COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-21CA15 AV-21YA15 AV-14FT15 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 color 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 MTS You can listen to the stereo sound or SAP from TV program broadcasting by MTS system. (SAP: Second audio program.) CLOSED CAPTION You can display dialog on the screen from TV broadcasting with Closed Caption system. You may also be able to display some information in text form if available. FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press.
Remote control buttons and basic functions No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " Press POWER MENU/OK 5/∞/2/3 CHANNEL -/+ VOLUME -/+ TV/VIDEO MUTING 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. DISPLAY/BACK Display the program number or video terminal number on the screen.
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 2. Note To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/ BACK button* 8 or choose EXIT menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a Press ∞ button 3 to menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page button 2. for more functions.
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-14FT15 and AV-21YA15 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Front of the TV AV-14FT15 8 7 V L / MONO IN (VIDEO-2) R 6 5 4 MENU OK CHANNEL VOLUME 6 5 4 MENU OK CHANNEL VOLUME 3 # 2 TIMER 1 POWER AV-21YA15 8 7 V L / MONO IN (VIDEO-2) R 3 # 2 TIMER 1 POWER No.
Setting up your TV CAUTION • Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting. Connecting the aerial cable. VIDEO-1 INPUT OUTPUT (1) VHF/UHF outdoor aerial V Matching aerial adapter (supplied) To video output To audio output To RF output L/ R V MONO L R (2) VCR (3) The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
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 the TV will operate by following steps as below: AUTO PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AIR CABLE CHANNEL SUMMARY AUTO PROGRAM CH/CC CH02 ■ CH03 ■ CH04 ■ CH05 ■ CH06 CH07 CH08 SETUP TOUR RESTART? CH 12 22% OK ■ RESTART NO . BACK ■ OK SKIP BACK ■ OK OK ■SKIP ■CANCEL . • Press 5/∞ button to select AIR or CABLE, press the MENU/OK button.
Basic setting for picture COLOR SYSTEM PICTURE MODE You can select the appropriate color system when the picture is not clear or no color appears. Press the COLOR SYSTEM button to select a setting. In TV mode: NTSC 3.58 MHz (Fixed). In VIDEO mode: AUTO PAL SECAM You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting. SOFT BRIGHT STANDARD USER NTSC3.58 NTSC4.
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. PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL COLOR 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 BLUE BACK You can set the TV to automatically change to a blue screen and mute the sound if the signal is weak or absent, or when there is no input from an antenna. Select the BLUE BACK in the INSTALL menu, then choose ON or OFF. ❇ MENU INSTALL menu BLUE BACK If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE BACK function. ❇ About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations” on page 5.
Basic setting for sound BALANCE SOUND MODE You can choose the desired sound setting. Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the setting. You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right speakers. Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting. ❇ MENU ❇ MENU USER DYNAMIC MUSIC NEWS SOUND menu SOUND MODE You can change this sound setting as you like. Select USER and adjust the frequencies in EQUALIZER (100, 300, 1K, 3K, 8K Hz). For details, see “EQUALIZER” on page 13.
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.
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 color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue). 1 In TV mode, select a TV channel (CH02-CH69, CC01-CC125) you desired to register. 2 Press and hold a color 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 CHANNEL SUMMARY, then press the MENU/OK button. CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears. You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list automatically. 1 Display the INSTALL menu. ❇ MENU CHANNEL SUMMARY CH/CC CH02 ■ CH03 ■ CH04 ■ CH05 ■ CH06 CH07 CH08 INSTALL menu 2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button. 3 Press the 5/∞ button to select AIR or CABLE, then press the 4 MENU/OK button.
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-14FT15 and AV21YA15 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. • 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. Move such devices away from your TV.
Specifications TV RF systems M Color systems TV mode: NTSC 3.58 MHz VIDEO mode: 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: OUTPUT: Headphone jack: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output Stereo mini jack (3.