Colour Television
AV32T25EK
AV28T25EK
AV32T25EI
AV28T25EI
AV32T55EK
AV28T55EK
Contents
Setting up your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TV buttons and functions. . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote control buttons and functions. . 11
Teletext function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the TV’s menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional menu operations. . . . . . . . . 32
Additional preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
INSTRUCTIONS
LCT1153-001C-U
0403-T-CR-JMUK
© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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:
• Operate only from the power source specified
(AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the unit.
• Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
• When you are not using this unit for a long
period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from the main
outlet.
• The main power button on the TV does not
fully isolate the TV from the mains supply. If
you are not going to use this TV for a long
period of time, be sure to disconnect the mains
plug from the mains outlet.
Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good
ventilation is unattainable.
When installing this TV, distance recommendations must be
maintained between the floor and wall, as well as installation in a tightly
enclosed area or piece of furniture.
Adhere to the minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the TV or
remote control.
DO NOT block the TV’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
DO NOT place anything on top of the TV.
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.)
DO NOT allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the TV.
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.
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.
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„
Warning
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable
for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or adaptor or consult your
dealer.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured marking identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly
rated approved type should be used and be
sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
If a new mains plug has to be fitted, then
follow the instruction given below:
„ If in doubt — consult a competent
electrician.
Important
Do not make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked with the letter E or
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with a
by the safety earth symbol
green or green-and-yellow.
or coloured
blade screwdriver, and
replace the fuse.
The wires in the mains lead on this product
are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Fuse
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
„
Guidelines for safe operation
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to comply with international safety
standards. However, as with any electrical appliance, care must be taken to ensure optimal results
and operational safety.
• Before attempting to use this equipment, read the operating instructions thoroughly.
• Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads, etc.) have
been made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• If ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of this equipment, consult your
dealer.
• Handle all glass panels or covers with care.
• Never operate this equipment if it appears damaged or operates abnormally. Turn the power
off, disconnect the main power plug and consult your dealer.
• Never remove any affixed panels or covers. Doing so may result in electrical shock.
• Never leave this equipment operating unattended unless otherwise specifically stated that it is
designed to do so or in standby mode. Only use the designated power switch to turn off the
power and ensure that all potential users are instructed how to do so. Make special
arrangements for infirm or handicapped persons.
• Never watch TV while operating a motor vehicle. It is illegal to watch TV while driving.
• Never listen to headphones at high volume. Doing so may damage your hearing.
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• Never obstruct the ventilation of this equipment. Doing so may cause overheating and result in
a malfunction or damage.
• Never use makeshift stands or attempt to affix legs with wood screws. When using a
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs, use only the fixtures provided and follow the
installation instructions.
• Never allow this equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
• Never allow anyone, especially children, to insert anything into an opening in the case. Doing
so may result in a fatal electrical shock.
• Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind. It is better to be safe than
sorry.
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Setting up your TV
Caution
• Turn off all the equipment including the TV before connecting anything.
Connecting the aerial and video cassette recorder (VCR)
• The connecting cables are not provided.
• For further details, refer to the manuals provided with the devices to be connected.
„ If you are connecting a VCR,
follow A → B → C → D in the
diagram opposite.
Aerial
„ If you are not connecting a VCR,
75-ohm
Coaxial
follow 1.
Cable
Back of the TV
To use the T-V LINK functions, you must
have a T-V LINK compatible VCR
connected by a SCART cable C to the EXT-
EXT-2
EXT-3
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2 terminal on the TV. For details about T-V
LINK functions, see “T-V LINK functions”
on page 8.
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EXT-1
AUDIO OUT
• You can watch a video using the VCR
without doing C. For details, see your
VCR instruction manual.
• To connect more equipment, please see
“Additional preparation” on page 34.
• To connect external speakers and an audio
system, please see “Connecting speakers/
amplifier” on page 35.
21-pin
SCART
Cable
75-ohm
Coaxial
Cable
To Aerial
Input
VCR
• If you connect a decoder to a T-V LINK
compatible VCR, set the DECODER
(EXT-2) function to ON. For details, see
“Using the DECODER (EXT-2)
function” on page 32.
To Aerial
Output
AV IN/OUT
Terminal
Otherwise, you will not be able to watch
scrambled channels.
„ Rear Panel
1 Aerial socket (page 5)
2 EXT-1 terminal (pages 5, 22, 34)
3 EXT-2 terminal (pages 5, 8, 22, 34)
4 EXT-3 terminal (pages 22, 34)
5 AUDIO OUT terminal (page 35)
EXT-2
EXT-3
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EXT-1
AUDIO OUT
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Setting up your TV
Connecting the power cord to
the AC outlet
Initial settings
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into
the initial setting mode, and you will see the
JVC logo. Follow the instructions on the
screen display to make the initial settings.
Caution
• Operate only from the power source
specified (AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz) on the
unit.
Blue button
Putting the batteries into the
Remote control
1 Press the Main power button on the
TV
Use two AAA/R03 dry cell batteries.
Insert the batteries from the - end, making
sure the + and - polarities are correct.
The Power lamp lights red (for power on),
then green (for TV on) and the JVC logo
appears.
Power lamp
Main power
button
• Follow the warnings printed on the
batteries.
• Battery life is about six months to one
year, depending on how much you use the
remote control.
• The batteries we supply are only for
setting up and testing your TV, please
replace them as soon as you need to.
• If the remote control does not work
properly, replace the batteries.
• If the power lamp stays red and does not
change to green:
your TV is in the standby mode. Press the
# (standby) button on the remote
control to turn your TV on.
• If the JVC logo does not appear this is
because your TV has already been turned
on for the first time:
use the “LANGUAGE” and “AUTO
PROGRAM” functions to make the initial
settings. For details, see “INSTALL” on
page 26.
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Setting up your TV
2 Press the a button
5 Press the a button to display the
T-V LINK menu
The LANGUAGE menu appears.
6 If you do not have a T-V LINK
compatible VCR connected:
Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK
menu.
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose
ENGLISH
The on-screen display will then be in
English.
The T-V LINK menu disappears.
To receive SKY 1 you need a satellite
tuner. You must have the satellite tuner
set to SKY 1 before starting the AUTO
PROGRAM function which follows.
If you have a T-V LINK compatible
VCR connected to the EXT-2
terminal:
Follow the operating procedure
“Downloading data to a VCR” on page 32
to transmit the programme number (PR)
data.
4 Press the a button to start the
AUTO PROGRAM function
The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears
and received TV channels are
automatically stored in the programme
numbers (PR).
• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM
function:
Press the b button.
After the TV channels have been
registered in the programme
numbers (PR), the EDIT menu
appears
• If you want to, you can now edit the
programme numbers (PR) using the
EDIT/MANUAL function. For details,
see “EDIT/MANUAL” on page 27.
• If you do not want to edit programme
numbers (PR), go to the next step.
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Setting up your TV
Now, the initial settings are complete,
and you can watch the TV
T-V LINK functions
• For UK model
(AV32T25EK/AV28T25EK/
AV32T55EK/AV28T55EK):
BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and
Channel 5 are automatically set to the
programme numbers PR1 to PR5. If the
TV doesn't receive one of these TV
channels, that programme number (PR)
will not be set. Programme number PR6 is
not normally set.
When you have a T-V LINK compatible
VCR connected to the EXT-2 Terminal on
the TV, it is easier to set up the VCR and to
view videos. T-V LINK uses the following
features:
To use T-V LINK functions:
A “T-V LINK compatible VCR” means a
JVC video cassette recorder with the T-V
LINK logo, or with one of the following
logos. However, these VCRs may support
some or all of the features described earlier.
