JVC AV-210 Series Color Television Instructions

JVC AV-210 Series Color Television

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 HAZARDS, 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. Do not pull on the power cord.
3. Never block or cover the ventilation openings. Never install the TV where good ventilation is unattainable. When installing this TV, leave spaces for ventilation around the TV of more than the minimum distances as shown.
4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the AC plug from the AC socket.
8. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: <AV-21WA14/AV-21YT14 only> A REMOVABLE PLASTIC COVER IS FIXED TO THE TELEVISION’S FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR. TO PREVENT THIS COVER FROM BEING ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED BY BABIES OR CHILDREN, REMOVE IT FROM THE TELEVISION AND STORE IT IN A SAFE PLACE. IF THE COVER IS SWALLOWED SEEK THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Knowing your TV’s features

Main features

• MTS You can listen to the stereo sound or SAP from a TV program broadcasted by the MTS system. (SAP: Second audio program.)
• CLOSED CAPTION You can display a dialogue on the screen from TV broadcasting with a 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.
• AI ECO TV detects the brightness of your room and automatically adjusts the picture brightness to a suitable level for better eye care.
• AI VOLUME TV adjusts the volume automatically to the same level for all TV channels to avoid sudden changes of the volume when selecting different TV channels.
• VNR You can reduce the picture noise when viewing noisy TV programs or video sources.

Confirm your TV’s functions
Some functions written in this instruction manual may not be available for your TV. Please see the chart below and check the functions that are equipped for your TV’s model number. The model number is indicated at the rear of your TV. When you press a button concerned to a function that is not available for your TV, it does not work and the logo “Ø” appears on the screen. For a function that is not available for your TV, it is not displayed in the menu.

Remote control buttons and basic functions

How to operate menus and menus locations

The following chart shows the locations of functions in menus. In this manual, the location of a function is described as follows:

Note: Some functions have the 4th menus as the sub-menus.

• To exit the menu, the on-screen display will show BACK indicated in blue. But it doesn’t refer to the blue button on the remote control. Instead, it refers to the DISPLAY/BACK button on the remote control.

TV buttons and functions

The illustrations shown below is for AV-29VT34 and AV-21YT14 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Front of the TV

Rear of the TV

How to operate the menus with the TV button

Setting up your TV

CAUTION

• Turn off the equipment including the TV before connecting.

Connecting the aerial cable

For model AV-21YT14/AV-14FT14

If you connect a VCR, connect the aerial output jack of your VCR and the aerial jack on the TV with the aerial cable. Then connect the output jacks of your VCR and the VIDEO-1 input jacks of the TV with the video cable (or S-VIDEO cable if available) and audio cables. For details, see the manual of your VCR.

The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV

Connecting the compatible main plug to the AC outlet.

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. The supplied batteries are for testing, not regular use.
• Turn on the TV by pressing the main power button. JVC logo appears on the screen.
• Making the initial settings Set up your TV by pressing the MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then the TV will operate by following steps as below:
  • Press button to select AIR or CABLE, and press the MENU/OK button.TV will start searching for the channels.
  • To stop AUTO PROGRAM, press the MENU/OK button.
  • Press the red button to cancel the SETUP TOUR RESTART function. If you want to make initial settings again the next time you turn on the TV, press the MENU/OK button to activate the SETUP TOUR RESTART function.
  • To complete the initial setting, press the MENU/OK button. To set undesired channels to be skipped.

If the JVC logo does not appear, use the AUTO PROGRAM function to make the initial settings. This function is located in the INSTALL menu. If the JVC logo appears, although you have made the initial settings, press the TV/VIDEO button to exit from the initial settings.

Basic setting for picture

COLOR SYSTEM
You can select the appropriate colour 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:

For the colour system in each country or region, see the table below

PICTURE MODE

To return the USER setting to the default, press the blue button when the PICTURE SETTING menu appears.

• About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations” on.

Adjusting the picture – USER
You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER in PICTURE MODE .

• TINT can only be adjusted in NTSC system.

PICTURE BOOSTER
You can improve picture clarity when the picture is unclear due to the low signal reception. Press the PICTURE BOOSTER button to select the desired mode .

WHITE BALANCE
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.

About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations” .

Advanced setting for picture

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.

Correcting the Slanting Picture (PICTURE TILT)

You can correct the picture tilt caused by the earth’s magnetic force.

1. Select the PICTURE TILT in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under the PICTURE menu, then press the MENU/OK button.
2. Press the buttons until the picture become level. Then press the MENU/OK button.

COMPRESS (16:9)
You can convert a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) into a wide picture (16:9 aspect ratio). Select the COMPRESS (16:9) in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under PICTURE menu, then choose ON or OFF.

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.

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”.

Basic setting for sound

SUPER BASS (BASS)
You can enjoy the powerful bass sound with the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit. Press the BASS button to select ON or OFF.To operate this function with a menu :

For attach the Twin Port Bass Blaster unit, please.

SOUND MODE
You can choose the desired sound setting. Select the SOUND MODE in the SOUND menu, then choose the setting.

BALANCE
You can adjust the volume balance between the left and right speakers. Select the BALANCE in SOUND menu, then adjust the setting.

SOUND TURBO
You can enjoy the emphatic low and high-frequency levels. Press the SOUND TURBO to select ON or OFF. To operate this function with a menu:

• About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations.

Advanced setting for sound

CINEMA SURROUND
You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience. Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting.

If slight volume distortion occurs when you select HIGH mode, change the setting to LOW mode. The CINEMA SURROUND effect will be less noticeable. If you use CINEMA SURROUND and SOUND TURBO together, volume distortion might occurs.

