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JVC TV-20F243 User Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
In the space below, enter the serial number for your
television (located on 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.
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USER'S GUIDE
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  • Page 1 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 ON TIMER REC TIMER STOP/EJECT REC/ ITR PLAY POWER Serial Number For model : TV-20F243...
  • Page 2 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
  • Page 5 21. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23.

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Real Flat Picture Tube - It reduces the influence of surrounding light resulting in outstanding image detail and clarity. 4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback. 19 m HEAD - For superior picture quality even in EP mode, 19micron width technology heils to avoid crosstalk and boost EP picture quality to near SP levels.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this User’s Guide prior to operating your new TV/VCR. PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS ... 6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ... 8 REMOTE CONTROL ... 9 REMOTE PROGRAMMING ... 11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ...

  • Page 8: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass.

  • Page 9: Power Source

    Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the unit, serious damage will result.

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT ON TIMER REC TIMER REC / ITR STOP/EJECT PLAY POWER FRONT: 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control are received here. 3. REC Indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR is recording. 4.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL TV CATV POWER EZ JECT TIMER SP/ EP PROGRAM RE-VIEW CANCEL ZERO RETURN RESET COUNTER AUDIO SELECT MENU SET + SET – SKIP SEARCH RETURN ENTER – INDEX SEARCH + C.C. MUTING INPUT CALL SLEEP TRACKING AUTO PLAY STOP PAUSE 1.
  • Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.

  • Page 13: Remote Programming

    REMOTE PROGRAMMING Setting the CATV or Satellite receiver You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver by using the instructions and codes listed below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the search code function, use the remote control supplied by the manufacturer.

  • Page 14: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 13 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE...

  • Page 15: Cable Tv Connections

    CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.

  • Page 16: Setting Language

    SETTING LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select language to use the other menu options. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 17: Auto Clock Setting

    AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal. You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet. AUTO CLOCK SETTING WAIT 30 MINUTES! switch is off, after the connections of the...

  • Page 18: Auto Clock Setting

    AUTO CLOCK SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU 1 2 3 Press the SET + or –...

  • Page 19: Manual Clock Setting

    MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 23th (WED) January, 2002. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 20: Tv Operation

    TV OPERATION To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. TV CATV POWER • 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.
  • Page 21 MUTING Press this button to turn off the sound. The TV/VCR’s sound will be silenced and “MUTING” will briefly appear on the screen. The sound can be turned back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOLUME + or –...
  • Page 22 TV OPERATION SLEEP To set the TV/VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0). After the sleep time is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
  • Page 23 WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact.

  • Page 24: Stereo And Separate Audio Program (Sap)

    STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) The TV/VCR is equipped with a feature known as Multi-channel TV Sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Separate Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmission or for other purposes.

  • Page 25: To Memorize Channels

    TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels.
  • Page 26 TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the MENU button. MENU • When you select the external input (LINE) you can not select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode. Press the CH + or – button, or the Direct Channel Selection buttons (10 keys, 0-9), then press the MENU button.
  • Page 27 TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. MENU • When you select the external input (LINE) you can not select the ADD/ DELETE mode. Press the CH + or – button, or the Direct Channel Selection buttons (10 keys, 0-9), then press the MENU button.

  • Page 28: Setting The V-Chip

    SETTING THE V-CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TV/VCR responds to "TV RATING", "MOVIE RATING" and "CANADIAN RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD Press the MENU button.
  • Page 29 TO SET THE V-CHIP In the V-CHIP SET menu, press the SET + or – button to select the desired rating, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – button to display the desired setting, then press the ENTER button. ENTER •...
  • Page 30 SETTING THE V-CHIP US TV RATING OFF : US TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General Audience TV-PG: Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA: 17 years old and above •...
  • Page 31 TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the SET + or – button to select the V-CHIP SET, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 32: Picture Control Adjustments

    PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: To display the picture adjustment screen, press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU BRIGHTNESS Press the ENTER button until “BRIGHTNESS”...
  • Page 33 COLOR Press the ENTER button until “COLOR” appears on the screen, then press the SET + or – button to adjust the color intensity of the picture. The control should be set when colors appear normal in intensity and brilliance. ENTER SHARPNESS Press the ENTER button until “SHARPNESS”...