For details, see your VCR instruction
manual.
• For Ireland model
(AV32T25EI/AV28T25EI):
If your TV can detect the TV channel
name from the TV channel broadcast
signal, the TV channel name is assigned
to the programme number (PR) to which
the TV channel has been set. However,
which TV channels are set to which
programme numbers (PR) will depend on
the area in which you live.
• If a TV channel you want to view is not
set to a programme number (PR), you can
set it using the MANUAL function. For
details, see “EDIT/MANUAL” on
page 27.
“Q-LINK” (a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation)
“Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz
Corporation)
“Easy Link” (a trademark of Phillips
Corporation)
“Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig
Corporation)
“SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony
Corporation).
„ Pre-set download
• The AUTO PROGRAM function does not
set the programme number PR 0 (AV) for
your video cassette recorder. You will
need to set this using the MANUAL
function.
• In some areas you may get TV reception
from more than one transmitter, for
example different ITV regions. In this
case each TV channel could be set twice.
If this happens, the first set of channels
will have the stronger signal. If you want
to delete the second set of channels, you
will have to do it manually (see page 30).
The VCR will automatically download the
registered data on the TV channels from the
TV. This means you do not need to set up the
program channels on your VCR manually.
The preset download function automatically
begins when the initial setting is complete or
whenever you carry out the AUTO
PROGRAM or EDIT/MANUAL functions.
You can also carry out this function using
your VCR controls.
When “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is
displayed:
If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE” is
displayed, the download was not performed
correctly. Before trying to download again,
check that:
• the VCR power is turned on
• the VCR is T-V LINK compatible
• the VCR is connected to the EXT-2
terminal
• the SCART cable is fully wired.
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Setting up your TV
„ Direct Rec
“What You See Is What You Record”
You can easily record to VCR the images
that you are watching on the TV.
For details, read the manual for your VCR.
Use your VCR controls. “VCR IS
RECORDING” is displayed.
In the following situations, the VCR
will stop recording if the TV is turned
off, if the TV channel or input is
changed, or if the menu is displayed
on the TV:
• when recording images from an external
device connected to the TV (for example
a camcorder)
• when recording a TV channel after it has
been unscrambled on a decoder
• when recording a TV channel by using the
TV’s output because the VCR’s own
tuner cannot properly receive that
channel.
You cannot carry out Direct Rec using your
TV’s control.
Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV
channel that it cannot receive properly on its
own tuner, even if you can view that TV
channel on the TV. However, some VCRs
can record a TV channel by using the TV’s
output if that channel can be viewed on the
TV. For details, see your VCR instruction
manual.
„ TV auto power on/VCR image view
When the VCR starts playing, the TV
automatically turns on and the images from
the EXT-2 terminal appear on the screen.
When the VCR menu is operated, the TV
automatically turns on and the images from
the EXT-2 terminal appear on the screen.
• This function does not happen if your
TV’s main power is turned off. Set your
TV’s main power to on (standby mode).
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TV buttons and functions
Refer to the pages in brackets for details.
1 Remote control sensor
2 Power lamp (6, 10)
3 Main power button (6, 10)
4 Headphone jack (mini jack) (34)
5 P p buttons/ q buttons (11)
6 r (Volume) button (10)
7 EXT-4 terminal (22, 34)
Turn the main power on
Press the Main power button on the
TV.
The power lamp lights red and your TV is in
the standby mode.
• If the power lamp lights green, the TV is
already on.
To turn the main power off:
Press the main power button again.
The power lamp goes off.
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• The main power button on the TV does
not fully isolate the TV from the AC
supply. If you are not going to use the TV
for a long period of time, be sure to
disconnect the AC plug from the AC
socket.
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Turn the TV on from standby
mode
Press the P p buttons to turn the TV
on from standby mode
Choose a TV channel
Press the P p buttons to choose a
programme number (PR) or an EXT
terminal
Adjust the volume
1 Press the r (Volume) button
The volume level indicator appears.
2 Press the q buttons while the
volume level indicator is on screen
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Remote control buttons and functions
1 Muting button
2 Number buttons
3 ZOOM button
4 HYPER SOUND button
5 Information button
6 TV button
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7 5 buttons
8 Standby button
9 Colour buttons
0 a button
AV
- 6 buttons
= VCR/DVD/Teletext control button
~ VCR P DVD switch
g (Text) button
MENU
OK
P
TV
Turn the TV on or off from
standby mode
P
Press the # (standby) button to turn
the TV on or off.
When the TV is turned on, the power lamp
changes from red to green.
• The power can be turned on by pressing
the b button, 6 buttons or Number
buttons.
Choose a TV channel
„ Use the number buttons:
Enter the programme number (PR)
of the channel using the number
buttons.
TV
Example:
• PR6 → press 6
• PR12 → press 1 and 2
„ Use the 6 buttons:
Press the 6 buttons to choose
the programme number (PR) you
want.
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Remote control buttons and functions
„ Use the PR LIST:
„ Muting the sound
Press the (muting) button to
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1 Press the
(Information) button to
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turn off the sound.
display the PR LIST
Pressing the (information) button
Pressing the (muting) button again
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restores the previous volume level.
changes the display as follows:
Watch images from external
equipment
„ Use the o button:
Press the o button to choose
an EXT terminal.
TV mode
EXT modes
Programme
numbers
PR 1 – PR 99
EXT-1
EXT-2
EXT-3
Current time
No display
EXT-4
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to
choose a programme number (PR).
Then press the a button
„ Use the 6 buttons:
Press the 6 buttons to choose
an EXT terminal.
• For programme numbers (PR) with the
CHILD LOCK function set, the n
(CHILD LOCK) mark appears next to
the Programme number (PR) in the PR
LIST.
„ Use the PR LIST:
1 Press the
(Information) button to
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display the PR LIST
• You cannot use the 6 buttons to
choose a programme number (PR)
with the CHILD LOCK set.
• Even if you try to choose a programme
number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK
set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark will
appear, and you cannot watch the TV
channel. To watch the TV channel, see
“CHILD LOCK” on page 25.
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to
choose an EXT terminal. Then
press the a button
• For programme numbers (PR) where
you have the CHILD LOCK function
set, the n (CHILD LOCK) mark
appears next to the programme number
(PR) in the PR LIST.
• You cannot use the 6 buttons to
choose a Programme number (PR)
which has the CHILD LOCK set.
• Even if you try to choose a programme
number (PR) with the CHILD LOCK
set, the n mark will appear, and you
cannot watch the TV channel. To
watch the TV channel, see “CHILD
LOCK” on page 25.
• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See
“PICTURE TILT” on page 21.
Adjust the volume
Press the 5 buttons to adjust the
volume.
The volume indicator appears and the
volume changes as you press the q
buttons.
• If the picture is tilted, correct it. See
“PICTURE TILT” on page 21.
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Remote control buttons and functions
To return to a TV channel:
Press the b button, the 6 buttons or the
number buttons.
• This TV supports WSS (wide-screen
signals). When broadcasts with WSS are
received with the ZOOM mode set at
AUTO (WSS), the most suitable ZOOM
mode is automatically chosen according
to the WSS received.
To use the programme number PR 0
(AV):
When the TV and VCR are connected only
by the aerial cable, choosing the programme
number PR 0 (AV) allows you to view
images from the VCR. Set the VCR RF
channel to the programme number PR 0
(AV) manually. For details, see “EDIT/
MANUAL” on page 27.
