JVC AV28R25EK User Manual

Specifications  
Model  
AV32R25EK*/AV32R250EK*  
AV28R250EK*  
AV28R25EK*/  
Item  
Broadcasting systems  
Colour systems  
CCIR I  
PAL  
• The EXT terminals also support the NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz system.  
Channels and frequencies E21-E69  
Sound-multiplex systems NICAM (I) system  
Colour Television  
AV32R25EK  
AV28R25EK  
AV32R250EK  
AV28R250EK  
Teletext systems  
FLOF (Fastext), WST (World Standard Text)  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Maximum: 200 W, Average: 127 W,  
Standby: 3 W  
Maximum: 200 W, Average: 125 W,  
Standby: 3 W  
Picture tube size  
Viewable area 76 cm (measured  
diagonally)  
Viewable area 66 cm (measured  
diagonally)  
Contents  
Audio output  
Speakers  
Rated Power output: 10 W + 10 W + 10 W, 18 W (woofer)  
(13 cm × 6.5 cm) oval × 2, (16 cm × 4 cm) oval × 1, 13 cm round woofer ×1  
Setting up your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
TV buttons and functions. . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Remote control buttons and functions . . .11  
Teletext function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Using the TV’s menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Additional menu operations. . . . . . . . . 35  
Additional preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
EXT-1 terminal  
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)  
• Video input, Audio L/R inputs and RGB inputs are available.  
• TV broadcast outputs (Video and Audio L/R) are available.  
EXT-2 terminal  
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)  
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.  
• Video and Audio L/R outputs are available.  
• T-V LINK functions are available.  
EXT-3 terminal  
EXT-4 terminal  
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)  
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.  
RCA connectors × 3  
S-VIDEO connector × 1  
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.  
AUDIO OUT terminal  
RCA connectors × 2  
• Variable audio L/R outputs are available.  
• Variable out 0-1 Vrms, low impedance.  
SURROUND REAR  
terminal  
SPEAKER terminals for external surround speakers.  
• Surround rear sounds are output to the speakers.  
• For impedance 8-ohm speakers only.  
• Rated power output: 7.5 W + 7.5 W  
Headphone jack  
Stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm in diameter)  
Dimensions (W × H × D) 946 mm × 562 mm × 551 mm  
854 mm × 507.5 mm × 493.5 mm  
Weight  
56.0 kg  
43.0 kg  
Accessories  
Remote control unit × 1 (RM-C60 (Gray) or RM-C52 (Brack) is supplied.)  
AAA/R03 dry cell battery × 2  
*: A basic model number. The actual model number may have characters added (such as “S” for silver)  
showing the colour of the TV set.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
We may change the design and specifications without notice.  
Pictures displayed on the screen using this TV’s ZOOM functions should not be shown for any  
commercial or demonstration purpose in public places (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of the  
owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of copyright.  
LCT1152-001D-U  
0403-T-CR-JMUK  
© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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:  
• Operate only from the power source specified  
(AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.  
• Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.  
• When you are not using this unit for a long  
period of time, it is recommended that you  
disconnect the power cord from the main  
outlet.  
• The main power button on the TV does not  
fully isolate the TV from the mains supply. If  
you are not going to use this TV for a long  
period of time, be sure to disconnect the mains  
plug from the mains outlet.  
Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good  
ventilation is unattainable.  
When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be  
maintained between the floor and wall, as well as installation in a tightly  
enclosed area or piece of furniture.  
Adhere to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.  
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the TV or  
remote control.  
DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be  
able to get out.)  
DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.  
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.)  
DO NOT allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the TV.  
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.  
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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Warning  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this  
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable  
for the power points in your home or the  
cable is too short to reach a power point, then  
obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or adaptor or consult your  
dealer.  
As these colours may not correspond with the  
coloured marking identifying the terminals in  
your plug proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter L or coloured red.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug  
immediately, to avoid a possible shock  
hazard by inadvertent connection to the  
mains supply.  
When replacing the fuse only a correctly  
rated approved type should be used and be  
sure to re-fit the fuse cover.  
If a new mains plug has to be fitted, then  
follow the instruction given below:  
If in doubt — consult a competent  
electrician.  
Important  
Do not make any connection to the larger  
terminal which is marked with the letter E or  
How to replace the fuse  
Open the fuse  
compartment with a  
by the safety earth symbol  
green or green-and-yellow.  
or coloured  
blade screwdriver, and  
replace the fuse.  
The wires in the mains lead on this product  
are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Fuse  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
Guidelines for safe operation  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to comply with international safety  
standards. However, as with any electrical appliance, care must be taken to ensure optimal results  
and operational safety.  
• Before attempting to use this equipment, read the operating instructions thoroughly.  
• Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads, etc.) have  
been made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
• If ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of this equipment, consult your  
dealer.  
• Handle all glass panels or covers with care.  
• Never operate this equipment if it appears damaged or operates abnormally. Turn the power  
off, disconnect the main power plug and consult your dealer.  
• Never remove any affixed panels or covers. Doing so may result in electrical shock.  
• Never leave this equipment operating unattended unless otherwise specifically stated that it is  
designed to do so or in standby mode. Only use the designated power switch to turn off the  
power and ensure that all potential users are instructed how to do so. Make special  
arrangements for infirm or handicapped persons.  
• Never watch TV while operating a motor vehicle. It is illegal to watch TV while driving.  
• Never listen to headphones at high volume. Doing so may damage your hearing.  
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• Never obstruct the ventilation of this equipment. Doing so may cause overheating and result in  
a malfunction or damage.  
• Never use makeshift stands or attempt to affix legs with wood screws. When using a  
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs, use only the fixtures provided and follow the  
installation instructions.  
• Never allow this equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
• Never allow anyone, especially children, to insert anything into an opening in the case. Doing  
so may result in a fatal electrical shock.  
• Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind. It is better to be safe than  
sorry.  
Caution  
• The woofer unit is mounted on the TV. Always move the TV and woofer unit together when  
removing the TV from the box, or when moving the woofer unit.  
• If the TV is tilted during movement the woofer unit may fall. Be careful to keep the TV level  
when moving it.  
• Do not grip the woofer unit when moving the TV.  
• Do not place objects on the woofer unit duct.  
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Setting up your TV  
Caution  
• Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything.  
Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR)  
• The connecting cables are not provided.  
• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected.  
If you are connecting a VCR,  
follow A B C D in the  
diagram opposite.  
Mains outlet  
Aerial  
(AC 220 - 240  
V, 50 Hz)  
Back of the TV  
If you are not connecting a VCR,  
UHF  
aerial  
follow 1 2.  
To use the T-V LINK functions, you must  
WOOFER  
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EXT-3  
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have a T-V LINK compatible VCR  
connected by a SCART cable C to the EXT-  
2 terminal on the TV. For details about T-V  
LINK functions, see “T-V LINK functions”  
on page 8.  
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R
SURROUND  
REAR  
EXT-1  
power Cord  
WOOFER  
75-ohm  
Coaxial  
Cable  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
EXT-2  
EXT-3  
• You can watch a video using the VCR  
without doing C. For details, see your  
VCR instruction manual.  
• To connect more equipment, please see  
“Additional preparation” on page 39.  
• To connect external speakers and an audio  
system, please see “Connecting speakers  
or an amplifier” on page 40.  
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EXT-1  
SURROUND  
REAR  
aerial  
plug  
21-pin  
SCART  
Cable  
75-ohm  
Coaxial  
Cable  
aerial  
plug  
To Aerial  
Input  
VCR  
• If you connect a decoder to a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR, set the DECODER  
(EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see  
“Using the DECODER (EXT-2)  
function” on page 35.  
aerial  
plug  
To Aerial  
Output  
AV IN/OUT  
Terminal  
Otherwise, you will not be able to watch  
scrambled channels.  
Rear Panel  
1 WOOFER terminal (page 39)  
2 AUDIO OUT terminal (page 40)  
3 SURROUND REAR terminal (page 39)  
4 EXT-1 terminal (pages 5, 25, 39)  
5 EXT-2 terminal (pages 5, 8, 25, 39)  
6 EXT-3 terminal (pages 25, 39)  
7 Aerial socket (page 5)  
WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
EXT-2  
EXT-3  
(8  
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EXT-1  
SURROUND  
REAR  
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Setting up your TV  
Putting the batteries into the  
Remote control  
Initial settings  
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into  
the initial setting mode, and you will see the  
JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the  
screen display to make the initial settings.  
Use two AAA/R03 dry cell batteries.  
Insert the batteries from the - end, making  
sure the + and - polarities are correct.  
Blue button  
• Follow the warnings printed on the  
batteries.  
• Battery life is about six months to one  
year, depending on how much you use the  
remote control.  
• The batteries we supply are only for  
setting up and testing your TV, please  
replace them as soon as you need to.  
• If the remote control does not work  
properly, replace the batteries.  
1 Press the Main power button on the  
TV  
The Power lamp lights red (for power on),  
then green (for TV on) and the JVC logo  
appears.  
Power lamp  
Main power  
button  
• If the power lamp stays red and does not  
change to green:  
your TV is in the standby mode. Press the  
# (standby) button on the remote  
control to turn your TV on.  
