SERVICE MANUAL COLOUR TELEVISION YA442 2006 AV-2186ME, AV-21MS16 AV-21MS26, AV-21MX16 AV-21MX16 , AV-21MX56 AV-21MX76 BASIC CHASSIS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTION............... . . 1-4 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS .
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SPECIFICATION Contents Items AV-2186ME AV-21MS16/H AV-21MS26 Dimensions (W 64.9 cm 46.5 cm 46.9 cm Mass 23.5 kg TV RF System B, G, I, D, K, M Colour System PAL / SECAM / NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43 Stereo System A2 (B/G) / NICAM (B/G, I, D/K)
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Items Contents AV-21MX16/G AV-21MX16/S AV-21MX56/S AV-21MX76/G Dimensions (W 64.9 cm 46.5 cm 46.9 cm Mass 23.5 kg TV RF System B, G, I, D, K, M Colour System PAL / SECAM / NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43 Stereo System PB STEREO Teletext System FLOF (Fastext) WST (World Standard System)
SECTION 1 PRECAUTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (1) The design of this product contains special hardware, (8) When service is required, observe the original lead dress. many circuits and components specially for safety Extra precaution should be given to assure correct lead purposes.
PICTURE MODE This function can adjust the picture settings automatically. There are BRIGHT, STANDARD and SOFT in the PICTURE MODE. MAIN DIFFERENCE LIST Item AV-2186ME AV-21MS16/H AV-21MS26 AV-21MX16/G AV-21MX16/S AV-21MX56/S AV-21MX76/G Teletext OSD Language Eng, Rus, Ukr...
TECHNINAL INFORMATION 2.4.1 MAIN MI-COM (CPU) PIN FUNCTION Pin name Function Pin name Function VssP2 Not used VssC4 FbiSo Flyback input/sandcastle output V1.8C4 1.8V (Digital) Hout Horizontal output V3.3A3 3.3V VssComb VrefP_Sdac 3.3V (Positive) V5Comb VrefN_Sdac Vin/R2/Pr PIP R input VrefP_Sdac 3.3V (Negative) Uin/B2/Pb...
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 3.1.1 REMOVING THE REAR COVER • Unplug the power cord. (1) Remove the 2 screws [A], 7 screws [B] and 4 screws [C]. (2) Withdraw the REAR COVER toward you. CAUTION: When reinstalling the rear cover, carefully push it inward after inserting the MAIN PWB into the REAR COVER groove.
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FRONT CABINET SPEAKER CRT SOCKET PWB (Within MAIN PWB) FRONT COTROL PWB (Within MAIN PWB) SPEAKER POWER CORD MAIN PWB BASS PWB REAR COVER Fig.1 1-8 (No.YA442)
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MEMORY IC REPLACEMENT • This model uses the memory IC. Memory IC: IC702 on MAIN PWB The memory IC memorizes data for correctly operating the video and deflection circuits. When replacing the memory IC, be sure to use the same type IC written with the initial values of data. In other words, use the specific IC listed in "PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST".
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3.2.2 SYSTEM CONSTANT SETTING Setting value Setting item AV-2186ME AV-21MS26 AV-21MS16/H AV-21MX16/G AV-21MX16/S AV-21MX56/S AV-21MX76/G SYSTEM MULTI COMB TILT SUPER BASS TEXT LANGUAGE E/R/U E/R/C/M/I E/R/A/P/F SOUND STEREO BILINGUAL BLUE BACK MUTE COLOUR AUTO ECO SENSOR INTER CARRIER SURROUND PICTURE BOOSTER...
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4. A2 ID THR 5. MENU EQUALIZER COLOUR SYSTEM 4. DEF 1. V-SHIFT LANGUAGE ENGLISH 2. V-SLOPE TEXT LANGUAGE GROUP1 [AV-21MS26] 3. V-SIZE GROUP3 [AV-2186ME] 4. H-CENT GROUP4 [AV-21MX76/G] 5. H-SIZE VIDEO-2 SETTING COMPONENT 6. TRAPEZ 7. EW-PIN BLUE BACK 8. COR-UP BEEP 9.