REGULAR:
Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect
ratio) as this is its original shape.
Pressing the o button changes the
choice as follows:
PANORAMIC:
This stretches the left and right sides of a
normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the
screen, without making the picture appear
unnatural.
EXT modes
TV mode
PR 0
numbers
PR 1 – PR 99
EXT-1
EXT-2
Programme
EXT-4
EXT-3
• The top and bottom of the picture are
slightly cut off.
• The VCR sends its playback image along
the aerial cable as an RF (radio frequency)
signal.
14:9 ZOOM:
This zooms up the wide picture (14:9 aspect
ratio) to the upper and lower limits of the
screen.
• Also see your VCR instruction manual.
ZOOM function
You can change the screen size according to
the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum
one from the following ZOOM modes.
16:9 ZOOM:
This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect
ratio) to the full screen.
AUTO (WSS):
For any picture format except normal picture
(4:3 aspect ratio), the picture will be
automatically displayed in the ideal screen
size.
16:9 ZOOM SUBTITLE:
This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect
ratio) with subtitles to the full screen.
For normal picture (4:3 Aspect Ratio), you
can choose a ZOOM mode from the 4:3
AUTO ASPECT menu. For details, see “4:3
AUTO ASPECT” on page 21.
• AUTO may not work properly with poor
signal quality. In this case, choose the best
ZOOM mode manually.
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Remote control buttons and functions
FULL:
3 While it is displayed, press the 6
buttons to change the height of the
picture
This uniformly stretches the left and right
sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to
fill the wide TV screen.
• You cannot adjust the visible area in
REGULAR or FULL mode.
HYPER SOUND function
• For 16:9 aspect ratio pictures that have
been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3
aspect ratio), use the FULL mode to
restore the picture to its original shape.
You can enjoy sounds with a wider
ambience.
Press the / (HYPER SOUND) button
to turn the HYPER SOUND function on
or off
„ Choose the ZOOM mode
1 Press the c button to display
the ZOOM menu
• The HYPER SOUND function does not
work properly with mono sound.
• The HYPER SOUND function can be
also turned on or off by using the SOUND
SETTING menu. For details, see
“HYPER SOUND” on page 22.
• When HYPER SOUND is on, the balance
cannot be adjusted.
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
ZOOM mode. Then press the a
button
The picture expands and the chosen
ZOOM mode is displayed in about 5
seconds.
• You can pre-set a ZOOM mode for the
normal picture. See “4:3 AUTO
ASPECT” on page 21.
„ Adjusting the visible area of the
picture
If subtitles or the top (or bottom) of the
picture are cut off, you can adjust the visible
area of the picture manually.
1 Press the c button
The ZOOM menu appears.
2 Press the a button to display the
ZOOM mode indicator.
The indicator appears.
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Remote control buttons and functions
Displaying the current time
Operating a JVC brand VCR or
DVD player
You can display the current time on the
screen.
These buttons will operate a JVC brand VCR
or DVD player. Pressing a button that looks
the same as the device’s original remote
control button has the same effect as the
original remote control.
Press the
(Information) button to
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display the current time
Pressing the (Information) button changes
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the display as follows:
1 Set the VCR P DVD switch to the
VCR or DVD position.
VCR:
When you are using a VCR, set the switch
to the VCR position.
DVD:
When you are using a DVD player, set the
switch to the DVD position.
P (Text):
When you are viewing Teletext
programmes, set the switch to the
P (Text) position.
Current time
No indication
2 Press the VCR/DVD control button
to control your VCR or DVD player
• If your device is not made by JVC,
these buttons will not work.
• This TV uses teletext data to set the time.
If the TV has not received a TV channel
that has teletext programmes since it was
turned on, the time display is blank. To
see the time, choose a TV channel that has
teletext programmes. The time will still
be displayed as long as you do not turn off
the TV, even if you choose other TV
channels.
• Even if your device is made by JVC,
some of these buttons may not work,
depending on the device you are using.
• You can use the p buttons to choose
a TV channel the VCR will receive, or
choose the chapter the DVD player
plays back.
• Some models of DVD player use the
p buttons for both operating the fast
forward/backward functions and for
choosing the chapter. In this case, the
253 buttons do not work.
• When watching videos, an incorrect time
is sometimes displayed.
Return to TV channel instantly
You can return to a TV channel instantly.
Press the b button
The TV returns to the TV mode and a TV
channel appears.
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Teletext function
• If you have trouble receiving teletext
broadcasts, consult your local dealer or
the teletext station.
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• In Text mode, the ZOOM mode is
fixed to FULL.
• You cannot operate menus when
viewing a teletext programme.
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Using the List Mode
You can store the numbers of your favourite
teletext pages in memory and call them up
quickly using the colour buttons.
Basic operation
To store the page numbers:
You can view two types of teletext
broadcasts on the TV:
FLOF (Fastext) and WST.
1 Press the M button to go into
the List mode
The page numbers you have stored are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
1 Choose a TV channel with a teletext
broadcast
2 Press a colour button to choose a
position. Then press the number
buttons to enter the page number
2 Set the VCR P DVD switch to the
(Text) position
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3 Press g (Text) button to display
the teletext
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Pressing g (Text) button changes the
mode as follows:
3 Press and hold down the P
button
The four page numbers blink white to
show that they are stored in memory.
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To call up a stored page:
TV mode
Text mode
1 Press the M button to enter
the List mode
4 Choose a teletext page by pressing
the 6 buttons, number buttons or
colour buttons
2 Press a colour button having a
stored page
To return to the TV mode:
Press the b button or g (Text) button.
To leave the List mode:
Press the M button again.
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Teletext function
Hold
Size
You can hold a teletext page on the screen for
You can double the height of the teletext display.
as long as you want, even while several other
teletext pages are being received.
Press the R button.
Press the N button
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To cancel the Hold function:
Press the N button again.
Sub-page
Index
Some teletext pages include sub-pages that
are automatically displayed.
You can hold any sub-page, or view it at any
time.
You can return to the index page instantly.
Press the T button
FLOF (Fastext)/TOP/WST (World
Standard Text):
Returns to page 100 or a previously specified
page.
1 Press the O button to
operate the sub-page function
2 Press the Number buttons to enter
a sub-page number
List mode:
Returns to the page number displayed in the
lower left area of the screen.
Example:
• 3rd sub-page → press o,
o, o and 3.
Cancel
To cancel the sub-page function:
Press the O button again.
• You can also choose a sub-page by
pressing the red or green button.
You can search for a teletext page while
watching TV.
1 Press the number button to enter a
page number, or press a colour
button
Reveal
The TV searches for a teletext page.
Some teletext pages include hidden text
(such as the answers to a quiz).
You can display the hidden text.
2 Press the S button.
The TV programme appears. When the TV
finds the teletext page, its page number
appears in the upper left of the screen.
Each time you press the Q
button, text is hidden or revealed
3 Press the S button to return
to a teletext page when the page
number is on the screen
• The TV mode cannot be resumed by
pressing the S button. To
return to the TV mode press b.
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Using the TV’s menu
This TV has a number of functions you can
operate using menus. To use all your TV’s
functions, you need to understand the basic
menu operating techniques fully.
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
menu title, and press the a button
The menu appears.
To return to the previous menu:
Blue button
Press the
(information) button.
h
To exit a menu instantly:
Press the b button.
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
function
• For details of the functions in the
menus, see the following pages.
Basic operation
4 Press the 5 buttons to choose
the setting of that function
1 Press the a button to display the
• If you want to operate a function
which appears only with its name,
follow the descriptions of that function
on the following pages.