• If the JVC logo does not appear this is  
because your TV has already been turned  
on for the first time:  
use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO  
PROGRAM” functions to make the initial  
settings. For details, see “INSTALL” on  
page 29.  
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Setting up your TV  
2 Press the a button  
5 Press the a button to display the  
T-V LINK menu  
The LANGUAGE menu appears.  
6 If you do not have a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR connected:  
Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK  
menu.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
ENGLISH  
The on-screen display will then be in  
English.  
The T-V LINK menu disappears.  
To receive SKY 1 you need a satellite  
tuner. You must have the satellite tuner  
set to SKY 1 before starting the AUTO  
PROGRAM function which follows.  
If you have a T-V LINK compatible  
VCR connected to the EXT-2  
terminal:  
Follow the operating procedure  
“Downloading data to a VCR” on page 35  
to transmit the programme number (PR)  
data.  
4 Press the a button to start the  
AUTO PROGRAM function  
The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears  
and received TV channels are  
automatically stored in the programme  
numbers (PR).  
• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM  
function:  
Press the b button.  
After the TV channels have been  
registered in the programme  
numbers (PR), the EDIT menu  
appears  
• If you want to, you can now edit the  
programme numbers (PR) using the  
EDIT/MANUAL function. For details,  
see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 30.  
• If you do not want to edit programme  
numbers (PR), go to the next step.  
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Setting up your TV  
Now, the initial settings are complete,  
and you can watch the TV  
T-V LINK functions  
• BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and  
Channel 5 are automatically set to  
programme numbers PR 1 to PR 5. SKY 1  
is set to programme number PR 6, but no  
TV channel name (ID) is set. If the TV  
doesn’t receive one of these TV channels,  
that programme number (PR) will not be  
set.  
• If a TV channel you want to view is not  
set to a programme number (PR), you can  
set it using the MANUAL function. For  
details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on  
page 30.  
• The AUTO PROGRAM function does not  
set the programme number PR 0 (AV) for  
your video cassette recorder. You will  
need to set this using the MANUAL  
function.  
• In some areas you may get TV reception  
from more than one transmitter, for  
example different ITV regions. In this  
case each TV channel could be set twice.  
If this happens, the first set of channels  
will have the stronger signal. If you want  
to delete the second set of channels, you  
will have to do it manually (see page 33).  
When you have a T-V LINK compatible  
VCR connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on  
the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to  
view videos. T-V LINK uses the following  
features:  
To use T-V LINK functions:  
A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a  
JVC video cassette recorder with the T-V  
LINK logo, or with one of the following  
logos. However, these VCRs may support  
some or all of the features described earlier.  
For details, see your VCR instruction  
manual.  
“Q-LINK” (a trademark of Panasonic  
Corporation)  
“Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz  
Corporation)  
“Easy Link” (a trademark of Phillips  
Corporation)  
“Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig  
Corporation)  
“SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony  
Corporation).  
Pre-set download  
The VCR will automatically download the  
registered data on the TV channels from the  
TV. This means you do not need to set up the  
program channels on your VCR manually.  
The preset download function automatically  
begins when the initial setting is complete or  
whenever you carry out the AUTO  
PROGRAM or EDIT/MANUAL functions.  
You can also carry out this function using  
your VCR controls.  
When “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is  
displayed:  
If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is  
displayed, the download was not performed  
correctly. Before trying to download again,  
check that:  
• the VCR power is turned on  
• the VCR is T-V LINK compatible  
• the VCR is connected to the EXT-2  
terminal  
• the SCART cable is fully wired.  
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Setting up your TV  
Direct Rec  
“What You See Is What You Record”  
You can easily record to VCR the images  
that you are watching on the TV.  
For details, read the manual for your VCR.  
Use your VCR controls. “VCR IS  
RECORDING” is displayed.  
In the following situations, the VCR  
will stop recording if the TV is turned  
off, if the TV channel or input is  
changed, or if the menu is displayed  
on the TV:  
• when recording images from an external  
device connected to the TV (for example  
a camcorder)  
• when recording a TV channel after it has  
been unscrambled on a decoder  
• when recording a TV channel by using the  
TV’s output because the VCR’s own  
tuner cannot properly receive that  
channel.  
You cannot carry out Direct Rec using your  
TV’s control.  
Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV  
channel that it cannot receive properly on its  
own tuner, even if you can view that TV  
channel on the TV. However, some VCRs  
can record a TV channel by using the TV’s  
output if that channel can be viewed on the  
TV. For details, see your VCR instruction  
manual.  
TV auto power on/VCR image view  
When the VCR starts playing, the TV  
automatically turns on and the images from  
the EXT-2 terminal appear on the screen.  
When the VCR menu is operated, the TV  
automatically turns on and the images from  
the EXT-2 terminal appear on the screen.  
• This function does not happen if your  
TV’s main power is turned off. Set your  
TV’s main power to on (standby mode).  
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TV buttons and functions  
Refer to the pages in brackets for details.  
1 Remote control sensor  
2 Power lamp (6, 10)  
3 Main power button (6, 10)  
4 Headphone jack (mini jack) (39)  
5 P p buttons/ q buttons (11)  
6 r (Volume) button (10)  
7 EXT-4 terminal (25, 39)  
Turn the main power on  
Press the Main power button on the  
TV.  
The power lamp lights red and your TV is in  
the standby mode.  
• If the power lamp lights green, the TV is  
already on.  
To turn the main power off:  
Press the main power button again.  
The power lamp goes off.  
WOOFER  
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EXT-1  
Caution  
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• The main power button on the TV does  
not fully isolate the TV from the AC  
supply. If you are not going to use the TV  
for a long period of time, be sure to  
disconnect the AC plug from the AC  
socket.  
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Turn the TV on from standby  
mode  
Press the P p buttons to turn the TV  
on from standby mode  
Choose a TV channel  
Press the P p buttons to choose a  
programme number (PR) or an EXT  
terminal  
Adjust the volume  
1 Press the r (Volume) button  
The volume level indicator appears.  
2 Press the q buttons while the  
volume level indicator is on screen  
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Remote control buttons and functions  
1 Muting button  
2 Number buttons  
3 ZOOM button  
4 3D button  
5 Information button  
6 TV button  
7 5 buttons  
8 Standby button  
9 Colour buttons  
0 a button  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AV  
- 6 buttons  
= VCR/DVD/Teletext control button  
~ VCR P DVD switch  
g (Text) button  
MENU  
OK  
P
TV  
Turn the TV on or off from  
standby mode  
P
Press the # (standby) button to turn  
the TV on or off.  
When the TV is turned on, the power lamp  
changes from red to green.  
• The power can be turned on by pressing  
the b button, 6 buttons or Number  
buttons.  
Choose a TV channel  
Use the number buttons:  
Enter the programme number (PR)  
of the channel using the number  
buttons.  
TV  
Example:  
• PR6 press 6  
• PR12 press 1 and 2  
Use the 6 buttons:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
the programme number (PR) you  
want.  
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Remote control buttons and functions  
Use the PR LIST:  
Muting the sound  
Press the (muting) button to  
l
1 Press the  
(Information) button to  
h
turn off the sound.  
display the PR LIST  
Pressing the (information) button  
Pressing the (muting) button again  
l
h
restores the previous volume level.  
changes the display as follows:  
Watch images from external  
equipment  
Use the o button:  
Press the o button to choose  
an EXT terminal.  
TV mode  
EXT modes  
Programme  
numbers  
PR 1 – PR 99  
EXT-1  
EXT-2  
EXT-3  
Current time  
No display  
EXT-4  
Use the 6 buttons:  
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to  
choose a programme number (PR).  
Then press the a button  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
an EXT terminal.  
• For programme numbers (PR) with the  
CHILD LOCK function set, the n  
(CHILD LOCK) mark appears next to  
the Programme number (PR) in the PR  
LIST.  
Use the PR LIST:  
1 Press the  
(Information) button to  
h
display the PR LIST  
• You cannot use the 6 buttons to  
choose a programme number (PR)  
with the CHILD LOCK set.  
• Even if you try to choose a programme  
number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK  
set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark will  
appear, and you cannot watch the TV  
channel. To watch the TV channel, see  
“CHILD LOCK” on page 28.  
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to  
choose an EXT terminal. Then  
press the a button  
• For programme numbers (PR) where  
you have the CHILD LOCK function  
set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark  
appears next to the programme number  
(PR) in the PR LIST.  
• You cannot use the 6 buttons to  
choose a Programme number (PR)  
which has the CHILD LOCK set.  
• Even if you try to choose a programme  
number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK  
set, the n mark will appear, and you  
cannot watch the TV channel. To  
watch the TV channel, see “CHILD  
LOCK” on page 28.  
• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See  
“PICTURE TILT (not AV28R25EK/  
AV28R250EK)” on page 21.  
Adjust the volume  
Press the 5 buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
The volume indicator appears and the  
volume changes as you press the q  
buttons.  
• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See  
“PICTURE TILT (not AV28R25EK/  
AV28R250EK)” on page 21.  
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Remote control buttons and functions  
To return to a TV channel:  
Press the b button, the 6 buttons or the  
number buttons.  
• This TV supports WSS (wide-screen  
signals). When broadcasts with WSS are  
received with the ZOOM mode set at  
AUTO (WSS), the most suitable ZOOM  
mode is automatically chosen according  
to the WSS received.  
