COLOR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-21MT16 AV-21MT36 AV-25MT16 AV-29MT16 AV-29MT36 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 COLOR EXIT CLOSED CAPTION DVD MENU Just connect DVD player to the television. The television will detect DVD signal and display picture on the screen automatically and you can adjust pictures and sound while you are watching DVD as your desire. MTS You can listen 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.
Remote control buttons and basic functions No. Press To 1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. 2 MENU/OK Display menu and confirm selected function. 3 5/∞/2/3 Select and adjust menu function. 8 4 CHANNEL -/+ Select the desired channel number. 2 5 VOLUME -/+ Adjust the volume level. 6 TV/VIDEO EXIT Select TV or video terminal input. On the other hand, you can use this button to EXIT from the menu. 7 MUTING 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 Operation Press the MENU/OK button 2. Note To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/ BACK button 8 or choose EXIT menu or TV/VIDEO/EXIT button 6. Display the top 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. Display the 2nd menu Press 5/∞ buttons 3 to choose a menu title. Then press MENU/OK button 2.
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for 21M, 25M and 29M series only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. No.
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. • If 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: LANGAUGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS AUTO PROGRAM CABLE MENU : OK DISPLAY : BACK DISPLAY : BACK TV/VIDEO : EXIT TV/VIDEO : EXIT • Press 5,∞ button or CH +/- key to select AIR or CABLE, press the MENU/OK button. AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SUMMARY CH03 10% MENU : OK • Press 5/∞ button to select your desired language.
Basic setting for picture PICTURE MODE COLOR SYSTEM 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. AUTO NTSC PAL-M PAL-N You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting.
Basic setting for picture (continued) PICTURE SETTING WHITE BALANCE You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER in PICTURE MODE. 1 Select the USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu. MENU PICTURE menu PICTURE MODE USER MENU 2 Select the PICTURE SETTING in PICTURE menu, then adjust the setting. MENU PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL COLOR TINT* You can change the white balance of the picture to better match the type of video being viewed.
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. OFF MODE-1 MODE-2 DISPLAY Cancel the function. Mild contrast (recommended). Even contrast. Display the graphic of the function. To operate this function with a menu: MENU FEATURES menu AI ECO SENSOR press the MENU/OK button.
Basic setting for sound SOUND MODE SUPER BASS (BASS) You can choose the desired sound setting. Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the setting. MENU USER SOUND TURBO THEATER 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. Emphasize on low and high frequency levels. Emphasize on movie sound. Emphasize on music effect.
Advanced setting for sound EQUALIZER MENU SOUND menu SOUND menu MENU SOUND menu EQUALIZER 100 MTS STEREO SAP MONO SOUND menu MTS Select stereo sound. Select second audio programs. Select monaural sound. This function is not available in video mode. EQUALIZER The following display appears. When you select to VIDEO-2. You cannot adjust CINEMA SURROUND function. You can adjust it in DVD Menu. MENU USER 2 Select the EQUALIZER in SOUND menu.
DVD function AUTO SIGNAL DETECT WHITE BALANCE When the DVD input signal is detected. The input mode will be changed to VIDEO-2 automatically. For The DVD player, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine so that the signal can be detected. For the VCR, press the “POWER ON” button of the machine, and then press the “PLAY” button, so that the signal can be detected and display DVD menu. Select the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT in DVD MENU under FEATURES menu then choose ON or OFF (Factory setting is ON).
Customized setting VNR CHILD LOCK You can reduce the picture noise. Select the VNR in the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. MENU OFF AUTO MIN MAX PICTURE menu VNR 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. You can disable the front control buttons of the TV.
Customized setting (continued) SETUP TOUR VIDEO-2 SETTING You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal output from the external devices connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. Select the VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT). MENU VIDEO COMPONENT INSTALL menu VIDEO-2 SETTING You may use the SETUP TOUR function to perform the initial setting.
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically (AUTO PROGRAM) 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 CH 02 ■ CH 03 ■ CH 04 ■ CH 05 ■ CH 06 CH 07 CH 08 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 MENU/OK button.
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for 21M, 25M and 29M series 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. • Snowy picture • Check the aerial cable and its connection with the TV. • Stripes appear on the • Interference occurs caused by other devices such picture as an amplifier, personal computer, or a hair drier. Move such devices away from your TV.
Specifications TV RF systems M, N Color systems NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N Receiving channels VHF low channel (VL), VHF high channel (VH), UHF channel (U) Receives cable channels in mid band, super band and hyper band.
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