® For model: AV-20FD24 TV/DVD COMBO USER'S GUIDE POWER TV CATV PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 SUBTITLE 4 5 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE 3 6 MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT SELECT /ENTER + CH VOL – VOL INPUT + CH – DVD SETUP TV MENU PREV NEXT B.SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE TV/DVD DVD MENU PLAY F.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
26. SOUND DISTORTION Do not allow the product output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 27. HEADPHONES When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 28. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 29.
Features Color TV With DVD/CD player Unique space saving design combines a 20" flat color TV and a DVD/CD player. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture/Audio quality of the DVD exceeds other software. Picture quality is higher than Super VHS. Audio quality is higher than audio CD. The DVD also has special options; audio language selection, subtitle language selection or multi-angle, etc. The DVD PLAYER can play back audio CDs.
• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. ENER Y STAR IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.
Parts and functions Front Disc tray PREVIOUS button NEXT button OPEN/CLOSE button STOP button Power indicator Remote sensor POWER STOP PREVIOUS PLAY NEXT OPEN/CLOSE POWER VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER button HOW TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR L/MONO AUDIO LINE 2 IN R AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks (LINE 2) Headphone Jack VOLUME +/– buttons PLAY button CHANNEL +/– buttons Rear AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks (LINE 1) RF IN jack VIDEO UHF/ VHF (MONO) AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT LINE IN 1 COAXIAL COAXIAL D
Remote control Page POWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 7 JUMP 8 C.C. ANGLE 9 RETURN 0 MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT SELECT /ENTER + CH VOL – INPUT VOL + CH – TV/CATV switch Switch to operate TV or CATV POWER Power on/off PLAY MODE Select playback mode DISPLAY Call information PREV NEXT B.SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE TV/DVD DVD MENU PLAY F.
Remote control Inserting Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Install two “AA” batteries 2 (supplied), 3 paying attention to Replace the compartment cover. the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.
Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire) Connect the 75 ohm Cable from the Combination VHF/UHF Antenna to the Antenna Jack.
Cable TV connections This TV/DVD has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
Setting the language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. Adjustment menus and messages will appear in the language of your choice. On-screen language selection (step 5) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options. To turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER. The Power indicator 1 will light. POWER TV CATV TV MENU.
TV operation turn on the TV/DVD, press 1 To POWER. the volume level by 2 Adjust pressing VOL + or –. The volume POWER TV CATV level will be indicated on the screen by green bars. As the volume level increases, so do the number of bars. If the volume decreases, the number of green bars also decreases. 32 DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN POWER TV CATV Press and release CH + or –. The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See pages 17 and 18 “To memorize channels” DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO DISPLAY TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + CANCEL Press DISPLAY to display the current informations on the screen.
Closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. POWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C.
To memorize channels This TV/DVD is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/DVD’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/DVD can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV/DVD with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen 1 Press will appear. or until CHANNEL-SETUP 2 Press menu appears. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY TV/CATV ADD/DELETE AUTO CH MEMORY < SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MUTING CANCEL LIGHT INPUT or . The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area. Press TV MENU until the MENU 4 screen is cleared.
Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TV/DVD corresponds to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING”. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu 1 Press screen will appear. POWER TV CATV or until the SETUP 2 Press menu appears.
Setting the V-Chip (Continued) TO SET THE V-CHIP SET menu, press 1 In theor V-CHIP to select the “US TV V-CHIP SET V-CHIP US TV RATING MOVIE RATING CAN ENG RATING CAN FRE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD RATING”. POWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT SELECT /ENTER + CH VOL – INPUT VOL + CH – TV MENU DVD SETUP PREV NEXT B.
or 5 Press CHIP”. Press to select “Vor to display “ON” to activate the V-Chip function. TV MENU until the MENU 6 Press screen is cleared. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. < CANCEL or until SETUP 2 Press menu appears. V-CHIP SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE < / / / / > /MENU the Password using Direct 4 Enter Channel Selection (0-9), then INPUT VOL press ENTER.
Picture control adjustment Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu 1 Press screen will appear. POWER TV CATV or until PICTURE 2 Press menu appears. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE < / / / /MENU 0 +32 0 0 0 > or to select the item 3 Press you want to adjust.
Stereo and separate audio program (SAP) The TV/DVD is equipped with a feature known as Multi-channel TV Sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Separate Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmission or for other purposes.
Sound control adjustment Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO TV MENU in the TV mode. 1 Press The TV menu screen will appear. or until the AUDIO 2 Press menu appears. BASS TREBLE BALANCE HYPER SURROUND STABLE SOUND AUDIO < TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE / / / 0 0 0 OFF ON > /MENU or to select the item 3 Press you want to adjust.
Disc The following types of discs can be played on this unit. Disc type and logo mark Recorded content DVD Video Audio + Video Audio CD Audio • DVD-ROM, Video CD, SVCD, CVD, Photo CD, etc. cannot be played. • Some CD-R/RWs can not be played back depending on the recording conditions. • This unit is to be used exclusively with the NTSC color system. PAL and SECAM system discs cannot be used with this unit.
Preparation/Status display of disc The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. Preparation Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized 1 Insert AC outlet. TV CATV POWER • If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before pressing POWER. PLAY MODE DISPLAY NOTE: When connecting to other equipment, unplug the unit from the AC outlet.