MENU (main menu)
• The display appearing at the bottom of
a menu shows you the button on the
remote control that you can use when
you operate a chosen function.
5 Press the a button to complete
the setting
The menu disappears.
• The display appearing at the bottom of
a menu shows the buttons on the
remote control you can use when you
operate a chosen function.
• When watching the television with the
NTSC system, the menus are displayed
at about half of their normal vertical
size.
TV
OK
b button
a button
When a menu is displayed on the screen,
the ZOOM mode may be automatically
changed to the FULL mode. This is not a
malfunction. When the menu disappears,
the ZOOM mode will return to the
previously set ZOOM mode.
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Using the TV’s menu
HUE
PICTURE SETTING
You can adjust the picture tint.
2 : reddish
3 : greenish
• You can change the HUE setting (picture
hue) only when the colour system is
NTSC 3.58 or NTSC 4.43. (See
“Specifications” on page 38.)
To return to the default settings in
each TINT mode:
Press the blue button.
„ TINT
• This returns the picture settings in the
TINT mode you have chosen to the
default settings, and stores them in the
TINT mode.
You can select one of three TINT modes
(three kinds of picture settings) to adjust the
picture settings automatically.
COOL:
A cool white colour base with a boost in the
colour and contrast levels that creates a more
vivid picture.
WARM:
A warm orange/red colour base that creates
the appropriate colour and contrast levels for
watching films.
NORMAL:
A normal white colour base with normal
colour and contrast levels.
„ Picture Adjustment
You can change the picture settings of each
TINT mode as you like.
CONTRAST
You can adjust the picture contrast.
2 : lower
3 : higher
BRIGHT
You can adjust the picture brightness.
2 : darker
3 : brighter
SHARP
You can adjust the picture sharpness.
2 : softer
3 : sharper
COLOUR
You can adjust the picture colour.
2 : lighter
3 : deeper
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Using the TV’s menu
„ COLOUR SYSTEM
PICTURE FEATURES
The colour system is chosen automatically.
However, if the picture is not clear or no
colour appears, choose the colour system
manually.
„ AUTO VNR
VNR Stands for “video noise reduction”.
AUTO:
1 Choose COLOUR SYSTEM then
This mode reduces any “noise” (interference
or snowing) in the current picture. The
function also adjusts the optimum sharpness
of the picture (SHARP).
press the a button
2 Press the 5 buttons to chose the
appropriate colour system.
Then press the a button
MIN:
PAL:
PAL system
The AUTO VNR function is cancelled. If
you set the mode to AUTO but feel that the
sharpness of the original picture has not been
reproduced fully, change the mode to MIN.
However, any noise remaining in the original
picture may be emphasized.
NTSC 3.58:
NTSC 3.58 MHz system
NTSC 4.43:
NTSC 4.43 MHz system
MAX:
AUTO:
This mode always reduces any noise as much
as possible, irrespective of state of the
picture. When you set the mode to AUTO but
still notice some noise, change the mode to
MAX. However, this may reduce the
sharpness of the picture.
This function detects a colour system from
the input signal. You can only use this when
you are viewing a picture from programme
number PR 0 (AV), or EXT terminal.
• The AUTO function may not work
properly if you have poor signal quality.
If the picture is abnormal in the AUTO
function, choose another colour system
manually.
• You cannot choose NTSC 3.58 or NTSC
4.43 for programme number PR 0 (AV) to
PR 99.
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Using the TV’s menu
„ 4:3 AUTO ASPECT
SOUND SETTING
You can choose one of three ZOOM modes,
REGULAR, PANORAMIC or 14:9 ZOOM,
as the ZOOM mode for the normal picture
(4:3 aspect ratio).
1 Choose 4:3 AUTO ASPECT then
press the a button
„ STEREO / I • II
When you are viewing a bilingual broadcast
programme, you can choose the sound from
Bilingual I (Sub I) or Bilingual II (Sub II). If
you have poor reception on a stereo
broadcast, you can change from stereo to
mono sound so that you can hear the
broadcast more clearly and easily.
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
ZOOM mode
„ PICTURE TILT
Sometimes the Earth’s own magnetic field
may make the picture tilt. If this happens,
you can correct the picture tilt.
s: Stereo sound
v : mono sound
t : Bilingual I (sub I)
u : Bilingual II (sub II)
1 Choose PICTURE TILT. Then press
the a button
• The sound mode you can choose differs
depending on the TV programme.
• This function does not work in the EXT
modes. And this function does not appear
in the SOUND SETTING menu.
„ Sound Adjustment
2 Press the 6 buttons until the
picture becomes level. Then press
the a button
You can adjust the sound to your liking.
BASS
You can adjust the low tone of the sound.
2 : weaker
3 : strong
TREBLE
You can adjust the high tone of the sound.
2 : weaker
3 : strong
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Using the TV’s menu
BALANCE
You can adjust the volume balance between
the left and right speaker.
EXT SETTING
2 : turn the left speaker’s volume level up.
3 : turn the right speaker’s volume level up.
• When HYPER SOUND is on,
BALANCE is not displayed in the menu
and the balance cannot be adjusted.
„ HYPER SOUND
You can enjoy sounds with a wider
ambience.
„ y (S-VIDEO input)
ON:
You can connect a device (such as an S-VHS
VCR) to enjoy the high-quality picture of the
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal).
This function is turned on.
OFF:
This function is turned off. The menu
disappears.
Preparation:
• First read the device’s instruction manual
and “Additional preparation” on page 34
to connect the device to the TV properly.
Second, follow the device’s instruction
manual to set the device so that it sends an
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) to the TV.
• Do not set y (S-VIDEO input) to an
EXT terminal connected to a device
which cannot output an S-VIDEO (Y/C
signal). If it is set wrongly, a picture
cannot appear.
• The HYPER SOUND function does not
work properly with mono sound.
• You can turn on or off the HYPER
SOUND function with a single press. For
details, see “HYPER SOUND function”
on page 14.
• When HYPER SOUND is on, the balance
cannot be adjusted.
„ SPEAKER
You can turn off the sound from the TV
speakers; but you should only do this if you
have connected an audio system to the TV
instead of the TV speakers.
1 Choose an EXT terminal
2 Press the yellow button and set the
y (S-VIDEO input).
Then press the a button
ON:
An y (S-VIDEO input) mark is
displayed. You can view an S-VIDEO
signal (Y/C signal) instead of the regular
video signal (composite signal).
The TV speakers issue sound.
OFF:
The TV speakers do not issue sound.
• The 5 buttons of the TV remote
control and the r (volume) buttons at
the front panel of your TV set can be used
to control the volume of each speaker
simultaneously.
• Setting the volume of the amplifier too
high may damage the front speakers.
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Using the TV’s menu
To cancel the y (S-VIDEO input)
setting:
Press the yellow button and turn off y
(S-VIDEO input) mark. The regular video
signal (composite signal) pictures are
resumed.
„ LIST
You can store a name for each of the devices
connected to each EXT terminal. Giving a
name to an EXT terminal makes the EXT
terminal number appear on the screen,
together with its name.
1 Choose an EXT terminal
• The EXT-1 terminal does not support
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) and you
cannot set y (S-VIDEO input) in
the EXT-1 terminal.
2 Press the blue button to display the
name list (LIST)
• Setting y (S-VIDEO input) changes
the head character from “E” to “S”.
When an EXT terminal receives a
normal video signal, “E1”, “E2”, “E3”
or “E4” appears on the display. This
changes to “S2”, “S3” or “S4” when it
receives an S-VIDEO signal.
