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
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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.
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.
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
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.
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet
to allow heat generated during operation to be released.
Therefore:
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.
— 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.
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.
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat registe.r
9 To avoid personal injury:
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.
— Donot placea TVset 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.
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.
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Precautions About Video
Prec autions for Rec ording TV
Program s
Prec autions About Moisture
Condensation
What is Moisture Condensation?
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.
When you put cold water into a glass, water droplets
form on its surface. This phenomenon is called moisture
condensation.
If Moisture Condensation Oc c urs
Trial Rec ording Before Mak ing Im portant
Rec ordings
The video unit may fail to operate, or may operate errati-
cally potentially damaging the unit and video cassettes.
Make a trial recording before an important program to be
sure that you can record and playback audio and video
properly.
When Does Condensation Oc c ur?
• 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).
Disc laim er:
JVC assumes no liability for failure to record or playback
audio and video properly with this unit.
• In high humidity or when steam is present.
Prec autions About Video Cassettes
Keep these points in mind while working with video
cassettes.
To Prevent Condensation
• Wait about an hour before operating the unit so that it
can become accustomed to the room conditions.
• Provide proper ventilation.
Rec ording
• 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.
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.
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.
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).
Do Not Store in the Follow ing Plac es
• Exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device.
• Exposed to excessive humidity, smoke, or dust.
• Near a strong magnet (including speakers).
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.
Prevent Ac c idental 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.
Video Heads beginning to get dirty
Video Heads now fairly dirty
Video Heads totally clogged
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Table of Contents 5
CONNECTIONS
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
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
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . 28
Instant Timer Recording. . . . . . . . 28
BUTTON FUNCTIONS - TV
MENU FUNCTIONS
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . 30
100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Return+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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
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
On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Noise Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
APPENDICES
VCR FUNCTIONS
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
VCR Basics
Load Videocassette. . . . . . . . . . 24
Find Program Start. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Start Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stop Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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6 Connections
CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST - READ ME FIRST
The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind while you
setup your new TV. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-minded individuals make our
connections properly. If you read this section and still can’t identify the plugs, connectors and
components you have, please ask someone for help in making your connections.
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:
A/V Input Plug
• Yellow plugs are for Video connections
• Red plugs are for Right Audio connections
• White or Black plugs are Left Audio (or Mono)
connections. If your camcorder is a stereo model,
use a stereo-to-monaural conversion cable to
connect to the TV/VCR combo. Conversion cables
may be purchased separately.
3) Perform one connection at a time. If you have
RF Connectors
several accessories to connect, make sure each
connection is correct by checking to see that it works
properly before trying the next connection.
4) Unplug the power cord during each connection.
5) Follow the In and Out Concept. Remember In and
Out - the Output jack from one device will go to the
Input jack of the other. Read the jack panels, they are
all labeled.
Front Panel Diagram
TV-20241 Front Panel (with panel door open)
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Connections 7
Cable or Antenna Connections
#1
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input at the rear of your TV/VCR
combo.
#2
1) Connect the cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input on your Cable Box.
2) Connect an RF cable from the Cable Box Output, in to the RF input at the rear of your TV/VCR combo.
NOTE:
Refer to the Cable Box instructions for more information on its operation.
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8 Connections
Connecting to a Camcorder
1) Press on the TV/VCR combo’s front panel door lightly to open it.
2) Connect the white audio cable from the Camcorder’s Audio Output jack to the TV/VCR combo’s Audio
Input jack.
3) Connect a yellow video cable from the Camcorder’s Video Output to the TV/VCR combo’s Video Input jack.
•
If your camcorder is a stereo model, use a stereo-to-monaural conversion cable to connect to the
TV/VCR Combo.
Connecting to Headphones
1) Press on the TV/VCR combo’s front panel door lightly to open it.
2) Insert the stereo mini plug from the headphones into the headphone jack on the front panel of the
TV/VCR combo.
NOTE:
Refer to the Camcorder’s instructions for more information on its operation.
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Getting Started 9
Remote Control
RM-C389
RM-C389
TV-20241
Changing the Batteries
Be sure to use only size AA batteries.
Push down on the remote's back cover and
slide towards the bottom to remove it.
1
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully
noting the "+" and "-" markings on the
2
batteries and on the remote control. To avoid
a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first.
When batteries are installed, snap the back
cover into place.
3
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the
batteries. Typical battery life is six months to
one year.
• We recommend using alkaline batteries for
longer battery life.
When you change the batteries, try to complete the
task within three minutes. If you take longer than three
minutes, the remote control codes for your Cable Box
may have to be reset (page 11).
RM-C389
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10 Getting Started
POWER
• Press the POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. The On Timer will glow red.
• Make sure the TV/CATV switch on the remote is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you plan to operate
a cable box. On the CATV setting the remote will only operate the cable box functions.
• To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer will go out.
• The On Timer lamp will glow green when the On/Off Timer is set (page 23), even when the TV power is off.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
To control the volume level, use the VOLUME+/- buttons(
) on the remote control or on the TV's front panel.
Use the VOLUME - (
) button to lower the volume. Press the VOLUME+ ( ) button to raise the volume.
Press the MUTING button to instantly turn the volume to zero. Press the MUTING button again to return to the
previous volume level.
CHANGING CHANNELS
10 key direct access
1
To move directly to a specific channel, press that channel's numbers on the remote's 10 key pad. For single-digit
channel numbers, press "0" then the channel number. For channels above 100, press the 100+ button, then the
remaining two digits on the 10 key pad.
2 CHANNEL -/+ BUTTON
To scan through the channels, press either the CHANNEL+ ( ) or CHANNEL - ( ) button on the remote or
TV/VCRs’ front panel and release. You will move through the channels in numerical order.
