
SURROUND function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.  
100 300  
1K  
3K  
8K Hz  
I
STEREO / I II (  
)
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
You can enjoy the stereo and bilingual broadcasted programmes.  
Press the  
button to select the desired mode.  
Select stereo sound.  
3 Select and adjust the desired frequencies.  
Select monaural sound.  
Select bilingual I (sub I).  
Select bilingual II (sub II).  
4 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
Adjust high frequency will affect higher pitch sound and vice versa.  
I
II  
AI VOLUME  
This function is not available in video mode.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
You can adjust the volume of all the channels and video inputs to  
the same level automatically depends on the strength of signal of  
the sources.  
❇
I
SOUND menu  
MENU  
STEREO / I II  
Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then choose ON or OFF.  
❇
SOUND menu  
MENU  
AI VOLUME  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
13  
DVD function  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
You can change the white balance of the DVD picture.  
Select the WHITE BALANCE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then choose the desired setting.  
When the DVD input signal is detected. The input mode will be  
changed to VIDEO-2 automatically.  
For The DVD player, press the “POWER ON” button of the  
machine so that the signal can be detected.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
WHITE BALANCE  
For the VCR, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine, and  
then press the “PLAY” button, so that the signal can be detected  
and display DVD menu.  
For details, see “WHITE BALANCE” on page 10.  
SOUND MODE  
You can choose the desired sound setting for the DVD.  
Select the SOUND MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then choose the desired setting.  
Select the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT in DVD MENU under  
FEATURES menu then choose ON or OFF (Factory setting is ON).  
❇
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
SOUND MODE  
DVD PICTURE MODE  
You can enhance the picture quality of the DVD or VIDEO-2.  
Select the DVD PICTURE MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES  
menu, then choose the desired setting.  
For details, see “SOUND MODE” on page 12.  
CINEMA SURROUND  
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for the DVD.  
Select the CINEMA SURROUND in DVD MENU under FEATURES  
menu, then choose the desired setting.  
❇
DVD MENU  
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD PICTURE MODE  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
OFF  
Cancel the function.  
CLEAR-1 Select when the disc is with lots of noise (To soften the picture).  
CLEAR-2 Select when the disc is with less noise (To sharpen the picture).  
CINEMA SURROUND  
For details, see “CINEMA SURROUND” on page 13.  
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to  
SOUND TURBO.  
❇❇ When you use VIDEO-2 to display the DVD signal or Video  
signal then WHITE BALANCE, VNR function in PICTURE  
menu/SHARP, TINT function in PICTURE SETTING menu/  
SOUND MODE, CINEMA SURROUND function in SOUND  
menu can’t operate.  
TINT COLOUR  
You can adjust the picture colour tone of the DVD.  
Select the TINT COLOUR in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then adjust the level.  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
TINT COLOUR  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
14  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
Customized setting  
OFF TIMER  
VNR  
You can set the TV to turn off automatically to standby mode after  
a set time.  
Press the OFF TIMER button to select a desired period of time.  
You can reduce the picture noise.  
Select the VNR in the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of  
VNR function.  
OFF TIMER  
❇
PICTURE menu  
VNR  
MENU  
0
120  
You can set the period of time  
to a maximum of 120 minutes  
in 10 minutes step.  
OFF  
VNR is turned off.  
20  
AUTO  
MIN  
MAX  
Effect of VNR is automatically controlled.  
Effect of VNR becomes minimum level.  
Effect of VNR becomes maximum level.  
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original  
picture is sharp.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust VNR function.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
OFF TIMER  
When the elapsed of time left one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!”  
appears on the screen.  
You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to confirm or  
change the remaining time.  
LANGUAGE  
You can choose your desired on screen display language.  
Select the LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose a  
language.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
LANGUAGE  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
CHILD LOCK  
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV.  
Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose  
ON or OFF.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
CHILD LOCK  
15  
Customized setting (continued)  
DISPLAY  
VIDEO-2 SETTING  
You can display the programme number, video terminal number  
and PR list on the screen.  
Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode:  
You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal  
output from the external devices connected to the VIDEO-2  
terminal.  
Select the VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a  
setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).  
ON  
OFF  
PR LIST  
Choose a TV channel or a VIDEO terminal.  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
VIDEO-2 SETTING  
1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the PR LIST.  
2 Select a programme number or video terminal by pressing the  
5/∞ button to move up/down on the programme number or  
press the 2/3 button to skip for each 7 programme numbers,  
then press MENU/OK button.  
VIDEO  
If a normal video signal (composite video signal) is input.  
B
R
COMPONENT If a component video signal (Y/C /C ) is input.  
You must choose a setting follow as signal that you input to VIDEO-2.  
(If you input the VIDEO Signal or VCR Signal to VIDEO-2, you must  
choose VIDEO-2 SETTING to VIDEO.)  
PR LIST  
PR  
V1  
V2  
V3  
AV  
1
CH/CC  
For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation” on page 20.  
I
I
I
CH 09  
CC 76  
CC 78  
SETUP TOUR  
2
3
You may use the SETUPTOUR function to perform the initial setting.  
MENU : OK  
+7  
-7  
When selecting SETUP TOUR, the LANGUAGE menu, AUTO  
PROGRAM menu, and EDIT menu will be displayed as shown on  
page 8. But “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” will not be displayed.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
Select SETUP TOUR in the INSTALL menu.  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
SETUP TOUR  
16  
TV channel presetting  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
To register the TV channels automatically  
(AUTO PROGRAM)  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT  
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list  
automatically.  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH/CC  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button.  
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received  
are registered in the channel list (PR LIST) automatically.  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MOVE  
3 Choose the channel which you want to register.  
3 The EDIT menu appears.  
4 Press the blue button to activate the MANUAL function.  
The sound system of the channel appears at the right of the  
CH/CC number.  
5 Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate sound system.  
For details, see “SOUND SYSTEM” on page 12.  
To edit the channel  
list  
If a channel is not  
registered  
To exit the menu  
Proceed to the Step 3 of “To edit the channel  
list (PR LIST)” on page 18.  
Proceed to the Step 3 of “To register the TV  
channels manually” on this page.  
Press the MENU/OK button.  
6 Press the green or red button to search for the TV channel.  
Searching stops when a channel is found and displayed.  
7 Repeat step 5 until your desired TV channel appears.  
To register the TV channels manually  
(MANUAL in the EDIT menu)  
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list manually.  
If the reception is poor Press the blue or yellow button to fine tune  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
the TV channel.  
If noisy sound is heard Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate  
sound system.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
8 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
17  
TV channel presetting (continued)  
To edit the channel list (PR LIST)  
(MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu)  
To add in the new channel  
(INSERT in the EDIT menu)  
You can edit the TV channel list as you like.  
Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be  
changed.  
You can add in the new channel in the TV channel list as you like.  
You need to find the “CH/CC” number for the TV channel. Find the  
“CH/CC” number corresponding to the channel number of the TV  
channel from the attached sheet “CH/CC number list” on page 19.  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
❇
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT  
3 Choose the PR number for which you will register a new TV  
channel. When you add a new TV channel of NTSC-M system,  
press the SOUND SYSTEM button to change the sound  
system to M. Then proceed to the next step.  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH/CC  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
4 Press the green button, then press 3 buttons to choose “CC”  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MOVE  
or “CH”.  