• Even a device which can output an S-
VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) may
output a regular video signal
(composite signal) depending on the
device setting. If a picture cannot
appear because the y (S-VIDEO
input) setting has been made, read the
device instruction manual carefully
again to check for the device settings.
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
name. Then press the a button
The LIST disappears and the name is
assigned to the EXT terminal.
• You cannot choose an EXT terminal
name that is not on the name list
(LIST).
To erase a name assigned to the
EXT terminal:
Choose a blank space.
4 Press the a button to complete
the setting
„ DUBBING
You can choose a signal source to be output
from the EXT-2 terminal.
You can do this with the output signal of the
device connected to another EXT terminal,
or the picture and sound from a TV channel
you are currently viewing.
1 Press the 5 buttons to choose
the arrow from the menu
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Using the TV’s menu
2 Press the 6 buttons to choose an
EXT terminal or TV.
FEATURES
Then press the a button
„ SLEEP TIMER
You can set the TV to automatically turn off
after a specified period of time.
1 Choose SLEEP TIMER, then press
the a button
The arrow in the menu represents a signal
flow. The left side of the arrow shows a
signal source output from the EXT-2
terminal.
A Sub-menu of the SLEEP TIMER
function appears.
EXT-1/EXT-3/EXT-4:
The output signal of the device connected
to an EXT terminal passes through the TV
and is output from the EXT-2 terminal.
TV:
The picture and sound of the TV channel
you are currently viewing are output from
the EXT-2 terminal.
2 Press the 5 buttons to set the
period of time.
Then press the a button
You can set the period of time a
maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours) in 10
minute steps.
• One minute before the SLEEP TIMER
function turns off the TV, “GOOD
NIGHT!” appears.
• The SLEEP TIMER function cannot
be used to turn off the TV’s main
power.
• When the SLEEP TIMER function is
on, you can display the sub-menu of
the SLEEP TIMER function again to
confirm or change the remaining
period of time of the SLEEP TIMER
function. Press the a button to leave
the menu after confirming or changing
the remaining time.
• During dubbing, you cannot turn off
the TV. Turning off the TV also turns
off the output from the EXT-2
terminal.
• When you choose an EXT terminal as
an output, you can view a TV
programme or a picture from the other
EXT terminal while dubbing the
picture from a device connected to the
EXT terminal onto a VCR connected
to the EXT-2 terminal.
• The RGB signals from TV games
cannot be output.Teletext programmes
cannot be output.
To cancel the SLEEP TIMER
function:
Press the 2 button to set a period of time
to “OFF”.
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Using the TV’s menu
„ BLUE BACK
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
TV channel
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 external device.
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the
Programme number (PR) changes, and the
picture of the TV channel registered in the
Programme number (PR) is displayed on
the screen.
ON:
This function is turned on.
OFF:
5 Press the blue button and set the
CHILD LOCK function.
This function is turned off.
„ CHILD LOCK
Then press the a button
n (CHILD LOCK) appears and the TV
channel is locked.
When there is a TV channel you do not want
your children to watch, you can use the
CHILD LOCK function to lock out the TV
channel. Even when a child chooses a
programme number (PR) for a locked TV
channel the screen will change to blue and
display n (CHILD LOCK) so the TV channel
cannot be viewed. Unless you enter a pre-set
ID number by a special operation, the lock
cannot be released and the child cannot view
the TV channel.
To reset the CHILD LOCK function:
Press the blue button again.
n (CHILD LOCK) disappears.
To disable easy resetting of the CHILD
LOCK function, the menu disappears if
you choose the CHILD LOCK function
and press the a button.
To set the CHILD LOCK function
To view a locked TV channel
1 Choose CHILD LOCK, then press
the o button
1 Choose a programme number (PR)
in which a TV channel locked with
the number buttons or PR LIST
The screen changes to blue and the n
(CHILD LOCK) appears. You cannot
view the TV channel.
“SET ID NO.” (ID number setting screen)
appears.
2 Set the ID number to your liking
2 Press the
(Information) button to
h
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose
a number.
display “ID NO.” (ID No. input
screen).
2 Press the 5 buttons to move
the cursor.
3 Press the a button
The Sub-menu of CHILD LOCK appears.
3 Press the number buttons to enter
the ID number
The lock is temporarily released so you
can view the TV channel.
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Using the TV’s menu
If you have forgotten the ID
INSTALL
number:
Perform step 1 of “To set the CHILD
LOCK function”. After confirming the ID
number, press the b button to exit the
menu.
• Even if you reset the lock temporarily,
it does not mean that the CHILD
LOCK function set for the TV channel
is cancelled. The next time anyone
tries to view the TV channel, it will be
locked again.
• When you want to cancel the CHILD
LOCK function, you must perform the
operation “To set the CHILD LOCK
function” again.
• To stop it being easy to choose the
programme number (PR) of a locked
TV channel, the programme number
(PR) has been set so that it cannot be
chosen by the 6 buttons or the
buttons of the TV.
„ LANGUAGE
You can choose the language you want to use
for the on-screen display from the language
list in a menu.
1 Choose LANGUAGE, then press
the a button
A sub-menu of the LANGUAGE function
appears.
• To stop it being easy to reset the lock,
“ID NO.” (ID No. input screen) is set
so that it cannot appear unless you
press the
(Information) button.
h
2 Press the 5 and 6 buttons to
choose a language.
„ DECODER (EXT-2)
You can only use this function if you have a
decoder connected to a T-V LINK
compatible VCR, which in turn is connected
to the EXT-2 terminal. To use this function,
see “Using the DECODER (EXT-2)
function” on page 32.
Then press the a button
„ AUTO PROGRAM
To receive SKY 1 you need a satellite tuner.
You must have the satellite tuner set to SKY
1 before starting the AUTO PROGRAM
function.
Caution
You can automatically store the TV channels
for which you have the best reception. Store
them in the TV’s programme numbers (PR)
list by doing the following.
• If you have not connected a decoder with
a T-V LINK compatible VCR to the EXT-2
terminal, setting this function to “ON” by
mistake causes the picture/sound of a TV
channel you are currently viewing to
disappear.
1 Choose AUTO PROGRAM
2 Press the a button to start the
AUTO PROGRAM function
The AUTO PROGRAM menu appears
and the TV channels you receive are
automatically registered in the
programme numbers (PR) list.
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Using the TV’s menu
• To cancel the AUTO PROGRAM
function, press the b button.
• If a TV channel you want to view is
not set to a programme number (PR),
set it manually using the MANUAL
function. For details, see “EDIT/
MANUAL” on page 27.
• The AUTO PROGRAM function does
not set the programme number PR 0
(AV) for your video cassette recorder.
You will need to set this using the
manual function.
• In some areas you may get TV
reception from more than one
After the TV channels have been
registered in the programme
numbers (PR), the EDIT menu
appears.
• You can now edit the programme
numbers (PR) using the EDIT/
MANUAL function. For details, see
“EDIT/MANUAL” on page 27.
• If you do not need to use the EDIT/
MANUAL function, go to the next
step.
transmitter, for example, different ITV
regions. In this case each TV channel
could be set twice. If this happens, the
first set of channels will have the
stronger signal. If you want to delete
the second set of channels, you will
have to do it manually (see page 30).
„ EDIT/MANUAL
The EDIT/MANUAL functions are divided
into two types:
• editing the current programme numbers
(PR) (EDIT functions); and
3 Press the a button to display the
T-V LINK menu
• manually storing a TV channel you want
to view a programme number (PR)
(MANUAL function).