• After you operate the Auto Tuner Setup (page 13), all of the empty channels will be removed from scanning.
When you scan you will only receive clear, active channels.
Hyperscan
With JVC's Hyperscan feature you can zip through the channels at a rate of five per second. To use Hyperscan,
press and hold either the CHANNEL+ or CHANNEL- buttons. After the first few channels scan at normal speed, the
rest will move by at five per second. To scan at normal speed, press and release the CHANNEL+/- button.
3
Regular Return
Press and release the RETURN+ button to return to the previous channel viewed. For example select a channel.
Then select another channel using the 10 key pad buttons. You can now flip back and forth between these two
channels by pressing RETURN+.
4
RETURN+
With RETURN+ You can program your TV to always return to a specific channel. Press and hold down the RETURN+
button for three seconds. The message, "RETURN CHANNELPROGRAMMED!"will appear on-screen. Now
when you scan through the channels, pressing RETURN+ will bring you back to your programmed channel.
To cancel the RETURN+ channel, press and hold the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The message "RETURN
CHANNELCANCELLED!"will appear on-screen.
• Pressing any number key or turning off the TV will also cancel the RETURN+ channel.
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Getting Started 11
Setting the CATV & Satellite Codes
Cable Box or Satellite setup
The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up,
channel down, and 10 key operation.
1) Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.
2) Slide the 2-way selector switch to “CATV”.
3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button.
4) With the DISPLAY button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.
5) Release the DISPLAY button.
6) Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.
• If your cable box or Satellite receiver does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does
not respond to any code, try the Search Codes Function at the bottom of the page.
CABLE BOXES
CODES
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
SYSTEMS
CODES
CABLE BOXES
CODES
Puser
RCA
Realistic
Regal
032
061, 070
032
ABC
024
Archer
Cableview
Citizen
Curtis
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
GCBrand
Gemini
032, 025
051, 032
022, 051
058, 059
100
106
112
104, 111
104
105
102, 103
108
Echostar
G.E.
058, 064, 040, 041, 042, 045,
068
034
Gradiente
Hitachi
HNS(Hughes)
Panasonic
Philips
Primestar
RCA
Sony
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta 057, 058, 059
SLMark
Sprucer
Stargate
Telecaption
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
024, 032, 025
029
037, 032, 051, 038
051
034
032, 051
022, 043
051, 047
051, 056
032, 051
067
047, 051
044
106, 109, 110
107
General Instrument 065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
101
102, 103
040, 041, 042, 045
Toshiba
Uniden
049, 024
065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
049, 050, 051, 054
035, 036, 066
050
Macom
032, 025
022, 032
052
029, 030
063, 046
046
Magnavox
Memorex
Movietime
Oak
Panasonic
Paragon
Philips
033
030
032, 051
039, 037, 048
055, 056, 060
Zenith/Drake
Satellite
063
028, 029, 030, 052, 053, 031,
069
Pioneer
Pulsar
047, 062
051, 032
Search Codes Function:
1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV.
2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.
3) Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.
4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response,
repeat Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 64 times without a response, use the remote control which came
with the equipment.
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12 Using the Menu
Initial Setup Items
1
Using this Guide
Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to
help you learn about the features of your new
television. The ones you will see most frequently are:
Up and Down arrows mean press the
CHANNELUP or CHANNELDOWN buttons.
Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons let you:
•
•
•
Move vertically in a main menu screen
Move through a submenu screen
Move to the next letter, number, or other
choice in a submenu
VCR Setup
2
•
•
Back up to correct an error
Scan through TV channels (when not in
a menu screen)
Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME
LEFT or VOLUME RIGHT buttons to:
•
•
•
•
Select a highlighted menu item
Select an item in a submenu
Select numbers in certain menu options
Turn the volume up or down (when not in
a menu screen)
3
Picture Settings
The "Press Button" icon means you should
press the button named on your remote
control. Remote control buttons may have the
same name as some menu functions so
button names appear in this book in SMALL
CAPITALLETTERS.
4
Sound Settings
The ‘Helping Hand’ points to the highlighted,
or selected, item in a menu.
The Onscreen Menus:
To use the Menu, press the MENU button, then use
the
and
buttons to move through the
menus as described above.
Note: The menu screens shown in this book are
representations of the menu screens on your set, not exact
replications.
5
6
General Items 1
Plug In Menu
General Items 2
The Plug In Menu only appears the first time the TV is
plugged in.
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Plug In Menu 13
Introduction
Auto Tuner Setup
The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when
you first turn on the TV/VCR Combo after plugging
it in. The Plug In Menu helps you to get your
Combo ready to use by letting you set your
preferences for:
In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans
through all available channels, memorizing the active
ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with
weak signals. This means when you scan (using the
CHANNEL+/- buttons)you will receive only clear,
active channels.
• The Language in which you want the onscreen
menus to appear,
Press the MENU button
To AUTO TUNER SETUP
To operate
• The Auto Tuner Setup of which channels you
wish to receive,
• VCR Plus+ Guide Setup to get your Combo unit
ready for easy recording of your favorite
programs,
CABLE AIR
• Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so
your timer functions will work properly.
To choose CABLE or AIR
To move to START
Descriptions of each of the Plug In Menu features
appear on the next three pages. We recommend
you complete the Plug In Menu setup first so your
TV/VCR Combo is set up just the way you want,
right away.
To start Auto Tuner Setup
Language
You can choose to view your onscreen menus in one
of three languages: English, Spanish, or French.
48
Press the MENU button
To LANGUAGE
Programming will take approximately 1 to 2
minutes.
ENG
To choose a language
Exit when finished
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner
Setup.