5 Press the number button to enter the remaining CH/CC  
number.  
3 Choose the channel which you want to change PR number, or  
delete.  
The TV starts to search the TV channel, and the picture of the  
TV channel appears. If the TV finds no TV channel, a noisy  
picture appears.  
4 Do the following action:  
To change the PR  
number (MOVE)  
Press the 3 button. Then move it to the PR  
number you want to use it for the channel.  
Finally press the 2 button.  
When a TV channel has already been registered in PR99, using  
the INSERT function deletes that TV channel.  
To delete the  
Press the yellow button.  
channel (DELETE)  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
18  
TV channel presetting (continued)  
CH  
US  
CCIR  
E33  
E34  
E35  
E36  
E37  
E38  
E39  
E40  
E41  
E42  
E43  
E44  
E45  
E46  
E47  
E48  
E49  
E50  
E51  
E52  
E53  
E54  
E55  
E56  
E57  
E58  
E59  
E60  
E61  
E62  
E63  
E64  
E65  
E66  
E67  
E68  
E69  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-34  
AU-35  
AU-36  
AU-37  
AU-38  
AU-39/AU-40  
AU-41  
AU-42  
AU-43  
AU-44  
AU-45  
AU-46  
AU-47/AU-48  
AU-49  
AU-50  
AU-51  
AU-52  
AU-53  
AU-54  
AU-55/AU-56  
AU-57  
AU-58  
AU-59  
AU-60  
AU-61  
AU-62  
AU-63/AU-64  
AU-65  
CC  
US  
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
CCIR  
S-18  
S-19  
S-20  
S-21  
S-22  
S-23  
S-24  
S-25  
S-26  
S-27  
S-28  
S-29  
S-30  
S-31  
S-32  
S-33  
S-34  
S-35  
S-36  
S-37  
S-38  
S-39  
S-40  
S-41  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
CH/CC number  
CH 33  
CH 34  
CH 35  
CH 36  
CH 37  
CH 38  
CH 39  
CH 40  
CH 41  
CH 42  
CH 43  
CH 44  
CH 45  
CH 46  
CH 47  
CH 48  
CH 49  
CH 50  
CH 51  
CH 52  
CH 53  
CH 54  
CH 55  
CH 56  
CH 57  
CH 58  
CH 59  
CH 60  
CH 61  
CH 62  
CH 63  
CH 64  
CH 65  
CH 66  
CH 67  
CH 68  
CH 69  
US-33, W+48  
US-34, W+49  
US-35, W+50  
US-36, W+51  
US-37, W+52  
US-38, W+53  
US-39, W+54  
US-40, W+55  
US-41, W+56  
US-42, W+57  
US-43, W+58  
US-44, W+59  
US-45, W+60  
US-46, W+61  
US-47, W+62  
US-48, W+63  
US-49, W+64  
US-50, W+65  
US-51, W+66  
US-52, W+67  
US-53, W+68  
US-54, W+69  
US-55, W+70  
US-56, W+71  
US-57, W+72  
US-58, W+73  
US-59, W+74  
US-60, W+75  
US-61, W+76  
US-62, W+77  
US-63, W+78  
US-64, W+79  
US-65, W+80  
US-66, W+81  
US-67, W+82  
US-68, W+83  
US-69, W+84  
CC 18  
CC 19  
CC 20  
CC 21  
CC 22  
CC 23  
CC 24  
CC 25  
CC 26  
CC 27  
CC 28  
CC 29  
CC 30  
CC 31  
CC 32  
CC 33  
CC 34  
CC 35  
CC 36  
CC 37  
CC 38  
CC 39  
CC 40  
CC 41  
CC 42  
CC 43  
CC 44  
CC 45  
CC 46  
CC 47  
CC 48  
CC 49  
CC 50  
CC 51  
CC 52  
CC 53  
CC 54  
CC 55  
CC 56  
CC 57  
CC 58  
CC 59  
CC 60  
CC 61  
CC 62  
CC 63  
CC 64  
CC 75  
CC 76  
CC 77  
CC 78  
CC 79  
CC 95  
CC 96  
CC 97  
CC 98  
CC 99  
When you want to use the INSERT  
function on page 18, find the CH/CC  
number corresponding to the channel  
number of the TV channel from this table.  
Channel No. Country  
US  
CCIR  
United States, Philippines, etc..  
Middle East, Southeast Asia,  
etc..  
U
V
W
OIRT  
Eastern Europe, Russia,  
Vietnam, etc..  
W+1  
W+2  
W+3  
W+4  
W+5  
W+6  
W+7  
W+8  
W+9  
W+10  
W+11  
W+12  
W+13  
W+14  
W+15  
W+16  
W+17  
W+18  
W+19  
W+20  
W+21  
W+22  
W+23  
W+24  
W+25  
W+26  
W+27  
W+28  
AUSTRALIA  
Channel  
Australia, etc..  
CH  
US  
CCIR  
E2  
OIRT  
R1  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-0  
AU-1  
AU-2  
AU-6  
AU-7  
AU-8  
AU-9  
CH 02  
CH 03  
CH 04  
CH 05  
CH 06  
CH 07  
CH 08  
CH 09  
CH 10  
CH 11  
CH 12  
CH 13  
CH 14  
CH 15  
CH 16  
CH 17  
CH 18  
CH 19  
CH 20  
CH 21  
CH 22  
CH 23  
CH 24  
CH 25  
CH 26  
CH 27  
CH 28  
CH 29  
CH 30  
CH 31  
CH 32  
US-2  
US-3  
US-4  
US-5  
US-6  
US-7  
US-8  
US-9  
US-10  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
E8  
E9  
E10  
E11  
E12  
R2  
R6  
R7  
R8  
R9  
AU-66  
AU-67  
AU-68  
AU-69  
R10  
R11  
R12  
AU-10  
AU-11  
US-11  
US-12  
US-13  
US-14, W+29  
US-15, W+30  
US-16, W+31  
US-17, W+32  
US-18, W+33  
US-19, W+34  
US-20, W+35  
US-21, W+36  
US-22, W+37  
US-23, W+38  
US-24, W+39  
US-25, W+40  
US-26, W+41  
US-27, W+42  
US-28, W+43  
US-29, W+44  
US-30, W+45  
US-31, W+46  
US-32, W+47  
CC  
US  
CCIR  
S-1  
S-2  
S-3  
S-4  
S-5  
S-6  
S-7  
S-8  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-5  
CC 01  
CC 02  
CC 03  
CC 04  
CC 05  
CC 06  
CC 07  
CC 08  
CC 09  
CC 10  
CC 11  
CC 12  
CC 13  
CC 14  
CC 15  
CC 16  
CC 17  
E21  
E22  
E23  
E24  
E25  
E26  
E27  
E28  
E29  
E30  
E31  
E32  
AU-5A  
X
Y
Z
Z+1  
Z+2  
S-9  
R3  
R4  
R5  
S-10  
S-11  
S-12  
S-13  
S-14  
S-15  
S-16  
S-17  
AU-3  
AU-4  
AU-28  
AU-29  
AU-30  
AU-31/AU-32  
AU-33  
A-5  
A-4  
A-3  
A-2  
A-1  
A
B
C
D
19  
Additional preparation  
Before connecting  
Connecting to rear component/video input  
terminal and output terminal  
•
Read the manuals provided with the devices for the proper  
connection.  
