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For models:
C-13910
C-13911
C-20910
COLOR TELEVISION
AV-20920
USER’S GUIDE
AV-20921
AV-27920
(Illustration of AV-27920 and RM-C754)
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
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Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: C AU T I O N :To reduce the risk of electric shock . Please read and retain for your safety. do not remove cover (or bac k ) . Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV No user serv i c e a ble parts inside. set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your R e fer servicing to qualified service pers o n n e l . personal safety. But improper use can result in potential Th
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6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro t e c t i o n when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the of the National Electrical Code provides information with re s p e c t antenna. This will prevent damage to product
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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 r e f e rence. After all, you just bought a gr e a t TV with a lot of ter r i fic features, you should know what each feature is and how to use it pr o p e r l y ! Please note as you read through this guide, that there are illustrations of select models for your re
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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 A/V input plug guide for your componen
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6 C O N N E C T I O N S REAR PANEL DIAGRAMS AV-20920 • AV-20921 AV-27920 C-13910 • C-13911 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 r e 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.) 1) Connect the cable
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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/V i d e o Cables (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
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8 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C754 RM-C751 RM-C542 AV-27920 AV-20920 • AV-20921 C-13910 • C-13911 C-20910 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Be sure to use only size AA batteries. Push down or raise the latch on the remote's back 1 cover to remove it. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting 2 the “+” and “–” markings on the batteries and remote control. To avoid a short circuit, insert “–” end first. Snap the cover back into place. 3 RM-C542 r If the remote control acts erra
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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 9 POWER r Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The power lamp will glow red. (On the AV-27920, the On Timer lamp will glow red.) r Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV (RM-C754 and RM-C751 only). 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 functions with the remote, only the cable box functions! r To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The p
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10 R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES Many CATV & VCR 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 or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufactur e r, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP FOR RM-C754 AND RM-C751 1) Determine the correct code from the “CATV & Satellite Codes” chart below. 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector
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1 R E M O T E P R O G R A M M I N G 1 VCR Codes VCRs CODES VCRs CODES VCRs CODES Admiral 84 40 07 31 06 65 HI-Q 08 Quarter 16 Aiko 46 Hitachi 39 02 25 89 94 28 64 70 81 Quartz 16 Aiwa 31 35 94 27 03 87 34 28 26 29 Homeline 89 15 31 36 46 47 79 94 Quasar 65 01 02 05 06 41 42 71 04 18 Akai 32 33 20 26 28 64 21 Images 90 91 03 56 92 72 American High 01 05 ITT 28 15 26 29 53 55 59 Radix 15 Asha 03 J.C. Penney 65 02 15 27 03 05 94 Radio Shack 31 15 Astra 03 94 52 15 27 89 32 90 91 83 Jensen 26 29 28
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12 U S I N G T H E M E N U USING THIS GUIDE: PICTURE SETTINGS Throughout this guide there are certain symbols TINT -------------||------------- we use as shorthand to show you what to do. COLOR -------------||------------- When you see them, keep these factors in mind: PICTURE -------------||------------- BRIGHT -------------||------------- Up and down arrows mean press the MENU DETAIL -------------||------------- UP or MENU DOWN buttons. Pressing the up or down buttons allows you to: EXIT BY SE
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I N I T I A L S E T U P 13 AUTO TUNER SETUP CLOSED CAPTION NOTES: During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV w i l l If they are included in a program, you automatically scan through all available can view closed captions or text During Initial channels and memorize the active i n f o rm a t i o n . Setup, the TV will be programmed ones so that when you scan, you do to only receive not pick up weak or noisy channels. To CLOSED CAPTION active channels. Once the To operate and select a caption To AUTO TUNER
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14 P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S DETAIL TINT NOTES: Detail allows you to adjust the level of Tint allows you to adjust the levels of To exit the Picture detail within the picture. red and green in the picture. Settings menu, press the EXIT To DETAIL button at any time. To TINT To make the picture sharper To accentuate green To make the picture smoother To accentuate red To move to the next or previous To move to the next or previous COLOR NOISE MUTING Color allows you to adjust both the Eli
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S O U N D S E T T I N G S 15 BASS MTS (Multi-Channel NOTES: The Bass level adjustment feature Television Sound) allows you to raise or lower the level of STEREO SETS MTS technology gives you a choice ONLY!! lower frequencies in the TV’s sound. among stereo, mono, and Second Audio Programs (SAP). Bass, Treble, To BASS Balance, and MTS To emphasize bass are available on: To MTS To reduce bass • AV-20920 To move to next • AV-20921 M TS STEREO SAP M O NO • AV-27920 TREBLE ON AIR M
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16 G E N E R A L I T E M S TV SPEAKER SET CLOCK NOTES: You can listen to the TV speakers, or The Clock is the heart of all timer TV Speaker is if your set is connected to a stereo, functions. You must set the clock available on: turn them off to listen to the stereo before any timer functions will work. speakers. • AV-20920 • AV-20921 To SET CLOCK To TV SPEAKER • AV-27920 To operate To turn the speaker ON or OFF T I M E 1 2 : 3 4 A M TV SPEAKER ON OFF S TART CLOCK EXIT when fini
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G E N E R A L I T E M S 17 ON/OFF TIMER CHANNEL SUMMARY NOTES: Use the On/Off Timer as an alarm to You can add or delete channels from wake up, as a program reminder, or the channel scanning. You can also T h e re are two as a decoy when you’re out of the lock out any “unauthorized” viewers sections in Channel house. from one or up to all 181 channels. S u m m a ry. To move up and To ON/OFF TIMER To CHANNEL SUMMARY down a column (e.g. from channel To operate To operate to channel) use the CH A
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18 G E N E R A L I T E M S Continued … CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK SET LOCK CODE The Lock Code locks and unlocks Channel Guard. Write this three digit To CHANNEL SUMMARY number down and keep it where would-be viewers will not look for it! To operate To the Lock column To SET LOCK CODE The access code zero (0) to To operate lock or unlock that channel The padlock icon appears CH ADD : CH ADD 0 1 X – : 0 6 X – 0 2 X – : 0 7 –
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B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S 19 DISPLAY VIDEO STATUS NOTES: The Display screen shows the current The VI D E O STA T U S button lets you select the status of timers and inputs. “Choice” settings of the Set Video Status Please note that if the clock, menu, or raise the level of detail with DISPLAY SleepTimer, or “Game”, or reset to factory settings. On/Off Timer are not set, the initial 07 “Standard” resets the picture settings Display screen NOW 12:20 PM to factory standard levels. will state
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20 B U T T O N F U N C T I O N S NUMBER BUTTONS RETURN+ NOTES : 10 KEY PAD There are two kinds of Return… Only RM-C754 P ress two of the number buttons to move and RM-C751, to single and double digit channels. universal remote Return+ — Set a “Return Channel” to controls, have VCR To move to Channel 7: r e t u rn to after scanning with CH A N N E L - / + . control buttons. 0 (zero) RETURN+ and hold for 3 seconds RETURN CHANNEL 7 (seven) PROGRAMMED ! Scan with CHANNEL -/+ 100 + BUTTON The 100+ bu
