JVC AV-21VS21 Instructions Manual
JVC AV-21VS21 Instructions Manual

JVC AV-21VS21 Instructions Manual

S series; x series

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COLOUR TELEVISION

INSTRUCTIONS
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.
S series:
AV-21VS21
AV-21WS21
AV-25VS21
AV-29VS21
AV-29WS21
X series:
AV-21VX71
AV-21WX11
AV-21YX11
AV-25VX71
AV-29VX71
AV-29WX11
GGT0012-001C-H
0403-NIC-JMT
Contents
Safety precautions
Preparation
1 Insert the batteries into the remote control .. 2
2 Connecting the aerial and VCR ...................... 3
3 Connecting other devices ............................... 4
4 Connect the power cord to the AC outlet ...... 4
5 SETUP TOUR ................................................... 5
Basic operation
Remote control buttons and functions
MUTING button .................................................. 8
PICTURE BOOSTER button ................................ 8
COLOUR SYSTEM button .................................. 8
SOUND SYSTEM button .................................... 8
CINEMA SURROUND button ............................. 8
DISPLAY button .................................................. 9
ECO SENSOR button .......................................... 9
button .................................................... 9
OFF TIMER button .............................................. 9
PICTURE MODE button .................................... 10
CHANNEL SCAN button .................................. 10
FAVORITE CH button ........................................ 10
RETURN + button ............................................. 10
PIP buttons ........................................................ 11
Viewing Teletext programmes
Using the TV's menus
Basic operation ................................................. 15
INPUT ................................................................ 16
PICTURE TILT .................................................... 16
VNR .................................................................... 16
COMPRESS (16:9) ............................................. 16
AUTO SHUTOFF ............................................... 17
CHILD LOCK ...................................................... 17
BLUE BACK ....................................................... 17
VIDEO-2 SET ..................................................... 18
Picture Adjustments ......................................... 18
Sound Adjustments ......................................... 18
AI VOLUME ....................................................... 19
AUTO CH PRESET ............................................ 19
MANUAL CH PRESET ...................................... 20
SKIP ................................................................... 21
LANGUAGE ....................................................... 21
TEXT LANGUAGE ............................................ 21
FAVORITE CH SETTING .................................... 22
VIDEO SETTING ................................................ 22
AI ECO SENSOR ............................................... 23
AI ECO DISPLAY ............................................... 23
PIP ...................................................................... 23
TV buttons and parts
Using the buttons on the TV
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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  • Page 1: Colour Television

    COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS 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. S series: AV-21VS21 AV-21WS21 AV-25VS21 AV-29VS21 AV-29WS21 X series: AV-21VX71...
  • Page 2 • Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings. • In the event of a fault, unplug the TV and bring to JVC service centre. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself or remove the rear cover.
  • Page 3 Preparation 2 Connecting the aerial and VCR • Read the manuals provided with the devices. Depending on the device, the connection method may be different from the diagrams. Also the device settings may need to change depending on the connection method. •...
  • Page 4 Preparation 3 Connecting other devices If you are not connecting any other devices, skip step 3 and perform step 4. • Use the headphones with a stereo mini jack (3.5 mm in diameter). When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers go off. •...
  • Page 5 Preparation 5 SETUP TOUR When the TV is first turned on it enters the SETUP TOUR mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the on-screen display to perform the SETUP TOUR. • In case of resetting that the reason for such as removal, you can set the AUTO CH PRESET function on the “MENU 3”...
  • Page 6: Return

    Basic operation Your remote control may not look exactly like the illustration. PICTURE MUTING BASS BOOSTER SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND DISPLAY MENU Ι/ΙΙ TV/VIDEO TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL RETURN + SCAN CHANNEL F A V O R I T E C H S U B –...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CHANNEL SCAN FAVORITE CH RETURN+ SUB +/– SWAP INPUT C.SYS FREEZE POSITION REVEAL HOLD INDEX i SIZE SUBPAGE STORE MODE CANCEL AV-21VS21 AV-21WS21 AV-21VX71 AV-21WX11 AV-25VS21 AV-25VX71 AV-29WX11 AV-29VS21 AV-29VX71 AV-29WS21 RM-C1301 RM-C1302 RM-C1306 ‡ ‡ – – ‡ ‡...
  • Page 8 Remote control buttons and functions MUTING button You can turn the sound off instantly. Press this button. To turn the sound on, press this button again. PICTURE BOOSTER button <AV-21YX11 only> When the picture is unclear because the reception level of the TV signal is low, activating the Picture Booster improves the picture clarity in some situations.
  • Page 9 Remote control buttons and functions DISPLAY button You can continuously display the current channel number or VIDEO mode on the screen. Press this button. To turn the display off, press this button again. • When selecting a VIDEO mode with no signal, indication of the VIDEO mode becomes fixed on the screen.
  • Page 10: Picture Mode Button