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14 Plug In Menu
VCR PLUS+ Guide Setup (continued)
VCR Plus+ Guide Setup
Using VCR Plus+ codes to program your VCR,
recording your favorite TV programs is now
simple. Whenever you want to record a program,
all you need to do is find its VCR PLUS+ code.
After entering the VCR PLUS+ code, the TV/VCR
Combo will automatically record the program at
the correct date, time, and channel.
Below is the VCR PLUS+ Guide Setup Menu
• VCR PLUS+ codes for individual television
programs can be found in most local newspaper
television listings and in TV magazines.
Before using VCR PLUS+ for the first time, you
need to enter guide numbers for your local TV
channels. These guide numbers may be found in
your local TV magazine or newspaper’s TV
listings.
To set the guide numbers on the menu, select a
guide channel (GUIDE CH) you wish to program.
Find the television channel which matches that
guide channel and program it in the TV Channel
column (TV CH).
Press the MENU button
To move to a TV CH position that matches
a particular GUIDE CH number
To select the TV CH number
When finished to move to the next GUIDE
CH number
Repeat the steps described above until all
receivable channels have been set
EXIT to save the settings and exit
Your TV/VCR Combo is now ready to accept VCR
Plus+ codes for programming.
To SET VCR PLUS+ GUIDE CHANNEL
To display the SET VCR PLUS+ GUIDE
CHANNEL menu
NOTE:
VCR PLUS+ codes for individual television programs can be found in most local newspaper television listings and in
TV magazines.
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Plug In Menu 15
Set Clock
Set Clock - Manual
Before you use any of your TV’s timer functions,
you must first set the clock. You may precisely set
your clock using the XDS time signal broadcast
by most Public Broadcasting stations. To set the
clock using the XDS signal:
To set your clock manually (without using the XDS
signal), choose MANUAL from the Set Clock menu
and follow the steps below.
Enter the channel number of your local PBS
station.
Press MENU
To SET CLOCK
To operate
To Semi-Auto
To move to the hour
To set the hour
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 select your time zone
To set the time zone
To move to YEAR
To set the YEAR
To move to Daylight Savings Time (D.S.T.)
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF
To move to START CLOCK
To move to Daylight Savings Time (D.S.T.)
To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF
To Finish
To start clock and exit
To Exit and save settings
• If you do not have a PBS station in your local
area, you will have to set the clock manually. See
‘Set Clock - Manual’ at the top of the next column
for instructions.
Finish
Once you have the items in the Plug In Menu set
to your personal preferences, move to the Finish
option to save your settings.
• The Daylight Savings Time feature automatically
adjusts your TV’s clock for Daylight Savings. The
clock will move forward one hour at 2:00 am on
the first Sunday in April. The clock will move back
one hour at 2:00 am on the last Sunday in
October.
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
• You can change the preferences you set in the
Plug In Menu at any time using the regular JVC on
screen menu system.
NOTES:
• You will have to reset the clock after a power interruption of 90 seconds or longer.
• You must set the clock before operating any timer functions.
Canadian Viewers: Please see note regarding the Set Clock (Semi-Auto) feature on page 39.
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16 Channel Summary
Channel Summary
Channel Summary - Lock
Channel Summary allows you to customize the
line-up of channels received by your TV. You can
add or delete channels from the line-up or
prevent any unauthorized viewers from watching
any or all 181 channels.
Press the MENU button
to CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
To the Lock Column
Zero to lock or unlock that channel
Press the MENU button
To CHANNEL SUMMARY
To operate
CH
01
02
03
04
05
SCAN
:
CH
06
07
08
09
10
SCAN
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
:
:
ü
–
ü
ü
ü
ü
The Channel Summary screen (below) will now
be displayed with the channels set to scan
marked with an "ü". You can delete channels
from the scan by removing the "ü". If any
channels were missed during Auto Tuner Setup
and you wish to add them, you may by placing an
"ü" next to the channel number.
ü
ü
–
–
EXIT when finished
Channel Guard Message
CHNO. SCAN
01
:
CHNO. SCAN
When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel,
the following message appears:
:
06
07
08
09
10
ü
ü
02
03
04
05
ü
ü
ü
ü
:
:
:
:
To the SCAN column
To include or delete from scan
Exit when finished
To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the
Lock Code using the 10 key pad (see “Set Lock
Code” - page 22).
If the wrong code is entered, this message will flash
on the screen:
The channel cannot be accessed until the correct
code is entered.
• Once a channel has been unlocked, it will
remain unlocked until the television is turned off.
NOTE:
Some cable systems experience interference from radio frequencies on cable Channel 95. You may delete this channel from
your scan by removing the "ü" next to it on the Channel Summary screen.
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V-Chip 17
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
V-Chip
Programs with the following Ratings are
appropriate for Children.
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which
enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA)
Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not to receive,
programs based on content according to the
guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits
you set will be blocked.
❒ TVY is Appropriate for All Children.
Programs are created for very young viewers
and should be suitable for all ages, including
children ages 2 - 6.
When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel,
this message appears:
❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children.
Most parents would find such programs
suitable for children 7 and above. They may
contain some mild fantasy violence or
comedic violence, which children should be
able to discern from reality.
Programs with the following Ratings are
designed for the entire audience.
To watch a blocked channel, enter the lock code
(page 20) using the 10 key pad.
❒ TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these programs
suitable for all age groups. They contain little
or no violence, no strong language, and little
or no sexual dialog or situations.
To set up the TV Parental Guideline
Ratings:
Press the MENU button
❒ TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
May contain some, but not much, strong
language, limited violence, and some
suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is
recommended that parents watch these
programs first, or with their children.
To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
❒ TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Programs contain some material that may be
unsuitable for children under the age of 14
including possible intense violence, sexual
situations, strong coarse language, or
intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are
cautioned against unattended viewing by
children under 14.