To use the programme number PR 0  
(AV):  
When the TV and VCR are connected only  
by the aerial cable, choosing the programme  
number PR 0 (AV) allows you to view  
images from the VCR. Set the VCR RF  
channel to the programme number PR 0  
(AV) manually. For details, see “EDIT/  
MANUAL” on page 30.  
REGULAR:  
Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect  
ratio) as this is its original shape.  
Pressing the o button changes the  
choice as follows:  
PANORAMIC:  
This stretches the left and right sides of a  
normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the  
screen, without making the picture appear  
unnatural.  
EXT modes  
TV mode  
PR 0  
numbers  
PR 1 – PR 99  
EXT-1  
EXT-2  
Programme  
EXT-4  
EXT-3  
• The top and bottom of the picture are  
slightly cut off.  
• The VCR sends its playback image along  
the aerial cable as an RF (radio frequency)  
signal.  
14:9 ZOOM:  
This zooms up the wide picture (14:9 aspect  
ratio) to the upper and lower limits of the  
screen.  
• Also see your VCR instruction manual.  
ZOOM function  
You can change the screen size according to  
the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum  
one from the following ZOOM modes.  
16:9 ZOOM:  
This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect  
ratio) to the full screen.  
AUTO (WSS):  
For any picture format except normal picture  
(4:3 aspect ratio), the picture will be  
automatically displayed in the ideal screen  
size.  
16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE:  
This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect  
ratio) with subtitles to the full screen.  
For normal picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), you  
can choose a ZOOM mode from the 4:3  
AUTO ASPECT menu. For details, see “4:3  
AUTO ASPECT” on page 21.  
• AUTO may not work properly with poor  
signal quality. In this case, choose the best  
ZOOM mode manually.  
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Remote control buttons and functions  
FULL:  
3 While it is displayed, press the 6  
buttons to change the height of the  
picture  
This uniformly stretches the left and right  
sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to  
fill the wide TV screen.  
• You cannot adjust the visible area in  
REGULAR or FULL mode.  
PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function  
• For 16:9 aspect ratio pictures that have  
been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3  
aspect ratio), use the FULL mode to  
restore the picture to its original shape.  
You can turn the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function on or off, or you can switch to the  
3D HEADPHONE function by one-touch  
operation.  
Choose the ZOOM mode  
1 Press the c button to display  
the ZOOM menu  
Press 3D button.  
Pressing 3D button changes the function as  
follows:  
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2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
ZOOM mode. Then press the a  
button  
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The picture expands and the chosen  
ZOOM mode is displayed in about 5  
seconds.  
• You can pre-set a ZOOM mode for the  
normal picture. See “4:3 AUTO  
ASPECT” on page 21.  
• If some other surround function is  
activated before you press the 3D button,  
you can return to that surround function.  
• The PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function  
will be activated when no headphones are  
connected. For details, see “PRO LOGIC  
3D-PHONIC (Dolby Pro Logic 3D-  
PHONIC)” on page 22.  
Adjusting the visible area of the  
picture  
If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the  
picture are cut off, you can adjust the visible  
area of the picture manually.  
• The 3D HEADPHONE function will be  
activated when headphones are  
connected. For details, see “3D  
HEADPHONE” on page 24.  
1 Press the c button  
The ZOOM menu appears.  
2 Press the a button to display the  
ZOOM mode indicator.  
The indicator appears.  
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Remote control buttons and functions  
Displaying the current time  
Operating a JVC brand VCR or  
DVD player  
You can display the current time on the  
screen.  
These buttons will operate a JVC brand VCR  
or DVD player. Pressing a button that looks  
the same as the device’s original remote  
control button has the same effect as the  
original remote control.  
Press the  
(Information) button to  
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display the current time  
Pressing the (Information) button changes  
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the display as follows:  
1 Set the VCR P DVD switch to the  
VCR or DVD position.  
VCR:  
When you are using a VCR, set the switch  
to the VCR position.  
DVD:  
When you are using a DVD player, set the  
switch to the DVD position.  
P (Text):  
When you are viewing Teletext  
programmes, set the switch to the  
P (Text) position.  
Current time  
No indication  
2 Press the VCR/DVD control button  
to control your VCR or DVD player  
• If your device is not made by JVC,  
these buttons will not work.  
• This TV uses teletext data to set the time.  
If the TV has not received a TV channel  
that has teletext programmes since it was  
turned on, the time display is blank. To  
see the time, choose a TV channel that has  
teletext programmes. The time will still  
be displayed as long as you do not turn off  
the TV, even if you choose other TV  
channels.  
• Even if your device is made by JVC,  
some of these buttons may not work,  
depending on the device you are using.  
• You can use the p buttons to choose  
a TV channel the VCR will receive, or  
choose the chapter the DVD player  
plays back.  
• When watching videos, an incorrect time  
is sometimes displayed.  
• Some models of DVD player use the  
p buttons for both operating the fast  
forward/backward functions and for  
choosing the chapter. In this case, the  
253 buttons do not work.  
Return to TV channel instantly  
You can return to a TV channel instantly.  
Press the b button  
The TV returns to the TV mode and a TV  
channel appears.  
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Teletext function  
• If you have trouble receiving teletext  
broadcasts, consult your local dealer or  
the teletext station.  
MENU  
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TV  
OK  
• In Text mode, the ZOOM mode is  
fixed to FULL.  
• You cannot operate menus when  
viewing a teletext programme.  
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Using the List Mode  
You can store the numbers of your favourite  
teletext pages in memory and call them up  
quickly using the colour buttons.  
Basic operation  
To store the page numbers:  
You can view two types of teletext  
broadcasts on the TV:  
FLOF (Fastext) and WST.  
1 Press the M button to go into  
the List mode  
The page numbers you have stored are  
displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext  
broadcast  
2 Press a colour button to choose a  
position. Then press the number  
buttons to enter the page number  
2 Set the VCR P DVD switch to the  
(Text) position  
P
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Press g (Text) button to display  
the teletext  
AV  
Pressing g (Text) button changes the  
mode as follows:  
3 Press and hold down the P  
button  
The four page numbers blink white to  
show that they are stored in memory.  
TEXT  
TEXT  
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To call up a stored page:  
TV mode  
Text mode  
1 Press the M button to enter  
the List mode  
4 Choose a teletext page by pressing  
the 6 buttons, number buttons or  
colour buttons  
2 Press a colour button having a  
stored page  
To return to the TV mode:  
Press the b button or g (Text) button.  
To leave the List mode:  
Press the M button again.  
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Teletext function  
Hold  
Size  
You can hold a teletext page on the screen for  
You can double the height of the teletext display.  
as long as you want, even while several other  
teletext pages are being received.  
Press the R button.  
Press the N button  
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To cancel the Hold function:  
Press the N button again.  
Sub-page  
Index  
Some teletext pages include sub-pages that  
are automatically displayed.  
You can hold any sub-page, or view it at any  
time.  
You can return to the index page instantly.  
Press the T button  
FLOF (Fastext)/TOP/WST (World  
Standard Text):  
Returns to page 100 or a previously specified  
page.  
1 Press the O button to  
operate the sub-page function  
List mode:  
Returns to the page number displayed in the  
lower left area of the screen.  
2 Press the Number buttons to enter  
a sub-page number  
Example:  
• 3rd sub-page press o,  
o, o and 3.  
Cancel  
To cancel the sub-page function:  
Press the O button again.  
• You can also choose a sub-page by  
pressing the red or green button.  
You can search for a teletext page while  
watching TV.  
1 Press the number button to enter a  
page number, or press a colour  
button  
Reveal  
The TV searches for a teletext page.  
Some teletext pages include hidden text  
(such as the answers to a quiz).  
You can display the hidden text.  
2 Press the S button.  
The TV programme appears. When the TV  
finds the teletext page, its page number  
appears in the upper left of the screen.  
Each time you press the Q  
button, text is hidden or revealed  
3 Press the S button to return  
to a teletext page when the page  
number is on the screen  
• The TV mode cannot be resumed by  
pressing the S button. To  
return to the TV mode press b.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
This TV has a number of functions you can  
operate using menus. To use all your TV’s  
functions, you need to understand the basic  
menu operating techniques fully.  
• The display appearing at the bottom of  
a menu shows the buttons on the  
remote control you can use when you  
operate a chosen function.  
Blue button  
TV  
OK  
b button  
a button  
When a menu is displayed on the screen,  
the ZOOM mode may be automatically  
changed to the FULL mode. This is not a  
malfunction. When the menu disappears,  
the ZOOM mode will return to the  
previously set ZOOM mode.  
Basic operation  
1 Press the a button to display the  
MENU (main menu)  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
menu title, and press the a button  
The menu appears.  
When the headphones are not  
connected to the TV:  
To return to the previous menu:  
Press the  
(information) button.  
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To exit a menu instantly:  
Press the b button.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
function  
• For details of the functions in the  
menus, see the following pages.  
When the headphones are  
connected to the TV:  
4 Press the 5 buttons to choose  
the setting of that function  
• If you want to operate a function  
which appears only with its name,  
follow the descriptions of that function  
on the following pages.  
• The display appearing at the bottom of  
a menu shows you the button on the  
remote control that you can use when  
you operate a chosen function.  