    Remote control buttons and functions PICTURE MODE button You can select one of three picture adjustment settings as you like. Press this button to select a mode. BRIGHT: Heightens contrast and sharpness. STANDARD: Standardizes picture adjustments. SOFT: Softens contrast and sharpness. •...
  • Page 11: Swap

    Remote control buttons and functions PIP button You can display sub-picture on top of main-picture. Press this button to display sub- picture. • When PIP button is pressed while sub-picture is displayed, sub-picture is closed. • When TV/TEXT button is pressed while sub-picture is displayed, sub-picture is closed and TEXT screen is displayed.
  • Page 12: C.sys

    Remote control buttons and functions C.SYS button If the sub-picture is not clear or no colour appears, change the current colour system to another colour system. • Press this button to select the colour system. SUB AUTO SUB PAL SUB NTSC4.43 •...
  • Page 13 Viewing teletext programmes TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL RETURN + SCAN - / -- CHANNEL VOLUME FAVORITE CH SUB – ? SUB + REVEAL HOLD C.SYS MODE SUBPAGE STORE ■ Basic operation 1 Select a TV channel with a teletext programme. 2 Press the TV/TEXT button to change the TV mode to the teletext mode.
  • Page 14: Reveal

    Viewing teletext programmes REVEAL ( Some teletext pages include hidden text (such as answers to a quiz). You can display the hidden text. Each time you press the REVEAL button, text is hidden or revealed. HOLD ( You can hold a teletext page on the screen for as long as you want, even while several other teletext pages are being received.
  • Page 15 Using the TV’s menus This TV has a number of functions you can operate using the menus. To use all your TV’s functions fully, you need to understand how to use the menus. SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND DISPLAY SENSOR DISPLAY button MENU...
  • Page 16 Using the TV’s menus INPUT You can view images from VCRs or other devices connected to your TV. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 1” menu, then select “INPUT”. MENU INPUT COMPRESS(16:9) PICTURE TILT SELECT BY EXIT BY OPERATE BY -+ D I SPLA Y 2 Press CHANNEL –/+ or MENU...
  • Page 17 Using the TV’s menus AUTO SHUTOFF You can set your TV to turn off if no signals are received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a broadcast. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “AUTO SHUTOFF”.
  • Page 18 Using the TV’s menus VIDEO-2 SET Set the VIDEO-2 SET correctly according to the video signal input from the external device connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. If this setting is incorrect, images will not be displayed. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2”...
  • Page 19 Using the TV’s menus AI VOLUME You can prevent the sudden increase or decrease of volume that occurs when changing channels or switching VIDEO modes. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 5” menu, then select “AI VOLUME”. MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE...
  • Page 20 Using the TV’s menus MANUAL CH PRESET You can manually preset desired TV channels to desired channels. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. MENU AUTO CH PRESET MANUAL CH PRESET SETUP TOUR LANGUAGE ENGLISH TEXT LANGUAGE GROUP-1...
  • Page 21 Using the TV’s menus SKIP You can set undesired channels to be skipped. Channels set to be skipped cannot be selected by the CHANNEL m buttons nor the CHANNEL SCAN button. • Channels to which TV channels have not been preset are automatically set to be skipped.
  • Page 22 Using the TV’s menus FAVORITE CH SETTING You can set PICTURE MODE, VNR and PICTURE EFFECT functions for the favorite channels using FAVORITE CH SETTING menu. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 6” menu, then select “FAVORITE CH SETTING”. MENU FAVORITE CH SETTING VIDEO SETTING...
  • Page 23 Using the TV’s menus AI ECO SENSOR You can enable this function so that the brightness of TV screen is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of your room. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 6” menu, then select “AI ECO SENSOR”.
  • Page 24 TV buttons and parts <AV-29VS21/AV-29WS21/AV-29VX71/AV-29WX11> <AV-21YX11> <AV-21VS21/AV-21VX71/AV-25VS21/AV-25VX71> <AV-21WS21/AV-21WX11> 1 Headphone jack 2 VIDEO-3 terminal 3 MENU button 4 CHANNEL m buttons 5 VOLUME m buttons 6 TV/VIDEO button 7 ECO sensor 8 Remote control sensor 9 POWER lamp 0 Main power button - SUB POWER lamp <AV-21YX11 only>...
  • Page 25 Using the buttons on the TV Basic operation Check to make sure the CHILD LOCK function is set to “OFF”. When the CHILD LOCK function is set to “ON”, the TV cannot be operated using the front control buttons. For details, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 17.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting If there is no picture or the TV does not operate normally, make sure the problem isn’t due to the reasons indicated below. If the problem persists even after taking the measures indicated, please contact a service technician. Cannot turn the TV on •...
  • Page 27 Teletext system ( AV-21VS21/AV-21WS21/AV-21VX71/ AV-25VS21/AV-25VX71/AV-29VS21/ AV-29WS21/AV-29VX71 only ) FLOF (Fastext),WST (World Standard Text) Language displayed by teletext ( AV-21VS21/AV-21WS21/AV-21VX71/ AV-25VS21/AV-25VX71/ AV-29VS21/AV-29WS21/AV-29VX71 only ) Please see the table in the description “TEXT LANGUAGE” on page 21. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 29: Colour Television