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REPLACEMENT OF CHIP COMPONENT 3.3.1 CAUTIONS (1) Avoid heating for more than 3 seconds. (2) Do not rub the electrodes and the resist parts of the pattern. (3) When removing a chip part, melt the solder adequately. (4) Do not reuse a chip part after removing it. 3.3.2 SOLDERING IRON (1) Use a high insulation soldering iron with a thin pointed end of it.
SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION MEASURING INSTRUMENT AND FIXTURES (1) There are 2 ways of adjusting this TV : One is with the (1) DC voltmeter (or digital voltmeter) REMOTE CONTROL UNIT and the other is the (2) Oscilloscope conventional method using adjustment parts and (3) HV voltmeter components.
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ADJUSTMENT LOCATION MAIN PWB ASS'Y (FRONT LED) CN10A S804 S802 J808 J807 J806 J809 S805 S803 S801 POWER SW CN00A FRONT S901 CN00S POWER CORD IC702 DEG COIL IC701 YOKE BASS PWB ASS'Y J801 J802 J803 J804 CN00C MAIN PWB ASS'Y CN00B CN00C CN00B...
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BASIC OPERATION OF SERVICE MODE 4.6.1 TOOL OF SERVICE MODE OPERATION Operate the SERVICE MODE with the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. 4.6.2 SERVICE MODE ITEMS With the SERVICE MODE, various adjustments can be made, and they are broadly classified in the following items of settings. 1.IF This mode adjusts the setting values of the IF circuit.
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4.6.4 SERVICE MODE FLOW CHART 1. IF SERVICE MENU SERVICE MENU IF SERVICE MENU 1. IF 2. V/C VCO (CW) ***** 3. AUDIO 4. DEF TOO HIGH 5. VSM W/B 6. STATUS 1. VCO ABOVE REFERENCE 7. PLUG & PLAY (ON) JUST REFERENCE 2.
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(3) The " --- " means adjustment is not possible. (4) " 12.TWIN CONT " is displayed only in the models with TEXT function. [2. V/C] * is variable values for adjustment. [AV-2186ME, AV-21MS26] Initial setting value Adjustment item Variable range COMPONENT(V-2) SECAM NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43 VIDEO 2...
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[3. AUDIO] *This submenu is for display only, no adjustment is required. [AV-2186ME, AV-21MS26, AV-21MS16/H] Function Item Setting value AUDIO 1. DC XO ADJ 2. NICAM LOWER ERR LIM 3. NICAM UPPER ERR LIM 4. A2 ID THR Function MODE...
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ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 4.8.1 CHECK ITEM Measuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument B1 VOLTAGE DC voltmeter CN00B connector (1) Receive any broadcast. 1-pin:TP-B1 (2) Connect a DC voltmeter to 1-pin and 3-pin of CN00B Remote 3-pin:TP-E connector. control unit [MAIN PWB] (3) Make sure that the voltage is DC134.5V ±2.0V.
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4.8.2 TUNER / IF CIRCUIT Measuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument DELAY POINT Signal [1. IF] (1) Receive a black and white signal (colour off). (AGC) generator 2. DELAY POINT (2) Select 1. IF. (AGC TAKE-OVER) (3) Select <2. DELAY POINT>. Remote (4) Set the setting values of the setting items as shown control unit...
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Measuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument V. POSITION Signal [4. DEF] PAL V. POSITION generator 1. V-SHIFT (1) Receive a circle pattern signal of vertical frequency 50Hz (PAL). Remote (2) Select 4. DEF from the SERVICE MODE. control unit (3) Select <1.
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Measuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument V.LINEARITY Signal [4. DEF] PAL V. LINEARITY generator 12. V-S. CR (1) Receive a PAL crosshatch signal. 13. V-LIN (2) Select 4. DEF from the SERVICE MODE. Remote (3) Select <12. V-S.CR>. control unit (4) Set the initial setting value of <12.
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(8) Press the [OK] key to memorize the set values. size amplitude NTSC V. SIZE (1) Receive a crosshatch signal of vertical frequency 60Hz (NTSC). (2) Follow the same step 2 to 8 as in PAL V. SIZE. AV-2186ME AV-21MS16/H AV-21MX76/G AV-21MS26 AV-21MX16/G AV-21MX16/S AV-21MX56/S Vertical 235mm 240mm amplitude V.