•
•
Turn off all the devices including the TV.  
Note that connecting cables are not supplied.  
Rear of TV  
AV-21MS15/AV-29MS15  
VCR (for playing)  
DVD player (composite signals)  
COMPONENT  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
VIDEO-1  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
S
Connecting to front video input terminal  
VCR (for recording)  
OVER  
V
Front of TV  
V
L
Y
AV-21MS15  
/
V
Camcorder or TV game  
L
L
/
MONO  
C
C
B
/
MONO  
DVD player  
(component video signals)  
R
R
R
R
MENU  
OK  
V
L
/
MONO  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
R
When you use VIDEO-1 INPUT, you should choose to connect  
S-VIDEO or video input. If S-VIDEO connector and video input  
are connected at the same time, no picture displays on the  
screen and the message “PLEASE DISCONNECT VIDEO-1  
CABLE!” appears. In this case, you should disconnect either  
S-VIDEO or video input.  
Headphones  
AV-29MS15  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
MENU  
OK  
V
L/MONO  
R
When connecting to COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) input, depending  
on the connection, choose the appropriate video input using the  
menu (see page 16).  
20  
Troubleshooting  
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below  
troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.  
• Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a  
at the corner of the  
screen  
speaker near to your TV. Keep the device apart from  
your TV. Alternately, you can also use the magnetic-  
shielded speaker.  
• No picture,  
no sound  
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function if it is turned on.  
• Choose the appropriate sound system. Refer to  
“SOUND SYSTEM” on page 12.  
• Picture is tilted  
• This may due to the earth magnetism. Refer to  
“PICTURE TILT” on page 11 to correct the tilt.  
• Image takes a short  
period to be displayed  
• Image required time to stabilize before display. This  
is not a malfunction.  
• Snowy picture  
• Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV.  
• Stripes appear on the • Interference occurs caused by other devices such as  
• TV may emitted  
crackling sound  
• This is due to a sudden change in temperature and it  
is not a malfunction. If the crackling sound is too  
frequent, request your service technician for  
inspection.  
picture  
an amplifier, personal computer, or a hair drier. Move  
such devices away from your TV.  
• Double-pictures  
(ghosting) occur  
• Interference occurs caused by signal reflecting from  
mountains or building. Try to adjust the aerial’s  
direction or use a better directionality antenna.  
• Feel a slight electric  
shock when touching  
the TV screen  
• This is due to the static electricity of the picture tube  
and it will not harm the human body. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Poor picture  
• Choose the appropriate colour system. Refer to  
“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 9.  
• After you connect the • Please check that the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
signal to VIDEO-2 and function is on or off.  
playback VCR or DVD • Press button (VCR or DVD Player) to turn the  
Player, the Auto Detect machine off and turn it on again; do not turn the  
• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to  
“PICTURE SETTING” on page 10.  
• White and bright still • Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the  
does not work.  
machine off and on suddenly.  
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that  
they are connected properly.  
image look as if it  
were coloured  
picture tube. This is not a malfunction.  
• Top of the image from • This is due to the condition of the video signal  
software products or whereby the image was not recorded properly. This  
video tape is distorted is not a malfunction.  
•
•
When you are watching • Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that  
another channel that is they are connected properly.  
not VIDEO-2, AUTO  
SIGNAL DETECT  
works while VCR or  
DVD Player was on.  
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might  
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.  
• Poor sound  
• Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to  
“EQUALIZER” on page 13.  
• Stereo or bilingual  
sound is unclear  
• TV channel reception is poor. Change the stereo/  
bilingual mode to mono sound (see page 13).  
While you are watching • In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might  
TV on the other  
• Cannot operate the • The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new  
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.  
remote control  
batteries (see page 7).  
• Ensure that you are operating the remote less than  
seven meters from the front of your TV.  
channels, AUTO SIGNAL  
DETECT work when you  
press  
1,  
7,  
3,  
¡
or  
8
on the front panel of VCR  
or DVD Player.  
• Cannot operate the • Press TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode and try  
menus  
operating the menus.  
• After TV was on, AUTO  
SIGNAL DETECT  
work.  
• Video signal from VCR or DVD Player cause the  
function run properly to indicate that there are video  
signal on VIDEO-2 channel.  
• Cannot operate the  
front control buttons  
• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK function if it is turned on  
(see page 15).  
21  
Specifications  
TV RF systems  
B, G, I, D, K, M  
Colour systems  
PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz  
Receiving channels  
VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U)  
Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band.  
Power requirements  
AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
External input / output  
VIDEO-1:  
S-video input, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input  
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input  
VIDEO-3:  
OUTPUT:  
Headphone jack:  
VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input  
VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
Sound-multiplex systems  
A2 (B/G) or NICAM (B/G, I, D/K)  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
0305-FLE-JMT  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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 Function........................................................................... 16  
Customized setting .................................................................. 17  
TV channel presetting .............................................................. 19  
Additional preparation .............................................................. 22  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 23  
Specifications ..............................................................Back cover  
AV-29JS25  
AV-29MS25  
AV-29MX55  
AV-29MX75  
AV-29VX15  
AV-29VX25  
AV-29WX25  
AV-21MS25  
AV-21MX55  
AV-21MX75  
AV-21VX15  
AV-21WX25  
AV-25MS25  
AV-25MX55  
AV-25MX75  
AV-25VX15  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GGT0067-001B-H  
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.  
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.  
7
8
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.  
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.  
1
2
Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV.  
Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When unplugging the  
TV, grasp the mains plug. Do not pull on the power cord.  
WARNING: <AV-21WX25 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.  
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.  
15 cm  
<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.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
15 cm  
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5
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.  
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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.  
PULL  
PULL  
2
Knowing your TV’s features  
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.  
EXIT  
TELETEXT  
A2/NICAM  
You can view teletext programmes which are broadcasted by some TV channels. Teletext  
programme is an information in text form.  
You can listen to the stereo sound or bilingual sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2  
or NICAM Sound-multiplex system.  
I
(STEREO / I II)  
FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.  
1
3
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.  
2
4
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.  
Model No.  
NO.  
Function  
I
1
(STEREO/I II)  
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_
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2,3 PIP control buttons (Green label)  
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4,3 TELETEXT control buttons (Black label)  
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PICTURE TILT  
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Remote control buttons and basic functions  
No. Press  
To  
1
2
3
4
5
6
POWER  
MENU/OK  
Turn on or off the TV from standby mode.  
Display menu and confirm selected function.  
1
5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function.  
CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number.  
VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level.  
TV/VIDEO  
EXIT  
8
2
6
3
7
EXIT  
Select TV or video terminal input.  
On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu.  
Turn off the volume.  
Press this button again to resume the volume.  
Display the programme number or video terminal number, stereo/bilingual broadcast system  
and PR list (channel list) on the screen.  
7
8
MUTING  
DISPLAY  
/BACK  
9
5
You can select the channel using the PR list.  
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4
1 Press the DISPLAY button once to display the PR list.  
2 Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons 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.  
Select the programme number. For two digits programme number, press -/--, then press the  
number button.  
9
!
0~9, -/--  
+
RETURN  
a) Return to the frequently view channel with one touch.  
