(located on the rear of the television cabinet) on the space below.
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
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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 potentialelectrical 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).
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.
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 .
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
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6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the
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.
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
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PRECAUTIONS ABOUT VIDEO
Before operating the video unit, please read the precautions on this page.
Precautions for Recording TV
Programs
About Copyright
The recordings you make from TV programs or prerecorded tapes cannot be used without permission
from the copyright holders, except when they are
used solely for personal enjoyment.
Trial Recording Before Making Important
Recordings
Make a trial recording before an important program
to be sure that you can record and playback audio
and video properly.
Disclaimer:
JVC assumes no liability for failure to record or
playback audio and video properly with this unit.
Precautions About Video Cassettes
Keep these points in mind while working with video
cassettes.
Recording
• If you record on a previously recorded tape, the
original content will be automatically erased.
• Video cassettes cannot be reversed or “flipped
over” like audio cassettes.
Handling Cassettes Properly
• To store cassettes, place them inside their cases.
The cases should then be stored vertically.
• Do not drop cassettes, or give them any other
hard shock.
• Rewind cassettes before storing.
• Do not repeatedly load and unload tapes without
running them in between.
Do Not Store in the Following Places
• Exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating
device.
• Exposed to excessive humidity, smoke, or dust.
• Near a strong magnet (including speakers).
Prevent Accidental Erasure
Remove the small plastic tab at the rear of the
cassette. Without this tab, the cassette cannot be
used for recording. It is recommended that you
remove the tabs from important cassettes to prevent
accidental erasure. To record on a cassette whose
tabs have ben removed, cover the tab hole with two
layers of adhesive tape.
Precautions About Moisture
Condensation
What is Moisture Condensation?
When you put cold water into a glass, water droplets
form on its surface. This phenomenon is called
moisture condensation.
If Moisture Condensation Occurs
The video unit may fail to operate, or may operate
erratically potentially damaging the unit and video
cassettes.
When Does Condensation Occur?
• When equipment is moved from a colder to a
warmer place.
• Immediately after a room heater is started.
• When the unit is exposed to a cold air flow (like
from an air conditioner)
• In high humidity or when steam is present.
To Prevent Condensation
• Wait about an hour before operating the unit so
that it can become accustomed to the room
conditions.
• Provide proper ventilation.
If the unit fails to operate or operates poorly and you
think condensation may be the cause, turn the unit’s
power off and wait a few hours before trying to
operate the unit again.
Enjoying Clear Video
Cleaning the Video Heads
After a long, or frequent use, the video heads inside
the unit may become dirty, possibly resulting in poor
picture quality. To prevent this from happening, it is
recommended you clean the unit frequently with a
head cleaning cassette (TCL-2 or 3, sold
separately).
If Video Quality is Still Poor After Cleaning
Try cleaning the unit two or three times instead of
just once. If the repeated cleaning still fails to
produce better picture quality, an internal
malfunction may be the cause. Call your local dealer
for servicing.
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 camcorder is a stereo model, use a
stereo-to-monaural conversion cable to connect to the
Combo unit. Conversion cables may be purchased
separately.)
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.
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM
RF Connectors
TV-20240 Front Panel
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CABLE BOX CONNECTION
There are two basic types of antenna/cable hook-ups. They are easy to distinguish.
Type 1:
If you use an antenna or have a cable television system that does not require the use of a
decoder box to receive signals, use the diagram below to connect your TV/VCR combo.
1) Connect the cable or antenna wire out from the wall in to the TV VHF/UHF
input at the rear of the combo unit.
2) Plug the power cord into a nearby AC outlet.
Type 2:
If you use an cable box to access any or all channels, use the diagram below.
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 the TV VHF/UHF input.
3) Plug the power cord into a nearby AC outlet.
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CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER
You can connect a camcorder right to your TV/VCR combo using the input jacks located at the front of the unit.
1) Press on the PUSH mark on the front panel door to open it.
2) Connect a yellow video cable from the cam-corder output into the TV’s Video input jack.
3) Connect a white (or Black) Mono audio cable from the camcorder output into the TV’s audio input jack.
❒ Refer to the camcord e r’s instructions for further information about the camcord e r.
CONNECTING TO HEADPHONES/EARPHONES
You can connect earphones or headphones to your TV/VCR combo using the input jack at the front of the unit.
1) Press on the PUSH mark on the front panel door to open it.
2) Insert the earphone/headphone plug into the phones input jack.
❒ Refer to the headphones or earphones instructions for further inform a t i o n .
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D8
REMOTE CONTROL
RM-C139RM-C139
TV-20240
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Be sure to use only size AA batteries.
Push down on the remote's back cover and slide
1
towards the bottom to remove it.
Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the
2
“+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote
control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first.
Snap the cover back into place.
3
❒ If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries.
Typical battery life is usually about one year.
❒ We recommend alkaline batteries for a longer battery life.
NOTE:
When you change the batteries, try to complete the task
within 3 minutes. If it takes longer than 3 minutes, the remote
control codes for your Cable box will have to be reset (page
10).
RM-C139
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POWER
❒ Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV/VCR combo front panel. The On Timer
lamp will glow red.
❒ Make sure that the TV/CATV switch on the remote is set to TV. 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/VCR combo
functions with the remote, only the cable box functions!
❒ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer lamp will go out.
❒ The On Timer lamp will glow green when the On/Off Timer is set to yes, even when the TV power
is off.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME –/+ buttons on the TV/VCR combo front panel or on the
1
remote control. Press the VOLUME – button to lower the volume. Press the VOLUME + button to
raise the volume.
VOLUME 13
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Press the MUTING button to instantly turn the volume off to zero. To restore the volume to the
2
previous volume level, simply press the MUTING button again.
CHANGING CHANNELS
10 key direct access.
1
Press the numbers on the remote’s 10 key pad. For single-digit channel numbers press 0 then the
number. For channels above 100, press the 100+ button plus the 2-digit number.
CHANNEL –/+ button.
2
Press the CHANNEL –/+ button, to scan the channels in order.
❒ After you operate the Auto Tuner Setup (page 12), all of the blank, or empty, channels will be re m o v e d
f rom scanning so that there is no noise or channel snow when you scan, only active channels.
Return.
3
Press the RETURN button to return to the previous channel. First, select a channel
(game #1). Then, select another channel (game #2) with the 10 key pad and push the RETURN button
to flip directly back and forth.
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SETTING THE CATV CODES
Many CATV 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 does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacture r, use the re m o t e
c o n t rol for theCAT V box to operate it.
CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP
The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes for power on and off, 10 key, and channel up
and down.
1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below.