• You cannot choose DIGITAL  
SURROUND and HEADPHONE  
SURROUND on the MENU (main  
menu) at the same time. To display  
HEADPHONE SURROUND on the  
MENU, connect the headphone to the  
TV. To display DIGITAL  
5 Press the a button to complete  
the setting  
The menu disappears.  
• When watching the television with the  
NTSC system, the menus are displayed  
at about half of their normal vertical  
size.  
SURROUND on the MENU,  
disconnect the headphone from the TV.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
HUE  
PICTURE SETTING  
You can adjust the picture tint.  
2 : reddish  
3 : greenish  
• You can change the HUE setting (picture  
hue) only when the colour system is  
NTSC 3.58 or NTSC 4.43. (See  
“Specifications” on the back cover.)  
To return to the default settings in  
each TINT mode:  
Press the blue button.  
TINT  
• This returns the picture settings in the  
TINT mode you have chosen to the  
default settings, and stores them in the  
TINT mode.  
You can select one of three TINT modes  
(three kinds of picture settings) to adjust the  
picture settings automatically.  
COOL:  
A cool white colour base with a boost in the  
colour and contrast levels that creates a more  
vivid picture.  
WARM:  
A warm orange/red colour base that creates  
the appropriate colour and contrast levels for  
watching films.  
NORMAL:  
A normal white colour base with normal  
colour and contrast levels.  
Picture Adjustment  
You can change the picture settings of each  
TINT mode as you like.  
CONTRAST  
You can adjust the picture contrast.  
2 : lower  
3 : higher  
BRIGHT  
You can adjust the picture brightness.  
2 : darker  
3 : brighter  
SHARP  
You can adjust the picture sharpness.  
2 : softer  
3 : sharper  
COLOUR  
You can adjust the picture colour.  
2 : lighter  
3 : deeper  
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Using the TV’s menu  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
PICTURE FEATURES  
The colour system is chosen automatically.  
However, if the picture is not clear or no  
colour appears, choose the colour system  
manually.  
AUTO VNR  
VNR Stands for “video noise reduction”.  
AUTO:  
1 Choose COLOUR SYSTEM then  
This mode reduces any “noise” (interference  
or snowing) in the current picture. The  
function also adjusts the optimum sharpness  
of the picture (SHARP).  
press the a button  
2 Press the 5 buttons to chose the  
appropriate colour system.  
Then press the a button  
MIN:  
The AUTO VNR function is cancelled. If  
you set the mode to AUTO but feel that the  
sharpness of the original picture has not been  
reproduced fully, change the mode to MIN.  
However, any noise remaining in the original  
picture may be emphasized.  
PAL:  
PAL system  
NTSC 3.58:  
NTSC 3.58 MHz system  
NTSC 4.43:  
NTSC 4.43 MHz system  
MAX:  
AUTO:  
This mode always reduces any noise as much  
as possible, irrespective of state of the  
picture. When you set the mode to AUTO but  
still notice some noise, change the mode to  
MAX. However, this may reduce the  
sharpness of the picture.  
This function detects a colour system from  
the input signal. You can only use this when  
you are viewing a picture from programme  
number PR 0 (AV), or EXT terminal.  
• The AUTO function may not work  
properly if you have poor signal quality.  
If the picture is abnormal in the AUTO  
function, choose another colour system  
manually.  
• You cannot choose NTSC 3.58 or NTSC  
4.43 for programme number PR 0 (AV) to  
PR 99.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
4:3 AUTO ASPECT  
SOUND SETTING  
You can choose one of three ZOOM modes,  
REGULAR, PANORAMIC or 14:9 ZOOM,  
as the ZOOM mode for the normal picture  
(4:3 aspect ratio).  
1 Choose 4:3 AUTO ASPECT then  
press the a button  
STEREO / I • II  
When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast  
programme, you can choose the sound from  
Bilingual I (Sub I) or Bilingual II (Sub II). If  
you have poor reception on a stereo  
broadcast, you can change from stereo to  
mono sound so that you can hear the  
broadcast more clearly and easily.  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
ZOOM mode  
PICTURE TILT  
s: Stereo sound  
(not AV28R25EK/AV28R250EK)  
Sometimes the Earth’s own magnetic field  
may make the picture tilt. If this happens,  
you can correct the picture tilt.  
v : mono sound  
t : Bilingual I (sub I)  
u : Bilingual II (sub II)  
1 Choose PICTURE TILT. Then press  
• The sound mode you can choose differs  
depending on the TV programme.  
the a button  
• This function does not work in the EXT  
modes. And this function does not appear  
in the SOUND SETTING menu.  
Sound Adjustment  
You can adjust the sound to your liking.  
BASS  
You can adjust the low tone of the sound.  
2 : weaker  
3 : strong  
2 Press the 6 buttons until the  
picture becomes level. Then press  
the a button  
TREBLE  
You can adjust the high tone of the sound.  
2 : weaker  
3 : strong  
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Using the TV’s menu  
BALANCE  
You can adjust the volume balance between  
the left and right speaker.  
Digital surround  
2 : turn the left speaker’s volume level up.  
3 : turn the right speaker’s volume level up.  
• When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function or PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function is operating, the  
“BALANCE” item does not appears.  
SPEAKER  
You can turn off the sound from the TV  
speakers; but you should only do this if you  
have connected an audio system to the TV  
instead of the TV speakers. When you are  
using this function, see “Turning the TV’s  
speakers off” on page 36.  
• Connecting the headphones to the TV  
automatically changes to the  
HEADPHONE SURROUND function  
which corresponds to the current  
DIGITAL SURROUND function.  
However, the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function and DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function are changed over to the 3D  
HEADPHONE function as headphones  
cannot play back the Dolby Surround Pro  
Logic sound properly.  
ON:  
The TV speakers issue sound.  
OFF:  
The TV speakers do not issue sound.  
• The 5 buttons of the TV remote  
control and the r (volume) buttons at  
the front panel of your TV set can be used  
to control the volume of each speaker  
simultaneously.  
PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
(Dolby Pro Logic 3D-PHONIC)  
The PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function lets  
you enjoy the atmosphere of Dolby Surround  
Pro Logic sound without needing extra  
surround speakers.  
• Setting the volume of the amplifier too  
high may damage the front speakers.  
With the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function, you can use the rear surround-  
channel signal of the Dolby Surround  
encoded programme to create the surround  
sound image as if surround speakers were  
located at your right and left.  
• When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC function  
or PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function is  
operating, the “SPEAKER” item does not  
appears.  
Use the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function  
Choose PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC.  
Then press the a button  
To cancel the PRO LOGIC 3D-  
PHONIC function:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SURROUND OFF.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
• The PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function  
does not work properly except for Dolby  
Surround encoded programmes.  
• You can turn the PRO LOGIC 3D-  
PHONIC function on or off by pressing  
the 3D button.  
3 Press the a button to complete  
the setting  
• To change the TV speaker setting, you  
should connect an audio system to the  
TV. For details, see “Connecting  
speakers or an amplifier” on page 40.  
• When an audio system is not  
connected to your TV, please be sure  
to leave the TV SPEAKER setting to  
L/C/R. If you don’t, a normal sound  
will not come from the TV speakers. If  
the TV SPEAKER is not set to L/C/R,  
press the 6 buttons to choose TV  
SPEAKER and press the 5 buttons  
to choose L/C/R again.  
Change the setting of the PRO LOGIC  
3D-PHONIC function  
1 Choose PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC.  
Then press the 3 button  
The sub-menu of the PRO LOGIC 3D-  
PHONIC function appears.  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
You can enjoy Dolby* Surround Pro Logic  
sound if you add surround speakers.  
Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function, first connect the surround speakers  
to the TV, then set the items in the DOLBY  
PRO LOGIC function properly. For details,  
see “Connecting speakers or an amplifier” on  
page 40.  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose an  
item. Then press the 5 buttons  
to change the setting  
Choose DOLBY PRO LOGIC. Then  
press a button  
MODE:  
The PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function  
has three modes; NORMAL, CINEMA/  
SPORT, and MUSIC. You can choose  
and set a mode as you like.  
To cancel the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SURROUND OFF.  
LEVEL:  
• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC function  
will not work correctly unless you  
connect extra surround speakers.  
• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC function is  
only available for Dolby Surround  
encoded programmes.  
You can control the effect level of the  
PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function as  
you like.  
TV SPEAKER:  
For details, see “Additional Sound  
settings” on page 36.  
• Even if you do not have surround  
speakers, the PRO LOGIC 3D-  
PHONIC function lets you enjoy the  
atmosphere of Dolby Surround Pro  
Logic sound. For details, see “PRO  
LOGIC 3D-PHONIC (Dolby Pro  
Logic 3D-PHONIC)” on page 22.  
LEFT/CENTRE/RIGHT:  
You can adjust the sound level of each  
speaker separately. LEFT/RIGHT means  
left and right of the front speakers and  
CENTRE means the centre speaker.  
* Manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro  
Logic”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
Other surround functions  
You can enjoy enhanced sound with one of  
the following four surround functions:  
Headphone surround  
DANCE CLUB:  
This function creates a dance club  
atmosphere. It does not work properly for  
mono sound.  
CONCERT HALL:  
This function creates a concert hall  
atmosphere. It does not work properly for  
mono sound.  
