GE 46GW945 User manual

WARN G
'ToredUce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do notexpose
.this_ tO rair_iorm0isture.._i
.. . .
To reduce the risk of electric sh0ck, do •not remove
?_RiSKOFELECTNIC :! cover (or back)_.No user serviceable parts inside:
sHOCI(DONOTOPEN Refer Servicing to qualified-service personnel:; 'i
inb'bl'|iidi_tes;;= . ,._'::;_This symbolmdmates
"dangerousv.oltage inside _important instructions
the product that presents a accompanying theproduct.
risk of electric:shock or
personal :inj'ury._ _!iiii;'__
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Caution: ;1"oreduce•the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert,
Attention: Pour dviter tes chocs 61ectriques; introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqd au fond.
-Refer to the identification/rating label located on the backpanei'of your
product for•its proper operating voltage. '
FCC Regulations state that unautho rized changes or modifications to this
equipment, may void the user's authority to operate it..
If fixed (non-moVing) images are left on the screen for 10ng periods, they
may be permanently.imprinted, on _he.screen. Such.images... include.
netw()-rk 10gos, p.hone numbers, and video games. _.Thisdamage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channelsdisplayfng
these images shou.ld be avoided.
Cable TV Installeri This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
.Electrical Code; Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, sl_eCifiesthat the cable ground shall be.connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cabie entry
as practical.

FIRST THINGSFIRST ..; ....... ........,.... ............ '... 3
Connecting your TV.., .............. ................... ,........ .... 4
TV with other components .................... ....._...... 4
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USINCTHEMENUSYSTEM.,....,......................7
The Menu Rule: Pointand Select...:.,..., ...... ,:........ 8
What is Point andSelect?...... ...... ......... .... :....... .8
Menus and Control Panels ..... ....... ................ ........ 10
Menus """10
Control Panels .................................................. 11
Choice Lists....;.....,................................... :......... 12
Numeric Entry "• 13
INTERACTIVE SETUP ..... ................... ..;.... ..... 15
Entering Setup ................................................ ....... 16,
Select a Language ................................................. 16
Auto Channel Search ............................ ;............... 17
Setthe .time ....................... •...................... .............. 18
Set the VCR1 Channel ........................................... 19
Set the DVDNCR2 Channel. ................................... 20
set the SAT/CABLE Channel .......... ..:.............,..... 21
Label the Channels ..........:.............. ....................... 22
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE ............ ....... 25
Programming the Remote "26
To Control a VCR "" 26
To Control a Second VCR or Laserdisc Player 28
To Control an RCA Audio Device .................... .28
To.Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box. 29
Using the Remote to Control a Device ................ 29
TOUR OF THE TV .......................................... 31
Remote Buttons ........................ ......... ....: ............... 32
Back Panel ................................. ;........................ .... 34
Front Panel ........... "................................ .................. 36
Channel Marker ............ ....................... ..:............... 37

QUICK REFERENCE ............................... ... .... 39
Audio Menu ........... ..................... ........................... 40
Picture Quality Menu...._... ........,..,....i",.....:.....-..;.°....,41
Screen Menu .......................................................... 42
Channel Menu.. ............................ •.................. .._...43
_me Menu-:.i.:.._....i.i..._...i.., ........;,.....:......,, ....•....... 45
Pai_enfal Coptrols Menu • ' 46
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SetupMenu" ...............•................. i.. ...................... ;47
ADvANcEDFEATURES .................................. 49
Choosing anAudio Processor .............................. 50
C!osedCaptioning .......................................... ........ 51
Closed Captioning Modes ............................... 51
On-screen Program Details ......... .......,.................. 52
Appendix A: Using the TV Connections ........ :.. 53
Appendix B: Connecting other Components .... 64
Appendlx. C: T.roubleshooting .... ,....... .............. 66
Appendix D: l.lmited Warranty',..., .... .... ".,....... 68
AppendiX E: Care and Cleaning...... .................. 69
Accessories ...................................... '................ 70
Index ............................................................... 73
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Hi, I'm Mark.,
I w_otethis manual to help you get the most from _
your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I
designed this user's manual to give you the
information you need.., when you need it.
-Read the First Four, Chapters.
The manual is designed to get you started quickly...
and let you Catch up on the details when you get a
chance. The first four sections of the manual will get
your TV up and running. You'll learn how to use the
menu system, run the interactivesetup routine and
program the remote.
The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a tour
of the TV, a quick reference guide, the advanced
features and appendices.
Well;.. if your TV's out of the box_ let's get started.
First things first.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
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