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Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use. Serial Number IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER For models: C-13110 C-13111 C-20110 AV-20120 AV-20121 AV-27115 AV-27120 Illustration of AV-27120 and RM-C381 Model Number...
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty. * When you don’t use this TV set for a long...
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro t e c t i o n against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with re s p e c t to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stru c t u re , g rounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size...
Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC. We know you are anxious to start watching your new television, but before you operate it, please read this guide and then keep it handy for future reference. After all you just bought a great TV with a lot...
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 and Rear Panel Diagrams AV-27120 • AV-27115 Front Panel AV-20120 • AV-20121 • C-20110 Front Panel C-13111 • C-13110 Front Panel AV-27120 Rear Panel...
Connections Cable and VCR Connections There are two basic types of antenna or cable connections: • If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to select channels, please refer to Diagram #1. •...
Audio/Video Connections - Stereo For models AV-27120, AV-20120 and AV-20121 only. Use the connection diagram below to get stereo sound from a stereo VCR. Illustration of AV-27120 Notes • If your VCR is mono it will have only one Audio Out jack. •...
If you take longer than thre e minutes, the remote control codes for your VCR and/or Cable Box may have to be reset (page 10-11). RM-C380 AV-20120 • AV-20121 RM-C381 RM-C380 RM-C205 C-13110 • C-13111 C-20110 • AV-27115 RM-C205...
H y p e rs c a n ( Available on models AV-20120, AV-20121, and AV-27120 only. ) With JVC's Hyperscan feature you can zip through the channels at a rate of five per second. To use Hyperscan, p ress and hold either the C H A N N E L rest will move by at five per second.
10 Remote Programming Setting the CATV & VCR Codes You can program your remote to operate your cable box or 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.
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• Some manufacturer’s VCR’s may not respond to the TV/VCR button, even if other buttons work properly. • To record, hold down the R • RM-C205 Users: The model RM-C205 remote control can only be used with JVC-brand VCR’s. VCRs...
12 Using the Menu Using this Guide C e rtain 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 or C H A N N E L H A N N E L...
Auto Tuner Setup In Auto Tuner Setup, the TV automatically scans t h rough all available channels, memorizing the active ones and skipping over blank ones or channels with weak signals. This means when you scan (using the +/- b u t t o n s ) you will receive only clear, H A N N E L active channels.
14 Initial Setup Channel Summary - Lock P ress the M b u t t o n E N U To CHANNEL S U M M A RY To operate To the Lock Column Zero to lock or unlock that channel –...
V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV P a rental Guideline and Movie (MPA A ) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to p rogram your TV to receive, or not to receive, p rograms based on content according to the guidelines.
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16 V-Chip Directions to Block Viewing: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G , etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and pre s s to move the cursor to the corre c t location. Press to turn the locking feature on or off.
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R Restricted. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17. NC-17 No One Under 17. These movies contain content which most p a rents would feel is too adult for their childre n to view.
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18 V-Chip Accessing V-Chip Information: To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-C button while viewing that program. A display like this will appear: PROGRAM IS RATED : TV-PG - V If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0"...
Tint Tint allows you to adjust the levels of red and green in your TV picture . To TINT to increase the levels of green To increase the levels of red To move to the next setting Color The color function lets you make all the colors in the TV picture appear either more vivid or subtle.
NOTES (For Stereo Models Only): Bass, Treble, Balance and MTS settings are available only on the following models: • AV-20120, • AV-20121, • AV-27115, • AV-27120 You can leave the Sound Settings menu at any time by pressing the E...
The TV Speaker option is available only on the following models: • AV-20120, • AV-20121, • AV-27120 XDS (Automatic clock-setting feature) is available on all models except for AV-27115. 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.
22 General Items On/Off Timer The On/Off timer lets you program your television to t u rn itself on or off. You can use it as an alarm to wake up, to help you remember important pro g r a m s , or as a decoy when you're not home.
Menu The M button allows you to access the onscre e n E N U menu system. Press M to activate the onscre e n E N U menu system. • See individual topics (like “Sound Settings) for specific information on using menus. Exit P ress the E button to leave a menu screen and...
TV / VCR, power on, and power off. • The remote is preset with the code 000 to control JVC-brand VCR’s. For any other manufacturer’s brand VCR, please see the code chart and instructions on page 11.
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Televisions with a screen size of 25 inches and larger may be covered on an in-home basis where such service is available.
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.
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