  • Page 34: Sound Control Adjustments

    SOUND CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them as follows. To display the sound adjustment screen, press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU ENTER M E N U...

  • Page 35: To Set The On Timer

    TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn “ON” at predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once the timer will turn “ON” the TV daily at the same time and to the same channel. EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY.

  • Page 36: To Set The Off Timer

    TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV turn “OFF” automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 37: Loading And Unloading A Video Cassette

    LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately.

  • Page 38: Playback

    PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape. TO START PLAYBACK To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW (Rewind) button in the Stop mode.
  • Page 39 OUTPUT SELECTION When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press this button to select that the audio be heard through both speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position, this button can be set to the MONO position if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of poor quality. The "R" and "L"...

  • Page 40: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP or EP) during recording.
  • Page 41 TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the MENU button. MENU Press the ENTER button to select the ON position. ENTER • NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow above steps 1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position. Press the MENU button to return to the TV.

  • Page 42: Skip Search

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK SKIP SEARCH 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 six times in a row to move 360 seconds (three minutes) ahead.

  • Page 43: Video Index Search System (Index Search)

    VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX SEARCH) The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX SEARCH) enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the VCR. RECORDING AN INDEX MARK The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated. INDEX SEARCH Press the INDEX SEARCH + or –...

  • Page 44: Recording A Tv Program

    RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. POWER Press the SP/EP button to select the desired tape speed (SP or EP). “SP” or “EP” will appear on the screen for 4 seconds. SP/EP •...
  • Page 45 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to select the channel to be recorded. (Example: Channel 12) Or press the CHANNEL + or – button to select the channel to be recorded. TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PAUSE button to avoid recording unwanted material. “...

  • Page 46: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR) The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: Instant timer recording for 30 minutes. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. POWER Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate setting.

  • Page 47: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd. day, channel 007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : EP) •...
  • Page 48 TIMER RECORDING Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 4. ENTER To set the timer for another program, press the SET + or – button until the position of the second program blinks, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 49: Other Functions For The Timer Recording

    OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 45, press the SET – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed. The setting changes as follows: Example The current day (Friday) One month later minus one day WKL-WED (Weekly Wednesday) WKL-TUE (Weekly Tuesday)
  • Page 50 OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORING TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET + or – button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – button to select the unnecessary program, and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program.

  • Page 51: Using The Real Time Tape Counter

    USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape. TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the CALL button to display the Real Time Tape Counter.

  • Page 52: Using Zero Return

    USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and COUNTER ZERO RETURN button.

  • Page 53: Duplicating A Video Tape

    DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven- tion tab intact into the TV/VCR. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the playback VCR or Camcorder.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. SYMPTOMS POWER No power. The AC power cord is not connected. Although the power is on, Cassette is not inserted. the TV/VCR does not TIMER button is depressed. operate. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION TV station experiencing problems.
  • Page 55 SYMPTOMS TV station stopped broadcasting. TV shuts off. Sleep timer is set. TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed cap- tions. Closed caption is not TV signal is weak. activated. The TV/CAP/TEXT button is not depressed. RECORDING TV recording does not The video cassette's erase preven- work.

  • Page 56: Reception Disturbances

    RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interfer- ence are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.

  • Page 57: Video Head Cleaning

    NOTES Auto Clock Setting Notes for Canadian customers regarding the clock feature of the TV-20F243: The XDS 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 signal to use the Auto Clock Setting to set your TV/VCR’s internal clock.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube: Tuner Type: Receiving Channels: Antenna Input: Speaker: Audio Output Power: Video System: Video Signal: Cassette Tape: Audio Track: Tape Speed: F.FWD/REW Time at 25˚C: GENERAL Power Source: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Inputs: Phone Jack: Accessories: Remote Control Batteries (AA) X 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 59 MEMO...
  • Page 60 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA, INC. Division of U.S. JVC CORP. 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough, Ontario Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Canada M1X 1A7 5B40401A K 02/02 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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