Here are the details about these functions:
4 If you do not have a T-V LINK
compatible VCR connected:
Press the b button to leave the T-V
LINK menu.
Caution
• Using the MOVE, DELETE or INSERT
functions rewrites the current programme
numbers (PR) list. Therefore, the
programme numbers (PR) of some of the
TV channels will change.
• Using the MANUAL function for a TV
channel for which the CHILD LOCK
function has been set cancels the CHILD
LOCK function for that channel.
• Using the MANUAL function for a TV
channel for which the DECODER (EXT-2)
function has been set to ON returns the
setting of the DECODER (EXT-2) function
for that channel to OFF.
The T-V LINK menu disappears and all
the settings are completed.
If you have a T-V LINK compatible
VCR connected to the EXT-2
terminal:
See “Downloading data to a VCR” on
page 32 to transmit the programme
number (PR) data to the VCR.
• When a TV channel has already been
registered in PR 99, using the INSERT
function deletes that TV channel.
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Using the TV’s menu
1 Choose EDIT/MANUAL, then press
3 Press the a button to complete
the settings
the a button
The T-V LINK menu appears.
4 If you do not have a T-V LINK
compatible VCR connected:
Press the b button to exit the T-V LINK
menu.
• For programme number PR 0, “AV”
appears in the programme numbers
(PR) list.
• An EXT terminal number does not
appear in the programme numbers
(PR) list.
• The CH/CC number is a number
unique to the TV and corresponds to
the channel number of a TV channel.
For the relationship between a channel
number and a CH/CC number, see
“CH/CC NUMBER” on page 30.
The T-V LINK menu disappears and all
the settings are completed.
If you have a T-V LINK compatible
VCR connected:
Follow the operating procedure
“Downloading data to a VCR” on page 32
to transmit the programme number (PR)
data to the VCR.
MOVE
2 Follow the description for a
function you want to use
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
TV channel
MOVE:
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the
programme number (PR) changes and the
picture of the TV channel stored in the
programme number (PR) appears on the
screen.
This function changes a programme
number (PR) of a TV channel.
ID:
This function registers a channel name
(ID) to a TV channel.
2 Press the 3 button to start the
INSERT:
MOVE function
This function adds a new TV channel in
the current programme numbers (PR) list
by using the CH number.
• You cannot use the INSERT function
if you do not know a channel number
of a TV channel. Use the MANUAL
function to register a TV channel in the
programme number (PR).
DELETE:
This function deletes a TV channel you do
not want to list.
MANUAL:
This function manually stores a new TV
channel in a programme number (PR).
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Using the TV’s menu
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
4 Press the blue button to display the
ID LIST (channel name list)
new programme number (PR)
To cancel the MOVE function:
5 Press the 6 buttons to choose
Press the
(Information) button.
h
the channel name (ID)
To cancel the ID function:
4 Press the 2 button to change the
programme number (PR) of a TV
channel to a new programme
number (PR)
Press the
(Information) button.
h
6 Press the a button to give a
channel name (ID) to a TV channel
ID
• You can give your own unique channel
name (ID) to the TV channel. When
you have finished step 3, do not go to
step 4. Press the 5 buttons to move
the cursor, and press the 6 buttons
to choose each character of the channel
name (ID). Then press the a button
to register the channel name (ID) to the
TV channel.
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
TV channel
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the
programme number (PR) changes and the
picture of the TV channel stored in the
programme number (PR) appears on the
screen.
2 Press the red button to start the ID
function
INSERT
Preparation:
• You need to find the CH/CC number for
the TV channel. Find the CH/CC number
from the “CH/CC NUMBER” table on
page 30 based on the channel number of
the TV channel.
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
programme number (PR) for which
you will register a new TV channel
3 Press the 6 buttons to choose
the first character of a channel
name (ID) you want to give the TV
channel
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Using the TV’s menu
2 Press the green button and start
the INSERT function.
2 Press the yellow button to delete
the TV channel
The TV channel is deleted from the
programme numbers (PR) list.
MANUAL
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
programme number (PR) for a new
TV channel
2 Press the blue button to activate
the MANUAL function
To cancel the INSERT function:
Press the
(Information) button.
h
3 For UK model
(AV32T25EK/AV28T25EK/
AV32T55EK/AV28T55EK):
Press the number buttons to enter
the remaining CH number
• You cannot enter CC numbers.
For Ireland model
(AV32T25EI/AV28T25EI):
Press the 6 buttons to choose
“CH” or “CC”, then enter the
remaining CH or CC number
To cancel the MANUAL function:
Press the
(Information) button.
h
3 Press the green or red button to
search for a TV channel
Scanning stops when the TV finds a TV
channel. Then the TV channel is
displayed.
The TV shifts to registration mode.
When the registration is completed, the
picture of the TV channel appears on the
screen.
• The CH/CC number is a number given
to each broadcast frequency that
carries a TV channel. If the TV cannot
detect the TV channel corresponding
to the broadcast frequency indicated
by the CH/CC number, a “no-signal”
picture appears.
4 Press the green or red button
repeatedly until the TV channel you
want appears
If the TV channel reception is poor:
Press the blue or yellow button to fine-
tune the TV channel.
5 Press the a button and register
the TV channel to a programme
number (PR)
DELETE
1 Press the 6 buttons to choose a
TV channel
The normal EDIT menu is resumed.
Every time you press the 6 buttons, the
programme number (PR) changes and the
picture of the TV channel stored in the
programme number (PR) appears on the
screen.
„ CH/CC NUMBER
• When you want to use the INSERT
function on page 29, find the CH/CC
number corresponding to the channel
number of the TV channel from this table.
If you want to know a particular TV
channel’s channel menu, look in TV
listings magazines or contact the
broadcaster.
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Using the TV’s menu
• The UK model
(AV32T25EK/AV28T25EK/
DEMO
AV32T55EK/AV28T55EK) cannot
receive the CC number channels or the
channels from CH/CC 02 to CH/CC 12.
CH
Channel
CH
Channel
CH 02
CH 03
CH 04
CH 05
CH 06
CH 07
CH 08
CH 09
CH 10
CH 11
CH 12
CH 21
CH 22
CH 23
CH 24
CH 25
CH 26
CH 27
CH 28
CH 29
CH 30
CH 31
CH 32
CH 33
CH 34
CH 35
CH 36
CH 37
CH 38
CH 39
E2, IR A
E3, IR B
E4, IR C
E5, IR D
E6, IR E
E7, IR F
E8, IR G
E9
CH 40
CH 41
CH 42
CH 43
CH 44
CH 45
CH 46
CH 47
CH 48
CH 49
CH 50
CH 51
CH 52
CH 53
CH 54
CH 55
CH 56
CH 57
CH 58
CH 59
CH 60
CH 61
CH 62
CH 63
CH 64
CH 65
CH 66
CH 67
CH 68
CH 69
E40
E41
E42
E43
E44
E45
E46
E47
E48
E49
E50
E51
E52
E53
E54
E55
E56
E57
E58
E59
E60
E61
E62
E63
E64
E65
E66
E67
E68
E69
The DEMO function automatically
demonstrates some of the TV functions.
E10, IR H
E11, IR J
E12
Choose ON or OFF. Then press the
a button
The DEMO function is set to ON, and the
demonstration will start.
E21
E22
E23
E24
E25
To stop the demonstration:
Press one of the buttons on the remote
control.