2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the cable box.
CATV & Satellite Codes
CABLE BOX E S
ABC
Antronix
Archer
Belcor
Cable Star
Cabletenna
Cableview
Century
Citizen
Colour Voice
Comtronice
Contec
Curtis
Diamond
Drake
Eagle
Eastern
Focus
GC Electronics
Gemini
General Electric
General
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. Pressing the up or down
buttons allows you to:
• Move vertically in the main menu screen
• Move through a submenu, or
• Move to the next letter, number, or other
choice in a submenu, or
• Back up to correct an error
Left and right arrows mean press the ME N U LE F T o r
ME N U RI G H T button to:
• Select the highlighted item, or
• Select the options in a submenu
The “Press Button” means you should press
that button on the remote control
The “Helping Hand” points to the highlighted or
selected item in a menu.
VCR SETUP SETTINGS
PICTURE SETTINGS
SOUND SETTINGS
❒Important information, or a note, about a feature
follows a cube like this one.
SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used when we refer
to buttons … this is important because some
menu functions have the same name.
THE ONSCREEN MENUS:
To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU
button on the remote, and the menu will appear on the
screen. The "Helping Hand" will appear next to an item
that is selected.
When you first turn on the TV, the “Picture Settings”
menu will appear. However, “Initial Setup” is so
important, that this guide begins here.
INITIAL SETUP ITEMS
TIMER SETUP ITEMS
GENERAL ITEMS
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AUTO TUNER SETUP
During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV w i l l
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.
Press any MENU button
To AUTO TUNER SETUP
To operate
TUNER MODE : CABLE AIR
START
To choose CABLE or AIR
To move to START
To start Auto Tuner Setup
NOW
PROGRAMMING!
48
The Programming takes approximately
1 to 2 minutes
PROGRAMMING OVER!
Note: Noise Muting will not work while
Auto Tuner Setup is working.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
You can add or delete channels from
channel scanning. You can also lock
out any “unauthorized” viewers from
one or up to all 181 channels.
Press any MENU Button
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
Note: Noise Muting will not work while
you are in the Channel Summary menu
SCAN
You can manually set channels to scan
that were too weak to be picked up
during Auto Tuner Setup. Conversely, if a
channel was too weak to receive a good
p i c t u re but was picked up anyway, delete
it by removing the
p e rf o rmed the Auto Tuner Setup
described in the previous column, please
do so now.)
CH NO. SCAN CH NO. SCAN
0 106 √
0 2√07
0 3√08
0 4√09 √
0 5√10 √
√ .
(If you have not
During Initial Setup,
the TV will be
programmed to
only receive active
channels. Once the
channels are
activated by the
Auto Tuner Setup
they will be included in Scan.
Some weak
channels may be
.
included or omitted
during this
procedure. You can
add or delete any
channels from
scanning in the
Channel Summary.
NOTES:
CH A N N E L - / + to select the channel
To the SCAN column
To add or delete from scan
EXIT when finished
Note: Channels set to scan will be
marked with an
√.
Note: Some cable systems experience
interference from radio frequencies on
Cable Channel 95. If you like, you can
delete this channel f rom scanning by
removing the √
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Continued …
CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
CHANNEL +/- to select the channel
To the Lock column
The access code zero (0) to lock
or unlock that channel
CH NO. SCAN CH NO. SCAN
0 106 √
0 2√07
0 3√08
0 4√09 √
0 5√10 √
EXIT when finished
Note: When viewing, once the Channel
Guard for a specific channel has been
unlocked, that channel will remain
unlocked until power to the television is
turned off. To reactivate Channel Guard,
turn the power off and then on again.
SET LOCK CODE
The Lock Code locks and unlocks
Channel Guard settings. Write this four
digit number down and keep it safe
from potential viewers!
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To SET LOCK CODE
To operate
The padlock icon appears
ZERO (the access code is zero )
LOCK CODE0 0 0 0
F I N IS H
To choose the number
To move to the next place
Continue to follow these directions for
all four numbers
To FINISH
CHANNEL GUARD MESSAGE:
This message appears when a viewer
attempts to watch a guarded channel:
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. – – – –
To watch a channel you have locked, enter
the lock code using the 10 key pad. An
explanation of how to set the lock code
appears in the next column on this page.
If the wrong lock code is entered, this
message will flash on the screen:
I N VALID LOCK CODE !
To save settings and exit
EXIT when finished
Note: If you forget your Lock Code
you can check your code by going to
the setup screen of the Set Lock Code
function.
Note: After a power interruption of
more than 90 seconds you must reset
the lock code.
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VCR PLUS+GUIDE SETUP
You may simplify the recording of
television programs by using VCR
PLUS+codes to program your VCR.
Whenever you want to record a
program, all you need to do is find the
VCR PLUS+code for that program.
After entering the code, the TV/VCR
Combo. will automatically record the
program at the correct date, time, and
channel.
Before using VCR PLUS+for the first
time, you need to set local channels
for VCR Plus+. These guide numbers
may be found in your local TV
magazine or newspaper’s TV listings.
To Set Local Channels for VCR
+
PLUS
Press any of the menu buttons
to display the Initial Setup
screen
VCR PLUS+GUIDE SETUP
Continued...
Below is the VCR Plus+ Guide Setup
Menu
To move to a TV CH position
which corresponds to a
particular GUIDE CH number
To Select a receivable TV CH
Repeat the steps described above
until all receivable channels have
been set.
EXIT to save settings and exit.
NOTES:
VCR PLUS+codes
for individual televi-
sion programs can
be found in most
local newspaper
television listings
and TV magazines.
To Select SET VCR PLUS
+
GUIDE CHANNEL
To display the SET VCR PLUS
GUIDE CHANNEL menu
screen
Your TV/VCR Combo is now ready to
accept VCR Plus+codes.
+
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NOTES:
If you do not move
to the next setting
with the up and
down arrows, in
approximately three
seconds the screen
will disappear and
your preferences
will be stored.
You can exit the
Picture Settings
menu at any time
by pressing the
EXIT button on the
remote control.
