Color Television Users Guide For Model: AV-20FA44 Illustration of AV-20FA44 and RM-C1251G Important Note: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of 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.
Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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.
Table of Contents Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Button Functions . . . . . . . 39 Unpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting Your Devices . . . . . . . 11 Interactive Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . 15 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 100+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Setup Unpacking Your TV Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. Before you begin setting up your new television, please check to make sure you have all of the following items. In addition to this guide, your television box should include: 1 Television 1 Remote Control TV CATV VCR DVD POWER 1 2 4 5 7 8 100+ 0 SOUND VIDEO STATUS THEATER PRO ASPECT MUTING 3 AA Alkaline DISPLAY AA Alkaline INPUT SLEEP TIMER Two AA Batteries 6 9 RETURN+ LIGHT C.C.
Quick Setup TV Model NOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagrams for your specific TV and remote. These will help assist you in understanding how to connect your television to another device, as well as use the remote to set up your television.
Quick Setup TV Remote Control TV CATV VCR DVD POWER INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER SOUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 100+ VIDEO STATUS THEATER PRO ASPECT MUTING 9 RETURN+ 0 LIGHT C.C. CH + VOL + VOL – CH – EXIT MENU VCR CHANNEL PREV NEXT VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR REW PLAY REC STOP OPEN/CLOSE FF PAUSE STILL/PAUSE RM-C1251G TV RM-C1251G MODEL: AV-20FA44 • For information on remote control buttons, see pages 39 - 45.
Quick Setup Getting Started Getting Started These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need to begin using your new television right away. If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other sections of this manual. Step 1 – The Remote Control Before you can operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries (included). Lift and pull the latch on the back of the remote control to open.
Quick Setup Connections Basic Operation Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote. If this is the first time you are turning on the TV, the interactive plug-in menu appears. POWER • Make sure the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Move the switch to CATV only if you need to operate a cable box. TV CATV • Slide the VCR/DVD selector switch to VCR to control a VCR. Slide to DVD to control a DVD player.
Quick Setup Connections Diagram #1 Illustration of AV-20FA44 Cable or Antenna Output TV Rear Panel Coaxial Cable OR OUT IN Cable Box Note: • If you do not have a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall outlet into the back of the TV. Diagram #2 Illustration of AV-20FA44 Cable or Antenna Output TV Rear Panel OR Coaxial Cable VCR IN V L R OUT OUT IN OUT IN Cable Box Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack.
Quick Setup Connections Notes: • Green, blue and red are the most common colors for DVD cables. Some models may vary colors. Please consult the user’s manual for your DVD player for more information. • Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables.
Quick Setup Connections Connecting to a Camcorder You may connect a camcorder, game console or other equipment to your television by using the front input jacks (Input 3) located under the front panel door. To access, push on the door to open it. You can also connect these using the television’s rear input jacks, using the same instructions.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Step 3 – The Interactive Plug In Menu When you turn your television on for the first time the interactive plug-in menu will appear. The plug-in menu helps you to get your TV ready to use by letting you set your preferences for: • The language in which you want the onscreen menus to appear. • Setting the TV’s clock to the correct time so your timer functions will work properly. You can choose “AUTO” or “MANUAL” for setting the clock.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Clock Set 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. If you do not have this in your area, you will have to set the clock manually. See manual clock set below. To set the clock using the XDS signal: INTERACTIVE PLUG IN MENU> SET CLOCK MODE AUTO TIME ZONE D.S.T.
Quick Setup Plug-In Menu Auto Tuner Setup 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.
Remote Programming Setting the CATV, VCR and DVD Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the code search function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer. Cable Box or Satellite Codes The remote control is programmed with cable box and satellite codes for power on/off, channel up/down, and 10 key operation.
Remote Programming VCR Codes The remote control is programmed with VCR codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, channel up/down operation. 1) Find the VCR brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “VCR”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad. 4) Release the DISPLAY button, and confirm the operation of the VCR.