Playback procedure OPEN/CLOSE on 1 Press the unit or the remote conPOWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE trol. The disc tray will open. a disc onto the tray. 2 Place Position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT SELECT /ENTER + CH VOL – INPUT VOL + CH – B.
Special playback Note: There may be a slight delay between when you press the button and the function activating. Fast Forward Playback Press F.SEARCH during normal playback. Each press of F.SEARCH will increase the speed of the search (x 2), (CD: (x 4), (x 2), (x 8), (x 4), (x 15). (x 8), (x 20)) POWER TV CATV • To resume normal playback, press PLAY. DISPLAY PLAY MODE Review Playback SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO Press B.SEARCH during normal playback.
MP3 playback This player can play back the MP3-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CDRW. To produce the MP3-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-ROM drive and a MP3encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System can not be played. MP3 CD Information Limitations on MP3 CD playback • MP3 CD is the disc that is standardized by ISO9660, its file name must include 3-digits extension letters, “mp3”. • The directory and file names of the MP3 CD must correspond to the ISO standardized files.
Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT TV/DVD to select 1 Press DVD mode. 1 Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in.
Repeat, Random and Program playback/Repeat A-B Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Each time you press PLAY MODE, playback mode changes as follows. DVD Audio CD/MP3 CD On screen display → On screen display Operation Title: Repeats the current title. ↓ Chapter: Repeats the current chapter. ↓ Off: Resumes normal playback. → • During stop mode, PLAY MODE key is not effective. DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C.
Marking desired scenes The TV/DVD stores the points that you want to watch again. You can resume playback from that scene. Marking the Scenes MARKER during 1 Press playback. Marker 1 2 3 TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY C C C T T T /Enter/Cancel/Marker SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE the blank Marker 2 Select using / , then press ENTER at the desired scene. Marker 1 2 3 • Up to 3 scenes can be selected.
Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles Changing soundtrack language TV CATV POWER You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. PLAY MODE DISPLAY AUDIO during play1 Press back. SLEEP TIMER AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING 2/8 Fra Dolby Digital AUDIO CANCEL The current soundtrack language will appear. AUDIO repeatedly 2 Press until the desired language is selected.
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the view angle. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE MARKER ZOOM REPEATA-B RETURN – SLOW + MUTING CANCEL LIGHT SELECT /ENTER + CH VOL – INPUT + CH – DVD SETUP B.SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE TV/DVD DVD MENU PLAY STOP 1/9 The current angle will appear.
Setting language You can change the default settings to customise performance to your preference. POWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TV/DVD to select 1 Press DVD mode. Press DVD SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. or to select Press “Language”, then press or ENTER. or to select 2 Press “OSD Language”, then press or ENTER. TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN or to select de3 Press sired language (e.g.
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen/Setting on screen display Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. TV/DVD to select 1 Press DVD mode. POWER TV CATV DISPLAY PLAY MODE SLEEP TIMER AUDIO 1 TITLE Press DVD SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Picture”, then press or ENTER. 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C.
Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. TV/DVD to select 1 Press DVD mode. Main Menu Language Picture Sound Parental Press DVD SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Sound”. /Enter/Setup/Return TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE or ENTER to se2 Press lect “DRC”.
Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be prevented from play back with the unit. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TV/DVD to select 1 Press DVD mode. 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE or to select 2 Press “Parental Level”, then press Press or to select a 3 level from Off or 1–8. Press or ENTER to set the selected level.
To change the parental level TV/DVD to select DVD mode. 1 Press Press DVD SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press ENTER. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. to select “Parental”, then press or to select 2 Press “Password”, then press or ENTER. number buttons (0– 3 Press 9) to enter the password you have stored.
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. TV CATV POWER PLAY MODE DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER AUDIO AUDIO TITLE 1 2 3 SUBTITLE 4 5 6 JUMP 7 8 9 0 RETURN C.C. ANGLE a DVD disc and press 1 Load PLAY (see page 27).
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Audio” and/or “Subtitle” (see page 35).
Connections to other equipments The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV/DVD is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the TV/DVD to VCR, camcorder or TV game, you can select by pressing INPUT. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired mode. “LINE1”, “LINE2” or TV channel will display on the screen for 4 seconds. LINE 1 TV Channel LINE 1 (Back) LINE 2 (Front) NOTE: In the DVD mode this key will not operate. 1. To connect the TV/DVD to a VCR Press the INPUT to select the desired mode to use the TV as a monitor. Operate your VCR as usual.
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE POWER • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD Playback doesn’t start. • No disc is inserted. • The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc. • The unit cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. 27 25 – No picture • TV/DVD selector is not set correctly. 26 No sound • Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly. • The unit is in the Special playback mode. • Select the correct Audio Output position on AV amplifier. – 28 42 Picture is distorted during CUE or REVIEW. • The picture will be distorted occasionally.
Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/DVD is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast. IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, the picture may flutter or drift.
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: TELEVISION Picture tube: Tuner type: Receiving channels: Antenna input: Speaker: Audio output power: DVD/CD player Signal system: Applicable disc: Frequency response: Input: Headphone Jack: Digital audio out: Pickup: ACCESSORIES: AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 115W Stand by: 4W 56.1lbs (25.
Appendix (Remote programming) REMOTE PROGRAMMING Setting the CATV Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.
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