1 Choose the channel you want to register.  
2 Press 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.  
4
Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued)  
How to operate menus and menus locations  
Top menu  
MENU PICTURE  
2nd menu  
PICTURE MODE  
PICTURE SETTING P.10  
Location 3rd menu  
P.9  
Location  
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–
To  
Operation  
Note  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
COLOUR  
TINT  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
P.10  
–
Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2.  
To exit the MENU,  
press the DISPLAY/  
BACK button 8 or  
choose EXIT menu  
or TV/VIDEO/EXIT  
button 6.  
WHITE BALANCE P.10  
–
VNR  
P.17  
P.15  
P.15  
P.14  
P.15  
P.14  
Display the top  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a Press ∞ button 3 to  
I
menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page  
SOUND  
STEREO/I II  
AI VOLUME  
SOUND MODE  
EQUALIZER  
BALANCE  
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–
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–
–
–
–
–
–
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button 2.  
for more functions.  
Display the 2nd  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a  
menu title. Then press MENU/OK  
button 2.  
Display the 3rd  
menu  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a  
menu title. Then press MENU/OK  
button 2.  
CINEMA SURROUND P.15  
DVD MENU  
FEATURES  
P.16  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT P.16  
DVD PICTURE MODE P.16  
Return to the  
Press the DISPLAY/BACK button  
–
TINT COLOUR  
WHITE BALANCE  
SOUND MODE  
P.16  
P.16  
P.16  
previous menu  
8.  
Choose the setting Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose Press the TV/VIDEO/  
of a function  
a function. Then press the 2/3  
buttons 3 to change the setting. exit from the menu.  
EXIT button 6 to  
CINEMA SURROUND P.16  
OFF TIMER  
CHILD LOCK  
COMPRESS (16:9) P.11  
AI ECO SENSOR  
SETUP TOUR  
P.17  
P.17  
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–
Adjust the effect  
level of a function  
Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose  
a function. Then press the 2/3  
buttons 3 to adjust the effect  
level.  
P.11  
P.18  
Display the sub  
Press the 5/∞ buttons 3 to  
INSTALL  
menu of a function. choose a function. Then press  
MENU/OK button 2 to display  
the sub menu.  
AUTO PROGRAM P.19  
EDIT/MANUAL P.19  
–
DELETE, MOVE,  
P.19-  
MANUAL, INSERT  
P.20  
COLOUR SYSTEM P.9  
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P.17  
P.13  
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The following chart shows locations of functions in menus. In this manual,  
location of a function is described as follows:  
LANGUAGE  
P.17  
LANGUAGE  
TEXT LANGUAGE  
TEXT LANGUAGE P.13  
VIDEO-2 SETTING P.18  
2nd menu  
2nd menu  
MENU  
MENU  
Top menu  
Top menu  
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–
–
3rd menu  
BLUE BACK  
PICTURE TILT  
–
P.11  
P.11  
Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.  
EXIT  
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5
TV buttons and functions  
The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VX15, AV-25MX75 and AV-21MX75 only, which are used for explanation purpose.  
Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.  
No. Button/terminal Description  
Page  
1
L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.  
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Front of the TV  
2
POWER lamp  
Indicate the TV is being turned on or off.  
AV-29VX15  
No colour : TV’s main power is being turned off.  
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9
8
7
6
5
43  
2
1
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.  
VL/MONO R 
MENU  
OK  
POWER  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME TV/VIDEO  
EXIT  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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ECO sensor  
–
Remote control sensor  
TV/VIDEO/EXIT Press to select TV or Video terminal input or exit from menu.  
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–
VOLUME -/+  
CHANNEL -/+  
MENU  
Press to adjust the volume level.  
Press to select the desired channel.  
Press to display the menu.  
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–
AV-21MX75/AV-25MX75  
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9
8
7
6
34  
2
1
IN (VIDEO-3)  
Video and audio input jacks for VIDEO-3 mode.  
Headphone jack.  
Aerial socket.  
22  
22  
7
POWER  
MENU  
OK  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
V
L MONO  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
/
R
OUTPUT  
Video and audio output jacks. (The component video  
signal cannot be output.)  
22  
Rear of the TV  
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COMPONENT  
Video or component video, and audio input jacks for  
22  
7
AV-29VX15  
(VIDEO-2) INPUT VIDEO-2 mode. You can select the input signal by setting  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO-1  
the “VIDEO-2 SETTING” function (see page 18).  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
S
VIDEO-1 INPUT Video or S-VIDEO, and audio input jacks for VIDEO-1  
mode  
OVER  
V
How to operate the menus with the TV button  
V
L
Y
/
V
Work as same as the button on the  
TV button  
L
L
C
C
B
/
/
MONO  
MONO  
Note  
remote control unit  
R
R
R
R
MENU  
MENU/OK button  
To display main menu and exit  
menu after finish setting.  
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CHANNEL -/+ ∞/5 button  
To select menu function.  
VOLUME -/+ 2/3 button  
To adjust the desired function.  
6
Setting up your TV  
CAUTION  
•
Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.  
1 Connecting the aerial cable.  
2 Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.  
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial  
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
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.  
3 Inserting 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:  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF outdoor aerial  
• 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.  
AV-29VX15  
COMPONENT  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
VIDEO-1  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
S
OVER  
V
V
L
Y
/
V
4 Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button.  
L
L
CB  
/
/
MONO  
MONO  
JVC logo appears on the screen.  
CR  
R
R
R
To video  
output  
To audio  
output  
To RF  
output  
To S-video  
output  
To aerial input  
VCR  
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.  
The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your  
TV.  
7
Setting up your TV (continued)  
5 Making 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:  
AUTO PROGRAM  
LANGUAGE  
TEXT LANGUAGE  
AUTO PROGRAM  
EDIT  
ENGLISH  
êìëëäàâ  
GROUP–1  
GROUP–2  
GROUP–3  
GROUP–4  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
CH/CC  
CC 12  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
SETUP TOUR RESTART?  
22%  
FRANÇAIS  
4
5
6
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
MENU : OK  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
I
: YES  
MOVE  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MENU : NO  
•
After that, when turn on the  
TV at the next time.  
• Press 5/∞ button to  
select your desired  
language*.  
• Press 5/∞ button to  
select your desired  
Teletext language  
group*. For details,  
see page 13.  
(For JS25/MS25/  
MX75/VX25/WX25  
series only)  
• TV will start searching  
for the channels.  
• To complete the initial  
setting, press the  
MENU/OK button. To  
edit the channel list,  
see page 19.  
“SETUP TOUR  
RESTART?” will be  
displayed.  
To stop AUTO  
PROGRAM, press  
MENU/OK button.  
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.  
* If the TEXT function is available for your TV and the LANGUAGE shown follow as ENGLISH/êìëëäàâ/  
can select the TEXT LANGUAGE group from GROUP-1 to GROUP-4.  
/
/FRANÇAIS, you  
If the TEXT function is available for your TV and the LANGUAGE shown follow as ENGLISH/êìëëäàâ/  
you can select the TEXT LANGUAGE group from GROUP-1 to GROUP-3.  
/MELAYU/INDONESIA,  
8
Basic setting for picture  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
PICTURE MODE  
You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is  
not clear or no colour appears.  
You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch.  
Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.  
Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.  
SOFT  
Softens contrast and sharpness.  
BRIGHT  
STANDARD  
USER  
Heightens contrast and sharpness.  