DETAIL
Detail allows you to adjust the level of
detail within the picture.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To DETAIL
To make the picture sharper
To make the picture smoother
To move to the previous
TINT
Tint allows you to adjust the levels of
red and green in the picture.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To TINT
To accentuate green
To accentuate red
To move to the next
COLOR
Color allows you to adjust both the
vividness and subtlety of the color.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To COLOR
To make colors more vivid
To subdue colors
To move to the next or previous
PICTURE
Picture allows you to adjust the range
between black and white in the
picture.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To PICTURE
To increase contrast
To decrease contrast
To move to the next or previous
BRIGHT
Adjust the degree of light and dark in
the picture.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To BRIGHT
To lighten the picture
To darken the picture
To move to the next or previous
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P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S
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BASS
The Bass level adjustment feature allows
you to raise or lower the level of lower
f requencies in the TV’s sound.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To BASS
To emphasize bass
To reduce bass
To move to next
TREBLE
The Treble level adjustment feature
allows you to raise or lower the level of
higher frequencies in the TV’s sound.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To TREBLE
To increase treble
To decrease treble
To move to next
MTS (Multi-Channel
Television Sound)
MTS technology gives you a choice
among stereo, mono, and Second
Audio Programs (SAP).
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To MTS
Select the mode
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if
the current signal contains
Stereo or SAP)
Note: Keep the TV in STEREO mode
to get the fullest sound quality.
Note: SAP will allow you to hear an
alternative soundtrack, if available.
NOTES:
MTS has no effect
on normal sound
broadcasts.
You can exit the
Sound Settings
menu at any time
by pressing the
EXIT button.
BALANCE
The Balance adjustment feature
allows you to center the TV’s sound to
your needs.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To BALANCE
To shift the speaker balance to
the right
To shift the speaker balance to
the left
To move to next
Note: Choose MONO to reduce
excess noise in a program or channel.
Some Sound Advice
You can tell if a program is broadcast in stereo by the position of the ON AIR arrow in the MTS
menu. Unfortunately, it is common for some cable companies to squash the transmission of
stereo programs to mono because they only have mono equipment. If connected to a cable
system, the sound is at the mercy of that cable company — if they broadcast in mono, you
receive mono sound regardless of the original stereo programming.
Fortunately, most programs that are broadcast in stereo are aired on the major television
networks. If you connect your TV to an antenna instead of cable, and set the tuner mode in the
Auto Tuner Setup to “Air” instead of “Cable,” you will be able to pick up stereo broadcasts in
stereo.
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C L O C K S / T I M E R S
NOTES:
To use the SemiAuto function, first
tune the television
to your local PBS
station. PBS
stations transmit the
EDS or XDS signal
needed to set the
clock..
DAYLIGHT
SAVINGSTIME
This function
automatically
adjusts for Daylight
Savings time. At
2:00 am on the first
Sunday in April, the
clock moves
forward one hour.
At 2:00 am on the
last Sunday in
October the clock
moves back one
hour.
POWER OUTAGE
If the TV is
unplugged or you
experience a power
outage of more
than 90 seconds,
you must reset the
clock in order for
any of your timer
functions to work.
If power is interrupt ed for less than 90
seconds, the clock
will continue to run,
but will be delayed
the length of the
power interruption
(for example if the
power was
interrupted for 45
seconds, the clock
will be 45 seconds
slow). It is best to
check the clock
after any interrup tion in power.
SET CLOCK (S
EMI
-A
UTO)
The Clock is the heart of all timer
functions. You must set the clock before
any timer functions will work. Your clock
can be set automatically by using a
broadcast signal available in most areas.
P ress Channel +/- to go to your
local PBS station (These stations
c a rry the EDS or XDS time signal)
P ress any of the Menu .
To SET CLOCK
To operate
To choose SEMI-AUTO
To move to time zone
To set the time zone
To move to D.S.T. (Daylight
Savings Time)
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF
To move to FINISH
To exit and save settings
CLOCK SET MESSAGE
If you do not set the clock but attempt to
use a timer function anyway, you will get
the following message:
PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST!!
MO D ES E M I - AU TO M A N UA L
T I M E- - : - - - DAT E / Y E A R- - - / - - / - D . S . T.O NO F F
S TART CLOCK
SET CLOCK (M
ANUAL
)
If you are in an area that does not
receive the EDS or XDS signal needed
for the Set Clock (Semi-Auto) function,
or if you wish to set the clock to a
different time, use the manual function.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To SET CLOCK
To operate
To choose MANUAL
To move to hour
To set the hour (AM/PM)
To move to minutes
To set the minutes
To move to month
To set the month
To move to date
To set the date
To move to year
To set the year
To move to D.S.T.
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF
To Move to START CLOCK
To start the clock
THANK YOU !!
If you want to synchronize the TV
clock with another clock or time signal,
press LEFT or RIGHT MENU arrow at the
appropriate time, and the clock will start
at that moment.
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ON/OFF TIMER
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.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To ON/OFF TIMER
To operate
ON TI M E7 : 00 PM
OFF TI M E10 : 00 PM
C H A N N E L0 2
MO D EONCE EVERYDAY
ON/OFF TIMER YES NO
F I N IS H
To set the hour (AM/PM) you
want the TV to turn on
To move to minutes
To set the minutes
To accept ON TIME and to
move to OFF TIME (set time for
TV to turn off)
To move to CHANNEL
To select channel
To move to MODE
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY
To YES NO
Choose YES for on, NO for off
To FINISH
To save settings
EXIT when finished
Note: In order for ON/OFF Timer to
work, the clock must be set. After a
power interruption of more than 90
seconds timer settings will be turned off
and will need to be reset.
Note: ON/OFF Timer cannot be set to
locked or guarded channels.
LANGUAGE
Choose from English, French, or Spanish
o n - s c reen menus and displays.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA
To choose a language
EXIT when finished
CLOSED CAPTION
If they are included in a program, you can
view closed captions or text inform a t i o n .
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To CLOSED CAPTION
To operate
CAPTION: CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4
TEXT: T1 T2T3 T4
FINISH
TO CAPTION or TEXT
To select a caption or text channel
TO FINISH
To save settings and exit
N o t e : See page 25 for details on accessing
closed captions with the CL O S E DCA P T I O N b u t t o n
on your remote contro l .
Note: Closed captioning may not correctly
operate when the signal received is weak
or when you are playing a video tape.
NOISE MUTING
Eliminates noise from channels that are
not broadcasting or are too weak.
P ress any ME N U b u t t o n
To NOISE MUTING
To turn ON/OFF
NOTES:
Closed Caption
N o t e s : C a p t i o n s
a re usually found
on CC1 and text
on T1. The other
caption and text
channels are
workable but are
for future purposes. If you want to
view captions or
text, most likely
you should
choose CC1 for
Captions and T1
for Te x t .
To access a
captioning option
or to turn one off ,
allow the display
to remain on
s c reen until it
disappears. In a
few seconds, the
captions will start .
If a large black
box covers 80%
of the screen, the
Text Mode is
p robably "On".
P ress the CL O S E D
CA P T I O N button to
t u rn it off .
General Note:You
can exit the menu
at any time by
pressing the EXIT
button.