Preparation:  
STADIUM:  
Before using a function in the HEADPHONE  
SURROUND menu, please be sure to  
connect the headphones to your TV. If the  
headphones are not connected to the TV, the  
DIGITAL SURROUND function becomes  
active instead of the HEADPHONE  
SURROUND function.  
This function creates a stadium atmosphere.  
It does not work properly for mono sound.  
HYPER SOUND:  
This function enhances mono sound to create  
a stereo sound feel. It does not work properly  
for stereo sound.  
• Disconnecting the headphones from the  
TV automatically changes to the  
DIGITAL SURROUND function  
corresponding to the current  
HEADPHONE SURROUND function.  
However, the 3D HEADPHONE function  
is changed over to either the PRO LOGIC  
3D-PHONIC function or DOLBY PRO  
LOGIC function, depending on the state  
at that time.  
To cancel the function:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SURROUND OFF.  
• The above function does not work  
properly for Dolby Surround encoded  
programmes.  
3D HEADPHONE  
The 3D HEADPHONE function produces  
3D surround effects that are heard through  
headphones, but should be more naturally  
placed, as if they were coming out of  
separate front speakers.  
Choose 3D HEADPHONE. Then press  
a button  
To cancel the 3D HEADPHONE  
function:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SURROUND OFF.  
• You can turn the 3D HEADPHONE  
function on or off with a single press.  
• The 3D HEADPHONE function does  
not work properly for mono sound.  
• The 3D HEADPHONE function  
cannot play back Dolby Surround Pro  
Logic sound correctly.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
Other surround functions  
You can enjoy enhanced sounds while using  
headphones with one of the following four  
surround functions:  
EXT SETTING  
DANCE CLUB:  
This function creates a dance club  
atmosphere. It does not work properly for  
mono sound.  
CONCERT HALL:  
This function creates a concert hall  
atmosphere. It does not work properly for  
mono sound.  
y (S-VIDEO input)  
STADIUM:  
This function creates a stadium atmosphere.  
It does not work properly for mono sound.  
You can connect a device (such as an S-VHS  
VCR) to enjoy the high-quality picture of the  
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal).  
HYPER SOUND:  
Preparation:  
This function enhances mono sounds to  
create a stereo sound feel. It does not work  
properly for stereo sound.  
• First read the device’s instruction manual  
and “Additional preparation” on page 39  
to connect the device to the TV properly.  
Second, follow the device’s instruction  
manual to set the device so that it sends an  
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) to the TV.  
• Do not set y (S-VIDEO input) to an  
EXT terminal connected to a device  
which cannot output an S-VIDEO (Y/C  
signal). If it is set wrongly, a picture  
cannot appear.  
To cancel the function:  
Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SURROUND OFF.  
• The above function does not work  
properly for Dolby Surround encoded  
programmes.  
1 Choose an EXT terminal  
2 Press the yellow button and set the  
y (S-VIDEO input).  
Then press the a button  
An y (S-VIDEO input) mark is  
displayed. You can view an S-VIDEO  
signal (Y/C signal) instead of the regular  
video signal (composite signal).  
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Using the TV’s menu  
To cancel the y (S-VIDEO input)  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
name. Then press the a button  
The LIST disappears and the name is  
assigned to the EXT terminal.  
• You cannot choose an EXT terminal  
name that is not on the name list  
(LIST).  
setting:  
Press the yellow button and turn off y  
(S-VIDEO input) mark. The regular video  
signal (composite signal) pictures are  
resumed.  
• The EXT-1 terminal does not support  
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and you  
cannot set y (S-VIDEO input) in  
the EXT-1 terminal.  
To erase a name assigned to the  
EXT terminal:  
Choose a blank space.  
• Setting y (S-VIDEO input) changes  
the head character from “E” to “S”.  
When an EXT terminal receives a  
normal video signal, “E1”, “E2”, “E3”  
or “E4” appears on the display. This  
changes to “S2”, “S3” or “S4” when it  
receives an S-VIDEO signal.  
4 Press the a button to complete  
the setting  
DUBBING  
You can choose a signal source to be output  
from the EXT-2 terminal.  
You can do this with the output signal of the  
device connected to another EXT terminal,  
or the picture and sound from a TV channel  
you are currently viewing.  
• Even a device which can output an S-  
VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) may  
output a regular video signal  
(composite signal) depending on the  
device setting. If a picture cannot  
appear because the y (S-VIDEO  
input) setting has been made, read the  
device instruction manual carefully  
again to check for the device settings.  
1 Press the 5 buttons to choose  
the arrow from the menu  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose an  
EXT terminal or TV.  
Then press the a button  
LIST  
You can store a name for each of the devices  
connected to each EXT terminal. Giving a  
name to an EXT terminal makes the EXT  
terminal number appear on the screen,  
together with its name.  
1 Choose an EXT terminal  
2 Press the blue button to display the  
name list (LIST)  
The arrow in the menu represents a signal  
flow. The left side of the arrow shows a  
signal source output from the EXT-2  
terminal.  
EXT-1/EXT-3/EXT-4:  
The output signal of the device connected  
to an EXT terminal passes through the TV  
and is output from the EXT-2 terminal.  
TV:  
The picture and sound of the TV channel  
you are currently viewing are output from  
the EXT-2 terminal.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
FEATURES  
• During dubbing, you cannot turn off  
the TV. Turning off the TV also turns  
off the output from the EXT-2  
terminal.  
• When you choose an EXT terminal as  
an output, you can view a TV  
programme or a picture from the other  
EXT terminal while dubbing the  
picture from a device connected to the  
EXT terminal onto a VCR connected  
to the EXT-2 terminal.  
SLEEP TIMER  
You can set the TV to automatically turn off  
after a specified period of time.  
• The RGB signals from TV games  
cannot be output.Teletext programmes  
cannot be output.  
1 Choose SLEEP TIMER, then press  
the a button  
A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER  
function appears.  
2 Press the 5 buttons to set the  
period of time.  
Then press the a button  
You can set the period of time a  
maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours) in 10  
minute steps.  
• One minute before the SLEEP TIMER  
function turns off the TV, “GOOD  
NIGHT!” appears.  
• The SLEEP TIMER function cannot  
be used to turn off the TV’s main  
power.  
• When the SLEEP TIMER function is  
on, you can display the sub-menu of  
the SLEEP TIMER function again to  
confirm or change the remaining  
period of time of the SLEEP TIMER  
function. Press the a button to leave  
the menu after confirming or changing  
the remaining time.  
To cancel the SLEEP TIMER  
function:  
Press the 2 button to set a period of time  
to “OFF”.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
BLUE BACK  
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
TV channel  
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 external device.  
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the  
Programme number (PR) changes, and the  
picture of the TV channel registered in the  
Programme number (PR) is displayed on  
the screen.  
ON:  
This function is turned on.  
OFF:  
This function is turned off.  
5 Press the blue button and set the  
CHILD LOCK function.  
CHILD LOCK  
Then press the a button  
n (CHILD LOCK) appears and the TV  
channel is locked.  
When there is a TV channel you do not want  
your children to watch, you can use the  
CHILD LOCK function to lock out the TV  
channel. Even when a child chooses a  
programme number (PR) for a locked TV  
channel the screen will change to blue and  
display n (CHILD LOCK) so the TV channel  
cannot be viewed. Unless you enter a pre-set  
ID number by a special operation, the lock  
cannot be released and the child cannot view  
the TV channel.  
To reset the CHILD LOCK function:  
Press the blue button again.  
n (CHILD LOCK) disappears.  
To disable easy resetting of the CHILD  
LOCK function, the menu disappears if  
you choose the CHILD LOCK function  
and press the a button.  
To set the CHILD LOCK function  
To view a locked TV channel  
1 Choose CHILD LOCK, then press  
the o button  
1 Choose a programme number (PR)  
in which a TV channel locked with  
the number buttons or PR LIST  
The screen changes to blue and the n  
(CHILD LOCK) appears. You cannot  
view the TV channel.  
“SET ID NO.” (ID number setting screen)  
appears.  
2 Set the ID number to your liking  
2 Press the  
(Information) button to  
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1 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
a number.  
display “ID NO.” (ID No. input  
screen).  
2 Press the 5 buttons to move  
the cursor.  
3 Press the a button  
The Sub-menu of CHILD LOCK appears.  
3 Press the number buttons to enter  
the ID number  
The lock is temporarily released so you  
can view the TV channel.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
If you have forgotten the ID  
number:  
INSTALL  
Perform step 1 of “To set the CHILD  
LOCK function”. After confirming the ID  
number, press the b button to exit the  
menu.  
• Even if you reset the lock temporarily,  
it does not mean that the CHILD  
LOCK function set for the TV channel  
is cancelled. The next time anyone  
tries to view the TV channel, it will be  
locked again.  
• When you want to cancel the CHILD  
LOCK function, you must perform the  
operation “To set the CHILD LOCK  
function” again.  
• To stop it being easy to choose the  
programme number (PR) of a locked  
TV channel, the programme number  
(PR) has been set so that it cannot be  
chosen by the 6 buttons or the  
buttons of the TV.  
LANGUAGE  
You can choose the language you want to use  
for the on-screen display from the language  
list in a menu.  
1 Choose LANGUAGE, then press  
the a button  
A sub-menu of the LANGUAGE function  
appears.  
