COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-29J334 AV-29V314 AV-29V334 AV-21C314 AV-21L314 AV-21W314 AV-21V314 AV-21V334 AV-25V314 AV-25V334 AV-17V314 Knowing your TV’s features ....................................................... 3 Remote control buttons and basic functions .............................. 4 TV buttons and functions ........................................................... 6 Setting up your TV .......................................................
COLOUR TELEVISION Contents AV-21Y214 AV-16N214 AV-17V214 Knowing your TV’s features ........................... 2 Remote control buttons and basic functions . 3 TV buttons and functions .............................. 5 Setting up your TV ........................................ 6 Basic setting for picture ................................. 8 Advanced setting for picture .......................... 9 Basic setting for sound .................................. 9 Advanced setting for sound .....................
Thank you for buying this JVC colour television. To make sure you understand how to use your new TV, please read this manual throughly before you begin. Safety Instructions 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.
Remote control buttons and basic functions 1 6 9 0 8 2 3 7 5 4 RM-C1261 No. Press To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER MENU/OK 5/∞/2/3 CHANNEL M VOLUME M TV/VIDEO MUTING DISPLAY /BACK 9 0~9, -/-- 0 RETURN, 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 How to operate menus and menu locations TO Display the MENU. Operation Press the MENU/OK button 2. Display the top menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Display the 2nd menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Display the 3rd menu. Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2. Return to the previous Press the DISPLAY/BACK button* 8. menu.
TV buttons and functions The following illustrations are for AV-21Y214 and AV-16N214, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly like the illustrated.
Setting up your TV CAUTION • Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting. 1 Connecting the aerial To install rod aerial Install into the top-rear aerial holder. Once installed, it cannot be removed.
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 ENGLISH Viet ö 7 • Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language. ≠ • Press the red button to cancel the SETUP TOUR RESTART function.
Basic setting for picture COLOUR SYSTEM 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 NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 For the colour system in each country or region, see the table below: Asia, Middle East Europe Oceania Africa Country or Region Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc. China, Vietnam, etc. Hong Kong, etc.
Advance setting for picture ❇ MENU 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. INSTALL BLUE BACK If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, cancel the BLUE BACK function.
Favorite channel and video setting 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 (PR 01-99) you desired to register. 2 Press and hold a colour button for 3 seconds or more. “FAVORITE CHANNEL 7 PROGRAMMED!” appears on the screen and current channel is registered. 3 To register other favorite channels, repeat Step 1 to 2. To recall the favorite channel, press the colour button.
Customized setting VNR You can reduce the noise. Select the VNR in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. ❇ MENU VNR OFF AUTO MIN MAX PICTURE PICTURE FEATURES VNR is turned off. Effect of VNR is automatically controlled. Effect of VNR becomes minimum level. Effect of VNR becomes maximum level. If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original picture is sharp. LANGUAGE You can choose your desired on screen display language.
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list automatically. 1 Display the INSTALL menu. INSTALL ❇ MENU 2 Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button. AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received are registered in the channel list (PR list) automatically. 3 “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” appears. To start the SETUP TOUR To skip the SETUP TOUR Press the MENU/OK button.
TV channel presetting To add in the new channel (INSERT in the EDIT menu) You can add in the new channel in the TV channel list as you like. You need to find the “CH/CC” number for the TV channel. Find the “CH/CC” number corresponding to the channel number of the TV channel from the attached sheet “CH/CC number list” on this page. 1 Display the INSTALL menu. INSTALL ❇ MENU 2 Choose EDIT/ MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. EDIT menu appears.
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-16N214 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Before connecting • Read the manuals provided with the devices for the proper connection. Front of the TV • Turn off all the devices including the TV. Camcorder or TV game • Note that connecting cables are not supplied.
Specifications MODEL AV-21Y214 TV RF systems Colour systems AV-16N214 AV-17V214 B/G, I, D/K, M RF MODE PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz VIDEO MODE Channel and frequencies PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz VHF low channel (VL) = 46.25 to 168.25 MHz VHF high channel (VH) = 175.25 to 463.25 MHz UHF channel (U) = 471.25 to 863.
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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 FAVORITE CH (Channel) You can register up to four favorite channels for quick recall with one press. AI ECO TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjust the picture brightness to a suitable level for a better eye care. AI VOLUME TV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden change of the volume when selecting different TV channel.
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 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 Operation Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button MENU Note 2. To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY button or choose EXIT menu. 8 3 3 Display the top menu to Press 5/∞ buttons to choose a Press ∞ button menu title. Then press MENU/OK display the next page for more functions. button . Display the 2nd menu Press 5/∞ buttons to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button .
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-29V334 and AV-21C314 series 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. VIDEO-1 INPUT 1 Connecting the aerial cable. COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) INPUT OUTPUT S (1) VHF/UHF outdoor aerial OVER Matching aerial adapter (supplied) To audio output To RF output V Y/ V V To video output L/ MONO CB L/ R CR R MONO L R (2) To S-video output VCR To aerial input VHF/UHF outdoor aerial Rear of TV 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 setps as below: LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAM EDIT AUTO PROGRAM ENGLISH SETUP TOUR RESTART? CH 12 22% OK ■ RESTART NO PR 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CH/CC CH 09 CH 11 CH 13 ■ BACK ■ BACK ■ OK OK OK . • Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language, then press MENU/OK button. • TV will start searching for the channels.
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.
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.
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 less wider audience effect. Listen to sound with more wider audience effect. Listen to mono sound with stereo effect. To operate this function with a menu: SOUND MODE ❇ MENU USER 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 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. ❇ MENU INSTALL menu EDIT menu appears. EDIT PR 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CH/CC CH 09 CH 11 CH 13 ■ BACK ■ OK .
TV channel presetting (continued) CH/CC number When you want to use the INSERT function on page 18, find the CH/CC number corresponding to the channel number of the TV channel from this table. Channel No. 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-29V334 and AV21C314 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.
Additional preparation (continued) Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is packaged together with the TV. Before you use the TV, mount the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit correctly on the TV. • The SUPER BASS (BASS) function do not work unless the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is connected correctly to the TV. For details on the SUPER BASS (BASS) function, see page 12.
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 12. • 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 Model TV RF system Colour system Channel and Frequencies Power input Power consumption Screen size (Measured diagonally) Audio output (Rated power output) Speakers External input/output Dimension (W x H x D) Weight Accessories AV-29V334 AV-29J334 AV-29V314 AV-25V334 AV-25V314 B/G, I, D/K, M PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz VHF low channel (VL) : 46.25 to 168.25 MHz VHF high channel (VH) : 175.25 to 463.25 MHz UHF channel (U) : 471.25 to 863.
Specifications (continued) Model TV RF system Colour system Channel and Frequencies Power input Power consumption Screen size (Measured diagonally) Audio output (Rated power output) Speakers AV-21V334 AV-21V314 AV-21C314 AV-21W314 AV-21L314 AV-17V314 B/G, I, D/K, M PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58 MHz, NTSC 4.43 MHz VHF low channel (VL) : 46.25 to 168.25 MHz VHF high channel (VH) : 175.25 to 463.25 MHz UHF channel (U) : 471.25 to 863.