Note: Noise Muting will not work when
you operate Auto Tuner Setup or Channel
Summary.
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NOTES:
The TV/ VCR c o m b o
can re c o rd and play
back video
cassettes in
monaural sound
o n l y.
This TV/VCR combo
is equipped with
SQPB (S-VHS
Q U A S I P L AY B A C K )
which lets you
watch tapes re c o rded in the S-VHS
f o rmat.
S Q P B does not
deliver S-VHS
re s o l u t i o n .
S - V H S re c o rding is
n o t possible with
this video re c o rd e r.
You can watch a
d i ff e rent pro g r a m
than the one being
re c o rded by the
VCR. Press the
CH A N N E L +/- button
or use the 10-key
pad to switch to a
d i ff e rent channel.
You may also re t u rn
to the re c o rd i n g
channel at any time.
VCR BASICS
This section of the guide will explain
the many functions of the VCR
portion of your new TV/VCR Combo.
We will begin with a basic explanation of how to load, view and eject a
video cassette.
LOAD A VIDEOCASSETTE
Make sure the “window” of the video
cassette is facing up, and the rear
label of the video cassette is facing
you. Insert the cassette into the slot
below the television screen by
pressing on the rear of the cassette.
Do not use too much pressure when
inserting. If the tab at the rear of the
cassette has been removed,
playback of the tape will begin
automatically:
CAUTION!
To avoid injury, do not place
your hand inside the video
cassette slot of the VCR or your
hand may be caught by the
unit’s internal mechanism. Take
special care to prevent children
from inserting their hands into
the VCR.
STOP PLAYBACK
To end playback of the video
cassette, press the STOP button on
the remote or the S
TOP/EJECT
button
on the TV/VCR combo front panel.
The video playback will stop and the
on screen display will automatically
switch to the television (or to LINE if
LINE INPUT is selected).
SIMPLE RECORDING
To record a television program, first
select the channel airing the program
you wish to record using the 10-digit
key pad or C
HANNEL
+/- buttons on
the remote control. Next, press the
SP/EP button to select the recording
speed (for more on recording speeds
see page 20). To begin recording,
LAY
press the P
down the R
button while holding
EC
button.The following
display will appear on screen over
the television picture for a few
seconds.
REC 22
COUNT 0:00:30
Channel/Rec.
Display
Tape Counter
FIND THE START OF THE
PROGRAM
If the tape is not set at the start of the
program, you can move backwards
on the tape by using the REW button
on the remote or TV/VCR combo front
panel. Press REW to rewind the tape
to the desired point. To advance
forward on the tape, press the FF
button.
START PLAYBACK
To begin viewing a video cassette,
press the PLAY button on the remote
or on the TV/VCR combo front panel.
A video picture will appear.
When the program is over, press S
TOP
to finish recording.
TAPE COUNTER
The Tape Counter appears on screen
when you fast forward or rewind as a
guide to show how much tape is left
on a cassette. It also appears when
you begin recording or playback. To
see the tape counter display at other
ISPLAY
times, press D
ISPLAY
D
, see page 24. To reset the
counter, press C
. For more on
ANCEL
on the remote.
EJECTING THE CASSETTE
To remove a cassette from the unit,
press the S
TOP/EJECT
button on the
TV/VCR combo front panel. The...
mark will begin to flash and the
cassette will be ejected from the unit.
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V C RM E N U I T E M S
NOTES:
R e c o rd i n g
s p e e d s
This VCR allows for
re c o rding and
playback at two
d i ff e rent tape
s p e e d s .
SP - Standard Play.
This setting gives
the best re c o rd i n g
and playback
qualities. It is the
time length indicated on blank video
c a s s e t t e s .
EP - Extended Play
This setting re c o rd s
and plays back at
1/3 the SP s p e e d
(for example a 120
minute cassette can
re c o rd for six hours
at the EP s e t t i n g ) .
H o w e v e r, video and
audio quality at EP
speeds are not as
good as those
re c o rded at SP
s p e e d s .
Other VCRN o t e s :
To check your
p ro g r a m m e d
settings press the
PR O G. CH E C K b u t t o n
on the re m o t e
c o n t rol. See page
28 for more details.
For tro u b l e s h o o t i n g
on Timer Record i n g
see page 23.
2 0
VCR MENU
The VCR Menu screen gives you a
number of options for operating your
VCR. For an explanation of how to
use on screen menus, see page 11.
ENU
*Press any of the M
buttons to
display the menu screen.
REGULAR VCR PROGRAMMING
This function lets you manually input
the time, date and channel information for a program you wish to
record. (To program your VCR using
VCR Plus+ codes see page 22)
To REGULAR VCR
PROGRAMMING
To operate
The following menu will appear.
To select DATE
To START (hour AM/PM)
To set the time you wish the
VCR recording to begin.
• When you press the Right
or Left arrow button, the
current time is first displayed.
To STOP
To set the time you wish the
VCR recording to end
To CHANNEL
To select the channel of the
program you wish to record.
To RECORDING SPEED
To select the recording
speed.
• SP - select to record at standard
speed.
• EP - select to record at 1/3 normal
speed.
To move to FINISH
To exit programming and
save your settings. The
following message will
appear:
YOUR PROGRAM IS CONFIRMED
PUSH THE TIMER BUTTON
IMER
The T
button on the
remote control. The timer is
now in standby
The REClamp will glow green on the
f ront panel of the unit, indicating the
timer has been programmed. When the
p rogrammed start time arrives, the REC
lamp will glow red and re c o rding will
begin. When the programmed stop time
a rrives, the lamp will go out and the
re c o rding will automatically stop.
N o t e : After re c o rding if there are other
p re-set programs the lamp will turn gre e n .
Notes on overlapping programs:
If the timer is set to re c o rd two diff e re n t
p rograms with overlapping times, the
second re c o rding will not start until the fir s t
is finished. For example if one timed
re c o rding is set to run from 5:00 to 6:00,
and a second is set from 5:30 to 7:00, the
second re c o rding will not start until 6:00
when the first finishes. If one pro g r a m
e n t i rely overlaps another - program 1 is
f rom 5:00 to 6:00, program 2 is from 5:30
to 6:00 - the second program will not
re c o rd.
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RECORDING SPEED
Select the speed at which you
would like to record SP (standard
play) or EP (extended play)
Press any M
ENU
button to
display the VCR menu
screen.
To RECORDING SPEED
To set to SP or EP
Press E
XIT
to finish
AUTO SP➔EP
This function is used with timerrecording (pg 20 or pg 22) while in
the SP tape speed mode. The unit
automatically calculates the amount
of time left in the recording and the
amount of tape left on the cassette.