Remote Programming DVD Codes The remote control is programmed with DVD codes for power on/off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, previous/next chapter, tray open/close, and still/pause operation. 1) Find the DVD player brand from the list of codes shown below. 2) Slide the first 2-way selector switch to “TV” and the other 2-way selector switch to “DVD”. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button, then enter the first code number listed with the 10 key pad.
Remote Programming Search Codes Cable/Satellite Search Codes Function 1) Slide the first 2-Way Mode Selector switch to CATV. 2) Press and hold down the POWER button, then press the RETURN+ button for more than three seconds. 3) Release the RETURN+ button, then release the POWER button. 4) Press the POWER button on the remote, and see if the cable or satellite box responds. 5) If there was a response, press RETURN+. The codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat Step 4.
Onscreen Menus Using the 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: π† Up and Down arrows mean press the CH+ or CH– buttons.
Onscreen Menus The Onscreen Menu System Your television comes with JVC’s onscreen menu system. The onscreen menus let you make adjustments to your television’s operation simply and quickly. Examples of the Onscreen Menus are shown below. Detailed explanations on using each menu follow later in this guide. For information about the interactive plug-in Menu, see pages 15 - 17.
Initial Setup Auto Tuner Setup The auto tuner setup function is described on page 17 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to run the auto tuner setup again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† To AUTO TUNER SETUP √® √® To operate † To move to START √® INITIAL SETUP> AUTO TUNER SETUP TUNER MODE CABLE To choose CABLE or AIR START BY SELECT OPERATE BY To start Auto Tuner Setup EXIT BY EXIT Programming will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Initial Setup Channel Guard Message When a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel, the following message appears: To watch a channel that you have locked, enter the Lock Code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong code is entered, the message “INVALID LOCK CODE!” will flash on the screen. The channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered. THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY CHANNEL GUARD. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO.
Initial Setup Unrated Programs 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.
Initial Setup US V-Chip Ratings U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children. TV Y is Appropriate for All Children Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. TV Y7 is for Older Children Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. These programs may contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able to discern from reality.
Initial Setup Setting US V-Chip Ratings Press the MENU button π† √® To V-CHIP To operate (lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu √® π† √® To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET US TV RATINGS To operate INITIAL SETUP> V–CHIP V–CHIP OFF S E T U S T V R AT I N G S S E T M O V I E R AT I N G S S E T C A N A D I A N R AT I N G S E N G S E T C A N A D I A N R AT I N G S F R E VIEW U N R AT E D FINISH BY SELECT O P E R AT E B Y EXIT BY EXIT Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings Line up t
Initial Setup Movies Ratings 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.
Initial Setup Canadian V-Chip Ratings E – Exempt Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C – Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines: There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
Initial Setup Set Lock Code Channel guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit lock code. Your TV comes preset 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.
Initial Setup Language The language function is described on page 15 as the interactive plug-in menu. If you need to choose the language again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† √® To LANGUAGE To choose a language: ENG. (English), FRAN. (French) or ESP. (Spanish) Press the EXIT button when finished INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS E N G . F R A N . E S P.
Initial Setup Front Panel Lock This allows you to lock the keys on the front of the TV, so that a child may not accidentally change your viewing preferences. Press the MENU button π† √® To FRONT PANEL LOCK To turn ON or OFF Press the EXIT button when finished You can turn off this feature in the following ways: • Unplug the power cord, and plug it back in. Do this if your batteries die, or you lose your remote control. • Use the remote control.
Picture Adjust Picture Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the way the picture appears on your television. TINT Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture. COLOR The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle. PICTURE Picture allows you to adjust the levels of black and white on the TV screen, giving you a darker or brighter picture overall.