❒ TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
These programs are specifically for adults
and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17
years of age. TV MA programs may have
extensive V, S, L, or D.
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
To move to SET US TV RATINGS
To operate
TV TV TV TV TV TV
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
Y
— — — — —
V/ FV — — —
—
S
L
D
— — —
— — —
— —
Viewing Guidelines
• V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE
• S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
• L stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
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18 V-Chip
Directions to Block Viewing:
Directions to set up Movie Ratings:
Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G,
etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press
the or to move the cursor to the correct
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
location. Press or to turn the locking feature
To operate (Lock icon
appears)
on or off. An item is locked if the
appears instead of a “—”.
icon
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup
options
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
For example. To block viewing of all TV 14
shows:
To enter movies menu
Move the cursor to the top row of that column
and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on
the top row, everything in that column is
automatically locked.
To the TV 14 Column
To turn on the lock
Select the column
To turn the lock ON or OFF
Exit when done
TV TV TV TV TV TV
Y
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
❒ NR - Not Rated.
This is a film which has no rating. In many
cases these films were imported from countries
which do not use the MPAA ratings system.
Other NR films may be from amateur producers
who didn’t intend to have their film widely
released.
NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain
all types of programming including
children's programming, foreign programs,
or adult material.
Press EXIT when done
• If you want to change the setup, move the
cursor to the top column and change the lock
icon to "—". You may then select individual
categories to block.
❒ G – General Audience.
In the opinion of the review board, these
films contain nothing in the way of sexual
content, violence, or language that would be
unsuitable for audiences of any age.
❒ PG – Parental Guidance.
Parental Guidance means the movie may
contain some contents such as mild violence,
some brief nudity, and strong language. The
contents are not deemed intense.
❒ PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents with children under 13 are cautioned
that the content of movies with this rating
may include more explicit sexual, language,
and violence content than movies rated PG.
NOTE (For Canadian Viewers):
V-Chip function is based on specifications for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.
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V-Chip 19
❒ R Restricted.
Notes About Unrated Programs:
These films contain material that is explicit in
nature and is not recommended for
unsupervised children under the age of 17.
Unrated programming refers to any
programming which does not contain a rating
signal. Programming on television stations
which do not broadcast rating signals will be
placed in the “Unrated Programming" category.
❒ NC-17 No One Under 17.
These movies contain content which most
parents would feel is too adult for their children
to view. Content can consist of strong language,
nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit
subject matter.
Examples of Unrated programs:
Emergency Bulletins
Locally Originated Programming
News
Political Programs
Public Service Announcements
Religious Programs
Sports
❒ X No One under 18.
Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
Directions to Block Movie Viewing:
To block viewers from any or all of these ratings
Weather
Some Commercials
categories, press the
to the correct location. Press the
buttons to turn the locking feature on or off. An
or to move the cursor
or
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating
signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category
is set to LOCK.
item is blocked if the
a “—".
icon appears instead of
For example, to block viewing of X and NC-17
rated from shows:
Directions to Block Unrated Programs:
You can block programs that are not rated.
To the X Column
Press the MENU button
To V-CHIP
To turn on the lock
To operate
Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup
options
To UNRATED
To the NC-17 Column
To turn on the lock
To View or Block
Press EXIT when done
Press EXIT when done
NOTES:
In order for V-Chip settings to take effect, V-Chip settings must be turned ON in the V-Chip menu (page 17).
You can automatically unblock all of your restrictions by turning V-Chip settings OFF in the V-Chip menu (page 17).
You can always unblock a restriction by re-entering the V-Chip menu and removing the lock icon.
V-Chip ratings block may not work when playing a video cassette while using the V Stabilizer feature (page 26).
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20 V-Chip
• For Children's programming you can block
TV-Y and Y programs by Pressing “0” when Y is
displayed during a program. Programming for
audiences other than children’s audiences will
not be affected.
Accessing V-Chip Information:
To access Rating information about a certain
program, press the V-CHIP button while viewing
that program. A display like this will appear:
Set Lock Code
Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected
by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes pre-set
with a Lock Code of "0000". You may change the
code to any four-digit number you wish. To
change the Lock Code, follow the steps below.
If you decide you want to block this category of
viewing, press "0" while the above screen is
visible, and all programs from that category will
be blocked.
Press the MENU button
To SET LOCK CODE
Example 1:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block
all programming above TV PG:
To operate
Press ZERO when TV-PG is
displayed
The padlock icon appears
TV TV TV TV TV TV
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
Y
Press ZERO to access the Lock Code
0
The first digit will be highlighted
All Programming above TV PG will be
blocked.
To select the number
To move to the next digit
Example 2:
Continue to follow these directions for all
four numbers
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block
all programming above a current setting such
as TV PG-V (with violence):
To Finish
To save your settings and return to the
Initial Setup menu
Press ZERO when TV-PG - V is displayed
EXIT when finished
TV TV TV TV TV TV
Y
MA
14
PG
G
Y7
All Programming above TV PG with
Violence will be blocked.
NOTES:
• After a power interruption you must reset the Lock Code.
• Write your Lock Code number down and keep it hidden from potential viewers.
• If you forget the Lock Code, a new code may be set using the steps listed above.
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Picture Settings 21
Bright
Tint
You can adjust the overall brightness of the TV
picture with the Bright control.
Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in
your TV picture.
To BRIGHT
To TINT
To lighten the picture
To darken the picture
To move to the next setting
to increase the levels of green
To increase the levels of red
To move to the next setting
Detail
Color
The Detail feature adjusts the level of fine detail
displayed in the picture.