• To stop it being easy to reset the lock,  
“ID NO.” (ID No. input screen) is set  
so that it cannot appear unless you  
press the  
(Information) button.  
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DECODER (EXT-2)  
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to  
choose a language.  
You can only use this function if you have a  
decoder connected to a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR, which in turn is connected  
to the EXT-2 terminal. To use this function,  
see “Using the DECODER (EXT-2)  
function” on page 35.  
Then press the a button  
AUTO PROGRAM  
To receive SKY 1 you need a satellite tuner.  
You must have the satellite tuner set to SKY  
1 before starting the AUTO PROGRAM  
function.  
Caution  
• If you have not connected a decoder with  
a T-V LINK compatible VCR to the EXT-2  
terminal, setting this function to “ON” by  
mistake causes the picture/sound of a TV  
channel you are currently viewing to  
disappear.  
You can automatically store the TV channels  
for which you have the best reception. Store  
them in the TV’s programme numbers (PR)  
list by doing the following.  
1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM  
2 Press the a button to start the  
AUTO PROGRAM function  
The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears  
and the TV channels you receive are  
automatically registered in the  
programme numbers (PR) list.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM  
• If a TV channel you want to view is  
not set to a programme number (PR),  
set it manually using the MANUAL  
function. For details, see “EDIT/  
MANUAL” on page 30.  
function, press the b button.  
• The AUTO PROGRAM function does  
not set the programme number PR 0  
(AV) for your video cassette recorder.  
You will need to set this using the  
manual function.  
• In some areas you may get TV  
reception from more than one  
After the TV channels have been  
registered in the programme  
numbers (PR), the EDIT menu  
appears.  
• You can now edit the programme  
numbers (PR) using the EDIT/  
MANUAL function. For details, see  
“EDIT/MANUAL” on page 30.  
• If you do not need to use the EDIT/  
MANUAL function, go to the next  
step.  
transmitter, for example, different ITV  
regions. In this case each TV channel  
could be set twice. If this happens, the  
first set of channels will have the  
stronger signal. If you want to delete  
the second set of channels, you will  
have to do it manually (see page 33).  
EDIT/MANUAL  
The EDIT/MANUAL functions are divided  
into two types:  
3 Press the a button to display the  
• editing the current programme numbers  
(PR) (EDIT functions); and  
T-V LINK menu  
• manually storing a TV channel you want  
to view a programme number (PR)  
(MANUAL function).  
Here are the details about these functions:  
Caution  
• Using the MOVE, DELETE or INSERT  
functions rewrites the current programme  
numbers (PR) list. Therefore, the  
programme numbers (PR) of some of the  
TV channels will change.  
• Using the MANUAL function for a TV  
channel for which the CHILD LOCK  
function has been set cancels the CHILD  
LOCK function for that channel.  
• Using the MANUAL function for a TV  
channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2)  
function has been set to ON returns the  
setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function  
for that channel to OFF.  
4 If you do not have a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR connected:  
Press the b button to leave the T-V  
LINK menu.  
The T-V LINK menu disappears and all  
the settings are completed.  
If you have a T-V LINK compatible  
VCR connected to the EXT-2  
terminal:  
See “Downloading data to a VCR” on  
page 35 to transmit the programme  
number (PR) data to the VCR.  
• When a TV channel has already been  
registered in PR 99, using the INSERT  
function deletes that TV channel.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
1 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press  
3 Press the a button to complete  
the settings  
the a button  
The T-V LINK menu appears.  
• For programme number PR 0, “AV”  
appears in the programme numbers  
(PR) list.  
• An EXT terminal number does not  
appear in the programme numbers  
(PR) list.  
4 If you do not have a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR connected:  
Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK  
menu.  
The T-V LINK menu disappears and all  
the settings are completed.  
• The CH number is a number unique to  
the TV and corresponding to the  
channel number of a TV channel. For  
the relationship of a channel number  
and a CH number, see “CH  
If you have a T-V LINK compatible  
VCR connected:  
Follow the operating procedure  
“Downloading data to a VCR” on page 35  
to transmit the programme number (PR)  
data to the VCR.  
NUMBER” on page 34.  
2 Follow the description for a  
function you want to use  
MOVE  
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
TV channel  
MOVE:  
This function changes a programme  
number (PR) of a TV channel.  
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the  
programme number (PR) changes and the  
picture of the TV channel stored in the  
programme number (PR) appears on the  
screen.  
ID:  
This function registers a channel name  
(ID) to a TV channel.  
INSERT:  
2 Press the 3 button to start the  
This function adds a new TV channel in  
the current programme numbers (PR) list  
by using the CH number.  
MOVE function  
• You cannot use the INSERT function  
if you do not know a channel number  
of a TV channel. Use the MANUAL  
function to register a TV channel in the  
programme number (PR).  
DELETE:  
This function deletes a TV channel you do  
not want to list.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
new programme number (PR)  
MANUAL:  
This function manually stores a new TV  
channel in a programme number (PR).  
To cancel the MOVE function:  
Press the  
(Information) button.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
4 Press the 2 button to change the  
programme number (PR) of a TV  
channel to a new programme  
number (PR)  
5 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
the channel name (ID)  
To cancel the ID function:  
Press the  
(Information) button.  
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ID  
6 Press the a button to give a  
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
TV channel  
channel name (ID) to a TV channel  
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the  
programme number (PR) changes and the  
picture of the TV channel stored in the  
programme number (PR) appears on the  
screen.  
• You can give your own unique channel  
name (ID) to the TV channel. When  
you have finished step 3, do not go to  
step 4. Press the 5 buttons to move  
the cursor, and press the 6 buttons  
to choose each character of the channel  
name (ID). Then press the a button  
to register the channel name (ID) to the  
TV channel.  
2 Press the red button to start the ID  
function  
INSERT  
Preparation:  
• You need to find the CH number for the  
TV channel. Find the CH number from  
the “CH NUMBER” table on page 34  
based on the channel number of the TV  
channel.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
the first character of a channel  
name (ID) you want to give the TV  
channel  
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
programme number (PR) for which  
you will register a new TV channel  
2 Press the green button and start  
the INSERT function  
4 Press the blue button to display the  
ID LIST (channel name list)  
To cancel the INSERT function:  
Press the  
(Information) button.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
MANUAL  
3 Press the number buttons to enter  
the remaining CH number  
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
programme number (PR) for a new  
TV channel  
The TV shifts to registration mode.  
When the registration is completed, the  
picture of the TV channel appears on the  
screen.  
• The CH number is a number given to  
each broadcast frequency that carries a  
TV channel. If the TV cannot detect  
the TV channel corresponding to the  
broadcast frequency indicated by the  
CH number, a “no-signal” picture  
appears.  
2 Press the blue button to activate  
the MANUAL function  
DELETE  
To cancel the MANUAL function:  
Press the  
(Information) button.  
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a  
TV channel  
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3 Press the green or red button to  
search for a TV channel  
Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV  
channel. Then the TV channel is  
displayed.  
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the  
programme number (PR) changes and the  
picture of the TV channel stored in the  
programme number (PR) appears on the  
screen.  
4 Press the green or red button  
repeatedly until the TV channel you  
want appears  
If the TV channel reception is poor:  
Press the blue or yellow button to fine-  
tune the TV channel.  
2 Press the yellow button to delete  
the TV channel  
5 Press the a button and register  
the TV channel to a programme  
number (PR)  
The TV channel is deleted from the  
programme numbers (PR) list.  
The normal EDIT menu is resumed.  
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Using the TV’s menu  
CH NUMBER  
DEMO  
• When you want to use the INSERT  
function on page 32, find the CH number  
corresponding to the channel number of  
the TV channel from this table.  
If you want to know a particular TV  
channel’s channel menu, look in TV  
listings magazines or contact the  
broadcaster.  
The DEMO function automatically  
demonstrates some of the TV functions.  
CH  
Channel  
E21  
E22  
E23  
E24  
E25  
E26  
E27  
E28  
E29  
E30  
E31  
E32  
E33  
E34  
E35  
E36  
E37  
E38  
E39  
E40  
E41  
E42  
E43  
E44  
E45  
CH  
Channel  
E46  
E47  
E48  
E49  
E50  
E51  
E52  
E53  
E54  
E55  
E56  
E57  
E58  
E59  
E60  
E61  
E62  
E63  
E64  
E65  
E66  
E67  
E68  
E69  
CH 21  
CH 22  
CH 23  
CH 24  
CH 25  
CH 26  
CH 27  
CH 28  
CH 29  
CH 30  
CH 31  
CH 32  
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  
Choose ON or OFF. Then press the  
a button  
The DEMO function is set to ON, and the  
demonstration will start.  
To stop the demonstration:  
Press one of the buttons on the remote  
control.  
When the DEMO function is set to ON:  
Each time the TV is turned on, the  
demonstration starts automatically. If you do  
not want that to happen, cancel the DEMO  
function:  
1 Display the DEMO menu again  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
OFF  
3 Press the a button to cancel the  
DEMO function  
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Additional menu operations  
Downloading data to a VCR  
Using the DECODER (EXT-2)  
function  
You can send the latest programme numbers  
(PR) data to a VCR with the T-V LINK  
function.  
• You can only do this when a T-V LINK  
compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-  
2 terminal.  
