Troubleshooting. JVC GGT0118-001A-H

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 ampli fi such devices away from your TV.

• Double-pictures

(ghosting) occur

• Poor picture

• Interference occurs caused by signal reflecting from mountains or building. Try to adjust the aerial’s direction or use a better directionality antenna.

• Choose the appropriate colour system. Refer to

“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 9.

• Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT setting. Refer to

“PICTURE SETTING” on page 10.

• Inevitable phenomenon due to the nature of the picture tube. This is not a malfunction.

• White and bright still image look as if it were coloured

• Top of the image from software products or video tape is distorted

• Poor sound

• This is due to the condition of the video signal whereby the image was not recorded properly. This is not a malfunction.

• Adjust the sound frequency properly. Refer to

“EQUALIZER” on page 13.

• Stereo or bilingual sound is unclear

• Cannot operate the remote control

• Cannot operate the menus

• Cannot operate the front control buttons

• TV channel reception is poor. Change the stereo/ bilingual mode to mono sound (see page 13).

• The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new batteries (see page 7).

• Ensure that you are operating the remote control at less than seven meters from the front of your TV.

• Press TV/VIDEO button to return to TV mode and try operating the menus.

• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK function if it is turned on

(see page 15).

• Colour patches appear • This may due to the magnetized device such as a at the corner of the screen speaker near to your TV. Keep the device apart from your TV. Alternately, you can also use the magneticshielded speaker.

• Picture is tilted

• Image takes a short period to be displayed

• This may due to the earth magnetism. Refer to

“PICTURE TILT” on page 11 to correct the tilt.

• Image required time to stabilize before display. This is not a malfunction.

• TV may emit crackling sound

• This is due to a sudden change in temperature and it is not a malfunction. If the crackling sound is too frequent, request your service technician for inspection.

• Feel a slight electric shock when touching the TV screen

• The Auto Signal

Detect function does not work

• This is due to the static electricity of the picture tube and it will not harm the human body. This is not a malfunction.

• Please check that the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT function is on or off.

• Turn the VCR or DVD player off, wait a while, then turn it on again.

• Inspect the video cable connection on VIDEO-2 that they are connected properly.

• Suddenly, a channel or input was changed to VIDEO-2 inputs.

• Some VCRs and DVD players can trigger Auto Signal

Detect even after you choose a different input.

• Please turn off the AUTO SIGNAL DETECT function.

• “PLEASE

DISCONNECT

VIDEO-1 CABLE!” appears on the screen.

• Please disconnect either S-VIDEO cable or video input cable from Video-1 input.

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Speci

fi

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

VIDEO-1:

VIDEO-3:

OUTPUT:

S-video input, VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input

VIDEO-2/COMPONENT: VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y/C

B

/C

R

) input

VIDEO input, AUDIO L/R input

VIDEO output, AUDIO L/R output

Headphone jack:

Sound-multiplex systems

Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)

A2 (B/G) or NICAM (B/G, I, D/K)

Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0606-FLE-JMT

COLOUR TELEVISION

AV-29BS26 AV-21BS26

AV-29BX16 AV-21BX16

AV-29MS26 AV-21BX16B

AV-29MX16 AV-21MS26

AV-29MX56 AV-21MX16

AV-29MX76 AV-21MX56

AV-29SS26 AV-21MX76

AV-29SX56

AV-29SX76

AV-25MS26

AV-25MX16

AV-25MX56

AV-25MX76

EQUALIZER • CINEMA SURROUND • COMPONENT INPUT

Contents

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 ..............................................................9

Advanced setting for picture ..................................................... 11

Original features for picture ......................................................12

Basic setting for sound .............................................................14

Advanced setting for sound ......................................................15

DVD Menu ................................................................................16

Customized setting ...................................................................17

TV channel presetting ..............................................................19

Additional preparation ..............................................................22

Troubleshooting ........................................................................23

Speci fi cations ............................................................. Back cover

INSTRUCTIONS

GGT0116-001A-H

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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.

7 This TV can be turned on/off power by connecting/disconnecting the AC plug into AC outlet. While this TV is being installed, enough space should be reserved for connection/disconnecting the AC plug into AC outlet by hand.

8 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

15 cm

WARNING: <AV-21M, AV-25M, AV-29M, AV-21B, AV-29B Series>

YOU CAN DETACH THE PROTECT SHEET ON THE TOP

AND BOTTOM OF FRONT FRAME IF YOU NEEDED.

THE FRONT BUTTON DOOR OF THE TV SHOULD BE

PULLED OUT FROM ITS BOTTOM. DO NOT PRESS THE

UPPER PART, OR YOUR FINGER MAY BE PINCHED.

✓

PULL PULL

10 cm 10 cm 15 cm

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.