TV/VCR COMBO
USER'S GUIDE
For Model
TV-20241
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER
In the space below, enter the serial number for your television
(located at the rear of the television cabinet).
Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide.
Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference.
Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
Serial Number
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV
set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electri-
cal 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 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.
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.
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 speci-
fied on the unit.
2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
3. Avoid Improper installation and never posi-
tion the unit where good ventilation is unat-
tainable.
4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabi-
net 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, recepta-
cle or other outlet unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock.
Do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dan-
gerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
CAUTION
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
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.
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 register.
9 To 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 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
through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous
voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.
11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.
12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for
this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard.
13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or
when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended peri-
od 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.
14 A 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.
SERVICE
15 Unplug 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 adjust-
ment 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 perform-
ance -- this indicates a need for service.
16 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 person-
nel.
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service tech-
nician 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 pre-
vent fire, shock, or other hazards.
18 Upon 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.
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper dis-
posal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
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 pro-
vides 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Precautions About Video
Precautions for Recording TV
Programs
About Copyright
The recordings you make from TV programs or pre-
recorded 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 record-
ing. It is recommended that you remove the tabs from
important cassettes to prevent accidental erasure. To
record on a cassette whose tabs have been 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 errati-
cally 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.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Video Heads beginning to get dirty
Video Heads now fairly dirty
Video Heads totally clogged
CONNECTIONS
Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cable or Antenna Connection s. . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to Headphones. . . . . . . . . . . 8
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the CATV & Satellite Codes . . . . . . 11
MENU FUNCTIONS
Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug In Menu
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Auto Tuner Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VCR Plus+ Guide Setup. . . . . . . . 14
Set Clock
Semi-Auto (XDS). . . . . . . . 15
Manual. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Channel Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set Lock Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Picture Settings
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sound Settings
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) . . . . 22
Some Sound Advice . . . . . . . . . . 22
General Items
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
VCR FUNCTIONS
VCR Basics
Load Videocassette. . . . . . . . . . 24
Find Program Start. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Start Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stop Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VCR FUNCTIONS - continued
Simple Recording. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tape Counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ejecting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . 24
VCR Menu
Regular VCR Programming. . . . . . 25
Recording Speed. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auto SP EP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
V. Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
VCR Plus+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General VCR Items
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . 28
Instant Timer Recording. . . . . . . . 28
BUTTON FUNCTIONS - TV
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . 30
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
R e t u rn +. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
BUTTON FUNCTIONS - VCR
VCR Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Re-View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
EZ Ject
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SP/EP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VCR Plus+
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Shuttle Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Daily/Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NEXT Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Program Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
REC/ITR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
STOP/EJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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