Jvc AV 20420 User Manual

Color Television Users GuideFor Models:AV-20420AV-20421Important Note:In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your television (locat

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 yo

Please follow the flow chart below to determine which connection setup is right for you. Then, refer to the appropriate diagrams to connect your telev

12Notes: • If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV’s LEFT AUDIO INPUT.• Your VCR must be tu

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 pl

1) Connect a yellow composite cable from the camcorder VIDEO OUT, into the VIDEO IN on the front of the TV.2) Connect a white composite cable from

Press the Menu button on the remote control.Press the π† buttons to move to AUTO TUNER SETUPPress the √® buttons to begin AUTO TUNER SETUP√® To

To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. The item that appears in yellow is the one currently selected.Notes:• M

Initial Setup17 Auto Tuner SetupIf you have already run the Auto Tuner as part of the quick setup earlier in this guide, please skip ahead to “Channel

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 un

Initial Setup19 V-ChipYour TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States and Canada) and Movie (MPAA)

Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back).

U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMSPrograms with the following ratings are appropriate for children. TV Y is Appropriate for All ChildrenPrograms are c

21Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the π or † to move the cursor to the correct loc

Example 2:If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as TV PG-V (with violence): Press ZERO when

Initial Setup NR – Not RatedThis is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries which do not use the MPAA

Press the MENU buttonπ† To V-CHIP√® To operate (lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup optionsπ† To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG

You can block programs that are not rated. Press the MENU buttonπ† To V-CHIP√® To operate (The lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Ch

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 t

Press the MENU buttonπ† To TINT, COLOR, PICTURE, BRIGHT or DETAIL√ ® To enter√ ® To adjust the settingπ† To move to the next setting These se

Picture Adjust28With Set Video Status, you can save your own set of picture quality adjustments as “Choice” and have access to them at the touch of a

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 mo

• As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efciency.Impor

If your TV is connected to a stereo system, you can turn off the TV speakers and listen to the audio through your stereo. Press the MENU buttonπ† To

Clock/Timers31 Set ClockBefore you use any of your TV’s timer functions, you must first set the clock. You may precisely set your clock using the XDS

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 prog

Initial Setup33You can choose to view your onscreen menus in three languages: English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español). Press the MENU button

Initial Setup34This feature inserts either a black or clear background behind the onscreen menu displays. Press the MENU buttonπ† To BACKGROUND√® To

Button Functions35The MENU button allows you to access JVC’s onscreen menu system. Press MENU to activate the onscreen menu system.• See individual t

The Video status button gives you a choice of four TV picture display settings, including a display of your own preferences.STANDARD - Resets the pict

Button Functions37The return+ button has two functions:Return - Returns to the channel viewed just before the channel currently onscreen.Return+ - Le

Troubleshooting38There is no powerThere is no pictureor soundYou cannot select acertain channelThe power turns offby itselfThe clock is wrongThe color

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

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

7) Accessories; 8) Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from date of purchase.)There are no express warranties

QUALITYSERVICETOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722http://www.jvc.comHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear Customer,In order to receive the most satisfactio

SpecificationsSpecifications subject to change without notice.MODEL AV-20420 AV-20421Reception FormatReception RangePowerConsumptionScreen SizeAudio O

Note43AV-20420,421 English OK 2/11/03, 9:34 AM43

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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

Table of ContentsUnpacking your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 7TV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TV Remote Contr

Two AA Batteries1 Television1 Remote ControlAA AlkalineAA AlkalineUsed to connect an external antenna or cable TV system to your TV.We recommend that

Quick Setup TV ModelsNOTE: Before you connect your television to another device, please refer to the proper diagram

9• For information on remote control buttons, see pages 35 - 37.MODEL:AV-20420RM-C205MODEL:AV-20421Quick Setup TV Remote Controls