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4.8.5 VIDEO CIRCUIT Measuring Item Test point Adjustment part Description instrument WHITE Signal [2. V/C] COMPOSITE WHITE BALANCE (1) Receive a PAL black and white signal (colour off). BALANCE generator 2. CUTOFF (B) (2) Set the PICTURE MODE to BRIGHT. (Low light) 2.
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(2) Follow the same step 2 to 8 as in PAL COLOUR. VOLTAGE (W-B) SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 COLOUR • When NTSC 3.58 COLOUR is set, NTSC 4.43 AV-2186ME COLOUR will be automatically set. AV-21MS26 +28V +22V (RF) AV-21MS16/H AV-21MX16/S...
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(2) Follow the same step 2 to 8 as in PAL TINT. Voltage setting NTSC 4.43 TINT VOLTAGE (W-B) • When NTSC 3.58 TINT is set, NTSC 4.43 TINT will be NTSC TINT PAL TINT automatically set. AV-2186ME AV-21MS26 AV-21MS16/H +10V (RF) +18V (RF) AV-21MX16/S AV-21MX56/S AV-21MX76/G...
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/ ] key to bring the set values of <1. R DRIVE> to <3. B DRIVE> to the values shown in the table. [AV-2186ME, AV-21MS26, AV-21MS16/H, AV-21MX16/G, AV-21MX16/S, AV-21MX56/S] (8) Press the [OK] key to memorize the set values. VSM preset...
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4.8.7 PURITY AND CONVERGENCE PURITY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The final adjustment of CONVERGENCE must be done after WEDGE DEFLECTION the FOCUS adjustment. (CONVERGENCE is changed by YOKE FOCUS adjustment.) When makes difference by FOCUS adjustment, should be reconfirming PURITY adjustment. (1) Demagnetize CRT with the demagnetizer. P / C (2) Loosen the retainer screw of the deflection yoke.
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STATIC CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT (1) Input a crosshatch signal. (2) Using 4-pole convergence magnets, overlap the red and blue lines in the centre of the screen (Fig.1) and turn them (FRONT VIEW) to magenta (red/blue). (3) Using 6-pole convergence magnets, overlap the magenta (red/blue) and green lines in the centre of the screen and turn them to white.
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SELF CHECK FUNCTIONS 5.1.1 OUTLINE This model has self check functions given below. When an abnormality has been detected, the SUB POWER is turned off and POWER LED flashes to inform of the failure. An abnormality is detected by the signal input state of the control line connected to the microcomputer.
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited Display Category 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-city, Kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YA442) Printed in Japan...
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COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-29BS26 AV-21BS26 Knowing your TV’s features ............3 Remote control buttons and basic functions ......4 AV-29BX16 AV-21BX16 TV buttons and functions ............6 AV-29MS26 AV-21BX16B Setting up your TV ..............7 AV-29MX16 AV-21MS26 Basic setting for picture ..............9 Advanced setting for picture .............
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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 7 This TV can be turned on/off power by connecting/disconnecting the AC THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Knowing your TV’s features Main features 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. When disconnect DVD player, the television will display the previous channel.
Remote control buttons and basic functions No. Press 1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. 2 MENU/OK Display menu and confi rm selected function. 3 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function. "...
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Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued) How to operate menus and menus locations Top menu 2nd menu Location 3nd menu Location MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE – – Operation Note PICTURE SETTING P.10 CONTRAST P.10 Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2. To exit the MENU, BRIGHT P.10...
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-21BS26 and AV-29SS26 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. No. Button/terminal Description Page Front of the TV 1 L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.
INPUT OVER / MONO MONO JVC logo will appear on the screen again at the phase of “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” function. Then the initial setting can be performed according to page 8. Note: The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
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Setting up your TV (continued) When turn on the TV at Making the initial settings the next time Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then operate the TV by following the steps below: AUTO PROGRAM LANGUAGE TEXT LANGUAGE...
Basic setting for picture COLOUR SYSTEM PICTURE MODE You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. not clear or no colour appears. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting. Press the COLOUR SYSTEM 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 You can change the white balance of the picture to better match PICTURE MODE. the type of video being viewed. Select WHITE BALANCE in the PICTURE menu, then choose the Select USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
Advanced setting for picture AI ECO SENSOR (ECO)/ECO MODE Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture becomes level. Then press the MENU/OK button. You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of your room. Press the ECO button to select the desired mode. COMPRESS (16:9) Cancel the function.