If there is not enough tape to finish
the recording, the unit automatically
switches to the EP mode to finish
the recording.
Press any M
display the VCR menu
screen.
To AUTO SP➔EP
To set to ON or OFF
ON: The unit will automatically
switch from SP to EP speed if
there is not enough tape left
on the cassette to finish the
recording.
OFF:The tape speed will not
change. The tape may run out
before recording is finished.
ENU
button to
REPEAT PLAY
Once playback of a cassette has
finished, this function automatically
rewinds the tape and begins
playback again. Playback may be
repeated up to 50 times.
Press any M
ENU
button to
display VCR Menu screen
To REPEAT PLAY
To turn Repeat play ON or
OFF
ON:Once a tape has finished it
will automatically rewind
and replay
OFF:Tape will stop when
playback is completed.
Press E
XIT
to finish.
Note: If a non-recorded period of
three seconds or more is encountered on a tape, playback will stop
and the tape will automatically
rewind. If you timer-record two
programs back-to-back, a nonrecorded period will automatically
be inserted between programs.
V. STABILIZER
This function eliminates any vertical
shaking of the video image during
playback in EP mode.
Press any MENU button to
display the VCR menu
screen.
To V. STABILIZER
To turn ON or OFF
*Press E
XIT
to finish
Press E
XIT
to finish
Notes: Closed Captioning may not
display properly when V. Stabilizer
is set to "ON".
After a power interruption or once a
tape is ejected, V. Stabilizer will
return to "OFF".
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V C RP L U S
NOTES:
V C R P l u s +
C o d e s
VCR Plus codes for
individual pro g r a m s
may be found in
most local newspaper television
listings or in TV
magazines. VCR
Plus+ Codes are th
t h ree to eight digit
number usually
shown after the title
or description of a
p rogram in TV
l i s t i n g s .
Your TV/VCR Combo comes
equipped with VCR Plus+ technology. This function allows you to
program your VCR simply by
entering the VCR Plus+ code number
associated with the program you
wish to record.
Note: Before VCR Plus+ can be
used, VCR Plus guide channels must
be programmed. See VCR Plus
Guide Setup in “Initial Setup” page
14, if you have not yet programmed
these channels).
TIMERRECORDINGWITH VCR
PLUS+
Press the VCR PLUS
on the remote control
The VCR PLUS+code screen appears
Enter the VCR PLUS+code (three-toeight digit number) of the show you
wish to record using the 10-key pad
on the remote control. The following
screen will appear:
Note: If you enter the VCR Plus
code incorrectly, press C
remote. The first screen will
reappear.
ANCEL
+
button
+
on the
Press the D
AILY/WEEKLY
button to select how often a
program should be recorded,
ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY
Press the SP/EP button to
select SP or EP recording
speed. (See pg 20 for more
on tape recording speeds)
+
button
Press the VCR P
LUS
The following screen will appear,
displaying a summary of the information you just entered:
If the settings are correct, press the
VCR P
LUS
+
button again to accept. The
following message will appear:
If you wish to make a correction, use
the () buttons to move to the item
and the () buttons to correct. Once
corrected press VCR P
LUS
+
to accept
the settings.
Press the Timer button
on the remote control.The timer
is now in standby mode.
The REC lamp will glow green on the
front panel of the unit, indicating the
timer has been programmed. When the
programmed start time arrives, the
REC lamp will glow red and recording
will begin. When the programmed stop
time arrives, the lamp will go out and
the recording will automatically stop. If
there are other pre-set recordings the
REC lamp will glow green.
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TIMER RECORDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following are some common
problems/issues that may arise while
using Timer Recording.
REC lamp starts flashing when you
press T
No cassette is loaded into VCR.
Insert a cassette into VCR and
continue.
Cassette loaded has its recording tab
removed.
Insert a recordable cassette, or cover
the missing tab hole with two layers of
tape.
The following message appears
when attempting to eject tape or
operate VCR:
IMER
on the remote control.
VCR TIMER IS ON. PUSH
TIMER BUTTON TO RELEASE.
INSTANT TIMER
RECORDING (ITR)
Instant Timer Recording allows you to set
the VCR timer after the videotaping of a
program has begun. The ITR timer can
be programmed to stop recording up to
four hours after it has begun.
To use the ITR timer, the VCR must
already be recording. Press the R
button on the front panel of the VCR
(Note: This function cannot be accessed
with the remote control)
EC/ITR
R
The following display will appear on the
screen:
ITR 0:30
COUNT 0:00:01
EC/ITR
REC 22
Press the T
IMER
button and set Timer
Mode to Off. Try operating VCR again.
To stop taping once automatic
recording has begun.
Press the T
IMER
button, then the S
TOP
button.
The timer above is set to stop recording in
30 minutes.
Press the ITR button again to increase
the amount of time on the ITR timer. Each
press increases the amount by 30
minutes. The ITR timer can be set from a
minimum of thirty minutes "ITR 0:30" to a
maximum of four hours "ITR 4:00" When
the time allotted to the ITR expires, the
recording automatically shuts off.
Note: To cancel the ITR timer, press the
EC/ITR
R
disappears.
Note: To stop recording before the
allotted time expires, press the S
button.
button until the on-screen display
TOP
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NOTES:
Please note that if
the clock, Sleep
Timer, or On/Off
Timer are not set,
the initial Display
screen will state
“Clock Not Set,”
“Sleep Timer Off,”
and “On/Off Timer
Off,” respectively.
Notes on Display:
"Remain"
automatically
calculates how
much time is
remaining on a
video cassette
inserted in the
unit. If the display
reads "--:--", run
the tape a little bit,
then try Display
again.
If there is no tape
inside the unit,
Remain will read
"--:--"
DISPLAY
The Display screen shows the current
status of timers and inputs.
DISPLAY
❑ The channel or AVinput (Channel 07)
❑ Current time (12:20 PM)
❑ Current date (Jan. 26, 1999)
❑ Recording Speed (EP)
❑ Amount of tape remaining on video
cassette. (--:--)
❑ Sleep Timer status/minutes
remaining (OFF)
❑ On/Off Timer status (OFF)
Each press of the DISPLAY button
changes the display mode:
Display shows the above menu screen.
Time shows only the current time over
the television picture. Channel shows
only the number of the channel the
television is currently tuned to. VCR
shows the VCR's current function (for
example - "Play") and tape counter.
Note: VCR display is only available
when there is a tape in the unit.
VIDEO STATUS
The VI D E O STAT U S button gives your television
a movie theater-like quality with the “Cinema”
setting, raises the level of video game detail
with “Game” setting, or resets display to
f a c t o ry settings with “Standard ” .