The color function lets you make all the colors in the
TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
To DETAIL
To COLOR
To make the picture sharper (more details)
To make the picture smoother (less detail)
To move to the next setting
To make the colors more vivid
To make the colors more subdued
To move to the next setting
Picture
Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and
white on the TV screen, giving you a darker or
brighter picture overall.
To PICTURE
To increase the level of contrast
To decrease the level of contrast
To move to the next setting
NOTES:
The setting screen will disappear if you do not make any adjustments or move to the next setting in approximately three
seconds. Any changes you have made to picture settings up to that point will be stored. You can exit the Picture Settings
menu at any time by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control.
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22 Sound Settings
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound)
Bass
MTS technology allows several audio signals to be
broadcast at once, giving you a choice in what
you wish to hear with a TV program. In addition to
mono or stereo sound, an MTS broadcast may
also include a Second Audio Program (SAP).
You can increase or decrease the level of
low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the
Bass adjustment.
Press the MENU button
To BASS
Press the MENU button
To MTS
To increase the bass
To decrease the bass
To move to the next setting
STEREO
ON AIR
Treble
Use Treble to adjust the level of high-frequency
sound in your TV’s audio.
Select the mode
(The ON AIR arrow tells you if a broadcast
is in Stereo and/or contains an SAP).
Press the MENU button
To TREBLE
• Keep the TV in STEREO mode to get the best
sound quality. The sound will work in STEREO
mode even if a certain broadcast is in MONO
sound only.
To increase the treble
To decrease the treble
To move to the next setting
• Choose the MONO setting to reduce excessive
noise on a certain channel or broadcast.
• Selecting SAP will allow you to hear an
alternative soundtrack, if one is available.
Balance
Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s two
speakers with the Balance setting.
Press the MENU button
To BALANCE
To shift the balance towards the right
speaker
To shift the balance towards the left
speaker
To move to the next setting
NOTE:
You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control.
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General Items 23
On/Off Timer
Closed Caption
The On/Off timer lets you program your television to
turn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to
wake up, to help you remember important programs,
or as a decoy when you're not home.
Use this function to display the Closed Captioning
text onscreen (when included in a broadcast).
Press the MENU button
To CLOSED CAPTION
To operate
Press the MENU button
To ON/OFF TIMER
To operate (begins with ON TIME)
CAPTION
PM
7
To MODE
To select CAPTION, TEXT, or OFF
To CAPTION or TEXT (the option selected
in MODE)
To set the hour (AM/PM) you want the TV
to turn on
To select a CAPTION or TEXT channel
To FINISH
To move to minutes
To set the minutes
To save settings and exit
To accept ON TIME and move to OFF
TIME (the time the TV will turn off). Set the
OFF TIME the same way as ON TIME
EXIT when done
To accept OFF TIME and move to
CHANNEL
Noise Muting
This feature inserts a blank blue screen over
channels which are not broadcasting or are too
weak to be received clearly.
To select channel
To move to MODE
Press the MENU button
Choose ONCE or EVERYDAY
To ON/OFF TIMER
To NOISE MUTING
Choose YES to accept the timer setting,
choose NO if you don't wish to accept
To turn Noise Muting ON or OFF
• Noise Muting will not work during Auto Tuner
Setup or when you operate Channel Summary.
To FINISH
To save settings
EXIT when done
NOTES:
Closed Captions subtitles are usually found on caption channel CC1. Some programs may include additional text
information which is usually found on text channel T1. The other channels are available for future use. Closed captioning
may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are playing a video tape. Closed Captioning may not
function from a video cassette if V Stabilizer is turned on (page 26). Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will
display a notice at the start of the program.
On/Off Timer cannot be set to locked or guarded channels. In order for the On/Off Timer to work, the clock must be set.
After a power interruption Timer settings must be reset.
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24 VCR Basics
VCR Basics
Stop Playback
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, watch and eject a video cassette
To end the playback of a video cassette, press
the STOP button on the remote or the STOP/EJECT
button on the TV/VCR combo front panel. The
video playback will stop and the onscreen display
will automatically switch to the television signal
(or to the LINE input signal if LINE INPUT is
selected).
Load a Videocassette
Make sure the “window” of the video cassette is
facing up and the rear label is facing you. Insert
the cassette into the slot below the television
screen by pressing on the rear of the cassette. Do
not shove or force the cassette into the VCR. If the
tab at the rear of the cassette has been removed,
playback will begin automatically.
Simple Recording
To record a television program, first select the
channel airing the program you wish to record
using either the 10 key pad or the CHANNEL +/-
buttons on the remote control. Next, select the
recording speed with the SP/EP button (for more
on recording speeds, see page 26). To begin
recording, press and hold the REC (Record)
button, then with REC held, press PLAY. Release
both buttons. The following display will appear
onscreen over the television picture for a few
seconds.
Channel/Rec.
REC 22
Display
Find the Start of the Program
Tape Counter
If the tape is not set to the start of the
program you want to view, you can rewind it using
the REW button on the remote or the TV/VCR
combo front panel. Press REW to rewind the tape
to the desired point. To move the tape forward,
press the FF (Fast Forward) button.
COUNT 0:00:30
When the program is over, press STOP to finish
recording.
Start Playback
Tape Counter
To begin viewing a video cassette, press the PLAY
button on the remote or the TV/VCR combo front
panel.
The Tape Counter appears onscreen when you
fast forward or rewind as a guide to show you how
much tape is left on a cassette. It also appears
when you first begin recording or playback. To
see the tape counter display at other times, press
DISPLAY. For more information on Display, see
page 29. To reset the counter, press CANCEL.
Ejecting the Cassette
To remove a cassette from the unit, press the
STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR combo front
panel.
NOTES:
• The TV/VCR combo can record and playback video cassettes in monaural sound only.