Original features for picture TELETEXT You can display a sub picture within the main picture on the screen. You can watch the Teletext broadcast channel with TEXT function. Press the PIP operation buttons to display and change the sub Press the TEXT button to select the desired mode as follows: picture setting.
Original features for picture (continued) TEXT LANGUAGE You can set the Teletext language group that corresponds to the programmes. Select TEXT LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose the desired language group. MENU INSTALL menu TEXT LANGUAGE GROUP-1 English, German, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish GROUP-2 Polish, German, Estonian, Slovenian, Czech, Slovakian,...
Basic setting for sound SOUND SYSTEM SOUND MODE You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal sound You can choose the desired sound setting. occurs even when the picture appears normally. Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the setting. Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.
Advanced setting for sound CINEMA SURROUND EQUALIZER You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience. You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting. USER mode in SOUND MODE. Cancel the function.
DVD Menu AUTO SIGNAL DETECT Enjoy movie playback with suitable colour temperature, sharp subtitles and improved gradation for black, like in a theater. When the DVD input signal is detected, the input mode will be changed Cancel the function. to VIDEO-2 automatically. And when the DVD input signal is not detected, the input mode will be changed to RF previous input mode.
Customized setting Choose the PR (channel) by pressing the 2/3 button. External input, AV position and any un-preset channel cannot be You can reduce the picture noise. chosen for PR. Select VNR in PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. Set the ON TIMER to your desired period of time by pressing the 2/3 button.
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Customized setting (continued) VIDEO-2 SETTING DISPLAY You can display the programme number, video terminal number You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal and PR list on the screen. output from external devices connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode: Select VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. (AUTO PROGRAM) EDIT menu appears. You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list EDIT automatically. CH/CC CH 04 Display the INSTALL menu. CH 76 CH 78 CH 05...
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TV channel presetting (continued) To edit the channel list (PR LIST) To add in the new channel (MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu) (INSERT in the EDIT menu) You can edit the TV channel list as you like. You can add in new channels in the TV channel list as you like. Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be You need to fi...
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TV channel presetting (continued) CH/CC number CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CH 33 US-33, W+48 AU-34 CC 18 S-18 CH 34 US-34, W+49 AU-35 CC 19 S-19 When you want to use the INSERT function CH 35 US-35, W+50 AU-36 CC 20 S-20...
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-21BS26 and AV- Connecting to rear component/video input 29SS26 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may terminals and output terminals not look exactly the same as illustrated. Rear of TV Before connecting •...
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below • Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a troubleshooting guide before calling for repair. at the corner of the speaker near to your TV.
Specifi cations 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. Power requirements For Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz...
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COLOUR TELEVISION EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT Contents AV-29MS16 Knowing your TV’s features ............3 Remote control buttons and basic functions ......4 AV-29SS16 TV buttons and functions ............6 Setting up your TV ..............7 AV-25MS16 Basic setting for picture ..............9 Advanced setting for picture .............
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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 7 This TV can be turned on/off power by connecting/disconnecting the AC THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Knowing your TV’s features Main features 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. When disconnect DVD player, the television will display the previous channel.
Remote control buttons and basic functions No. Press 1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. 2 MENU/OK Display menu and confi rm selected function. 3 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function. "...
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Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued) How to operate menus and menus locations Top menu 2nd menu Location 3nd menu Location MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE – – Operation Note PICTURE SETTING P.10 CONTRAST P.10 Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2. To exit the MENU, press the DISPLAY/ BRIGHT...
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-21MS16 and AV-29SS16 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. No. Button/terminal Description Page Front of the TV 1 L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.
INPUT OVER / MONO MONO JVC logo will appear on the screen again at the phase of “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” function. Then the initial setting can be performed according to page 8. Note: The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
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Setting up your TV (continued) Making the initial settings When turn on the TV at Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then operate the next time the TV by following the steps below: AUTO PROGRAM LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAM...