“Standard” resets the picture settings to
factory-set levels.
“Cinema” Gives a film-like look to television and video programs
“Game” enhances the appearance of
video game graphics.
VIDEO STATUS
SLEEP TIMER
Sleep Timer turns off the TV for you in
case you fall asleep. Program it to work
in intervals of 15 minutes up to 180
minutes.
SLEEP TIMER
SLEEP TIMER MESSAGE
20 seconds prior to the automatic
shut-off, this message will appear:
You then have 20 seconds to press the
SLEEP TIMER button to delay turn off for
another 15 minutes.
CINEMA GAME STANDARD
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
GOOD NIGHT ! !
P USH SLEEP TIMER BUTTO N
TO EXTEND.
This section will describe in detail the
different buttons on your remote
control and their functions. Buttons
related to the operation of the television are listed first, followed by the
buttons used to operate the VCR. The
names of individual buttons in this
section are printed in SMALL CAPS.
DISPLAY TIME CHANNEL VCR OFF
2 4
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B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S - T V
NUMBER BUTTONS
10 KEY PAD
P ress two of the number buttons to move to
single and double digit channels.
To move to Channel 7:
0 (zero)
7 (seven)
100 +
The 100+ button accesses all channels
above Channel 99.
To move to Channel 124:
100+
2 (two)
4 (four)
RETURN
Return to the last channel viewed after
moving to another channel via the 10 key
pad.
Move to another channel using the
10 key pad
RETURN
The TV will return to the first
channel
EXIT
The EXIT button lets you leave any menu
and return to normal television viewing.
CLOSED CAPTION
View the closed captions or text when
included in a broadcast.
CLOSED CAPTION
C CT E X TO F F
MUTING
The MUTING button turns the sound off
completely when you press it.
MUTING
The sound will turn off
completely.
Note: To re t u rn to the original volume
p ress MUTING a g a i n .
MENU BUTTONS (
Press any of the four menu buttons to
access the onscreen menu system.
)
INPUT
INPUT selects the input mode.
INPUT
TV LINE
Note: For more information on Closed
Caption, see page 18.
Note: Closed captioning is not available on
video cassettes.
CHANNEL +/-
The CHANNEL +/- button lets scan forward
and backwards through the available
television channels. For more on this
feature, see page 9.
VOLUME +/-
The VOLUME +/- button raises or lowers the
volume. For more on this feature, see
page 9.
TV/CATV SWITCH
For normal operation of your TV/VCR
combo, set the TV/VCR switch to "TV". If
you use a cable box to select channels,
set the switch to "CATV".
Note: The VCRbuttons will only work when
the remote is set to "TV". If you use the "CAT V "
setting, you must switch to "TV" when you
wish to operate the VCR.
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2 6
VCR FUNCTIONS - BASIC
The following buttons control the basic
functions of the VCR.
PLAY
❑ Begins playback of a video cassette.
REW
❑ Rewinds tape. If pressed when tape is
stopped, the tape counter will be
displayed on screen. Can also be used
with PL AY to scan backwards thro u g h
t a p e .
FF
❑ Fast Forw a rd. If pressed when tape is
stopped, the tape counter will be
displayed on screen. Can also be used
with PL AY to scan forw a rd through tape
at an accelerated rate.
PAUSE
❑ F reezes a single frame of video on
s c reen during playback. Press PL AY t o
resume normal playback.
❑ While tape is paused, you can
advance forw a rd frame-by-frame. Each
p ress of the PA U S E button will move the
tape ahead one frame.
❑ While tape is playing back, you can
slow the speed to 1/6 of normal by
p ressing and holding PA U S E for two
s e c o n d s .
REC
❑ Immediately begins re c o rding of
p rogram currently on television. To start
re c o rding, press PL AY while holding
down RE C b u t t o n .
STOP
❑ Halts VCR function. Will stop tape
during play, re c o rd, fast-forw a rd, or
rewind functions. If pressed while RE W
or FF is being used with PL AY, tape will
re t u rn to normal playback.
INDEX SEARCH
Most JVC-brand VCR’s automatically
insert an index mark at the start of a
recording. The INDEX SEARCH +/- buttons
can be used to scan a cassette for
these marks, to quickly find the
beginning of a taped program.
INDEX SEARCH +
Scans tape forward for index marks. If
there are numerous programs recorded
on one tape, you can press the INDEX
SEARCH button a number of times to
search for that number of marks. (For
example four presses will move ahead
four index marks). A recording up to nine
index marks ahead may be accessed.
INDEX SEARCH -
Scans tape backward for index marks. If
there are numerous programs recorded
on one tape, you can press the INDEX
SEARCH button a number of times to
search for that number of marks. (For
example four presses will move back four
index marks). A recording up to nine
index marks behind may be accessed.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
During playback, if tracking (the
alignment of the video heads on the
video cassette tape) deviates, an unclear
picture is displayed. This TV/VCR Combo
is equipped with an automatic tracking
function. There are are cases when
manual tracking adjustment is needed.
They include:
• When the auto tracking does not work
properly and the picture remains unclear.
• If the picture moves vertically during
playback
Open the cover of the TV/VCR
combo front panel.
Press the CHANNEL + and
CHANNEL - on the front panel
simultaneously during playback.
Note: No special tracking indication will
appear on screen.
Press either the CHANNEL + or
CHANNEL - buttons to reduce the
disturbance or vertical vibration
of the picture.
Note: Once video cassette is removed,
manual tracking will automatically be
turned off.
NOTES:
Index marks are a
function of JVCmade video
decks. Therefore,
INDEX SEARCH
cannot be used
on commercially
produced tapes,
or tapes recorded
on non-JVC brand
VCR’s, since these
tapes will not have
the JVC index
marks recorded
on them.
If you try to begin
an index search at
a point on the
tape between two
programs, INDEX
SEARCH may not
work correctly.
Either fast-forward,
or rewind the tape
a bit and try INDEX
SEARCH again.
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SKIP SEARCH
Each time you press the SK I P SE A R C H b u t t o n
while a tape is playing, the unit will fastf o rw a rd ahead 30 seconds on the tape. Yo u
may press the button up to four times in a
row to move 120 seconds or two minutes
a h e a d .
SK I P SE A R C H
RE-VIEW
Once a timer- re c o rding has fin i s h e d ,
p ressing the RE- VI E W button automatically
rewinds the tape to the start of the newly
re c o rded pro g r a m .
RE- VI E W
N o t e: No other VCRfunctions can be used
b e f o re pressing RE- VI E W. Using any other
functions will prevent RE- VI E W f rom working.