E26
E27
E28
E29
E30
When the DEMO function is set to ON:
Each time the TV is turned on, the
demonstration starts automatically. If you do
not want that to happen, cancel the DEMO
function:
E31
E32
E33
E34
E35
E36
E37
E38
1 Display the DEMO menu again
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2 Press the 6 buttons to choose
OFF
3 Press the a button to cancel the
DEMO function
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Additional menu operations
Downloading data to a VCR
Using the DECODER (EXT-2)
function
You can send the latest programme numbers
(PR) data to a VCR with the T-V LINK
function.
• You can only do this when a T-V LINK
compatible VCR is connected to the EXT-
2 terminal.
If you have a decoder connected to a T-V
LINK compatible VCR, which in turn is
connected to the EXT-2 terminal, use the
DECODER (EXT-2) function to unscramble
the scrambled TV channels.
• This only works when the T-V LINK
menu is being displayed.
1 Turn on the decoder power
2 Display the scrambled TV channel
on the TV
Even if the decoder is working, a
scrambled picture appears.
3 Press the a button to display the
MENU
1 Turn on the VCR
The MENU (main menu) appears.
2 Press the a button
4 Press the 6 buttons to choose
FEATURES. Then press the a
button
The data transmission begins.
The FEATURES menu appears.
The T-V LINK menu disappears once the
data transmission ends.
When the T-V LINK menu changes
over to another menu:
The TV has finished its menu. This new
menu is operated from the VCR. See the
VCR instruction manual for what to do
next.
5 Press the 6 buttons to choose
DECODER (EXT-2). Then press the
5 buttons to choose ON
If “FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE”
appears at the T-V LINK menu, check the
following three items. Then press the a
button to retry data transmission.
• Has a T-V LINK compatible VCR
been connected to the EXT-2
An unscrambled picture appears.
To cancel the DECODER (EXT-2)
function:
Press the 5 buttons to choose OFF.
6 Press the a button to complete
the setting
terminal?
• Has the VCR power been turned on?
• Does the SCART cable that connects
the EXT-2 terminal to the T-V LINK
compatible VCR have all its proper
connections?
The T-V LINK menu appears.
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Additional menu operations
7 Follow “Downloading data to a
VCR” on page 32 to transmit the
programme number (PR) data to
the VCR
8 If you have another TV channel you
want to unscramble using a
decoder, repeat steps 2 to 7
If the DECODER (EXT-2) function has
been set to “ON” but the TV channel
cannot be unscrambled, check the
following:
• Has the decoder been connected to the
VCR properly according to the VCR
and decoder instruction manuals?
• Has the decoder power been turned
on?
• Can the TV channel be unscrambled
with a decoder?
• Do you need to change the VCR
settings in order to connect the
decoder? Confirm that the VCR is set
properly by rechecking the VCR
Instruction manual.
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Additional preparation
Connecting external equipment
Connect the equipment to the TV, making
the correct rear panel and front panel
connections.
1 VCR (composite signal)
2 VCR (composite signal/S-VIDEO signal)
3 T-V LINK compatible VCR (composite
signal/S-VIDEO signal)
4 Decoder
5 DVD player (composite signal/S-VIDEO
signal)
6 DVD player (composite signal/RGB
signal)
Before connecting anything:
• Read the manuals that came with the
equipment.
Depending on the equipment, the
connection method may be different from
the diagram. Also, the equipment settings
may need to change depending on the
connection method.
7 TV game (composite signal/RGB signal)
8 TV game (composite signal/S-VIDEO
signal)
• Turn off all the equipment including the
TV.
9 Headphones
• The “Specifications” on the back cover
give the details of the EXT terminals. If
you are connecting equipment not listed
in the following connection diagram, see
the table to choose the best EXT terminal.
• Connecting cables are not supplied.
0 Camcorder (composite signal/S-VIDEO
signal)
- SCART cable
= Audio cable
~ Video cable
! S-VIDEO cable
Back of the TV
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EXT-3
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EXT-3
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AUDIO OUT
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Additional preparation
„ Equipment which can output the
S-VIDEO signal (Y/C signal) such
as an S-VHS VCR
„ TV output from the EXT-1 terminal
The video/sound signal of a TV channel you
are viewing is always output from the EXT-1
terminal.
Connect the equipment to an EXT terminal
(but not the EXT-1 terminal).
• Changing over a programme number (PR)
also changes over the TV output from the
EXT-1 terminal.
• The video/sound signal from an EXT
terminal cannot be output.
You can choose between an S-VIDEO signal
(Y/C signal) and a regular video signal
(composite signal). For details of how to
operate the equipment, see “y (S-VIDEO
input)” on page 22.
• Teletext programmes cannot be output.
„ Connecting speakers/amplifier
See the audio equipment connection diagram
and connect the audio equipment to the TV.
You can use external front speakers to listen
to the TV sound instead of the TV speakers.
„ T-V LINK compatible VCR
Be sure to connect the T-V LINK compatible
VCR to the EXT-2 terminal. If not, the T-V
LINK function will not work properly.
• When connecting a T-V LINK compatible
VCR to the EXT-2 terminal, be sure to
connect the decoder to the VCR. If not,
the T-V LINK function may not work
properly. After you have stored TV
Before connecting anything:
• Read the manuals provided with the
amplifier and speakers.
• Turn the TV and amplifier off.
• To prevent magnetism from the speakers
adversely effecting the TV screen, use
magnetic-shielded speakers for the front
speakers.
channels in the programme numbers (PR)
list, set the DECODER (EXT-2) function
for the programme number (PR) to ON to
unscramble a scrambled TV channel. For
details, see “Using the DECODER (EXT-
2) function” on page 32.
• Note that connecting cables are not
supplied.
„ Connecting headphones
Connect the headphones with a stereo mini-
jack (3.5 mm diameter) to the headphone
jack at the TV front panel.
Back of the TV
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R
• When you connect the headphones, the
TV speakers go off.
1 Amplifier
2 Front speakers (Magnetic-shielded type)
„ Video or sound signal output from
the EXT-2 terminal
You can change over the output of the video/
sound signal from the EXT-2 terminal. This
is useful when you want to dub the video/
sound from another device onto the VCR
connected to the EXT-2 terminal. For details
on how to do this, see “DUBBING” on
page 23.
• The output from the AUDIO OUT
terminal is not interrupted by connecting
headphones to the TV. You cannot cut the
sound from the front speaker even if you
connect a headphone to the TV.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem arises while you are using the TV, please read this troubleshooting guide carefully
before you ask to have the TV repaired. You may be able to fix it easily by yourself. For example,
if the mains plug is disconnected from the mains outlet, or the TV aerial has problems, you may
think there is a problem with the TV itself.
Important:
• This troubleshooting guide only covers problems whose causes are not easy to decide. If you
have a question when you are operating a function, read the page(s) for that function carefully,
not this troubleshooting guide.
• If you follow the advice in this troubleshooting guide without any success, unplug the mains
plug and ask for your TV to be repaired. Do not attempt to repair the TV by yourself or to
remove the rear cover of the TV.
• If the TV or aerial suffers interference
from other equipment, stripes or noise
may appear in the picture. Move any
equipment such as an amplifier, personal
computer, or a hair drier, that can cause
interference away from your TV. Or try
moving the TV. If the aerial suffers
interference from a radio tower or high-
voltage wire, please contact your local
dealer.
• If the TV suffers interference from signals
reflecting from mountains or buildings,
double-pictures (ghosting) will occur. Try
to change the aerial’s direction or replace
it with one with better directionality.
• Are your COLOUR SYSTEM settings
correct? Follow the description
„ If you cannot turn on the TV
• Is the mains plug connected to the mains
outlet?
• Is the power lamp lit? If not, press the
main power button.