Basic setting for picture COLOUR SYSTEM PICTURE MODE You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. not clear or no colour appears. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting. Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
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Basic setting for picture (continued) PICTURE SETTING WHITE BALANCE You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER in You can change the white balance of the picture to better match PICTURE MODE. the type of video being viewed. Select WHITE BALANCE in the PICTURE menu, then choose the Select USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
Advanced setting for picture AI ECO SENSOR (ECO) Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture becomes level. Then press the MENU/OK button. You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of your room. Press the ECO button to select the desired mode. COMPRESS (16:9) Cancel the function.
Basic setting for sound SOUND SYSTEM SOUND MODE You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal sound You can choose the desired sound setting. occurs even when the picture appears normally. Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the setting. Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.
Advanced setting for sound CINEMA SURROUND EQUALIZER You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience. You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting. USER mode in SOUND MODE. Cancel the function.
DVD Menu AUTO SIGNAL DETECT DVD THEATER STATUS You can enjoy an enhanced picture quality for movie playback in a When the DVD input signal is detected, the input mode will be changed dark room, like watching a movie in the theater. to VIDEO-2 automatically.
Customized setting Choose the PR (channel) by pressing the 2/3 button. External input, AV position and any un-preset channel cannot be You can reduce the picture noise. chosen for PR. Select VNR in PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. Set the ON TIMER to your desired period of time by pressing the 2/3 button.
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Customized setting (continued) VIDEO-2 SETTING DISPLAY You can display the programme number, video terminal number You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal and PR list on the screen. output from external devices connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode: Select VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. (AUTO PROGRAM) EDIT menu appears. You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list EDIT automatically. CH/CC CH 04 Display the INSTALL menu. CH 76 CH 78 CH 05...
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TV channel presetting (continued) To edit the channel list (PR LIST) To add in the new channel (MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu) (INSERT in the EDIT menu) You can edit the TV channel list as you like. You can add in new channels in the TV channel list as you like. Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be You need to fi...
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TV channel presetting (continued) CH/CC number CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CH 33 US-33, W+48 AU-34 CC 18 S-18 CH 34 US-34, W+49 AU-35 CC 19 S-19 When you want to use the INSERT function CH 35 US-35, W+50 AU-36 CC 20 S-20...
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-21MS16 and AV- Connecting to rear component/video input 29SS16 only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may terminals and output terminals not look exactly the same as illustrated. Rear of TV Before connecting •...
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below • Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a troubleshooting guide before calling for repair. at the corner of the speaker near to your TV.
Specifi cations 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. Power requirements AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz External input / output...
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AV-2956ME Original features for picture ............12 Basic setting for sound .............14 Advanced setting for sound ............15 AV-2586ME DVD Menu ................16 Customized setting ..............17 AV-2186ME TV channel presetting ..............19 Additional preparation ..............22 AV-2156BE Troubleshooting ................23 AV-2156ME Specifi cations ............. Back cover...
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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 7 This TV can be turned on/off power by connecting/disconnecting the AC THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Knowing your TV’s features Main features 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. When disconnect DVD player, the television will display the previous channel.
Remote control buttons and basic functions No. Press 1 POWER Turn on or off the TV from standby mode. 2 MENU/OK Display menu and confi rm selected function. 3 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 Select and adjust menu function. "...
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Remote control buttons and basic functions (continued) How to operate menus and menus locations Top menu 2nd menu Location 3nd menu Location MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE – – Operation Note PICTURE SETTING P.10 CONTRAST P.10 Display the MENU Press the MENU/OK button 2. To exit the MENU, BRIGHT P.10...
TV buttons and functions The illustrations shown below is for AV-2156BE and AV-2988SE only, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not look exactly the same as illustrated. No. Button/terminal Description Page Front of the TV 1 L (main power) Press to turn on or turn off the TV’s main power.
INPUT OVER / MONO MONO JVC logo will appear on the screen again at the phase of “SETUP TOUR RESTART?” function. Then the initial setting can be performed according to page 8. Note: The illustration shown is just a sample. It may not be same as your TV.
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Setting up your TV (continued) Making the initial settings When turn on the TV at Set up your TV by pressing MENU/OK button or waiting for 15 seconds, then operate the TV by following the steps the next time below: AUTO PROGRAM LANGUAGE TEXT LANGUAGE...