Standard picture setting.  
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*)  
AUTO  
PAL  
SECAM  
NTSC3.58  
NTSC4.43  
To operate this function with a menu:  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You can not adjust SHARP  
and TINT.  
For the colour system in each country or region, see the table  
below:  
*TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
Area  
Country or Region  
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,  
System  
❇
MENU  
PICTURE menu  
PICTURE MODE  
Yemen, etc.  
PAL  
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.  
To return the USER setting to the default, press the blue button  
when the PICTURE SETTING menu appears.  
Asia, Middle  
East  
China, Vietnam, etc.  
Hong Kong, etc.  
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. SECAM  
PAL  
PAL  
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.  
Russia, etc.  
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.  
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.  
UK, etc.  
NTSC  
SECAM  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
Europe  
Oceania  
Africa  
Australia, New Zealand, etc.  
Republic of South Africa, etc.  
Nigeria, etc.  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
Egypt, Morocco, etc.  
SECAM  
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Basic setting for picture (continued)  
PICTURE SETTING  
WHITE BALANCE  
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER  
in PICTURE MODE.  
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.  
1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
USER  
PICTURE MODE  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
WHITE BALANCE  
2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust  
NORMAL  
COOL  
WARM  
Normal white balance.  
Bluish white.  
Reddish white.  
the setting.  
❇
PICTURE menu  
MENU  
PICTURE SETTING  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
COLOUR  
TINT*  
2 : Lower contrast  
2 : Darker  
2 : Softer  
2 : Lighter  
2 : Reddish  
3 : Higher contrast  
3 : Brighter  
3 : Higher  
3 : Deeper  
3 : Greenish  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not 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.  
When you select to VIDEO-2 Mode. You can not adjust SHARP  
and TINT.  
* TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.  
10  
Advanced setting for picture  
2 Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture become level. Then  
AI ECO SENSOR (ECO)  
You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of  
your room.  
press the MENU/OK button.  
Press the ECO button to select the desired mode.  
COMPRESS (16:9)  
OFF  
Cancel the function.  
MODE-1  
MODE-2  
DISPLAY  
Mild contrast (recommended.)  
Even contrast.  
Display the graphic of the function.  
You can convert a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide  
picture (16:9 aspect ratio).  
Select the COMPRESS (16:9) in the FEATURES menu, then  
choose ON or OFF.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
AI ECO SENSOR  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
COMPRESS (16:9)  
Correcting the Slanting Picture (PICTURE TILT)  
You can correct the picture tilt caused by the earth’s magnetic force.  
1 Select the PICTURE TILT in the INSTALL menu, then press  
MENU/OK button.  
BLUE BACK  
You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and  
mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is  
no input from an antenna.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
PICTURE TILT  
The following display appears.  
Select the BLUE BACK in the INSTALL menu, then choose ON or  
OFF.  
PICTURE TILT  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
BLUE BACK  
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE  
BACK function.  
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
11  
Original features for picture  
When VIDEO-2 is set to component, if the input source of main  
picture is set to VIDEO-2 with component, PIP button is disabled  
and sub picture can’t be displayed.  
PIP  
You can display a sub picture on the screen.  
Press the PIP operation buttons to display and change the sub  
picture setting.  
TELETEXT  
PIP  
Display the sub picture.  
To cancel, press the PIP button again.  
Notes:  
• You can hear the sound from the main picture only.  
• Main picture and sub picture will use different input  
sources, which are TV and VIDEO mode.  
When the same input source are selected, the sub  
picture input source will change as follows:  
Main picture Sub picture  
You can watch the Teletext broadcast channel with TEXT function.  
1 Press the TEXT button to select the desired mode as follows:  
TV mode TEXT twin mode  
TEXT mode  
2 Press the CHANNEL -/+ buttons, number buttons or colour  
buttons to select other Teletext pages.  
3 Press TEXT or TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode.  
You can also operate the teletext using the following buttons:  
TV  
VIDEO-1 = VIDEO-2 = VIDEO-3  
TV=VIDEO-2=VIDEO-3  
TV=VIDEO-1=VIDEO-3  
TV=VIDEO-1=VIDEO-2  
VIDEO-1  
VIDEO-2  
VIDEO-3  
(Hold)  
Hold a teletext page.  
The  
(Hold) are displayed at the top left of the screen.  
To cancel, press  
(Hold) button again.  
SUB-P -/+  
(Input)  
Select the desired channel for sub picture TV.  
Select the input source for the sub picture.  
Swap between the main picture and sub picture.  
Change the sub picture position.  
Each time you press on  
picture position will change as follows:  
(Reveal)  
Display the hidden text (e.g. answers to a quiz).  
To cancel, press (Reveal) button again.  
(Swap)  
(Size)  
Enlarge the teletext display.  
(Index)  
(Cancel)  
Return to the index page instantly.  
(Position)  
(Position) button, the sub  
Watch TV programme while waiting for a teletext page.  
When the teletext page is found, a page number  
appears at the upper left of the screen.  
lower right  
lower left  
upper left  
Press  
(Cancel) to view the teletext page.  
upper right  
(Sub-page)  
Operate the  
(Sub-page) function.  
(Freeze)  
Freeze the sub picture to be still.  
Sub-page numbers are displayed at the left of the  
screen.  
When VIDEO-2 is set to component, you can’t select VIDEO-2 for  
sub picture.  
To cancel sub-page function, press  
button again.  
(Sub-page)  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
12  
Original features for picture (continued)  
TEXT LANGUAGE  
You can set the Teletext language group that corresponds to the  
programmes.  
Select TEXT LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose the  
desired language group.  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
TEXT LANGUAGE  
GROUP-1  
English, German, Swedish / Finnish / Danish /  
Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish / Portuguese,  
Turkish  
GROUP-2  
Polish, German, Estonian, Slovenian, Czech /  
Slovakian, Rumanian  
GROUP-3  
GROUP-4  
Polish, German, Estonian, Lettish, Russian, Ukrainian  
English, French, Turkish, Arabic, Iranian  
Depending on the broadcast, the language set may not display  
properly. For details, see in page 8.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
13  
Basic setting for sound  
SOUND SYSTEM  
SOUND MODE  
You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal  
sound occurs even when the picture appears normally.  
Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.  
You can choose the desired sound setting.  
Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the  
setting.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
SOUND MODE  
B/G  
I
D/K  
M
USER  
You can change this sound setting as you like.  
Select USER and adjust the frequencies in EQUALIZER  
(100, 300, 1K, 3K, 8K Hz).  
This function is not available in video mode.  
For the sound system in each country or region, see the table  
below:  
For details, see “EQUALIZER” on page 15.  
Area  
Country or Region  
System  
SOUND TURBO Emphasize on low and high frequency levels.  
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,  
THEATER  
MUSIC  
NEWS  
Emphasize on movie sound.  
Emphasize on music effect.  
Emphasize on vocal sound.  
Yemen, etc.  
B/G  
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc.  
Asia, Middle  
East  
China, Vietnam, etc.  
Hong Kong, etc.  
D/K  
I
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust SOUND MODE  
function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.  
Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc. B/G  
Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar, etc.  
Russia, etc.  
Czech Republic, Poland, etc.  
Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc.  
UK, etc.  