Picture Adjust Color Temperature You can decide how strong or dull the colors appear on the TV screen. Press the MENU button π† √® √® To COLOR TEMPERATURE To enter To set LOW or HIGH Press the EXIT button when finished PICTURE ADJUST S TA N D A R D PREVIOUS TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT D E TA I L LOW C O L O R T E M P E R AT U R E N E X T PA G E RESET BY 0 BY SELECT O P E R AT E B Y E X I T B Y EXIT Note: If you press the 0 button, you can reset the setting to the factory default setting.
Sound Adjust Sound Settings These settings allow you to change and adjust the sound on your television. BASS – You can increase or decrease the level of low-frequency sound in the TV’s audio with the bass adjustment. TREBLE – Use treble to adjust the level of high-frequency sound in your TV’s audio. BALANCE – Adjust the level of sound between the TV’s left and right speakers with the balance setting.
Clock/Timers Set Clock The set clock function is described on page 16 as the interactive plug-in menu. You can choose to set the clock automatically, or manually. If you need to set the clock again, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button π† To SET CLOCK √® To operate When you set the clock automatically, choose AUTO by pressing the π† To TIME ZONE √® To select your time zone π† To D.S.T. (daylight savings time) √® To turn D.S.T. ON or OFF † To FINISH √® To save settings √ or ® arrows.
Clock/Timers On/Off Timer 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.
Button Functions Power Turns the TV on or off. Press the POWER button Number Buttons - 10Key Pad Use the number buttons on the remote control to move directly to a specific channel. For example, to move to channel 7: 0 (Zero) 7 (Seven) 100+ Button Use the 100+ button to directly access channels above channel 99. For example, to move to channel 124, press 100+, 2 (Two), 4 (Four). Channel +/– Use these buttons to move up or down all the available channels your TV is able to recieve.
Button Functions Return + The RETURN+ button has two functions: Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen. Return+ - Lets you program a specific channel to return to while scanning through the channels using the CH+ and CH– buttons. RETURN+ and hold for three seconds RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED! The channel currently active has been programmed as your return+ channel. Now scan through the channels using the CHANNEL+/– buttons.
Button Functions Display The display screen shows the current status of timers, inputs, and XDS ID.
Button Functions Sound The SOUND button give you a choice of two sound effects. A.H.S. - Adds a more spacious surround sound. Music gives basic effect and movie for more effect. BBE - BBE high definition audio adds natural, clear and extraordinary sound quality to any program. Press the SOUND button π† To select A.H.S. or BBE √® To choose the setting SOUND EFFECT A.H.S.
Button Functions Video Status The VIDEO STATUS button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences. STANDARD - Resets the picture display to the factory settings. DYNAMIC - Heightens contrast. THEATER - Gives a rich, film-like look to video when viewing in a dimly lit room. GAME - Used for when you are playing video games connected to your TV. Press the VIDEO STATUS button By every press of the video status button, you change the mode.
Button Functions TV/CATV Slide Switch Use either the television’s own tuner or a cable box to select channels. Set this switch to TV to operate the television’s built-in tuner. Move the switch to CATV to operate a cable box. Note: • See page 18 for information on programming your remote for cable box operation. VCR/DVD Slide Switch You can control a VCR or DVD player with the buttons on the lower part of the remote control. Move the slide switch to VCR or DVD to operate.
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CHECK There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged. • Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage. There is no picture or sound • The antenna could be disconnected. • The input mode could be set improperly. See page 40. • The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 24. • The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
Warranty For Canadian model televisions, see the separate sheet for Canadian Warranty information. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period shown below (the “Warranty Period”) (PICTURE TUBE is covered for Two (2) years.
Warranty 7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase.) There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILTY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
Authorized Service Centers QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Specifications MODEL AV-20FA44 Reception Format NTSC, BTSC System (Multi-Channel Sound) Reception Range VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 Sub Mid, Mid, Super, Hyper and Ultra bands (181 channel frequency synthesizer system) Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 85W Screen Size 20 inch / 51 cm measured diagonally full square Audio Output 3W + 3W Speakers 2 1/2 x 5 inch / 6.
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