Basic setting for picture COLOUR SYSTEM PICTURE MODE You can select the appropriate colour system when the picture is You can choose the desired picture setting with one-touch. not clear or no colour appears. Press the PICTURE MODE button to select a setting. Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select a setting.
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Basic setting for picture (continued) PICTURE SETTING WHITE BALANCE You can adjust the desired picture setting when selecting USER in You can change the white balance of the picture to better match PICTURE MODE. the type of video being viewed. Select WHITE BALANCE in the PICTURE menu, then choose the Select USER in PICTURE MODE under PICTURE menu.
Advanced setting for picture AI ECO SENSOR (ECO)/ECO MODE Press the 5/∞ buttons until the picture becomes level. Then press the MENU/OK button. You can adjust TV screen contrast according to the brightness of your room. Press the ECO button to select the desired mode. COMPRESS (16:9) Cancel the function.
Original features for picture TELETEXT You can display a sub picture within the main picture on the screen. You can watch the Teletext broadcast channel with TEXT function. Press the PIP operation buttons to display and change the sub Press the TEXT button to select the desired mode as follows: picture setting.
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Original features for picture (continued) TEXT LANGUAGE You can set the Teletext language group that corresponds to the programmes. Select TEXT LANGUAGE in the INSTALL menu, then choose the desired language group. MENU INSTALL menu TEXT LANGUAGE GROUP-1 English, German, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Hungarian, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish GROUP-2 Polish, German, Estonian, Slovenian, Czech, Slovakian,...
Basic setting for sound SOUND SYSTEM SOUND MODE You can select an appropriate sound system when abnormal sound You can choose the desired sound setting. occurs even when the picture appears normally. Select the SOUND MODE in SOUND menu, then choose the setting. Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select a setting.
Advanced setting for sound CINEMA SURROUND EQUALIZER You can enjoy an enhanced sound for wider audience. You can adjust the sound level of each frequencies when selecting Press the CINEMA SURROUND button to select a setting. USER mode in SOUND MODE. Cancel the function.
DVD Menu AUTO SIGNAL DETECT Enjoy movie playback with suitable colour temperature, sharp subtitles and improved gradation for black, like in a theater. When the DVD input signal is detected, the input mode will be changed Cancel the function. to VIDEO-2 automatically. And when the DVD input signal is not detected, the input mode will be changed to RF previous input mode.
Customized setting Choose the PR (channel) by pressing the 2/3 button. External input, AV position and any un-preset channel cannot be You can reduce the picture noise. chosen for PR. Select VNR in PICTURE menu, then choose a setting of VNR function. Set the ON TIMER to your desired period of time by pressing the 2/3 button.
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Customized setting (continued) VIDEO-2 SETTING DISPLAY You can display the programme number, video terminal number You can set the VIDEO-2 SETTING according to the video signal and PR list on the screen. output from external devices connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired mode: Select VIDEO-2 SETTING in INSTALL menu, then choose a setting (Factory setting is COMPONENT).
TV channel presetting To register the TV channels automatically Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press the MENU/OK button. (AUTO PROGRAM) EDIT menu appears. You can register the TV channels into the TV’s channel list EDIT automatically. CH/CC CH 04 Display the INSTALL menu. CH 76 CH 78 CH 05...
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TV channel presetting (continued) To edit the channel list (PR LIST) To add in the new channel (MOVE and DELETE in the EDIT menu) (INSERT in the EDIT menu) You can edit the TV channel list as you like. You can add in new channels in the TV channel list as you like. Note: After this operation, other channel’s PR numbers will be You need to fi...
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TV channel presetting (continued) CH/CC number CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CCIR OIRT AUSTRALIA CH 33 US-33, W+48 AU-34 CC 18 S-18 CH 34 US-34, W+49 AU-35 CC 19 S-19 When you want to use the INSERT function CH 35 US-35, W+50 AU-36 CC 20 S-20...
Additional preparation The illustrations shown in this section are for AV-2156BE and AV- Connecting to rear component/video input 2988SE, which are used for explanation purpose. Your TV may not terminals and output terminals look exactly the same as illustrated. Rear of TV Before connecting •...
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the below • Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a troubleshooting guide before calling for repair. at the corner of the speaker near to your TV.
Specifi cations 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. Power requirements For AV-25, AV-29 series: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz...