„ No picture or no sound
• Have you chosen a TV channel with very
poor reception? If so, the BLUE BACK
function will be activated: the entire
screen becomes blue, and the sound is
muted. If you still want to view the TV
channel, follow the description “BLUE
BACK” on page 25 to try to change the
BLUE BACK function setting to OFF.
• Have you connected headphones to the
TV?
Connecting headphones to the TV turns
off the TV speakers.
“COLOUR SYSTEM” on page 20 to try
to solve the trouble.
• Have you set the SPEAKER function to
OFF? Follow the description
“SPEAKER” on page 22 to check the
• Have the COLOUR and BRIGHT settings
been adjusted properly? Follow the
description “Picture Adjustment” on
page 19 to try to adjust them properly.
• Videotaping teletext is not recommended
because it may not record correctly.
• When a white and bright still image (such
as a white dress) is displayed on the
screen, the white part may look as if it is
coloured. This is unavoidable due to the
nature of the picture tube itself, and not
due to a TV failure. When the picture
disappears from the screen, the unnatural
colours will also disappear.
SPEAKER function setting.
„ Poor picture
• If noise (snow) totally block out the
picture, there may be a problem with the
aerial or aerial cable. Check the following
to try to solve the problem:
– Have the TV and aerial been connected
properly?
– Has the aerial cable been damaged?
– Is the aerial pointing in the right
direction?
– Is the aerial itself faulty?
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Troubleshooting
• If you bring a magnetised equipment such
as a speaker near to your TV, the picture
may be warped or unnatural colours now
appear at the corners of the screen. In this
case, keep the equipment away from your
TV. If speakers cause this to happen, use
magnetic-shielded speakers instead.
• A picture may be tilted due to the earth’s
own magnetic field. If so, use the
„ Poor sound
• Have you adjusted BASS or TREBLE
properly? If not, follow the description
“Sound Adjustment” on page 21.
• When TV channel reception is poor, it can
be hard to hear stereo or bilingual sound.
In this case, follow the description
“STEREO / I • II” on page 21 to hear the
sound more easily by changing it to a
mono sound.
“PICTURE TILT” on page 21 to correct
the tilt.
„ If the TV does not respond to the
remote control
• The TV may make a crackling sound due
to a sudden change in temperature. The
picture or sound may be normal. If you
hear crackling sounds frequently while
you are viewing the TV, there may be
other causes. As a precaution, ask your
service technician to inspect it.
• Have the batteries of the remote control
worn out? Follow the description “Putting
the batteries into the Remote control” on
page 6 and replace them with new
batteries.
• Have you attempted to use the remote
control from the sides or rear of the TV or
from more than seven metres away from
the TV? Use the remote control in the
front of your TV or from less than seven
metres away.
• When you are viewing a teletext
programme, you cannot operate the
menus. Press the b button to return to
the ordinary TV programme, and then try
operating the menus.
• Touching the screen may cause you to
feel a slight electric shock due to its static
electricity. This is unavoidable due to the
construction of the picture tube. It is not a
problem with the TV. You can rest
assured that this static discharge is not
harmful.
• If the TV will not respond suddenly, press
the main power button on the TV and turn
off the main power. Press the main power
button again to turn on the TV. If the TV
returns to a normal state, it is not a failure.
„ Other issues
• When the SLEEP TIMER function
operates, the TV is automatically turned
off. If the TV is turned off suddenly, try to
press the # (standby) button to turn on
the TV once again. If the TV goes back to
normal, there is no problem.
• When the TV is receiving a wide-screen
signal (WSS) or a signal from an external
device affecting the screen size, the
ZOOM mode automatically changes.
When you want to resume the previous
ZOOM mode, press the c button
again.
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Specifications
Model
AV32T25EK*/AV32T55EK*
(UK model)
AV28T25EK*/AV28T55EK*
(UK model)
Item
Broadcasting systems
Colour systems
CCIR I
PAL
• The EXT terminals also support the NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz system.
E21-E69
Channels and frequencies
Sound-multiplex systems
Teletext systems
NICAM (I) system
FLOF (Fastext), WST (World Standard Text)
220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power requirements
Power consumption
Picture tube size
Maximum: 180 W, Average: 120 W, Standby: 3 W
Viewable area 76 cm (measured
diagonally)
Viewable area 66 cm (measured
diagonally)
Audio output
Speakers
Rated Power output: 10 W + 10 W
(13 cm × 6.5 cm) oval × 2
EXT-1 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, Audio L/R inputs and RGB inputs are available.
• TV broadcast outputs (Video and Audio L/R) are available.
EXT-2 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
• Video and Audio L/R outputs are available.
• T-V LINK functions are available.
EXT-3 terminal
EXT-4 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
RCA connectors × 3
S-VIDEO connector × 1
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
AUDIO OUT terminal
RCA connectors × 2
• Variable audio L/R outputs are available.
• Variable out 0-1 Vrms, low impedance
Headphone jack
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm in diameter)
946 mm × 562 mm × 547 mm
854 mm × 507 mm × 489.5 mm
53.0 kg
40.0 kg
Accessories
Remote control unit × 1 (RM-C55H (Grey) or RM-C52 (Black) is supplied.)
AAA/R03 dry cell battery × 2
* : A basic model number. The actual model number may have characters added (such as “S”
denoting silver) indicating the colour of the TV set.
We may change the design and specifications without notice.
Pictures displayed on the screen using this TV’s ZOOM functions should not be shown for any
commercial or demonstration purpose in public places (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of
the owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of
copyright.
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Specifications
Model
AV32T25EI* (Ireland model)
CCIR I
PAL
AV28T25EI* (Ireland model)
Item
Broadcasting systems
Colour systems
• The EXT terminals also support the NTSC 3.58/4.43 MHz system.
Channels and frequencies
Sound-multiplex systems
Teletext systems
IR A-J, E21-E69
NICAM (I) system
FLOF (Fastext), WST (World Standard Text)
220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power requirements
Power consumption
Picture tube size
Maximum: 180 W, Average: 120 W, Standby: 3 W
Viewable area 76 cm (measured
diagonally)
Viewable area 66 cm (measured
diagonally)
Audio output
Speakers
Rated Power output: 10 W + 10 W
(13 cm × 6.5 cm) oval × 2
EXT-1 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, Audio L/R inputs and RGB inputs are available.
• TV broadcast outputs (Video and Audio L/R) are available.
EXT-2 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
• Video and Audio L/R outputs are available.
• T-V LINK functions are available.
EXT-3 terminal
EXT-4 terminal
Euroconnector (21-pin, SCART)
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
RCA connectors × 3
S-VIDEO connector × 1
• Video input, S-VIDEO (Y/C) input and Audio L/R inputs are available.
AUDIO OUT terminal
RCA connectors × 2
• Variable audio L/R outputs are available.
• Variable out 0-1 Vrms, low impedance
Headphone jack
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm in diameter)
946 mm × 562 mm × 547 mm
854 mm × 507 mm × 489.5 mm
53.0 kg
40.0 kg
Accessories
Remote control unit × 1 (RM-C55H (Grey) or RM-C52 (Black) is supplied.)
AAA/R03 dry cell battery × 2
* : A basic model number. The actual model number may have characters added (such as “S”
denoting silver) indicating the colour of the TV set.
We may change the design and specifications without notice.
Pictures displayed on the screen using this TV’s ZOOM functions should not be shown for any
commercial or demonstration purpose in public places (cafes, hotels, etc.) without the consent of
the owners of copyright of the original picture sources, as this would be an infringement of
copyright.
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