    COLOUR TELEVISION INSTRUCTIONS 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. AV-2137V1 AV-2132W1 AV-2132Y1 AV-2537V1 AV-2937V1 AV-2932W1 GGT0013-001A-H 0403-NIC-JMT Contents Safety precautions Preparation 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control ...
  • Page 30: Safety Precautions

    • Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings. • In the event of a fault, unplug the TV and bring to JVC service centre. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself or remove the rear cover.
  • Page 31: Connecting The Aerial And Vcr

    Preparation 2 Connecting the aerial and VCR • Read the manuals provided with the devices. Depending on the device, the connection method may be different from the diagrams. Also the device settings may need to change depending on the connection method. •...
  • Page 32: Connecting Other Devices

    Preparation 3 Connecting other devices If you are not connecting any other devices, skip step 3 and perform step 4. • Use the headphones with a stereo mini jack (3.5 mm in diameter). When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers go off. •...
  • Page 33: Setup Tour

    Preparation 5 SETUP TOUR When the TV is first turned on it enters the SETUP TOUR mode, and the JVC logo is displayed. Follow the instructions on the on-screen display to perform the SETUP TOUR. • In case of resetting that the reason for such as removal, you can set the AUTO CH PRESET function on the “MENU 3”...
  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Your remote control may not look exactly like the illustration. PICTURE BOOSTER MUTING BASS SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND DISPLAY MENU Ι/ΙΙ TV/VIDEO TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL RETURN + SCAN CHANNEL F A V O R I T E C H S U B –...
  • Page 35: Remote Control Buttons And Functions

    Remote control buttons and functions Cross Reference table for TV set and Remote Control TV SET REMOTE CONTROL MUTING PICTURE BOOSTER COLOUR SYSTEM SOUND SYSTEM CINEMA SURROUND DISPLAY ECO SENSOR TV/VIDEO OFF TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL SCAN FAVORITE CH RETURN+ SUB +/–...
  • Page 36: Muting Button

    Remote control buttons and functions MUTING button You can turn the sound off instantly. Press this button. To turn the sound on, press this button again. PICTURE BOOSTER button When the picture is unclear because the reception level of the TV signal is low, activating the Picture Booster improves the picture clarity in some situations.
  • Page 37: Mode

    Remote control buttons and functions DISPLAY button You can continuously display the current channel number or VIDEO mode on the screen. Press this button. To turn the display off, press this button again. • When selecting a VIDEO mode with no signal, indication of the VIDEO mode becomes fixed on the screen.
  • Page 38: Channel Scan Button

    Remote control buttons and functions CHANNEL SCAN button You can quickly view all TV channels programmes that you can view on your TV, and search for the programme you want to view. 1 Press this button to start scanning TV channels. The TV channel programmes are each displayed for several seconds.
  • Page 39: Pip Buttons

    Remote control buttons and functions PIP button You can display sub-picture on top of main-picture. Press this button to display sub- picture. • When PIP button is pressed while sub-picture is displayed, sub-picture is closed. • When TV/TEXT button is pressed while sub-picture is displayed, sub-picture is closed and TEXT screen is displayed.
  • Page 40: Freeze

    Remote control buttons and functions C.SYS button If the sub-picture is not clear or no colour appears, change the current colour system to another colour system. • Press this button to select the colour system. SUB AUTO SUB PAL SUB NTSC4.43 •...
  • Page 41: Viewing Teletext Programmes