PARTS LIST CAUTION The parts identified by the symbol are important for the safety . Whenever replacing these parts, be sure to use specified ones to secure the safety. The parts not indicated in this Parts List and those which are filled with lines --- in the Parts No. columns will not be supplied. P.W.
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MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1908A-H2) ....................3-30 BASS P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-6001A-H2) ....................3-33 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PARTS LIST (RM-C1285-1H) [AV-2186ME, AV-21MX56/S, AV-21MX76/S] ....3-34 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PARTS LIST (RM-C1286-1H) [AV-21MS16/H, AV-21MS26, AV-21MX16/G, AV-21MX16/S] ... 3-34 PACKING ................................... 3-35 PACKING PARTS LIST .............................
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-2186ME] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1901A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D703 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE D704 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC301 PVP9390A-QG-A1 D706 MA8036-X Z DIODE...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C341 QETN1CM-107Z E CAPACITOR 100uF 16V M C738 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C351 NCB31HK-102X C CAPACITOR 1000pF 50V K C739 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C352 QETN2EM-475Z...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C971 QETN1AM-477Z E CAPACITOR 470uF 10V M R582 QRE121J-154Y C RESISTOR 150k 1/2W J C972 NCB31CK-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V K R583 QRE121J-274Y C RESISTOR 270k 1/2W J C973 QETN1CM-107Z...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MS16/H] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1903A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D709 MA111-X SI DIODE D710 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC302 S9648 PHOTO CONDUCTOR D711 MA111-X SI DIODE IC351...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C526 QFZ0196-202 MPP CAPACITOR 2000pF 1.5kV H C767 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C527 QFZ0197-124 MPP CAPACITOR 0.12uF 250V J C768 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C528 QFP32GJ-393...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R107 NRSA63J-472X MG RESISTOR 4.7k 1/16W J R711 QRE141J-562Y C RESISTOR 5.6k 1/4W J R108 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2k 1/16W J R712 NRSA63J-103X MG RESISTOR 10k 1/16W J R109 NRSA63J-222X...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MS26] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1902A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D709 MA111-X SI DIODE D710 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC302 S9648 PHOTO CONDUCTOR D711 MA111-X SI DIODE IC351...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C526 QFZ0196-202 MPP CAPACITOR 2000pF 1.5kV H C767 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C527 QFZ0197-124 MPP CAPACITOR 0.12uF 250V J C768 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C528 QFP32GJ-393...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R107 NRSA63J-472X MG RESISTOR 4.7k 1/16W J R711 QRE141J-562Y C RESISTOR 5.6k 1/4W J R108 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2k 1/16W J R712 NRSA63J-103X MG RESISTOR 10k 1/16W J R109 NRSA63J-222X...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MX16/G] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1910A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D709 MA111-X SI DIODE D710 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC302 S9648 PHOTO CONDUCTOR D711 MA111-X SI DIODE IC351...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C526 QFZ0196-202 MPP CAPACITOR 2000pF 1.5kV H C767 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C527 QFZ0197-124 MPP CAPACITOR 0.12uF 250V J C768 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C528 QFP32GJ-393...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R107 NRSA63J-472X MG RESISTOR 4.7k 1/16W J R711 QRE141J-562Y C RESISTOR 5.6k 1/4W J R108 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2k 1/16W J R712 NRSA63J-103X MG RESISTOR 10k 1/16W J R109 NRSA63J-222X...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MX16/S] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1912A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D709 MA111-X SI DIODE D710 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC302 S9648 PHOTO CONDUCTOR D711 MA111-X SI DIODE IC351...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C526 QFZ0196-202 MPP CAPACITOR 2000pF 1.5kV H C767 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C527 QFZ0197-124 MPP CAPACITOR 0.12uF 250V J C768 NCB31CK-224X C CAPACITOR 0.22uF 16V K C528 QFP32GJ-393...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R107 NRSA63J-472X MG RESISTOR 4.7k 1/16W J R711 QRE141J-562Y C RESISTOR 5.6k 1/4W J R108 NRSA63J-222X MG RESISTOR 2.2k 1/16W J R712 NRSA63J-103X MG RESISTOR 10k 1/16W J R109 NRSA63J-222X...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MX56/S] MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1911A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D703 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE D704 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC301 PVP9390A-QG-A1 D706 MA8036-X Z DIODE IC302 S9648 PHOTO CONDUCTOR...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C341 QETN1CM-107Z E CAPACITOR 100uF 16V M C738 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C351 NCB31HK-102X C CAPACITOR 1000pF 50V K C739 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C352 QETN2EM-475Z...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C971 QETN1AM-477Z E CAPACITOR 470uF 10V M R582 QRE121J-154Y C RESISTOR 150k 1/2W J C972 NCB31CK-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V K R583 QRE121J-274Y C RESISTOR 270k 1/2W J C973 QETN1CM-107Z...
