Troubleshooting Guide, TV Broadcast Reception | JVC TV-13142W

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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SYMPTOMS	CAUSE	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS	PAGE

POWER

No power.	The AC power cord is not connected.	Connect the AC power cord to the	7
No power.	The AC power cord is not connected.	AC outlet.	7
		AC outlet.

Although the power is on,	Cassette is not inserted.	Insert a video cassette.	32
the TV/VCR does not
the TV/VCR does not	TIMER button is depressed.	Press the TIMER button.	41
operate.	TIMER button is depressed.	Press the TIMER button.	41

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

	TV station experiencing problems.	Try another channel.	17

	Picture control is not adjusted.	Check picture control adjustments.	28, 29

Poor or no picture.	Possible local interference.	Check for source of reception	47
Poor or no picture.	Possible local interference.	disturbance.	47
		disturbance.

	Antenna (CATV) connector is not	Check CATV connection or
	connected or possible local interfer-	VHF/UHF antenna, reposition	11, 12
	ence.	or rotate antenna.

	TV station experiencing problems.	Try another channel.	17

	Picture control is not adjusted.	Check picture control adjustments.	28, 29

Poor or no color.	Possible local interference.	Check for source of reception	47
Poor or no color.	Possible local interference.	disturbance.	47
		disturbance.

	Antenna (CATV) connector is not	Check CATV connection or VHF/
	connected or possible local interfer-	UHF antenna, reposition or rotate	11, 12
	ence.	antenna.

	TV station experiencing problems.	Try another channel.	17

Picture wobbles or drifts.	Antenna (CATV) connector is not	Check CATV connection or VHF/
Picture wobbles or drifts.	connected or possible local interfer-	UHF antenna, reposition or rotate	11, 12
	ence.	antenna.

	Cable TV channel is scrambled.	Try another channel.	17

	CATV connector is not connected.	Check all CATV connections.	12

No CATV reception.	TV/CATV Mode menu option is set to	Set the TV/CATV Menu option	21
No CATV reception.	the TV mode.	to the CATV mode.	21
	the TV mode.	to the CATV mode.

	Cable TV service interrupted.	Contact your Cable TV company.	12

No reception above	TV/CATV Mode menu option is not	Make sure TV/CATV menu option is	21
	set to the appropriate mode.	in the appropriate mode.	21
	set to the appropriate mode.	in the appropriate mode.
channel 13.
channel 13.	UHF antenna is not connected.	Check UHF antenna.	11
	UHF antenna is not connected.	Check UHF antenna.	11

	TV station experiencing problems.	Try another channel.	17

	Antenna (CATV) connector is not	Check CATV connection or VHF/
	connected or possible local interfer-	UHF antenna, reposition or rotate	11, 12
Poor or no sound.	ence.	antenna.

	Possible local interference.	Check for source of reception	47
	Possible local interference.	disturbance.	47
		disturbance.

	MUTING button is depressed.	Check that MUTING button has	18
	MUTING button is depressed.	not been pressed.	18
		not been pressed.

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JVC TV-13142W, TV 13142 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power, TV Broadcast Reception

Contents

TV/VCR Combo USER’S Guide Serial Number Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Power Sources CleaningAccessories Read Instructions Damage Requiring Service POWER-CORD ProtectionPower Lines Replacement Parts Heat Safety CheckWall or Ceiling Mounting NEC Section Features Table of Contents If you cause a static discharge when touching PrecautionsWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions Moisture Condensation Power Source To USE AC Power Source Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outletLocation of Controls Recording 17. SP/EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording Remote ControlCounter Reset Button Used to reset the counter to Arrow Install two AA penlightDiagram in the battery compartment Size batteries, paying Not included UHF 300 ohm VHF 300 ohm Antenna Connections300-75 OHM Matching Transformer not included Combiner not included VHF 75 ohm Cable TV Connections For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV ServiceFor Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service Setting Language Time Zone Setting Standard Time Auto Clock SettingAuto Clock Setting Canadian Viewers Enter button Then press the Enter buttonLight Saving Time option, then press Menu button until the Menu screen is cleared Manual Clock Setting Set the TV/CATV menu TV OperationTo turn on the TV/VCR Position. See VHF/UHF Channels Muting Channel + Call Channel Return SleepTV/CAPTION/TEXT To View Closed Captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed Captioning with a VCR To Memorize Channels Automatic Memory Tuning Mode, then press To ADD/DELETE ChannelsTo select the ADD/DELETE + or button SET then press the Enter button Setting the V-CHIPTo Register Password See next For further details of settingTo SET the V-CHIP Canadian English Rating US TV RatingMovie Rating To Change Password Menu button Press the SET + or button to select the TV Picture Control AdjustmentsBrightness Sharpness Reset Pictures CancelColor Tint Enter button To SET the on TimerOption, then press Set the desired minute To confirm the ON/OFF Timer To SET the OFF TimerTo cancel the OFF Timer function Loading and Unloading a Video Cassette To Stop Playback PlaybackTo Start Playback To play a prerecorded tape FORWARD/REVERSE Picture Search To Rewind or Forward the Tape RapidlyDigital Tracking Controls Screen Speed Search Times Special PlaybackTo Visually Search for Desired Points To Watch Still Picture Auto Repeat option Repeat mode is canceledTo Watch a Tape Repeatedly Position Recording a TV Program Recording and Viewing the Same TV Program Press the Pause button to avoid recording unwanted material To Stop Recording TemporarilyTo Stop Recording Press the Stop button to stop recording Instant Timer Recording ITR Timer Recording See page 42 for the Daily/Weekly Timer Press the Enter button to accept them Press the Timer button. The REC TimerSpeed as in step To Confirm the Settings Other Functions for the Timer RecoringTo SET DAILY/WEEKLY Timer Example To Cancel a Program If the Program Overlaps Another Counter to Using the Real Time Tape CounterTo View the Counter Display Counter will display the elapsed time Using Zero Return Connection to Camcorder Duplicating a Video TapeConnection to Another VCR Reception Disturbances Ignition TV Broadcast Reception Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power Recording Symptoms Cause Possible SolutionsRemote Control Playback Video Head Cleaning Video Head Clogging Specifications Television JVC Company of America JVC CANADA, INC 5800501A K 01/03