EZJECT
The video cassette is automatically
rewound and then ejected with one push of
the E ZJE C T button.
E ZJE C T
DISPLAY
By pressing DI S P L AY while a video cassette
is playing you can check on how much
tape remains or tape speed. Display also
shows the tape counter on-screen. Refer to
page 24 for more details.
DI S P L AY
CANCEL
Use to cancel a pre-set timed program or if
you input a VCR Plus+code incorrectly on
the VCR P l u s+s c reen.
SHUTTLE PLUS +/-
Lets you gradually increase or decrease the
playback speed of a video cassette. With a
videotape playing choose either the SH U T T L E
PL U S + or SH U T T L E PL U S - button.
SH U T T L E PL U S +
Each time this button is pushed, playback
speed will increase. Button can be pushed
a maximum of seven times.
SH U T T L E PL U S -
Each time this button is pushed, playback
speed will decrease. Button can be pushed
a maximum of seven times.
To resume playback at normal speed, pre s s
the PL AY b u t t o n .
TIMER
Lets you turn the Ti m e r M o d e O N and OFF.
TI M E R
VCR PLUS+
Accesses the TV/VCR Combo's VCRP l u s
functions. For more information on timer
re c o rding with VCR Plus+, see page 22.
V C R PL U S+
+
DAILY/WEEKLY
Selects how often a program will be re c o rded: Once, Daily, or We e k l y. Pre s s i n g
D a i l y / Weekly will access this option in the
Timer Recording menu.
DA I LY/ WE E K LY
CA N C E L
SP/EP
Selects a re c o rding speed (SP or EP) f o r
simple re c o rding. See "Regular VCR
P ro g r a m m i n g "on page 20 for more details.
S P / E P
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PROGRAM CHECK
The PROGRAM CHECK button allows you
to confirm the programmed settings of
your VCR. You can also make changes
if you find any errors.
Confirm Timer Settings.
Press the Program Check button to
display the timer information
PROG. CHECK
❑ P ress again to leave scre e n .
Changing Timer Settings
If you find an erro r, you may correct it
f rom the program check scre e n .
Program Check Continued
Use the Menu buttons to select which
items you wish to change. (For more on
Regular VCR Programming, see page
20).
Cancelling Timer Programs
Press the Program Check button to
display the timer information
PROG. CHECK
Select the program you wish to cancel
CANCEL
Press PROG. CHECK again to exit.
To program you wish to change
To display “REGULARV C R
P R O G R A M M I N G ” s c re e n .
REC/ITR
(On TV/VCR Combo unit front panel)
RE C/ IT R
P ressing the RE C/ IT R button once will begin
videotape re c o rding on on-screen pro g r a m .
P ressing button a second time will activate
ITR (Instant Timer Record i n g )t i m e r. See
“Instant Timer Recording” on page 23f o r
m o re inform a t i o n .
STOP/EJECT
(On TV/VCR Combo unit front panel)
ST O P/ EJ E C T
P ressing the ST O P/ EJ E C T button once will
halt any on-going VCR function such as
playback, re c o rd, rewind, etc. Press the
button while the VCRis stopped to eject
video cassettes.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G - T V
PROBLEMS
There is no power
There is no picture
or no sound
Remote control is
not operating or
operating properly
You cannot select a
certain channel
The power turns off
by itself
The clock is wrong
On Timer is blinking
PICTURE
The picture color
quality is poor
CHECK
• See if the power cord became unplugged.
• Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage.
• The antenna could be disconnected.
• The input mode (TV or Video) could not be set properly, refer to page 25.
• The tuner mode (in the Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly, refer to page 12.
• The station may be having difficulties, check to see if other channels are operating normally.
• Check that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
• Make sure there are no objects blocking a clear path from the remote to the TV.
• Check that the TV/CAT Vswitch is in the proper position — set to TV to view television.
• Maybe you are too far from the TV, you must be within 23 feet (or 7 meters).
• Make sure the channels are programmed. See Channel Summary, page 12.
• Perhaps the channel is locked, select it with the 10 key pad and follow instructions on page 13.
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set, press the power button, check page 18.
• The power was interrupted or the power cord unplugged. Reset the clock, check page 17.
• The Sleep Timer may be set, check page 24
• The power was interrupted and the clock not reset. Reset the clock, check page 17.
• There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service.
CHECK
• Tint and color may be improperly adjusted. Check page 15.
• Video Status mode may be set to an inappropriate setting. Check page 24.
There are lines
across the picture
The picture is
spotted
Double picture
(Ghosts)
Snowy picture/
Image noise
S c reen is 80% black
SOUND
Bilingual or stere o
p rograms can’t be heard
T h e re is no sound
f rom the TV
s p e a k e r s .
N OT A PRO B L E M
Static electricity
You hear occasional
crackling sounds
• There could be interference from another energy consuming appliance, such as a computer,
another TV or VCR. Move any other such appliances farther away from the TV.
• T h e re could be interf e rence from a running high wattage appliance such as a hair- d ry e r, vacuum
c l e a n e r, or neon sign. You will have to move the antenna away from the source of the
i n t e rf e rence or change it to a coaxial cable which is less prone to interf e re n c e .
• A building or airplane can reflect the original signal producing a second, delayed one. Adjust
the antenna position.
• The antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna connection,
page 6, and your Quick Setup Guide. If it is damaged, you will have to replace it.
• Closed Caption Text Mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu (page 18).
CHECK
• Make sure the MTS mode is properly set. Refer to page 16 for details on setting MTS Modes.
• The volume is set to “0”. Adjust it by pressing the VOLUME + button.
• Has the Muting button been pressed? If so, press Muting again to return volume to normal.
• Is an earphone/headphone attached to the jack at the front of the TV? If the phones jack is in
use, the TV’s speakers will not produce sound.
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT’S NORMAL
• It is normal to feel a surge of static electricity if you brush over or touch the scre e n .
• It is normal for the TV to emit crackling sounds when turned on or off. Unless the sound or
picture become abnormal, this is fine.
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PROBLEMS
The video cassette
will not enter the
VCR
The cassette will not
eject
Dual or stereo
sound cannot be
heard
Two sounds are
heard at the same
time during
playback
Unit makes
mechanical-type
sounds when no
operation is being
performed
CHECK
• Make sure you are attempting to insert the tape properly. The clear window on the cassette
should be facing up and the label on the narrow part of the cassette should face away
from the machine.
• Are you attempting to use a cassette that is not a VHS or S-VHS type? Only these types of
cassettes may be used in this machine.