If you have a decoder connected to a T-V  
LINK compatible VCR, which in turn is  
connected to the EXT-2 terminal, use the  
DECODER (EXT-2) function to unscramble  
the scrambled TV channels.  
• This only works when the T-V LINK  
menu is being displayed.  
1 Turn on the decoder power  
2 Display the scrambled TV channel  
on the TV  
Even if the decoder is working, a  
scrambled picture appears.  
3 Press the a button to display the  
MENU  
1 Turn on the VCR  
The MENU (main menu) appears.  
2 Press the a button  
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
FEATURES. Then press the a  
button  
The data transmission begins.  
The FEATURES menu appears.  
The T-V LINK menu disappears once the  
data transmission ends.  
When the T-V LINK menu changes  
over to another menu:  
The TV has finished its menu. This new  
menu is operated from the VCR. See the  
VCR instruction manual for what to do  
next.  
5 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
DECODER (EXT-2). Then press the  
5 buttons to choose ON  
If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE”  
appears at the T-V LINK menu, check the  
following three items. Then press the a  
button to retry data transmission.  
• Has a T-V LINK compatible VCR  
been connected to the EXT-2  
An unscrambled picture appears.  
To cancel the DECODER (EXT-2)  
function:  
Press the 5 buttons to choose OFF.  
6 Press the a button to complete  
the setting  
terminal?  
• Has the VCR power been turned on?  
• Does the SCART cable that connects  
the EXT-2 terminal to the T-V LINK  
compatible VCR have all its proper  
connections?  
The T-V LINK menu appears.  
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Additional menu operations  
the front panel of your TV set can be used  
to control the volume of all the speakers at  
once.  
• The settings of the TV speakers on each  
menu are related, if you change one of  
them the others will change automatically.  
• Setting the volume of the amplifier too  
high may damage the front speakers.  
7 Follow “Downloading data to a  
VCR” on page 35 to transmit the  
programme number (PR) data to  
the VCR  
8 If you have another TV channel you  
want to unscramble using a  
decoder, repeat steps 2 to 7  
Turning the TV’s speakers off  
If the DECODER (EXT-2) function has  
been set to “ON” but the TV channel  
cannot be unscrambled, check the  
following:  
• Has the decoder been connected to the  
VCR properly according to the VCR  
and decoder instruction manuals?  
• Has the decoder power been turned  
on?  
Preparation:  
• Press the 3D button to choose  
“SURROUND OFF”, then turn off the  
surround function.  
1 Press the a button to display the  
MENU (main menu)  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SOUND SETTING. Then press the  
a button to display the SOUND  
SETTING menu  
• Can the TV channel be unscrambled  
with a decoder?  
• Do you need to change the VCR  
settings in order to connect the  
decoder? Confirm that the VCR is set  
properly by rechecking the VCR  
Instruction manual.  
The SOUND SETTING menu appears.  
Additional Sound settings  
Follow “Connecting speakers or an  
amplifier” on page 40 to connect the  
speakers and amplifier, then set the functions  
depending on the connection you have made.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
SPEAKER. Then press the 5  
buttons to choose OFF  
When connecting an audio system  
(front speakers and an amplifier):  
Follow “Turning the TV’s speakers off” and  
“Using the TV speakers as the centre  
speakers for the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function”.  
The sound from the TV speakers is cut.  
4 Press the a button to complete  
the settings  
The menu disappears.  
When connecting surround speakers:  
Follow “Setting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function”.  
When connecting both an audio  
system (front speakers and an  
amplifier) and surround speakers:  
Follow “Turning the TV’s speakers off” and  
“Setting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC function”.  
• The 5 buttons of the TV remote  
control and the r (volume) buttons at  
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Additional menu operations  
Using the TV speakers as the  
centre speakers for the PRO  
LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function  
When the PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC  
function is operating, the front speakers and  
TV speakers are all used. The TV speakers  
take the role of a centre speaker. It makes  
spoken dialogues more vivid and easier to  
listen to.  
5 Press the a button to complete  
the settings  
The menu disappears.  
• Use the amplifier volume to control  
and set the volume of the front  
speakers to fit in with the TV speakers.  
Setting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function  
Set the items in the sub-menu of the DOLBY  
PRO LOGIC function properly, and use the  
test signal to control the volume of the  
speakers so that you can listen to the sounds  
from them evenly. Be sure to do this  
operation before using the DOLBY PRO  
LOGIC function.  
Preparation:  
• If you have had headphones connected to  
your TV set, disconnect them.  
1 Press the a button to display the  
MENU (main menu)  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
DIGITAL SURROUND. Then press  
the a button to display the  
DIGITAL SURROUND menu  
Preparation:  
• If you have had the headphones connected  
to your TV set, disconnect them.  
• Increase the volume of the TV speakers to  
a level at which you ordinarily listen. If  
you do not do this before starting the  
operation, it is impossible to control the  
volume from within the function.  
When you are using an audio system,  
however, set the amplifier volume to zero  
to cut the front speakers. Then pre-set the  
TV sound volume level to about 10.  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
PRO LOGIC 3D-PHONIC. Then  
press the 3 button to display the  
sub-menu of PRO LOGIC 3D-  
PHONIC function  
1 Press the a button to display the  
MENU (main menu)  
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
DIGITAL SURROUND. Then press  
the a button to display the  
DIGITAL SURROUND menu  
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
TV SPEAKER. Then press the 5  
buttons to choose CENTRE  
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC. Then press  
the 3 button to display the sub-  
menu of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
function  
L/C/R:  
L/C/R is used to make all the sound come  
from the TV speakers.  
OFF:  
OFF is used to cut sound from the TV  
speakers.  
When the sound quality of the audio  
system is better than the TV’s speakers,  
you can set the TV SPEAKER to OFF to  
cut the sound of the TV speakers.  
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Additional menu operations  
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
TV SPEAKER. Then press the 5  
buttons to choose the TV speaker  
setting  
7 Press the a button to complete  
the settings  
The menu disappears.  
• For details about listening positions,  
see “Connecting speakers or an  
amplifier” on page 40.  
When you are connecting only  
surround speakers:  
• When you use both an audio system  
and the TV speakers and they are not  
matched in sound quality, you can  
change over the TV SPEAKER setting  
to OFF to cut the TV speakers.  
Set TV SPEAKER to L/C/R.  
When you are connecting both an  
audio system and surround  
speakers:  
Set TV SPEAKER to CENTRE. All the  
TV speakers act as a centre speaker.  
(However, almost no sound is emitted  
from the woofer.)  
5 Press the 6 buttons to choose  
TEST MODE. Then press the 5  
buttons to choose ON  
Test signals are output alternately from  
each of the speakers.  
To make sounds come from the  
front speakers of the audio system:  
Slowly turn up the amplifier volume until  
the volume from the front speaker is  
roughly equal to that from the TV  
speakers or surround speakers.  
6 Press the 5 buttons to adjust the  
sound volumes of the speakers so  
that you can listen to the sounds at  
the same volume when you are  
sitting where you would normally  
sit to watch the TV  
LEFT/CENTRE/RIGHT/SURROUND:  
LEFT and RIGHT stands for the left and  
right of the front speakers. CENTRE  
refers to the centre speaker, and  
SURROUND refers to surround speakers.  
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Additional preparation  
Connecting external equipment  
Connect the equipment to the TV, making  
the correct rear panel and front panel  
connections.  
1 VCR (composite signal)  
2 VCR (composite signal/S-VIDEO signal)  
3 T-V LINK compatible VCR (composite  
signal/S-VIDEO signal)  
4 Decoder  
5 DVD player (composite signal/S-VIDEO  
signal)  
6 DVD player (composite signal/RGB  
signal)  
Before connecting anything:  
• Read the manuals that came with the  
equipment.  
Depending on the equipment, the  
connection method may be different from  
the diagram. Also, the equipment settings  
may need to change depending on the  
connection method.  
7 TV game (composite signal/RGB signal)  
8 TV game (composite signal/S-VIDEO  
signal)  
• Turn off all the equipment including the  
TV.  
9 Headphones  
• The “Specifications” on the back cover  
give the details of the EXT terminals. If  
you are connecting equipment not listed  
in the following connection diagram, see  
the table to choose the best EXT terminal.  
• Connecting cables are not supplied.  
0 Camcorder (composite signal/S-VIDEO  
signal)  
- SCART cable  
= Audio cable  
~ Video cable  
! S-VIDEO cable  
Back of the TV  
WOOFER  
A
U
D
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O
O
U
T
R
L
EXT-2  
EXT-3  
S
P
E
X
T
L
4
(8  
)
R
SURROUND  
REAR  
EXT-1  
S
E
X
T
P
L
4
R
Back of the TV  
WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
EXT-2  
EXT-3  
(8  
)
EXT-1  
SURROUND  
REAR  
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Additional preparation  
• The video/sound signal from an EXT  
terminal cannot be output.  
• Teletext programmes cannot be output.  
Equipment which can output the  
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such  
as an S-VHS VCR  
Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal  
(but not the EXT-1 terminal).  
Connecting speakers or an  
amplifier  
You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal  
(Y/C signal) and a regular video signal  
(composite signal). For details of how to  
operate the equipment, see “y (S-VIDEO  
input)” on page 25.  
See the audio equipment diagram, and  
connect the audio equipment to the TV.  
