JVC TV-20F243 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power, No power

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Check the following chart before requesting service.

SYMPTOMS

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

PAGE

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

The AC power cord is not connected.

Connect the AC power cord to the

7

 

AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although the power is on,

Cassette is not inserted.

Insert a video cassette.

35

 

the TV/VCR does not

 

 

 

 

TIMER button is depressed.

Press the TIMER button.

46

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture control is not adjusted.

Check picture control adjustments.

30, 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture.

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

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disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

VHF/UHF antenna, reposition

12, 13

 

 

ence.

or rotate antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture control is not adjusted.

Check picture control adjustments.

30, 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no color.

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

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disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

12, 13

 

 

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture wobbles or drifts.

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

12, 13

 

 

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable TV channel is scrambled.

Try another channel.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CATV connector is not connected.

Check all CATV connections.

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

No CATV reception.

TV/CATV Mode menu option is set to

Set the TV/CATV Menu option

23

 

the TV mode.

to the CATV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable TV service interrupted.

Contact your Cable TV company.

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

No reception above

TV/CATV Mode menu option is not

Make sure TV/CATV menu option

23

 

set to the appropriate mode.

is in the appropriate mode.

 

 

 

channel 13.

 

 

 

 

UHF antenna is not connected.

Check UHF antenna.

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

Try another channel.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna (CATV) connector is not

Check CATV connection or VHF/

 

 

 

connected or possible local interfer-

UHF antenna, reposition or rotate

12, 13

 

Poor or no sound.

ence.

antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible local interference.

Check for source of reception

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disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING button is depressed.

Check that MUTING button has

19

 

 

not been pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Important Note to the Customer Serial NumberRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Power Sources CleaningAccessories Read InstructionsDamage Requiring Service POWER-CORD ProtectionPower Lines Replacement PartsHeat Safety CheckWall or Ceiling Mounting NEC SectionFeatures Table of Contents If you cause a static discharge when touching PrecautionsWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions Moisture CondensationPower Source To USE AC Power SourceFront Rear HOW to Open the Front DoorLocation of Controls Description of ControlsRemote Control VOLEffective Distance of the Remote Control Transmitter Battery InstallationBattery Precautions FeetRemote Programming Press Return to exitNot included UHF 300 ohm Antenna Connections300-75 OHM Matching Transformer not included COMBINERto the antenna jack. not includedCable TV Connections For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV ServiceFor Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service 75 OHMSetting Language Time Zone Setting Standard Time Auto Clock SettingAuto Clock Setting Canadian ViewersDaylight Saving Time Setting Appear. See in this case Manual Clock SettingSystem SET-UP screen will SET option, then press the Enter buttonTo turn on the TV/VCR Adjust the volume level byTV Operation Position. See VHF/UHF ChannelsMuting CallSleep Closed Caption C.CChannel Return What is Closed CAPTIONING? Closed Captioning with a VCRTo View Closed Captions Listening to SAP Separate Audio Program Stereo and Separate Audio Program SAPListening to Stereo Sound To SET SAP on or OFFTV/CATV Selection Selected modeTo Memorize Channels Press the Enter buttonAutomatic Memory Tuning All the channels available in your areaScreen is cleared Enter button To ADD/DELETE ChannelsMode, then press + or buttonSetting the V-CHIP To Register PasswordContinue Next To SET the V-CHIPUS TV Rating Movie RatingCanadian English Rating To Change Password Brightness Picture Control AdjustmentsTo display the picture adjustment screen, press ContrastColor Tint Reset Pictures CancelCancel SharpnessTo select the TV SET-UP option, then press the Enter button Sound Control AdjustmentsCancel Bass Treble BalanceAs in , then press To SET the on TimerSet the desired minute Menu screen is clearedTo confirm the ON/OFF Timer To SET the OFF TimerTo cancel the OFF Timer function Then press the Enter buttonLoading and Unloading a Video Cassette To Stop Playback PlaybackTo Start Playback To Rewind or Forward the Tape RapidlyScreen Output SelectionDigital Tracking Controls Audio SelectSpeed Search Times Special PlaybackTo Visually Search for Desired Points To Watch Still PictureAuto Repeat option Repeat mode is canceledTo Watch a Tape Repeatedly PositionRE-VIEW Skip SearchEZ Ject Presses 90 seconds of tapeIndex Search Video Index Search System Index SearchRecording AN Index Mark Or is displayedRecording a TV Program Recording and Viewing the Same TV ProgramTo Stop Recording Temporarily Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons toSelect the desired tape Instant Timer Recording ITRTo turn on the TV/VCR Press the Direct ChannelCheck the Timer REC SET option is selected Timer RecordingSee page 47 for the Daily/Weekly Timer Then press the Enter buttonSET + or button until the position Speed as in stepPress the Enter button to accept them ProgramTo Confirm the Settings Other Functions for the Timer RecoringTo SET DAILY/WEEKLY Timer Twice TimesIf the Program Overlaps Another To Cancel a ProgramRecording Prog.1 Prog.2 Prog.3 Control Settings 00 9 00 10 00 11 Program Deleted PartsCounter to Using the Real Time Tape CounterTo View the Counter Display Counter will display the elapsed timeUsing Zero Return Duplicating a Video Tape Connection to Another VCRConnection to Camcorder No power Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power TV Broadcast ReceptionRecording Symptoms Cause Possible SolutionsRemote Control PlaybackReception Disturbances Video Head Clogging Video Head CleaningVideo Head Cleaning Good PictureVCR SpecificationsTelevision GeneralMemo JVC Company of America JVC CANADA, INC Wayne, New Jersey5B40401A K 02/02