• This TV/VCR combo is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS Quasi-Playback) which lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS
format. SQPB does not deliver S-VHS resolution.
• S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.
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VCR Basics 25
VCR Menu
To STOP (Recording Stop time)
The VCR Menu screen gives you a number of
options for operating your VCR. For an
explanation of how to use onscreen menus, see
page 12. Access the VCR menus by pressing
Menu.
To set the time you wish the
recording to end
To CHANNEL
To select the channel of the program
you wish to record
Regular VCR Programming
To RECORDING SPEED
This function lets you manually input the time, date
and channel information for a program you wish to
record. (To program your VCR using the VCR
Plus+ codes, see page 27).
To select the recording speed
•SP - to record at standard speed
•EP - to record at 1/3 normal speed
To move to FINISH
To REGULAR VCR PROGRAMMING
To exit programming and save your
settings
Press the Timer button on the remote control. The
timer is now in standby mode.
The REC TIMER 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.
To operate
The following menu will appear
• After recording, if you have other programs in
the timer, the REC TIMER lamp will glow green.
Overlapping Programs
If the timer is set to record two different programs
with overlapping times, the second recording will
not start until the first is finished. For example, if
one timed recording is set to run from 5:00 to
6:00, and a second is set from 5:30 to 7:00, the
second recording will not start until 6:00 when the
first one finishes. If one program entirely overlaps
another - Program 1 runs from 5:00 to 6:00, and
Program 2 runs from 5:30 to 6:00, the second
program will not record.
To select DATE
To START
To set the time you wish the VCR recording
to begin.
• When you press the left or right arrow,
the current time is first displayed in the
setting field.
NOTES:
Recording Speeds: This VCR lets you record and playback at two different speeds.
SP - Standard Play: This setting gives you the best recording and playback qualities. It is the time length indicated on blank
video cassettes.
EP - Extended Play: This setting records and plays back at 1/3 of the SP speed. For example a 120 minute cassette can
hold 6 hours of material at EP speed. However, video and audio quality are not as sharp at EP speeds as the are at SP.
Other Notes - To check your programmed settings, press PROG. CHECK on the remote. See page 33 for more details.
For Troubleshooting tips on Timer Recording, see page 28.
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26 VCR Menu
Recording Speed
Repeat Play
Lets you choose between the two recording
speeds, SP - Standard Play, or EP - Extended Play
Once playback of a video cassette has finished,
this function automatically rewinds the tape and
begins playback again. Playback may be
repeated up to 50 times.
Press MENU
To RECORDING SPEED
To set to SP or EP
Press MENU
To REPEAT PLAY
Press EXIT to finish
To turn Repeat Play ON or OFF
ON: Once a tape has finished it will
automatically rewind and replay
Auto SP EP
This function is used with timer-recording (page
25) and with the SP tape speed. When AUTO
SP EP is on, the unit automatically calculates the
amount of time left in the recording and the
amount of time left on the cassette. If there is not
enough tape left to finish recording, the unit
automatically switches to EP speed to finish
recording on the tape available.
OFF: The tape will stop when playback is
finished
Press EXIT to finish
• 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
non-recorded period will automatically be inserted
between programs.
Press MENU
To AUTO SP EP
To set to ON or OFF
V Stabilizer
This function eliminates any vertical shaking of the
video image during playback in EP mode.
ON: The unit will automatically switch from SP
to EP speed if it detects there is not
enough tape left to finish the recording.
Press MENU
OFF: The tape speed will not change. The tape
may run out before the recording is
finished.
To V STABILIZER
To turn ON or OFF
Press EXIT to Finish
Press EXIT to finish
• 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”.
NOTE:
If V Stabilizer is turned on, V-Chip and Closed Captioning information contained on a video cassette may not be received
properly. V-Chip ratings block and Closed Caption functions may not work with V Stabilizer.
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VCR Plus+ 27
Press the DAILY/WEEKLY button to select
how often a program should be recorded,
ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY
VCR Plus+
Your TV/VCR combo comes equipped with VCR
Plus+ technology. This function lets you program
your VCR by simply entering the VCR Plus+ code
number associated with the program you wish to
record.
Press the SP/EP button to select SP or EP
recording speed. (See page 26 for more
on tape recording speeds)
• Before VCR Plus+ can be used, the VCR Plus+
guide channels must be programmed. See VCR
Plus+ Guide Setup in “Initial Setup” page 15 if you
have not yet programmed these guide channels.
Press the VCR PLUS+ button
The following screen will appear displaying a
summary of the information you just entered.
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+
Press VCR PLUS+ on the remote control
The VCR Plus+ code screen appears.
If the settings are correct, press the VCR PLUS+
button again to accept. The following message
will appear:
Enter the VCR Plus+ code (a three-to-eight digit
number) of the program you wish to record using
the 10 key pad on the remote control.
The following screen 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
PLUS+ to accept the settings.
)
Press the TIMER button on the remote
control. The timer is now in standby
mode.
The REC TIMER lamp will glow green on the front
panel of the unit indicating that 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 TIMER lamp will glow
green.
• If you enter the VCR Plus+ code incorrectly,
press CANCEL on the remote. The “Enter the
PlusCode” screen will reappear.
NOTES:
VCR Plus+ Codes can usually be found in most local newspaper television listings or in TV magazines. VCR Plus+ codes are
three-to-eight digit numbers usually printed after the program title or description in the TV listings.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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28 General VCR Items
Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
The following are some common problems that
may arise when using Timer Recording and some
possible solutions.
Instant Timer Recording lets you 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.
REC lamp starts flashing when you press TIMER
on the remote control.
No cassette is loaded into the VCR.
Insert a cassette into the VCR and continue.
To use the ITR timer, the VCR must already be
recording. Press the REC/ITR button on the front
panel of the TV/VCR.
