COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-2987VE AV-2957WE 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 ..................................................
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. 1 Operate only from the power source indicated on the rear of the TV. 2 Avoid damaging the power cord and mains plug. When unplugging the TV, grasp the mains plug.
Knowing your TV’s features Main features 2 PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two different sources (e.g. TV programme and VCR sources) at the same time. TELETEXT You can view teletext programmes which are broadcasted by some TV channels. Teletext programme is an information in text form. A2/NICAM (STEREO / I II) ■ You can listen to the stereo sound or bilingual sound from TV programme broadcasting by A2 or NICAM Sound-multiplex system.
Remote control buttons and basic functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. Press POWER MENU/OK 5/∞/2/3 CHANNEL -/+ VOLUME -/+ TV/VIDEO MUTING 9 Ä DISPLAY/ BACK 0~9, -/-RETURN + To Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. Display menu and confirm selected function. Select and adjust menu function. Select the desired channel number. Adjust the volume level. Select TV or video terminal input. Turn off the volume. Press this button again to resume the volume.
Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued) How to operate menus and menus locations To Display the MENU Display the top menu Display the 2nd menu Display the 3rd menu Return to the previous menu Choose the setting of a function Operation Press the MENU/OK button Note To exit the MENU, . press the DISPLAY/ BACK button* or choose EXIT menu. Press 5/∞ buttons to choose a Press ∞ button to menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page for more functions. button .
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-2987VE and AV-2157YE only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
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. 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: • Use AA/R6/UM-3 dry cell batteries. • It the remote control does not work properly, fit new batteries.
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: LANGUAGE TEXT LANGUAGE ENGLISH PУCCKИЙ УKPAЇHCЬKA AUTO PROGRAM SETUP TOUR RESTART? GROUP–2 GROUP–3 EDIT AUTO PROGRAM GROUP–1 CH 12 22% OK ■ RESTART NO BACK ■ BACK ■ . • Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language.
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. Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting. AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43 You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting. SOFT BRIGHT STANDARD USER To operate this function with a menu: ❇ MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE FEATURES menu COLOUR SYSTEM Softens contrast and sharpness.
Basic setting for picture (continued) Adjusting the picture – USER You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER in PICTURE MODE. 1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu. ❇ MENU USER PICTURE menu PICTURE MODE the setting. CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARP COLOUR TINT* 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.
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 ECO button to select the desired mode. 1 2 OFF Mild contrast (recommended). Even contrast. Cancel the function. To operate this function with a menu: ❇ MENU FEATURES menu AI ECO SENSOR You can display the graphic of AI ECO SENSOR on the screen.
Original features for picture PIP You can display a sub picture on the screen. Press the PIP operation buttons to display and change the sub picture setting. PIP SUB-P -/+ (Input) (Swap) (Position) 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.
Original features for picture (continued) Using the List mode You can store and recall the favorite teletext pages in memory using the colour buttons. 1 In TEXT mode, press the MODE button to enter the List mode. 2 Press a colour button, then press the number buttons to enter the page number. 3 Press and hold down the (Store) button. The page number is blinking white to indicate that they are stored in memory. 4 To store other favorite teletext pages, repeat Step 2 to 3.
Basic setting for sound SOUND MODE SOUND SYSTEM 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. B/G I D/K ❇ MENU M This function is not available in video mode. For the sound system in each country or region, see the table below: Area Asia, Middle East Europe Oceania Africa Country or Region Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc.
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. Cancel the function. Listen to sound with more wider audience effect. Listen to sound with less wider audience effect. Listen to mono sound with stereo effect. To operate this function with a menu: SOUND MODE USER 2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu. ❇ MENU SOUND menu EQUALIZER The following display appears.
Favorite channel and video setting 4 Select the desired item that you wish to adjust. To register the favorite channel You can register and recall 4 favorite channels by using the colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue). 1 In TV mode, select a TV channel (PR01-99) you desired to register. 2 Press and hold a colour button for 3 seconds or more. “FAVORITE CHANNEL ■ PROGRAMMED!” appears on the screen and current channel is registered. 3 To register other favorite channels, repeat Step 1 to 2.
Customized setting VNR CHILD LOCK You can reduce the picture noise. Select the VNR in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. ❇ MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE FEATURES menu You can disable the front control buttons of the TV. Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose ON or OFF. ❇ MENU FEATURES menu CHILD LOCK VNR OFF TIMER OFF AUTO MIN MAX VNR is turned off. Effect of VNR is automatically controlled. Effect of VNR becomes minimum level.
Customized setting (continued) EXT. INPUT (TV/VIDEO) AUTO SHUTOFF You can set the TV to turn off automatically when no signal is received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a broadcast. Select AUTO SHUTOFF in INSTALL menu, then choose ON or OFF. ❇ MENU INSTALL menu AUTO SHUTOFF The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not turn off the TV’s main power. The AUTO SHUTOFF function is not available in video mode. You can select TV or video terminal input with one touch.
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically 2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. EDIT menu appears. You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list automatically. 1 Display the INSTALL menu. ❇ MENU EDIT PR 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 INSTALL menu 2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button. 3 AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received are registered in the channel list (PR list) automatically. “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” appears.
TV channel presetting (continued) To edit the channel list (PR LIST) (MOVE and DELETE 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. 1 Display the INSTALL menu. ❇ MENU INSTALL menu 2 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. CH/CC CH 09 CH 11 CH 13 ■ BACK ■ OK INSTALL menu .
TV channel presetting (continued) CH/CC number 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. US CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA Country United States, Philippines, etc.. Middle East, Southeast Asia, etc.. Eastern Europe, Russia, Vietnam, etc.. Australia, etc..
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-2987VE and AV-2157YE 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 Before connecting • 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.
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below troubleshooting guide before calling for repair. • 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. • Snowy picture • Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV. • Stripes appear on the picture • Interference occurs caused by other devices such as an amplifier, personal computer, or a hair drier.
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. External input / output VIDEO-1: VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO-3: OUTPUT: Headphone jack: S-video input*, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input (Except for AV-2157YE/ AV-2155YE.
