GE 31GT720 User manual

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National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and; in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
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Interactive Setup ................................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the IV ..................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect Your TV ................................................................. 4
TV Only ....................................................................................... 4
The Basic Connection ............................................................... 5
Advanced Connections ............................................................. 6
Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable .................................................. 9
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor ................................ 9
Step 4: Plug in the TV .................................................................... 10
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ................................................ 10
Step 6: Turn On the TV .................................................................. 10
On-Screen Program Guide ..................................................... 10
Step 7: Program the TV ................................................................. 10
Interactive Setup ................................................................. 11
Using Point and Select .................................................................. 12
Entering Setup ............................................................................... 12
Selecting a Language .................................................................... 13.
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ System ............................................ 14
Setting the _me ............................................................................. 16
Setting the vcR1 Channel (Auto Tuning): .................................... 17
Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 17
Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 18
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) .......................... 18
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 19
What Now? ..................................................................................... 20
Program the Remote ................................................................ 20
Using the Remote ............................................................... 21
Remote Buttons ............................................................................. 22
Using the WHO.INPUT Button ............................................... 23
Programming the Remote ............................................................ 24
Testing the Remote ................................................................. 24
Programming the Remote ...................................................... 24
Using the Remote to Control a Device .................................. 25
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25

MenusandControlPanels ............................................................ 28
Menus ....................................................................................... 28
Control Panels ......................................................................... 29
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30
Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor ........................ 31
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32
Screen Menu .................................................................................. 33
Using Closed Captioning ........................................................ 34
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 35
"l]me Menu ...................................................................................... 36
Features and Controls ......................................................... 37
GUIDE Plus+ Menu ........................................................................ 38
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................... 38
Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System ........................ 39
Downloading Data ................................................................... 39
The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ........................... 39
Grid Guide....,: .......................................................................... 40
Sort ........................................................................................... 41
Schedule .................................................................................. 42
Messages ................................................................................. 43
Editor ........................................................................................ 44
Expanded Information ............................................................ 45
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 45
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 46
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 47
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 48
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 52
V-Chip Unrated Program Block .............................................. 53
Channel Block .......................................................................... 53
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 53
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .................................... i.......... 53
Reference .............................................................. ............. 54
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 55
Warranty ......................................................................................... 56
Accessory Information .................................................................. 58
Index .................................................................................. 61
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Getting Started
This manual is designed to get you started
qSickly. The first five sections of the manual
show you how to get your TV Setup and
Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program
the Remote, and use all of the menus, features,
and controls of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information
and your warranty.
Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get
started.
SETUP AND
CONNECTIONS
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added throughout the manual in
these tip boxes. There are some
important tips that will help you get
the most from your TV,
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Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect Your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only: If you're only going to connect the
TVto your home antenna or cable
system,
The Basic Connection: If you're going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections: If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of
connection. Once you have completed your desired connection
you may skip forward to Step 3,
This is abasic connection from an antenna or cable system to
your TV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and
video signals to the TV from an antenna,
cable, or cable box.
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for
your TV carefully. Take precautions
that the stand or other furniture on
which the TV is placed is properly
located (see Important Safeguards
sheet) and of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off, This could
cause damage to the TV and/or
personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet,
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting
any cables,
•Make sure all antennas and cables
are properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your TV,
CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA
IOnce you have completed this 1
connection you may skip to Step 3.
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The Basic Connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate asingle"
component connection with your TV. For better sound and
picture quality and multiple component connection information
refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two
coaxial cables are used: one connects from
an antenna, cable, or cable box to the VCR,
and one connects from the VCR to the TV.
These cables carry both audio and video
signals.
CABLE,CABLEBOX,ORANTENNA
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TV
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection,
tune the TV to Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section
you will program the TV to automatically
tune to Channel 3 or 4 when you turn.on
the VCR.
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to
Step 3, "Connect the G-LINK Cable."
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Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by
separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to
connect multiple components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back
of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum
performance. r 1
Once you have made your
connections you will need to
program the TV to tune to the
correct video input channel in order
to see and hear audio and video from
the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks.
When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding
OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right
Audio, etc.).
Video and Audio Inputs
Connect any one of the following components:
•VCR • Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player
Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to VIDEO,
use the WHO.INPUT button on the remote.
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and channel tuning from
the GUIDE Plus+ system,
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S-Video
This optional
connection can be
used for better
video quality
picture.
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver
or amplifier for variable
controlled or fixed level stereo
output.
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CABLE/
ANTENNA
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Takes the signal input from a cable, |
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be I
used for basic component connections. J
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Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may
encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: if you
connect an S-Video cable, you must also connect an Audio/Video
cable to the AUDIO R and L jacks.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna or
cable directly to the television or through
acable box, as needed by your cable
system.
AudioNideo Cables: Carries audio and
video from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carries video from an
S-Video capable component which
provides best picture quality.
TV and StereoVCR
Compared to the Basic Connection, using AudioNideo and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture
quality from a component.
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
•Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel
instead of straight down the
middle,
•Try not to coil any twin-lead cables
and keep them away from the
audio/video cables.
Protect Your Components From
Overheating
•Do not block ventilation holes in
any of the components. Arrange
the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Do not stack components,
•Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a
stand.
•Place an amplifier on the top shelf
of the stand so heated air rising
from it will not flow around other
components.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put
the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO-INPUT to toggle to the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the
TV to automatically tune to the VID input channel
when you turn on the VCR.
Most Audio/Video cables are combined into
one cable with three heads
on each end. We show Video(ellow)
individual cables in these RightAudio(red)
sample connections.
Either may be used, but e)
you must be sure to connect
Video to Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.
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TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE,CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITERECEIVER
VCR 1
SATELLITESfGNAL
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this
connection, press TV to put the remote
control into TV mode, then press
WHO*INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID (or SVID)
input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03
to tune to the VCR channel.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the
TV to automatically tune to the correct input
channel when you turn on your component.
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