For models: C-13910 C-13911 C-20910 AV-20920 AV-20921 AV-27920 COLOR TELEVISION USER’S GUIDE (Illustration of AV-27920 and RM-C754) IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for your television (located on the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock. do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
WELCOME! Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC. We know you are anxious to start watching your new television, but before you operate it, please read this guide and then keep it handy for future reference. After all, you just bought a great TV with a lot of terrific features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it properly! Please note as you read through this guide, that there are illustrations of select models for your reference.
C O N N E C T I O N S 5 CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST — READ ME FIRST! The Connections Checklist — Read Me First! section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind when you set out to perform your connections. It is designed to help us not-so-technicallyadvanced individuals. If you read this section, and can’t identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not be afraid to seek help.
C O N N E C T I O N S REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS C-13910 • C-13911 C-20910 AV-20920 • AV-20921 AV-27920 CABLE CONNECTIONS There are two basic types of antenna/cable hookups, but they are easy to distinguish. #1 If you have an antenna, or have a cable TV system that does not require you to use a cable box to tune channels, use diagram #1. (No cable box, Diagram #1.) #2 If you use a cable box to access any or all channels, use diagram #2. (Cable box, Diagram #2.
C O N N E C T I O N S 7 AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS — STEREO For models AV-27920, AV-20920 and AV-20921, you can get stereo sound from a stereo VCR by connecting Audio/Video Cables (yellow, white or black, and red). 1) Connect the yellow video cable from the VCR Video output jack, into the TV Video input jack. 2) Connect the white (or black) audio cable from the VCR Left Audio output jack, into the TV Left Audio input jack.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C754 RM-C751 RM-C542 AV-27920 AV-20920 • AV-20921 C-13910 • C-13911 C-20910 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back cover to remove it. 2 Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first. 3 Snap the cover back into place.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 9 POWER ❒ Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The power lamp will glow red. (On the AV-27920, the On Timer lamp will glow red.) ❒ Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV (RM-C754 and RM-C751 only). Switch to CATV only if you plan to operate a cable box. If you switch to CATV you will not be able to operate the TV functions with the remote, only the cable box functions! ❒ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.
R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES Many CATV & VCR brands have more than one code. If the first code in the list does not work, try the other codes listed. If your CATV box or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP FOR RM-C754 AND RM-C751 1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below.
R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G 11 VCR Codes VCRs Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Astra Audio Dynamics Audiovox Aventura Beaumark CODES 84 40 07 31 06 65 46 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 32 33 20 26 28 64 21 01 05 03 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 26 27 88 97 64 15 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 98 03 02 05 06 56 57 72 34 04 99 75 Belcor 34 35 46 47 Bell & Howell 16 08 76 Broksonic 10 12 35 87 77 78 Calix 15 Candle 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 Canon 65 01 02 05 06 41 42 71 04 18 03 56 92 22
U S I N G T H E USING THIS GUIDE: PICTURE SETTINGS Throughout this guide there are certain symbols we use as shorthand to show you what to do. When you see them, keep these factors in mind: Up and down arrows mean press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN buttons.
I N I T I A L S E T U P AUTO TUNER SETUP CLOSED CAPTION During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV will automatically scan through all available channels and memorize the active ones so that when you scan, you do not pick up weak or noisy channels. If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.
P I C T U R E NOTES: To exit the Picture Settings menu, press the EXIT button at any time. S E T T I N G S TINT DETAIL Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in the picture. Detail allows you to adjust the level of detail within the picture.
S O U N D BASS The Bass level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of lower frequencies in the TV’s sound. To BASS To emphasize bass To reduce bass To move to next S E T T I N G S MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) The Treble level adjustment feature allows you to raise or lower the level of higher frequencies in the TV’s sound. To TREBLE To increase treble To decrease treble To move to next BALANCE The Balance adjustment feature allows you to center the TV’s sound to your needs.
NOTES: TV Speaker is available on: • AV-20920 • AV-20921 • AV-27920 G E N E R A L I T E M S TV SPEAKER SET CLOCK You can listen to the TV speakers, or if your set is connected to a stereo, turn them off to listen to the stereo speakers. The Clock is the heart of all timer functions. You must set the clock before any timer functions will work.
G E N E R A L I T E M S ON/OFF TIMER CHANNEL SUMMARY Use the On/Off Timer as an alarm to wake up, as a program reminder, or as a decoy when you’re out of the house. You can add or delete channels from the channel scanning. You can also lock out any “unauthorized” viewers from one or up to all 181 channels.
Continued … G E N E R A L I T E M S SET LOCK CODE CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK The Lock Code locks and unlocks Channel Guard.
B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S DISPLAY VIDEO STATUS The Display screen shows the current status of timers and inputs. The VIDEO STATUS button lets you select the “Choice” settings of the Set Video Status menu, or raise the level of detail with “Game”, or reset to factory settings. DISPLAY 07 NOW SLEEP TIMER ON/OFF TIMER ON TIME OFF TIME “Standard” resets the picture settings to factory standard levels.
B U T T O N NOTES : Only RM-C754 and RM-C751, universal remote controls, have VCR control buttons. F U N C T I O N S NUMBER BUTTONS 10 KEY PAD Press two of the number buttons to move to single and double digit channels. To move to Channel 7: 0 (zero) RETURN+ There are two kinds of Return… Return+ — Set a “Return Channel” to return to after scanning with CHANNEL -/+.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEMS 21 CHECK There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage. There is no picture or no sound • The antenna could be disconnected. • The input mode (TV or Video) could not be set properly, refer to page 20. • The tuner mode (in the Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly, refer to page 13.
L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period as shown below (the “Warranty Period”). The picture tube is covered for two years. Model No. Serial No.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS 23 For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. CALL TOLL FREE (800) 252-5722 1) To locate the JVC Authorized Service Center nearest you. 2) To purchase parts or accessories. 3) For customer relations or hook-up assistance. 4) To locate the JVC authorized dealer nearest you. JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF U.S. JVC CORP.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL C-13910 C-13911 C-20910 NTSC System Reception format Power consumption Max. 60W / 1.1A Screen size 13 inch / 34 cm measured diagonally Audio output 1W NTSC, BTSC System (Multi Channel Sound) Max. 87W / 1.4A Max. 87W / 1.