MTS
You can enjoy the stereo and SAP broadcasted programs. Select the MTS in SOUND menu, then choose the desired mode.

EQUALIZER
You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting USER mode in SOUND MODE.

1. Select and adjust the desired frequencies.
2. Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.

Adjust high frequency will affect higher pitch sound and vice versa.

AI VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of all the channels and video inputs to the same level automatically. Select the AI VOLUME in SOUND menu, then choose ON or OFF .

About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menu locations

Favourite channel and video setting

To register your favourite channel
You can register and recall 4 favourite channels by using the colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue).

1. In TV mode, select a TV channel (CH02-CH69, CC01-CC125) you desire to register.

2. Press and hold a colour button for 3 seconds or more.
   “FAVORITE CHANNEL ■ PROGRAMMED!” appears on the screen and the current channel is registered.

3. To register other favorite channels, repeat Step 1 to 2. To recall your favourite channel, press the colour button. When the TV is in menu mode, the favourite channel function is not available.

To adjust favourite channel setting (FAVORITE CH SETTING)

You can adjust the picture and sound settings for your favourite channels .

To adjust the video setting (VIDEO SETTING)
You can adjust the picture and sound settings for video inputs.

• Display the PICTURE menu and select VIDEO SETTING in the PICTURE FEATURES menu.
• About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations”.

Customized setting

VNR
You can reduce the noise. Select the VNR in the PICTURE FEATURES menu under the PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of the VNR function.

If you select MAX, the picture becomes softer even if the original picture is sharp.

CLOSED CAPTION
If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information. Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to select a setting.

CHILD LOCK
You can disable the front control buttons of the TV. Select the CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu, then choose ON or OFF.

OFF TIMER
You can set the TV to turn off automatically to standby mode after a set time. Press the OFF TIMER button to select a desired period.

You can set the period of time to a maximum of 120 minutes in 10 minutes step.

To operate this function with a menu:

When the elapsed of time left one minute, “GOOD NIGHT!” appears on the screen. You can display the OFF TIMER menu again to confirm or change the remaining time.

• About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations”.

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.

The AUTO SHUTOFF function does not turn off the TV’s main power. The AUTO SHUTOFF function is not available in video mode.

VIDEO-2 SETTING

<Except AV-21YT14/AV-14FT14>

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.

For connecting methods, see “Additional Preparation”.

EXT. INPUT (TV/VIDEO)
You can select TV or video terminal input with one touch. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select an input. To operate this function with a menu:

DISPLAY
You can display the program number and video terminal number on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button to display the indication on the screen.

To operate this function with a menu:

• About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations”.

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.

2. Choose AUTO PROGRAM, then press the MENU/OK button.

3. Press the button to select AIR or CABLE, then press the
   MENU/OK button. AUTO PROGRAM function starts, and the channels received are registered automatically.

4. SETUP TOUR RESTART?” appears.

5. The CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears. For details of “SETUP TOUR”.

CHANNEL SUMMARY
You can set undesired channels to be skipped. Channels are to be skipped cannot be selected by the CHANNEL -/+ button.

1. Display the INSTALL menu.
2. Choose CHANNEL SUMMARY, then press the MENU/OK button. CHANNEL SUMMARY menu appears.
3. Choose the channel which you want to skip. The skip can be set to all channels of AIR (CH02-CH69) and CABLE (CC01-CC125).
4. Press the yellow button to skip the channel. To cancel the skip, press the blue button.
5. Press the MENU/OK button to exit the menu.
   • About the basic operations of the menu, please see the “How to operate menus and menus locations”.

Additional preparation

The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-29VT34 and AV- 21YT14 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.
• Turn off all the devices including the TV.
• Note that connecting cables are not supplied.

Connecting to front video input terminal

Connecting to rear component/video input terminal and output terminal

When you use VIDEO-1 INPUT, you should choose to connect S-VIDEO or video input. If S-VIDEO connector and video input are connected at the same time, no picture displays on the screen and the message “PLEASE DISCONNECT VIDEO-1 CABLE!” appears. In this case, you should disconnect either SVIDEO or video input. When connecting to COMPONENT (VIDEO-2) input, depending on the connection, choose the appropriate video input using the menu.

Attaching the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit

<AV-29JT34/AV-29VT34/AV-25VT34/AV-21VT34 only> 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.

1. Place the unit on top of the TV making sure that the mounting pin on the bottom of the unit fits into the mounting hole on the top of the TV.

   • When you mount the unit, make sure that the mounting pin fits properly into the mounting hole. Otherwise, it may slide off the top of the TV. This may cause damage or cause unexpected injury.
     CAUTION:
     The Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit is just placed on top of the TV and is not held in place by a screw. When using the unit, pay attention to the following cautions. Otherwise, the unit or TV may fall over and be damaged, or cause unexpected injury.

   • Do not rest your hands or elbows on the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit.

   • Do not move the TV with the Twin Port Blaster Unit mounted on top of the TV. Before you move the TV, be sure to remove the unit.

   • Do not move the TV by holding the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit.

2. Firmly insert the Twin Port Bass Blaster Unit connector into the BASS SPEAKER OUT terminal.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.

Specifications

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: S-video input (Except for AV-21YT14, AV-14FT14), VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input
• VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/CB/CR) input (Except for AV-21YT14, AV- 14FT14)
• VIDEO-3: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input (Except for AV-21YT14, AV-14FT14)
• OUTPUT: VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output
• Headphone jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Sound-multiplex systems

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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