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	C-20910
USER’S GUIDE	AV-20920
	AV-20921
	AV-27920

(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.

Model Number

Serial Number

	IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION

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.

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.

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

1Your 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.

2Operate 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.

3Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or ﬁre hazard. Call your service technician for replacement.

4Do 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.

5Do 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.

6If 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.

7An 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.

13For added protection of the TV set 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 storms or power line surges.

14A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.

8TV 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 register.

9To avoid personal injury:

—Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.

—Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.

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

10Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

11Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.

12Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard.

SERVICE

15Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed 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 covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the TV set to normal operation.

E.If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.

F.When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

16Do 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.

17When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of manufacturer’s speciﬁed replacement parts can prevent ﬁre, shock, or other hazards.

18Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.

19When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualiﬁed service technician to dispose of the TV set.

20Note 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 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. 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

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

Language (for on-screen menus) . . 13 Picture Settings

Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Menu Functions Cont...

Sound Settings

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

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

General Items

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

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . 20 100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TV/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Return+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

APPENDICES

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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-technically- advanced 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

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

A/V input plug

RF Connectors

S-Video Plug

FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS

AV-27920 Front Panel

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

C-20910

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.)

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 out from the VCR output, in 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 out from VCR RF output, in to TV VHF/UHF input.

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 by connecting Audio/Video Cables (yellow, white or black, and red).

Illustration of AV-20920

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 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
		the TV Right Audio output jack into
	Illustration of AV-20920	the TV Right Audio output jack into
	Illustration of AV-20920	the Ampliﬁer’s Right Audio input.


		Refer to the ampliﬁer’s instructions.

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.

2) Connect a yellow video cable from the camcorder 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.

Illustration of AV-20920

Refer to the camcorder’s instructions.

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

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

REMOTE CONTROLS

RM-C754	RM-C751
AV-27920	AV-20920 • AV-20921

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

Be sure to use only size AA batteries.

1	Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back
2	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.

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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