Serial Number
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
Enter the serial number for your television
(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.
TV/VCR COMBO
USER'S GUIDE
FOR MODEL
TV-20240
(Illustration of TV-20240 and RM-C139)
(MONO)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV
set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. But improper use can result in potential
electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the
safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following
basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your
TV set.
INSTALLATION
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one
blade of the plug is wider than the other).
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
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.
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES
REGARDING THE USE OF THIS
UNIT.
1. Operate only from the power source specified
on the unit.
2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
3. Avoid Improper installation and never position
the unit where good ventilation is unattain-
able.
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, recepta-
cle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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 period
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning
storms or power line surges.
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 perfor-
mance -- 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 personnel.
17 When replacement parts are required, have the service
technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses
have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.
Use of manufacturer's specified replacement parts can
prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.
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
disposal 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 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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 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 Erasur
e
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 Moistur
e
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.
Video Heads beginning to get dirty
Video Heads now fairly dirty
Video Heads totally clogged
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
CONNECTIONS
Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cable Box Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to Headphones/Earphones . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CATV & Satellite Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MENU FUNCTIONS
Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initial Setup
Auto Tuner Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Channel Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VCR Plus+ Guide Setup. . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture Settings
Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Picture
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bright
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detail
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sound Settings
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) . . . . . 16
Some Sound Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Clocks/Timers
Set Clock (Semi-Auto). . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set Clock (Manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
On/Off Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Items
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Closed Caption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VCR FUNCTIONS
VCR Basics
Load Videocassette . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Find the Start of the Program. . . . . . . . 19
Start Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stop Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Simple Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tape Counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ejecting the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VCR Menu
Regular VCR Programming. . . . . . . . 20
Recording Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auto SP¡EP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
V. Stabilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VCR Plus+
Recording with VCR.Plus+. . . . . . . . . 22
Timer recording Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . 23
Instant Timer Recording
ITR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BUTTON FUNCTIONS - TV
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . 25
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Closed Caption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Channel +/-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Volume +/-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TV/CATV Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BUTTON FUNCTIONS - VCR
VCR Basics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tracking Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Re-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
EZ Ject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shuttle Plus +/- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VCR Plus+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Daily/Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
REC/ITR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
STOP/EJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Program Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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