Before connecting anything:  
• Read the manuals that came with the  
amplifier and speakers.  
• Turn the TV and amplifier off.  
• Use impedance 8-ohm type speakers for  
surround speakers.  
• To prevent magnetism from the speakers  
affecting the TV screen, use magnetic-  
shielded speakers for the front speakers.  
• Connecting cables are not supplied.  
T-V LINK compatible VCR  
Be sure to connect the T-V LINK compatible  
VCR to the EXT-2 terminal. If not, the T-V  
LINK function will not work properly.  
• When connecting a T-V LINK compatible  
VCR to the EXT-2 terminal, be sure to  
connect the decoder to the VCR. If not,  
the T-V LINK function may not work  
properly. After you have stored TV  
• Pay attention to the positive and  
channels in the programme numbers (PR)  
list, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function  
for the programme number (PR) to ON to  
unscramble a scrambled TV channel. For  
details, see “Using the DECODER (EXT-  
2) function” on page 35.  
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negative polarities when connecting the  
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surround speakers to your TV.  
• For the best effect, position the surround  
speakers at least 1 metre above the heads  
of seated viewers.  
• If you want to use your external Dolby  
Surround decoder, connect it to the  
AUDIO OUT terminals. Then set all  
surround functions of the TV to OFF.  
• The output from the AUDIO OUT  
terminal is not cut off connecting  
headphones to the TV.  
Connecting headphones  
Connect the headphones with a stereo mini-  
jack (3.5 mm diameter) to the headphone  
jack at the TV front panel.  
• When you connect the headphones, the  
TV speakers go off.  
Video or sound signal output from  
the EXT-2 terminal  
Audio amplifier and front speakers  
You can use external front speakers to listen  
to the TV sound instead of the TV speakers.  
For details of how to operate them, see  
“Turning the TV’s speakers off” on page 36.  
Also note that when you want to use the PRO  
LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function, you can set it  
to issue sound from both of the TV speakers  
and external front speakers so that you can  
listen to spoken dialogues more clearly and  
easily. For details, see “Using the TV  
speakers as the centre speakers for the PRO  
LOGIC 3D-PHONIC function” on page 37.  
• You cannot cut the sound from the front  
speaker even if you connect a headphone  
to the TV.  
You can change over the output of the video/  
sound signal from the EXT-2 terminal. This  
is useful when you want to dub the video/  
sound from another device onto the VCR  
connected to the EXT-2 terminal. For details  
on how to do this, see “DUBBING” on  
page 26.  
TV output from the EXT-1 terminal  
The video/sound signal of a TV channel you  
are viewing is always output from the EXT-1  
terminal.  
• Changing over a programme number (PR)  
also changes over the TV output from the  
EXT-1 terminal.  
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Additional preparation  
External surround speakers  
You can connect external surround speakers  
to the TV so that you can use the “DOLBY  
PRO LOGIC” on page 23. Before using the  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC function, however,  
follow the description “Setting the DOLBY  
PRO LOGIC function” on page 37.  
Removing and Fitting the  
Woofer Unit  
Removing the woofer unit  
The woofer unit may be removed as  
necessary.  
1 Amplifier  
Remove the connector while pushing the  
connector lever on the WOOFER terminal,  
lift the woofer, and remove it.  
2 Front speakers (magnetic-shielded type)  
3 Surround speakers (impedance 8 ohm type)  
2
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
1
Lever  
3
SURROUND  
REAR  
(Terminals on rear)  
Fitting the woofer unit  
1
2
3
Fit the woofer unit in the reverse order to that  
described in “Removing the woofer unit”.  
Align the projection on the base of the  
woofer unit with the hole in the top of the  
TV, and insert the connector into the  
WOOFER terminal.  
Positioning the speakers  
Cautions when fitting the woofer  
unit  
• Check that the woofer unit is fitted  
correctly on the top of the TV.  
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• Do not use excessive force when inserting  
the connector into the WOOFER terminal.  
Use of excessive force may damage the  
connector.  
Approx.  
45 degrees  
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Troubleshooting  
If a problem arises while you are using the TV, please read this troubleshooting guide carefully  
before you ask to have the TV repaired. You may be able to fix it easily by yourself. For example,  
if the mains plug is disconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems, you may  
think there is a problem with the TV itself.  
Important:  
• This troubleshooting guide only covers problems whose causes are not easy to decide. If you  
have a question when you are operating a function, read the page(s) for that function carefully,  
not this troubleshooting guide.  
• If you follow the advice in this troubleshooting guide without any success, unplug the mains  
plug and ask for your TV to be repaired. Do not attempt to repair the TV by yourself or to  
remove the rear cover of the TV.  
• If the TV or aerial suffers interference  
from other equipment, stripes or noise  
may appear in the picture. Move any  
equipment such as an amplifier, personal  
computer, or a hair drier, that can cause  
interference away from your TV. Or try  
moving the TV. If the aerial suffers  
interference from a radio tower or high-  
voltage wire, please contact your local  
dealer.  
• If the TV suffers interference from signals  
reflecting from mountains or buildings,  
double-pictures (ghosting) will occur. Try  
to change the aerial’s direction or replace  
it with one with better directionality.  
• Are your COLOUR SYSTEM settings  
correct? Follow the description  
If you cannot turn on the TV  
• Is the mains plug connected to the mains  
outlet?  
• Is the power lamp lit? If not, press the  
main power button.  
No picture or no sound  
• Have you chosen a TV channel with very  
poor reception? If so, the BLUE BACK  
function will be activated: the entire  
screen becomes blue, and the sound is  
muted. If you still want to view the TV  
channel, follow the description “BLUE  
BACK” on page 28 to try to change the  
BLUE BACK function setting to OFF.  
• Have you connected headphones to the  
TV?  
Connecting headphones to the TV turns  
off the TV speakers.  
“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 20 to try  
to solve the trouble.  
• Have you set the SPEAKER function to  
OFF? Follow the description  
“SPEAKER” on page 22 to check the  
• Have the COLOUR and BRIGHT settings  
been adjusted properly? Follow the  
description “Picture Adjustment” on  
page 19 to try to adjust them properly.  
• Videotaping teletext is not recommended  
because it may not record correctly.  
• When a white and bright still image (such  
as a white dress) is displayed on the  
screen, the white part may look as if it is  
coloured. This is unavoidable due to the  
nature of the picture tube itself, and not  
due to a TV failure. When the picture  
disappears from the screen, the unnatural  
colours will also disappear.  
SPEAKER function setting.  
Poor picture  
• If noise (snow) totally block out the  
picture, there may be a problem with the  
aerial or aerial cable. Check the following  
to try to solve the problem:  
– Have the TV and aerial been connected  
properly?  
– Has the aerial cable been damaged?  
– Is the aerial pointing in the right  
direction?  
– Is the aerial itself faulty?  
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Troubleshooting  
• If you bring a magnetised equipment such  
as a speaker near to your TV, the picture  
may be warped or unnatural colours now  
appear at the corners of the screen. In this  
case, keep the equipment away from your  
TV. If speakers cause this to happen, use  
magnetic-shielded speakers instead.  
• A picture may be tilted due to the earth’s  
own magnetic field. If so, use the  
“PICTURE TILT (not AV28R25EK/  
AV28R250EK)” on page 21 to correct the  
tilt.  
• The TV may make a crackling sound due  
to a sudden change in temperature. The  
picture or sound may be normal. If you  
hear crackling sounds frequently while  
you are viewing the TV, there may be  
other causes. As a precaution, ask your  
service technician to inspect it.  
Poor sound  
• Have you adjusted BASS or TREBLE  
properly? If not, follow the description  
“Sound Adjustment” on page 21.  
• When TV channel reception is poor, it can  
be hard to hear stereo or bilingual sound.  
In this case, follow the description  
“STEREO / I • II” on page 21 to hear the  
sound more easily by changing it to a  
mono sound.  
If the TV does not respond to the  
remote control  
• Have the batteries of the remote control  
worn out? Follow the description “Putting  
the batteries into the Remote control” on  
page 6 and replace them with new  
batteries.  
• Have you attempted to use the remote  
control from the sides or rear of the TV or  
from more than seven metres away from  
the TV? Use the remote control in the  
front of your TV or from less than seven  
metres away.  
• When you are viewing a teletext  
programme, you cannot operate the  
menus. Press the b button to return to  
the ordinary TV programme, and then try  
operating the menus.  
• Touching the screen may cause you to  
feel a slight electric shock due to its static  
electricity. This is unavoidable due to the  
construction of the picture tube. It is not a  
problem with the TV. You can rest  
assured that this static discharge is not  
harmful.  
• If the TV will not respond suddenly, press  
the main power button on the TV and turn  
off the main power. Press the main power  
button again to turn on the TV. If the TV  
returns to a normal state, it is not a failure.  
Other issues  
• When the SLEEP TIMER function  
operates, the TV is automatically turned  
off. If the TV is turned off suddenly, try to  
press the # (standby) button to turn on  
the TV once again. If the TV goes back to  
normal, there is no problem.  
• When the TV is receiving a wide-screen  
signal (WSS) or a signal from an external  
device affecting the screen size, the  
ZOOM mode automatically changes.  
When you want to resume the previous  
ZOOM mode, press the c button  
again.  
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