    Viewing teletext programmes TIMER PICTURE MODE CHANNEL RETURN + SCAN CHANNEL VOLUME FAVORITE CH SUB – ? SUB + REVEAL HOLD C.SYS MODE SUBPAGE STORE RM-C1300 I Basic operation 1 Select a TV channel with a teletext programme. 2 Press the TV/TEXT button to change the TV mode to the teletext mode.
  • Page 42: Reveal

    VIewing teletext programmes REVEAL ( Some teletext pages include hidden text (such as answers to a quiz). You can display the hidden text. Each time you press the REVEAL button, text is hidden or revealed. HOLD ( You can hold a teletext page on the screen for as long as you want, even while several other teletext pages are being received.
  • Page 43: Using The Tv's Menus

    Using the TV’s menus This TV has a number of functions you can operate using the menus. To use all your TV’s functions fully, you need to understand how to use the menus. SYSTEM CINEMA COLOUR SOUND SURROUND PIP DISPLAY DISPLAY SENSOR button...
  • Page 44: Input

    Using the TV’s menus INPUT You can view images from VCRs or other devices connected to your TV. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 1” menu, then select “INPUT”. MENU INPUT COMPRESS(16:9) PICTURE TILT SELECT BY EXIT BY OPERATE BY -+ D I SPLA Y 2 Press CHANNEL –/+ or MENU...
  • Page 45: Auto Shutoff

    Using the TV’s menus AUTO SHUTOFF You can set your TV to turn off if no signals are received for about 15 minutes or longer after the end of a broadcast. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2” menu, then select “AUTO SHUTOFF”.
  • Page 46: Video-2 Set

    Using the TV’s menus VIDEO-2 SET Set the VIDEO-2 SET correctly according to the video signal input from the external device connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal. If this setting is incorrect, images will not be displayed. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 2”...
  • Page 47: Ai Volume

    Using the TV’s menus AI VOLUME You can prevent the sudden increase or decrease of volume that occurs when changing channels or switching VIDEO modes. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 5” menu, then select “AI VOLUME”. MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE...
  • Page 48: Manual Ch Preset

    Using the TV’s menus MANUAL CH PRESET You can manually preset desired TV channels to desired channels. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 3” menu, then select “MANUAL CH PRESET”. MENU AUTO CH PRESET MANUAL CH PRESET SETUP TOUR LANGUAGE ENGLISH TEXT LANGUAGE GROUP-1...
  • Page 49: Skip

    Using the TV’s menus SKIP You can set undesired channels to be skipped. Channels set to be skipped cannot be selected by the CHANNEL m buttons nor the CHANNEL SCAN button. • Channels to which TV channels have not been preset are automatically set to be skipped.
  • Page 50: Favorite Ch Setting

    Using the TV’s menus FAVORITE CH SETTING You can set PICTURE MODE, VNR and PICTURE EFFECT functions for the favorite channels using FAVORITE CH SETTING menu. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 6” menu, then select “FAVORITE CH SETTING”. MENU FAVORITE CH SETTING VIDEO SETTING...
  • Page 51: Ai Eco Sensor

    Using the TV’s menus AI ECO SENSOR You can enable this function so that the brightness of TV screen is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of your room. 1 Press MENU T to display the “MENU 6” menu, then select “AI ECO SENSOR”.
  • Page 52: Tv Buttons And Parts

    TV buttons and parts <AV-2937V1/AV-2932W1> L /MONO IN (VIDEO-3) <AV-2132Y1> <AV-2137V1/AV-2537V1> L /MONO IN (VIDEO-3) <AV-2132W1> 1 Headphone jack 2 VIDEO-3 terminal 3 MENU button 4 CHANNEL m buttons 5 VOLUME m buttons 6 TV/VIDEO button 7 ECO sensor 8 Remote control sensor TV/VIDEO MENU –...
  • Page 53: Using The Buttons On The Tv

    Using the buttons on the TV Basic operation Check to make sure the CHILD LOCK function is set to “OFF”. When the CHILD LOCK function is set to “ON”, the TV cannot be operated using the front control buttons. For details, see “CHILD LOCK” on page 17.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If there is no picture or the TV does not operate normally, make sure the problem isn’t due to the reasons indicated below. If the problem persists even after taking the measures indicated, please contact a service technician. Cannot turn the TV on •...
  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications 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. External input / output VIDEO-1: VIDEO-2/COMPONENT:...

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