For models: C-13110 C-13111 C-20110 AV-20120 AV-20121 AV-27115 AV-27120 COLOR TELEVISION USER'S GUIDE Illustration of AV-27120 and RM-C381 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for your television (located at 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 though this guide there are illustrations of select models for your reference.
Connections CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections. 1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for your components first.
Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are two basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1. • If you use a cable box to access any or all the channels, please refer to Diagram #2. 1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input on your VCR. 2) Connect an RF cable from the VCR Output, in to the RF input on the back of the TV.
Connections 7 Audio/Video Connections - Stereo For models AV-27120, AV-20120 and AV-20121 only. Use the connection diagram below to get stereo sound from a stereo VCR. 1) Connect the yellow video cable from the VCR’s Video Output jack to the TV’s Video Input jack. 2) Connect the white (or black) audio cable from the VCR’s Left Audio Output jack to the TV’s Left Audio Input jack. Illustration of AV-27120 Notes • If your VCR is mono it will have only one Audio Out jack.
Getting Started Remote Controls RM-C381 AV-27120 RM-C380 AV-20120 • AV-20121 RM-C205 C-13110 • C-13111 C-20110 • AV-27115 Changing the Batteries Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 Raise the latch on the remote's back cover or push down on the back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. 2 Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on the remote control. To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first.
Getting Started 9 Power • Press the POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The On Timer lamp will glow red. • Make sure the TV/CATV switch on the remote is set to TV (RM-C380 and RM-C381 only). Move the switch to CATV only if you plan to operate a cable box. On the CATV setting the remote will only operate the cable box functions. • To turn the power off, press the Power button again. The On Timer lamp will go out.
Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box or 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 search code function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.
Remote Programming 11 VCR setup The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on, power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, channel up, and channel down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “TV”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR.
Using the Menu 2 Using this Guide Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new television. The ones you will see most frequently are: Up and Down arrows mean press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN buttons.
Initial Setup 13 Auto Tuner Setup Channel Summary In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans through all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the CHANNEL +/- buttons) you will receive only clear, active channels. Channel Summary allows you to customize the line-up of channels received by your TV.
Initial Setup Channel Summary - Lock Set Lock Code (V-Chip, which appears before Set Lock Code in the onscreen menu system, is discussed in the four-page section beginning on page 15). Press the MENU button To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate To the Lock Column Zero to lock or unlock that channel CH 01 02 03 04 05 ADD X X X X X – – – – – : : : : : : CH 06 07 08 09 10 ADD X – – X X – Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code.
V-Chip 15 V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATINGS LIMITS. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO.
V-Chip Directions to Block Viewing: Directions to set up Movie Ratings: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the or to move the cursor to the correct location. Press or to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”. For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 shows: Move the cursor to the top row of that column and add a lock icon.
V-Chip 17 ❒ R Restricted. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17. ❒ NC-17 No One Under 17. These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit subject matter. ❒ X No One under 18. Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
V-Chip Accessing V-Chip Information: Example 2: To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing that program.
Picture Settings 19 Tint Noise Muting Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. This feature inserts a blank blue screen over channels which are not broadcasting or are too weak to be received clearly.
Sound Settings Bass MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the Bass adjustment. MTS technology allows several audio signals to be broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may also include a Second Audio Program (SAP).
General Items 21 Set Clock - Auto (XDS) Set Clock - Manual Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast by most Public Broadcasting (PBS) stations. To set the clock using the XDS signal: To set your clock manually (without using the XDS signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu and follow the steps below.
General Items On/Off Timer Language The On/Off timer lets you program your television to turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important programs, or as a decoy when you're not home. You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, Spanish, or French.
Button Functions 2 3 Menu Video Status The MENU button allows you to access the onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate the onscreen menu system. The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of three TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. • See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Standard - Resets the picture display to the factory settings.
Button Functions Number Buttons - 10 Key Pad Return+ To move directly to a specific channel, enter the channel number with the number buttons on the remote. For example, to move to Channel 7: The RETURN + button has two functions: 0 (zero) 7 (seven) 100+ Button Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels.
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Limited Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada. JVC COMPANYOF AMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIPfrom the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
Authorized Service Centers 27 QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear Customer; In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
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