• This function cannot be accessed from the
remote control.
- or -
Cassette loaded has its recording tab removed.
Insert a recordable cassette (one with its recording
tab intact), or cover the missing tab hole with two
layers of tape.
REC/ITR
The following display will appear on the screen
The following message appears when
attempting to eject tape or operate the VCR:
REC 22
ITR 0:30
Press the TIMER button and set Timer Mode to Off.
Try operating VCR again.
COUNT 0:00:01
The Timer is set to stop recording in 30 minutes.
To stop taping once automatic recording has
begun.
Press the TIMER button then press STOP.
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 30 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.
• To cancel the ITR timer. press the REC/ITR button
until the onscreen display disappears.
• To stop recording before the allotted time
expires, press the STOP button.
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Display
Video Status
The Display screen shows the current status of timers
and inputs.
The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of
three TV picture display settings, including
“Standard”, “Cinema”, and “Game”.
Press the DISPLAY button
Standard - Resets the picture display to the
factory settings.
Cinema - Settings designed to give a “film-like”
look to television and video tape programs.
Game - Enhanced settings designed especially
for use with video games.
Press the VIDEO STATUS button
• The channel or AV input (Channel 07)
• The current time (12:20 pm)
• The current date (Sept 1, 2000)
• Recording Speed (EP)
Sleep Timer
• Amount of tape left on cassette (--:--)
The Sleep Timer can turn the TV off for you after you
fall asleep. Program it to work in intervals of 15
minutes, for a total time of up to 180 minutes.
• Sleep Timer status (The Sleep Timer
is off)
• On/Off Timer status (OFF)
Press the SLEEP TIMER button
Each Press of the DISPLAY button changes the
display mode:
SleepTimer Message
Display - Full screen shown above
Time - Shows the current time only
Channel - Shows the current channel
20 seconds before the automatic shutoff, this
message will appear:
VCR - Shows the VCR’s current function (like
“PLAY”) and tape counter
Off - Turns Display off
You then have 20 seconds to press the Sleep Timer
button to delay the shutoff for another 15 minutes.
• You may also turn off the Display at any step by
pressing EXIT
• The VCR display will only appear if there is a
tape in the unit.
NOTES:
Please note that if the Clock, Sleep Timer or On/Off Timer are not set, the Display screen will show: "Clock Not Set",
"Sleep Timer OFF", and "On/Off Timer Off" respectively. “Remain” automatically calculates how much time is left on a video
cassette. If the display reads “--:--”, try advancing the tape a bit and press DISPLAY again. If there is no tape in the unit,
Remain will read “--:--”.
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30 Button Functions - TV
Return+
Number Buttons - 10 Key Pad
The RETURN+ button has two functions:
To move directly to a specific channel, enter the
channel number with the number buttons on the
remote. For example, to move to Channel 7:
Return - Returns to the channel viewed just
before the channel currently onscreen.
0 (zero)
Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to
return to while scanning through the channels.
7 (seven)
RETURN+ and hold for three seconds
100+ Button
Use the 100+ button to directly access channels
above Channel 99. For example to move to channel
124:
Scan using the CHANNEL+/- buttons
RETURN+
100+
2 (two)
4 (four)
You will return to your programmed
channel.
• To cancel your Return+ channel, press and hold
the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The
message “RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED” will
appear.
Muting
The MUTING button instantly turns the volume down
completely when you press it.
• Return+ works only with CHANNEL+/-. Pressing
any number key will cancel Return+.
• For more information on Return and Return+,
turn to page 10.
MUTING
The volume level will instantly go to zero.
• To restore the volume to its previous level, press
MUTING again.
Menu
The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s
onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate the
onscreen menu system.
• See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for
specific information on using menus.
INPUT
Selects the input source: TV (cable or antenna
input) or Line (VCR or other video device).
INPUT
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Button Functions - VCR 31
VCR Functions - Basic
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 video
cassette for these marks. To quickly find the
beginning of a taped program, press INDEX SEARCH.
The following remote control buttons control the
basic functions of the VCR.
PLAY
• Begins playback of a video cassette.
INDEX SEARCH +
REW
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.
• Rewinds tape. If pressed while tape is stopped,
the tape counter will display onscreen. Can also
be used while VCR is playing to scan backward
through the tape.
FF
• Fast Forward. If pressed while tape is stopped,
the tape counter will display onscreen. Can also
be used while VCR is playing to scan forward
through the tape at an accelerated rate.
INDEX SEARCH -
Scans tape backward for index marks. 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 back may be
accessed.
PAUSE
• Freezes a single frame of video onscreen during
playback. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Tracking Adjustment
• While tape is paused you can advance forward
frame-by-frame. Each press of the PAUSE button
will move the tape ahead one frame.
• While tape is playing, you can slow the
playback speed to 1/6 of normal by pressing
and holding PAUSE for two seconds.
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. But, there are cases when manual
tracking adjustment may be needed. They include:
• Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
• When the Auto Tracking does not work properly
and the picture remains unclear.
• If the picture moves vertically during playback.
To manually adjust tracking, open the cover of
the TV/VCR combo front panel.
REC
• Immediately begins recording of program
currently on television. To start recording, hold
down the REC button and press PLAY.
CHANNEL + and CHANNEL - on the front
panel simultaneously during playback.
STOP
• Halts VCR function. Will stop tape during play,
record, fast forward or rewind functions. If
pressed while FF or REW are being used with
PLAY, the tape will return to normal playback.
• With the tape stopped, press the STOP/EJECT
button on the front panel to eject the video
cassette.
• No special tracking indication will appear
onscreen.
Either the CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - buttons
to reduce the disturbance or vertical
vibration of the picture.