M
D/K  
D/K  
B/G  
I
Europe  
BALANCE  
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right  
speakers.  
Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.  
Oceania  
Africa  
Australia, New Zealand, etc.  
Republic of South Africa, etc.  
Nigeria, etc.  
B/G  
I
B/G  
B/G  
Egypt, Morocco, etc.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
BALANCE  
❇About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to  
operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
14  
Advanced setting for sound  
CINEMA SURROUND  
EQUALIZER  
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience.  
Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.  
You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting  
USER mode in SOUND MODE.  
OFF  
ON  
Cancel the function.  
Listen to sound with wider audience effect.  
1 Select the USER in SOUND MODE under SOUND menu.  
❇
SOUND menu  
MENU  
SOUND MODE  
USER  
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to  
SOUND TURBO.  
2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.  
❇
MENU  
SOUND menu  
EQUALIZER  
To operate this function with a menu:  
The following display appears.  
❇
SOUND menu  
EQUALIZER  
MENU  
CINEMA SURROUND  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust CINEMA  
SURROUND function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu.  
100 300  
1K  
3K  
8K Hz  
I
STEREO / I II (  
)
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
You can enjoy the stereo and bilingual broadcasted programmes.  
Press the  
button to select the desired mode.  
Select stereo sound.  
3 Select and adjust the desired frequencies.  
Select monaural sound.  
Select bilingual I (sub I).  
Select bilingual II (sub II).  
4 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
Adjust high frequency will affect higher pitch sound and vice versa.  
I
II  
AI VOLUME  
This function is not available in video mode.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
You can adjust the volume of all the channels and video inputs to  
the same level automatically depends on the strength of signal of  
the sources.  
❇
I
SOUND menu  
MENU  
STEREO / I II  
Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then choose ON or OFF.  
❇
SOUND menu  
MENU  
AI VOLUME  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
15  
DVD function  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
You can change the white balance of the DVD picture.  
Select the WHITE BALANCE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then choose the desired setting.  
When the DVD input signal is detected. The input mode will be  
changed to VIDEO-2 automatically.  
For The DVD player, press the “POWER ON” button of the  
machine so that the signal can be detected.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
WHITE BALANCE  
For the VCR, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine, and  
then press the “PLAY” button, so that the signal can be detected  
and display DVD menu.  
For details, see “WHITE BALANCE” on page 10.  
SOUND MODE  
You can choose the desired sound setting for the DVD.  
Select the SOUND MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then choose the desired setting.  
Select the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT in DVD MENU under  
FEATURES menu then choose ON or OFF (Factory setting is ON).  
❇
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
SOUND MODE  
DVD PICTURE MODE  
You can enhance the picture quality of the DVD or VIDEO-2.  
Select the DVD PICTURE MODE in DVD MENU under FEATURES  
menu, then choose the desired setting.  
For details, see “SOUND MODE” on page 14.  
CINEMA SURROUND  
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for the DVD.  
Select the CINEMA SURROUND in DVD MENU under FEATURES  
menu, then choose the desired setting.  
❇
DVD MENU  
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD PICTURE MODE  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
OFF  
Cancel the function.  
CLEAR-1 Select when the disc is with lots of noise (To soften the picture).  
CLEAR-2 Select when the disc is with less noise (To sharpen the picture).  
CINEMA SURROUND  
For details, see “CINEMA SURROUND” on page 15.  
This function is not available when the SOUND MODE is set to  
SOUND TURBO.  
❇❇ When you use VIDEO-2 to display the DVD signal or Video  
signal then WHITE BALANCE, VNR function in PICTURE  
menu/SHARP, TINT function in PICTURE SETTING menu/  
SOUND MODE, CINEMA SURROUND function in SOUND  
menu can’t operate.  
TINT COLOUR  
You can adjust the picture colour tone of the DVD.  
Select the TINT COLOUR in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu,  
then adjust the level.  
❇
MENU  
FEATURES menu  
DVD MENU  
TINT COLOUR  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
16  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
Customized setting  
OFF TIMER  
VNR  
You can set the TV to turn off automatically to standby mode after  
a set time.  
Press the OFF TIMER button to select a desired period of time.  
You can reduce the picture noise.  
Select the VNR in the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of  
VNR function.  
OFF TIMER  
❇
PICTURE menu  
VNR  
MENU  
0
120  
You can set the period of time  
to a maximum of 120 minutes  
in 10 minutes step.  
OFF  
VNR is turned off.  
20  
AUTO  
MIN  
MAX  
Effect of VNR is automatically controlled.  
Effect of VNR becomes minimum level.  
Effect of VNR becomes maximum level.  
MENU : OK  
DISPLAY : BACK  
TV/VIDEO : EXIT  
If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original  
picture is sharp.  
To operate this function with a menu:  
When you select to VIDEO-2. You can not adjust VNR function.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
OFF TIMER  
When the elapsed of time left one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!”  
appears on the screen.  
You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to confirm or  
change the remaining time.  
LANGUAGE  
You can choose your desired on screen display language.  
Select the LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose a  
language.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
LANGUAGE  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
CHILD LOCK  
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV.  
Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose  
ON or OFF.  
❇
FEATURES menu  
MENU  
CHILD LOCK  
17  
Customized setting (continued)  
DISPLAY  
VIDEO-2 SETTING  
You can display the programme number, video terminal number  
and PR list on the screen.  
Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode:  
You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal  
output from the external devices connected to the VIDEO-2  
terminal.  
Select the VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a  
setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).  
ON  
OFF  
PR LIST  
Choose a TV channel or a VIDEO terminal.  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
VIDEO-2 SETTING  
1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the PR LIST.  
2 Select a programme number or video terminal by pressing the  
5/∞ button to move up/down on the programme number or  
press the 2/3 button to skip for each 7 programme numbers,  
then press MENU/OK button.  
VIDEO  
If a normal video signal (composite video signal) is input.  
B
R
COMPONENT If a component video signal (Y/C /C ) is input.  
You must choose a setting follow as signal that you input to VIDEO-2.  
(If you input the VIDEO Signal or VCR Signal to VIDEO-2, you must  
choose VIDEO-2 SETTING to VIDEO.)  
PR LIST  
PR  
V1  
V2  
V3  
AV  
1
CH/CC  
For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation” on page 22.  
I
I
I
CH 09  
CC 76  
CC 78  
SETUP TOUR  
2
3
You may use the SETUPTOUR function to perform the initial setting.  
When selecting SETUP TOUR, the LANGUAGE menu, TEXT  
LANGUAGE menu, AUTO PROGRAM menu, and EDIT menu will  
be displayed as shown on page 8. But “SETUP TOUR RESTART?”  
will not be displayed.  
MENU : OK  
+7  
-7  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
Select SETUP TOUR in the INSTALL menu.  
❇
MENU  
INSTALL menu  
SETUP TOUR  
18  
TV channel presetting  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
To register the TV channels automatically  
(AUTO PROGRAM)  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT  
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list  
automatically.  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH/CC  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button.  
AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received  
are registered in the channel list (PR LIST) automatically.  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MOVE  
3 Choose the channel which you want to register.  
3 The EDIT menu appears.  
4 Press the blue button to activate the MANUAL function.  
The sound system of the channel appears at the right of the  
CH//CC number.  
5 Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate sound system.  
For details, see “SOUND SYSTEM” on page 14.  
