JVC C-13910, C-13911, C-20910, AV-20920, AV-20921 User Manual

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For models:

C-13910 C-13911

COLOR TELEVISION USER’S GUIDE

C-20910

AV-20920

AV-20921

AV-27920

Model Number

(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.

Serial Number

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

C AU T I O N :To reduce the risk of electric shock .

do not remove cover (or back ) .

No user serv i c e a ble parts inside.

R e fer servicing to qualiﬁed service pers o n n e l .

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.

1. Operate only from the power source speciﬁed on the unit.

2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord .

3. Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable.

4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet

openings.

5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.

Changes or modiﬁcations not approved by JVC could void the warranty.

* When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety.

* To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION:

Please read and retain for your safety.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or ﬁre hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.

INSTALLATION

1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one

blade of the plug is wider than the other).

(POLARIZED-TYPE)

This safety feature allows the plug to ﬁt into the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it still fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician.

2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated

on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions.

3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are danger-

ous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or ﬁre hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.

4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power

cord, and do not place the TV set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or ﬁre hazard.

5 Do not use this TV set near water — for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the

antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro t e c t i o n against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with re s p e c t to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stru c t u re , g rounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection re q u i rements for the grounding electro d e .

7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet

to allow heat generated during operation to be released. Therefore: — Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV

set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.

— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless

proper ventilation is provided. — Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material. — Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat re g i s t e r.

9 To avoid personal injury:

— Do not place a TVset on a sloping shelf unless properly secure d . — Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV s e t

m a n u f a c t u re r.

— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresh-

olds or deep pile carpets.

— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s

instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by

the manufacturer.

USE

10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set

t h rough cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazard o u s voltages and contact can result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.

12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for

this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard .

13 For added protection of the TVset during a lightning storm or

when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning s t o rms or power line surg e s .

14 A TVset and cart combination should be moved with care .

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overt u rn .

SERVICE

15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

q u a l i ﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set. C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are c o v e red in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often re q u i re extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to re s t o re

the TV set to normal operation. E. If the TVset has been dropped or damaged in any way. F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance — this indicates a need for service.

1 6 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

17 When replacement parts are re q u i red, have the serv i c e

technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original part s . Use of manufacture r’s speciﬁed replacement parts can p revent ﬁre, shock, or other hazard s .

18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TVs e t ,

please ask the service technician to perf o rm the safety check described in the manufacture r’s service literature .

19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, impro p e r

disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a q u a l i ﬁed service technician to dispose of the TV set.

20 Note to CATV system installer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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 re f e rence. After all, you just bought a gre a t TV with a lot of terr i ﬁc features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it pro p e r l y !

Please note as you read through this guide, that there are illustrations of select models for your reference. There are several models in this guide and therefore each illustration will not be of the model you own. Just be sure to look for the similar feature on your TV.

Again, congratulations and thank you for choosing JVC! Enjoy!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONNECTIONS

Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Audio Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting to External Ampliﬁer . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . 7

GETTING STARTED

Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CATV & Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MENU FUNCTIONS

Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Initial Setup

Auto Tuner Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

B a c k g round . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Language (for on-screen menus) . . 13

Picture Settings

Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

P i c t u re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Set Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu Functions Cont...

Sound Settings

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) . . . . 15

Some Sound Advice . . . . . . . . . . 15

General Items

TV Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel Summary . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . 20

100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

T V / Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

R e t u rn +. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

APPENDICES

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . 23

S p e c i ﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4

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.

1) Always refer to the connection instructions in the user’s guide for your components ﬁrst! The manufacturer will provide the most detailed information about their products.

2) Know your jacks and plugs — most are color coded:

• Yellow plugs are Video connections

• Red plugs are Right Audio connections

A/V input plug

• White or black plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections (if your VCR is mono, it will have a white or black plug, no red)

3) Perform one hookup at a time. If you have many accessories to connect, make sure each connection is correct by checking to see that it works properly before attempting the next connection.

4) Unplug the power cord between each connection.

5) In and Out Concept. Remember In and Out. The Output jack

f rom one piece will go to the Input jack of the other — read the jack panels, they are all labeled.

FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS

AV-27920 Front Panel

RF Connectors

S-Video Plug

AV-20920 • AV-20921 • C-20910 Front Panel

C-13910 • C-13911 Front Panel

6 C O N N E C T I O N S

REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS

C-13910 • C-13911

AV-27920AV-20920 • AV-20921

C-20910

CABLE CONNECTIONS

T h e re are two basic types of antenna/cable hookups, but they are easy to distinguish. # 1 If you have an a n t e n n a , or have a cable TV system that does not re q u i re 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.)

Illustration of C-20910

1) Connect the cable or antenna wire out from the wall, in to the VCR RF input.

2) Connect an RF cable o u t f rom the V C R output, i n to the TV’s RF input.

❒ Refer to the VCR’s instructions. ❒ If you want to use the VCR as a

separate tuner, (in other words not be required to have the VCR on Channel 3 or 4 when the power is on) you can connect a two-way splitter in between the cable and the VCR connections.

Illustration of C-20910

1) Connect the cable wire out from the wall in to the cable box RF input.

2) Connect an RF cable out from the cable box, in to VCR RF input.

3) Connect an RF cable o u t f ro m V C R RF output, i n to TV VHF/UHF i n p u t .

❒ Refer to the VCR and/or cable

box instructions.

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 b y connecting Audio/Vi d e oCables (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.

3) Connect the red audio cable from the VCR’s Right Audio output jack into the TV’s Right Audio input jack.

❒ The C-13910, C-13911, and C-20910 do

Illustration of AV-20920

not have red audio jacks because they are mono televisions.

❒ If your VCR is mono it will have only one

audio out jack.

❒ Refer to the VCR’s instructions.

CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

AV-20920, AV-20921 & AV-27920 only.

If you set the TV Speaker to off (see page 16 for special setup), you can adjust the ampliﬁer’s sound with the TV remote’s VOLUME -/+ button!

1) Connect a white audio cable from the TV Left Audio output jack into the Ampliﬁer’s Left Audio input.

2) Connect a red audio cable from

Illustration of AV-20920

CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER

You can connect a camcorder right to your TV.

1) Connect a white audio cable from the camcorder output into the TV’s Left Audio

input jack.

the TV Right Audio output jack into the Ampliﬁer’s Right Audio input.

❒ Refer to the ampliﬁe r’s instru c t i o n s .

Illustration of AV-20920

2) Connect a yellow video cable from the cam-

c o rder output into the TV’s Video input jack.

3) If you have both a stereo model TV and

camcorder, connect the red audio cable from the camcorder output into the TV Right audio input jack.

❒ Refer to the camcord e r’s instru c t i o n s .

8 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

REMOTE CONTROLS

RM-C754

AV-27920

RM-C751

AV-20920 • AV-20921

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

Be sure to use only size AA batteries.

Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back

cover to remove it. 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.

Snap the cover back into place.

❒ If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries.

Typical battery life is usually about six months to one year.

❒ We recommend alkaline batteries for a longer battery life.

RM-C754/RM-C751 USERS NOTE:

When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If it takes longer than 3 minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR and/or Cable box will have to be reset (page 10).

RM-C542

C-13910 • C-13911

C-20910

RM-C542

RM-C754 • RM-C751

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