• Once the video cassette is removed, manual
tracking will automatically be turned off.
NOTES:
• Index marks are a function of JVC-brand 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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32 Button Functions - VCR
Skip Search
Shuttle Plus +/-
Each time you press the SKIP SEARCH button while
a tape is playing, the unit will fast-forward ahead
30 seconds on the tape. You may press the button
up to four times in a row to move 120 seconds
(two minutes) ahead.
Lets you gradually increase or decrease the
playback speed of a video cassette. With a
videotape playing, choose either the SHUTTLE PLUS
+ or SHUTTLE PLUS - button.
SHUTTLE PLUS +
SKIP SEARCH
Each time this button is pressed, playback speed
will increase. The forward speed may be
increased by up to four steps.
Re-View
Once a timer recording has finished, press the
RE-VIEW button to automatically rewind the tape to
the start of the newly recorded program.
SHUTTLE PLUS -
Each time this button is pressed, playback speed
will decrease. After six presses the tape will begin
to play in reverse slow motion. Continue to press
SHUTTLE PLUS - to make the tape play
backwards at an accelerated rate. SHUTTLE PLUS -
may be pressed up to 14 times.
RE-VIEW
EZ Ject
Pressing EZ Ject automatically rewinds and ejects
the video cassette in the unit.
To resume playback at normal speed, press the
PLAY button.
EZ JECT
Timer
Display
Lets you turn the Timer Mode ON or OFF.
You can check how much time remains on a video
cassette or tape speed setting by pressing DISPLAY
while a video cassette is playing. See page 29 for
more information on display.
TIMER
Daily/Weekly
DISPLAY
Selects how often a program will be recorded:
Once, Daily (at the same time everyday), or
Weekly (at the same time once each week).
Pressing DAILY/WEEKLY will access this option in
the Timer Recording menu.
Cancel
Press CANCEL to delete a pre-set timed program
from memory or if you incorrectly input a VCR
Plus+ code on the VCR Plus+ screen.
DAILY/WEEKLY
CANCEL
NEXT Function
SP/EP
You can automatically perform some VCR functions
using two-button combinations. You can automatically
start playback, go into Timer Stand-by, or turn the
power off after rewinding a tape by using the button
combinations shown below.
Selects a recording speed (SP or EP) for simple
recording. See “Regular VCR Programming” on
page 25 for more information.
SP/EP
To automatically start playback after rewind:
VCR Plus+
REW, then PLAY within 2 seconds
A one-touch way to access the TV/VCR combo’s
VCR Plus+ functions. For more information on
timer recording with VCR Plus+, see page 27.
To automatically start Timer Stand-by after rewind:
REW, then TIMER within 2 seconds
VCR PLUS+
To automatically shut power off after rewind:
REW, then POWER within 2 seconds
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Button Functions - VCR 33
Program Check - continued
Program Check
Use the Menu buttons to select which items you
wish to change. (For more information on Regular
VCR Programming, see page 20.)
The Program Check button allows you to confirm
the settings programmed into your TV/VCR. You
can make changes if you find any errors.
Cancelling Timer Programs
Confirm Timer Settings
Press the Program Check button to display the
timer information
Press the Program Check button to display the
timer information.
PROG. CHECK
PROG. CHECK
Select the program you wish to cancel.
• Press PROG. CHECK again to leave screen.
Changing Timer Settings
CANCEL
If you find an error, you may correct it from the
Program Check screen.
The program is now cancelled. Press PROG. CHECK
again to exit the menu.
REC/ITR
(On the TV/VCR Combo front panel)
REC/ITR
Pressing the REC/ITR button once will begin
recording of the program onscreen. Pressing the
button a second time will activate the ITR (Instant
Timer Recording) timer. See “Instant Timer
Recording” on page 28 for more information.
To the program you wish to change
To display the “REGULAR VCR
PROGRAMMING” menu
Stop/Eject
(On the TV/VCR Combo front panel)
STOP/EJECT
Pressing the STOP/EJECT button when the VCR is
operating to halt any active VCR function such as
playback or recording. Press STOP/EJECT while the
VCR is stopped to eject the video cassette
currently in the unit.
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36 Limited Warranty
Parts
Labor
1 YEAR
90 DAYS
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY. PLEASE REFER TO THE 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:
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Authorized Service Centers 37
QUALITY
SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATEYOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
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 service.
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
(973) 396-1000
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857
(770) 339-2582
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(630) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
10700 Hammerly Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 935-9331
13 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 376-9100
8192 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 472-1960
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(650) 871-2666
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.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT
Don’t service it yourself
CAUTION
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.
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
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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38 Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Notes 39
Set Clock
Notes for Canadian customers regarding the clock feature of the TV-20241
The XDS and EDS signals are carried only by certain broadcast television stations (for example, the signal
is carried by most Public Broadcasting Service stations). You must be able to receive a station carrying
the XDS or EDS signal to use the Semi-Auto feature to set your TV/VCR's internal clock. If you live in an
area that does not broadcast XDS or EDS signals, you must set the clock manually. Please see page 15
for instructions on how to manually set your TV/VCR's clock.
Spec ial note for residents of New foundland.
The Set Clock (Semi-Auto) feature cannot be used to set the TV/VCR's internal clock to Newfoundland
time. The time zone command does not include a setting for the Newfoundland time zone. Trying to use
the Semi-Auto feature in the Newfoundland time zone could result in an incorrect time setting or no setting
at all. Please set your TV/VCR's clock using the “Set Clock - Manual” option.
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
Division of JVC Americas Corp.
1700 Valley Road
JVC CANADA, INC.
21 Finchdene Square
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada, M1X 1A7
Wayne, New Jersey, 07470
LCT0614-001A-H
1299-TN-JII-JMT
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