To edit the channel  
list  
If a channel is not  
registered  
To exit the menu  
Proceed to the Step 3 of “To edit the channel  
list (PR LIST)” on page 20.  
Proceed to the Step 3 of “To register the TV  
channels manually” on this page.  
Press the MENU/OK button.  
6 Press the green or red button to search for the TV channel.  
Searching stops when a channel is found and displayed.  
7 Repeat step 5 until your desired TV channel appears.  
To register the TV channels manually  
(MANUAL in the EDIT menu)  
You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list manually.  
If the reception is poor Press the blue or yellow button to fine tune  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
the TV channel.  
If noisy sound is heard Press the 3 button to choose an appropriate  
sound system.  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
8 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
19  
TV channel presetting (continued)  
To edit the channel list (PR LIST)  
(MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu)  
To add in the new channel  
(INSERT in the EDIT menu)  
You can edit the TV channel list as you like.  
Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be  
changed.  
You can add in the new channel in the TV channel list as you like.  
You need to find the “CH/CC” number for the TV channel. Find the  
“CH/CC” number corresponding to the channel number of the TV  
channel from the attached sheet “CH/CC number list” on page 21.  
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
❇
1 Display the INSTALL menu.  
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
❇
INSTALL menu  
MENU  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button.  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT menu appears.  
EDIT  
3 Choose the PR number for which you will register a new TV  
channel. When you add a new TV channel of NTSC-M system,  
press the SOUND SYSTEM button to change the sound  
system to M. Then proceed to the next step.  
PR  
AV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH/CC  
I
I
I
I
CH 04  
CH 76  
CH 78  
CH 05  
CH 28  
CH 10  
3
4 Press the green button, then press 3 buttons to choose “CC”  
MENU : OK  
IINSERT  
IDELETE  
IMANUAL  
MOVE  
or “CH”.  
5 Press the number button to enter the remaining CH/CC  
number.  
3 Choose the channel which you want to change PR number, or  
delete.  
The TV starts to search the TV channel, and the picture of the  
TV channel appears. If the TV finds no TV channel, a noisy  
picture appears.  
4 Do the following action:  
To change the PR  
number (MOVE)  
Press the 3 button. Then move it to the PR  
number you want to use it for the channel.  
Finally press the 2 button.  
When a TV channel has already been registered in PR99, using  
the INSERT function deletes that TV channel.  
To delete the  
Press the yellow button.  
channel (DELETE)  
❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How  
to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.  
5 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.  
20  
TV channel presetting (continued)  
CH  
US  
CCIR  
E33  
E34  
E35  
E36  
E37  
E38  
E39  
E40  
E41  
E42  
E43  
E44  
E45  
E46  
E47  
E48  
E49  
E50  
E51  
E52  
E53  
E54  
E55  
E56  
E57  
E58  
E59  
E60  
E61  
E62  
E63  
E64  
E65  
E66  
E67  
E68  
E69  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-34  
AU-35  
AU-36  
AU-37  
AU-38  
AU-39/AU-40  
AU-41  
AU-42  
AU-43  
AU-44  
AU-45  
AU-46  
AU-47/AU-48  
AU-49  
AU-50  
AU-51  
AU-52  
AU-53  
AU-54  
AU-55/AU-56  
AU-57  
AU-58  
AU-59  
AU-60  
AU-61  
AU-62  
AU-63/AU-64  
AU-65  
CC  
US  
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
CCIR  
S-18  
S-19  
S-20  
S-21  
S-22  
S-23  
S-24  
S-25  
S-26  
S-27  
S-28  
S-29  
S-30  
S-31  
S-32  
S-33  
S-34  
S-35  
S-36  
S-37  
S-38  
S-39  
S-40  
S-41  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
CH/CC number  
CH 33  
CH 34  
CH 35  
CH 36  
CH 37  
CH 38  
CH 39  
CH 40  
CH 41  
CH 42  
CH 43  
CH 44  
CH 45  
CH 46  
CH 47  
CH 48  
CH 49  
CH 50  
CH 51  
CH 52  
CH 53  
CH 54  
CH 55  
CH 56  
CH 57  
CH 58  
CH 59  
CH 60  
CH 61  
CH 62  
CH 63  
CH 64  
CH 65  
CH 66  
CH 67  
CH 68  
CH 69  
US-33, W+48  
US-34, W+49  
US-35, W+50  
US-36, W+51  
US-37, W+52  
US-38, W+53  
US-39, W+54  
US-40, W+55  
US-41, W+56  
US-42, W+57  
US-43, W+58  
US-44, W+59  
US-45, W+60  
US-46, W+61  
US-47, W+62  
US-48, W+63  
US-49, W+64  
US-50, W+65  
US-51, W+66  
US-52, W+67  
US-53, W+68  
US-54, W+69  
US-55, W+70  
US-56, W+71  
US-57, W+72  
US-58, W+73  
US-59, W+74  
US-60, W+75  
US-61, W+76  
US-62, W+77  
US-63, W+78  
US-64, W+79  
US-65, W+80  
US-66, W+81  
US-67, W+82  
US-68, W+83  
US-69, W+84  
CC 18  
CC 19  
CC 20  
CC 21  
CC 22  
CC 23  
CC 24  
CC 25  
CC 26  
CC 27  
CC 28  
CC 29  
CC 30  
CC 31  
CC 32  
CC 33  
CC 34  
CC 35  
CC 36  
CC 37  
CC 38  
CC 39  
CC 40  
CC 41  
CC 42  
CC 43  
CC 44  
CC 45  
CC 46  
CC 47  
CC 48  
CC 49  
CC 50  
CC 51  
CC 52  
CC 53  
CC 54  
CC 55  
CC 56  
CC 57  
CC 58  
CC 59  
CC 60  
CC 61  
CC 62  
CC 63  
CC 64  
CC 75  
CC 76  
CC 77  
CC 78  
CC 79  
CC 95  
CC 96  
CC 97  
CC 98  
CC 99  
When you want to use the INSERT  
function on page 20, find the CH/CC  
number corresponding to the channel  
number of the TV channel from this table.  
Channel No. Country  
US  
CCIR  
United States, Philippines, etc..  
Middle East, Southeast Asia,  
etc..  
U
V
W
OIRT  
Eastern Europe, Russia,  
Vietnam, etc..  
W+1  
W+2  
W+3  
W+4  
W+5  
W+6  
W+7  
W+8  
W+9  
W+10  
W+11  
W+12  
W+13  
W+14  
W+15  
W+16  
W+17  
W+18  
W+19  
W+20  
W+21  
W+22  
W+23  
W+24  
W+25  
W+26  
W+27  
W+28  
AUSTRALIA  
Channel  
Australia, etc..  