• Is the VCR set for timer-recording? A cassette cannot be removed while the timer is running.
To eject the tape while the timer is operating, press the TIMER button on the remote control to
shut it off. You may then press EJECT on the front panel of the unit to remove the tape.
• This VCR allows for recording and playback in mono sound only.
• When a tape with stereo Hi-Fi recorded as its normal track is played back, two separate
soundtracks may be heard at the same time. Make sure when renting or purchasing recorded
video tapes that they are compatible with monaural sound mode.
• Is the VCR set to begin timer-recording? When a timer-recording starts, it is normal to hear the
cassette tape being engaged inside the machine. This is not a malfunction.
• Have you just finished watching a tape? Two or three minutes after you finish watching a tape,
the VCR heads automatically disengage from the tape to protect the tape. Sound is also heard
at this time. This is not a malfunction either.
The cassette gets
stuck halfway
during loading or
unloading
The VCR started
rewinding the tape
automatically
Recording won’t
start
“Noise” (static)
appears on the
picture during
playback
Still (paused)
picture vibrates up
and down
VCR cannot be set
for timer-recording
• Try unplugging the unit from the power outlet, then plugging back in. If this does not work, call
your local dealer for service.
• During recording, playback, or fast-forwarding when the unit reaches the end of the tape, it
starts rewinding automatically.
• Is the VCR set to Repeat Play? See "Repeat Play", page 21.
• Has the safety tab at the rear of the cassette been removed? A cassette cannot be used for
recording without this tab. If the tab is missing and you still want to record on that tape, cover
the hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
• The VCR heads may be dirty. Use a commercially available cleaning cassette to clean the
heads.
• Manually adjust the VCR’s tracking. See "Tracking Adjustment", page 26.
• Are you trying to timer-record more than six programs? The maximum number of timer-
recordings that can be set at one time is six.
• Do timer-recordings overlap? You can check timer settings by pressing PROG. CHECK on the
remote control. For PROG. CHECK, see page 28. For timer recording overlap, see page 20.
The VCR cannot be
operated
Timer-recording is
set but VCR cannot
timer record.
•Is there a video cassette inserted in the unit? If there is no cassette inserted, the VCR cannot
be operated.
• Do timer-recording overlap? See the "Notes on overlapping programs" on page 20.
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JVC COMPANYOF AMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTOTHE ORIGINALPURCHASER ATRETAIL
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.)
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES,THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND COMMONWEALTH OF
PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the
original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during regular business hours at JVC authorized
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger may be
covered on an in-home basis where such service is available.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
To determine if in-home service is available in your area, either contact the selling dealer (retailer) or call 1-800-537-5722 to locate the nearest JVC
authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website h t t p : / / w w w. j v c s e r v i c e . c o m. In-home service, if available, will require
clear access to the Television by the service representatives. If in-home service is not available, carry in service will be provided.
If service is not locally available, box the product carefully, preferably in its original carton,and ship, insured,with a copy of your bill of sale
plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location which will be given to you by the
toll free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVCProduct,please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1) P roducts which have been subject to abu s e, a c c i d e n t , a l t e r a t i o n , m o d i f i c a t i o n , t a m p e r i n g , n e g l i ge n c e, m i s u s e, f a u l t y
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered,
tampered with,defaced or removed;
2) Initial installation, installation and removal from "built-in" entertainment centers and other mounting systems;
3) Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual,normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4) Damage that occurs in shipment,due to an act of God,and cosmetic damage;
5) Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6) Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7) Accessories;
8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase.)
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY ,IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,WHETHER DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long the warranty lasts, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
state to state.
JVCCOMPANY OF AMERICA1700 Valley Road
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.Wayne, New Jersey 07470
h t t p : / / w w w. j v c s e r v i c e . c o m
PartsLabor
90 DAYS1 YEAR
For Canadian model televisions, see separate sheets for Warranty/Garantie and
JVC Authorized Service Centers in Canada.
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPA R ATE WA R R A N T Y.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WA R R A N T Y. PLEASE REFER TOTHE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No.and Serial No. which is located either on the rear,bottom or side of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.:Serial No.:
Purchase Date:Name Of Dealer:
3
L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
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A U T H O R I Z E DS E R V I C EC E N T E R S
32
QUALITY
SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
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. Remember to retain your Bill of
Sale for Warranty Service.
http://www.jvcservice.com
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
Dear customer;
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read this guide before operating the unit, and before calling
for service make sure you check the Troubleshooting pages at the end of this book. In the event that repair is necessary, or
for the address nearest you, please refer to the factory service center list below, or within the continental United States, call
the toll free number above for an authorized service center. Remember to retain your bill of sale for warranty serv i c e .
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(973) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857
(404) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(630) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
13 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 376-9100
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and
production of the wide array of JVC products, service is key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC
is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or
bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print
your home return address on the outside and inside of the
carton, Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as
listed above.
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HA 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
8192 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 472-1960
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
10700 Hammerly Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 935-9331
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(650) 871-2666
Don’t service it yourself.
CAUTION
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer. Or from the
48 Continental United States call toll free : 1 (800) 882-2345
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
MODELTV-20240
Type
Reception Format
Reception Range
Power Supply
Power consumption
Screen Size
Audio Output
Speakers
Antenna Te rm i n a l
External input jacks
Phones jack
TV/VCR Combo
NTSC, BTSC System (Multi Channel Sound)
VHF 2 to 13. UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Super, Hyper, and Ultra bands
(181 channel frequency synthesizer system)
120VAC, 60 Hz
100W / 1.5A
20 Inches / 50.8 cm measured diagonally full square
1.2W x 1.2W
1-4/5" x 4" / 4.5 x 10 cm oval x 2
75 ohms (VHF/UHF) terminal (F-type connector)
Video: 1 Vp-p., 75 ohms
Audio: 500mVrms (-4dBs audio) high impedance
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Recording/Playback
system
Video Signal
Recording system
Tape Speed
Program capacity
Memory backup
time
Clock Reference
E x t e rnal Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight (lbs./kg.)
Accessories
Specifications subject to change without notice.
VHS system (SQPB)
4 head helical scan system
N T S Cs y s t e m
VHS monaural system Monaural-linear track system
EP / SP
1- month programmable timer / 6 programs
Approximately 90 seconds
AC
22 5/8" x 19 7/8"x 19 1/8" / 57.2 x 50.3 x 48.3 (cm)
52.4 (lbs.) / 23.8 (kg.)
1 Remote control unit, 2 AA batteries
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
JVC CANADA, INC.
21 Finchdene Square
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada M1X 1A7
LCT0316-001A-H
0299-TN-JII-JMT
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