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST [AV-21MX76/G] Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local MAIN P.W. BOARD ASS'Y (SCW-1908A-H2) Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D702 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE D703 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE D704 MA8091/H/-X Z DIODE IC301 PVP9390A-QG-A1 D706 MA8036-X...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C318 NDC31HJ-270X C CAPACITOR 27pF 50V J C738 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C341 QETN1CM-107Z E CAPACITOR 100uF 16V M C739 NCB31CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K C351 NCB31HK-102X...
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Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C971 QETN1AM-477Z E CAPACITOR 470uF 10V M R583 QRE121J-184Y C RESISTOR 180k 1/2W J C972 NCB31CK-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V K R601 NRSA63J-302X MG RESISTOR 3k 1/16W J C973 QETN1CM-107Z...
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PARTS LIST (RM-C1285-1H) [AV-2186ME, AV-21MX56/S, AV-21MX76/S] Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R25-8566 BATTERY COVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PARTS LIST (RM-C1286-1H) [AV-21MS16/H, AV-21MS26, AV-21MX16/G, AV-21MX16/S] Ref No. Part No. Part Name Description Local...
PACKING PACKING PARTS LIST Ref.No. Part No. Part Name Description Local GG10285-009B-H PACKING CASE AV-2186ME,AV-21MS26,AV-21MX16S,AV-21MX56S GG10282-031B-H PACKING CASE AV-21MS16H,AV-21MX16G,AV-21MX76G GG10407-001A-H CUSHION ASS'Y 4pcs in 1set GG30097-003B-H POLY BAG AV-2186ME,AV-21MX16S,AV-21MX56S GG30097-003A-H POLY BAG AV-21MS16H,AV-21MS26,AV-21MX16G,AV-21MX76G GG30096-001B-H POLY BAG AV-2186ME,AV-21MX16S,AV-21MX56S GG30096-001A-H POLY BAG...
AV-2186ME, AV-21MS16 , AV-21MS26, AV-21MX16 AV-21MX16 , AV-21MX56 , AV-21MX76 STANDARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM NOTE ON USING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 1.SAFETY Type No indication : Ceramic capacitor The components identified by the symbol and shading are : Metalized mylar capacitor critical for safety. For continued safety replace safety ciritical : Polypropylene capacitor components only with manufactures recommended parts.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS [AV-2186ME, AV-21MX56/S,AV-21MX76/G] MAIN PWB IC351 MAIN MICRO COMPUTER/TELETEXT DECODE/IF . VIDEO . RGB . SYNC . DEF. PROCESS IC701 RGB OUT MAIN PWB 108,109 SCL1, SDA1 (CRT SOCKET) I 2 C IC702 127,128 SCL0, SDA0 MICRO MAIN MEMORY...
[AV-21MS16/H, AV-21MS26, AV-21MX16/G, AV-21MX16/S] MAIN PWB IC701 MAIN MICRO COMPUTER/ IF VIDEO RGB SYNC DEF. PROCESS IC351 108,109 SCL1, SDA1 RGB OUT I 2 C 127,128 SCL0, SDA0 IC702 MICRO MAIN MEMORY COMPUTER DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESS TU001 98,99 TUNER REMOTE PORT KEY_IN CRT SOCKET...
VOLTAGE CHARTS WAVEFORMS <MAIN PWB> <MAIN PWB> (FRONT LED) (CRT SOCKET) -MAIN PWB- <MAIN PWB> <BASS PWB> MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE DC (V) DC (V) DC (V) DC (V) DC (V) DC (V) DC (V) PIN NO. PIN NO.
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited Display Category 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-city, Kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YA442) Printed in Japan...