CH  
US  
CCIR  
E2  
OIRT  
R1  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-0  
AU-1  
AU-2  
AU-6  
AU-7  
AU-8  
AU-9  
CH 02  
CH 03  
CH 04  
CH 05  
CH 06  
CH 07  
CH 08  
CH 09  
CH 10  
CH 11  
CH 12  
CH 13  
CH 14  
CH 15  
CH 16  
CH 17  
CH 18  
CH 19  
CH 20  
CH 21  
CH 22  
CH 23  
CH 24  
CH 25  
CH 26  
CH 27  
CH 28  
CH 29  
CH 30  
CH 31  
CH 32  
US-2  
US-3  
US-4  
US-5  
US-6  
US-7  
US-8  
US-9  
US-10  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
E8  
E9  
E10  
E11  
E12  
R2  
R6  
R7  
R8  
R9  
AU-66  
AU-67  
AU-68  
AU-69  
R10  
R11  
R12  
AU-10  
AU-11  
US-11  
US-12  
US-13  
US-14, W+29  
US-15, W+30  
US-16, W+31  
US-17, W+32  
US-18, W+33  
US-19, W+34  
US-20, W+35  
US-21, W+36  
US-22, W+37  
US-23, W+38  
US-24, W+39  
US-25, W+40  
US-26, W+41  
US-27, W+42  
US-28, W+43  
US-29, W+44  
US-30, W+45  
US-31, W+46  
US-32, W+47  
CC  
US  
CCIR  
S-1  
S-2  
S-3  
S-4  
S-5  
S-6  
S-7  
S-8  
OIRT  
AUSTRALIA  
AU-5  
CC 01  
CC 02  
CC 03  
CC 04  
CC 05  
CC 06  
CC 07  
CC 08  
CC 09  
CC 10  
CC 11  
CC 12  
CC 13  
CC 14  
CC 15  
CC 16  
CC 17  
E21  
E22  
E23  
E24  
E25  
E26  
E27  
E28  
E29  
E30  
E31  
E32  
AU-5A  
X
Y
Z
Z+1  
Z+2  
S-9  
R3  
R4  
R5  
S-10  
S-11  
S-12  
S-13  
S-14  
S-15  
S-16  
S-17  
AU-3  
AU-4  
AU-28  
AU-29  
AU-30  
AU-31/AU-32  
AU-33  
A-5  
A-4  
A-3  
A-2  
A-1  
A
B
C
D
21  
Additional preparation  
The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-29VX15 and  
AV-21MX75 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your  
TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.  
Connecting to rear component/video input  
terminal and output terminal  
Rear of TV  
AV-29VX15  
Before connecting  
VCR (for playing)  
DVD player (composite signals)  
COMPONENT  
(VIDEO-2)  
INPUT  
•
Read the manuals provided with the devices for the proper  
VIDEO-1  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
connection.  
S
•
•
Turn off all the devices including the TV.  
Note that connecting cables are not supplied.  
VCR (for recording)  
OVER  
V
V
L
Y
/
V
L
L
/
MONO  
C
C
B
/
MONO  
Connecting to front video input terminal  
DVD player  
(component video signals)  
R
R
R
R
Front of TV  
AV-29VX15  
When you use VIDEO-1 INPUT, you should choose to connect  
S-VIDEO or video input. If S-VIDEO connector and video input  
are connected at the same time, no picture displays on the  
screen and the message “PLEASE DISCONNECT VIDEO-1  
CABLE!” appears. In this case, you should disconnect either  
S-VIDEO or video input.  
Camcorder or TV game  
V
L/MONO  
IN (VIDEO-3)  
R
MENU  
OK  
Headphones  
AV-21MX75  
When connecting to COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) input, depending  
on the connection, choose the appropriate video input using the  
menu (see page 18).  
MENU  
OK  
V
L
IN (VIDEO-3)  
/
MONO  
R
22  
Troubleshooting  
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below  
troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.  
• Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a  
at the corner of the  
screen  
speaker near to your TV. Keep the device apart from  
your TV. Alternately, you can also use the magnetic-  
shielded speaker.  
• No picture,  
no sound  
• Deactivate the BLUE BACK function if it is turned on.  
• Choose the appropriate sound system. Refer to  
“SOUND SYSTEM” on page 14.  
• Picture is tilted  
• This may due to the earth magnetism. Refer to  
“PICTURE TILT” on page 11 to correct the tilt.  
• Image takes a short  
period to be displayed  
• Image required time to stabilize before display. This  
is not a malfunction.  
• Snowy picture  
• Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV.  
• Stripes appear on the • Interference occurs caused by other devices such as  
• TV may emitted  
crackling sound  
• This is due to a sudden change in temperature and it  
is not a malfunction. If the crackling sound is too  
frequent, request your service technician for  
inspection.  
picture  
an amplifier, personal computer, or a hair drier. Move  
such devices away from your TV.  
• Double-pictures  
(ghosting) occur  
• Interference occurs caused by signal reflecting from  
mountains or building. Try to adjust the aerial’s  
direction or use a better directionality antenna.  
• Feel a slight electric  
shock when touching  
the TV screen  
• This is due to the static electricity of the picture tube  
and it will not harm the human body. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Poor picture  
• Choose the appropriate colour system. Refer to  
“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 9.  
• After you connect the • Please check that the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT  
signal to VIDEO-2 and function is on or off.  
playback VCR or DVD • Press button (VCR or DVD Player) to turn the  
Player, the Auto Detect machine off and turn it on again; do not turn the  
• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to  
“PICTURE SETTING” on page 10.  
• White and bright still • Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the  
does not work.  
machine off and on suddenly.  
• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that  
they are connected properly.  
image look as if it  
were coloured  
picture tube. This is not a malfunction.  
• Top of the image from • This is due to the condition of the video signal  
software products or whereby the image was not recorded properly. This  
video tape is distorted is not a malfunction.  
•
•
When you are watching • Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that  
another channel that is they are connected properly.  
not VIDEO-2, AUTO  
SIGNAL DETECT  
works while VCR or  
DVD Player was on.  
• In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might  
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.  
• Poor sound  
• Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to  
“EQUALIZER” on page 15.  
• Stereo or bilingual  
sound is unclear  
• TV channel reception is poor. Change the stereo/  
bilingual mode to mono sound (see page 15).  
While you are watching • In a certain VCR or DVD Player, the function might  
TV on the other  
• Cannot operate the • The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new  
operate by the discontinuity of the signal.  
remote control  
batteries (see page 7).  
• Ensure that you are operating the remote less than  
seven meters from the front of your TV.  
channels, AUTO SIGNAL  
DETECT work when you  
press  
1
,
7
,
3
,
¡
or 8 on  
the front panel of VCR or  
DVD Player.  
• Cannot operate the • Press TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode and try  
menus  
operating the menus.  
• After TV was on, AUTO  
SIGNAL DETECT  
work.  
• Video signal from VCR or DVD Player cause the  
function run properly to indicate that there are video  
signal on VIDEO-2 channel.  
• Cannot operate the  
front control buttons  
• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK function if it is turned on  
(see page 17).  
23  
Specifications  
TV RF systems  
B, G, I, D, K, M  
Colour systems  
PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz  
Receiving channels  
VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U)  
Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band.  
Power requirements  
AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
External input / output  
VIDEO-1:  
S-video input, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input  
VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input  
VIDEO-3:  
OUTPUT:  
Headphone jack:  
VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input  
VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
**Sound-multiplex systems  
A2(B/G) or NICAM (B/G, I, D/K)  
**Teletext system  
FLOF (Fastext), WST (World Standard Text)  
**Language displayed by teletext  
Please see the table in the description “TEXT LANGUAGE” on page 13.  
I
**Depends on the models, STEREO/I II function for the Sound-multiplex systems or Teletext function may not be available. Please  
confirm with the chart on page 3.  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
0405-FLE-JMT  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  

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