GE GE TV User manual

TV User’s Guide
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Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof
of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in
case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.
Model No.________________________________________________________
Serial No._________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Important Information
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqú au fond.
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Cautions
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of this product for the
proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended view-
ing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
Note To Cable TV Installer 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,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product
Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Table of Contents
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Important Information Warning, Product Registration ____________________________________ i
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Adjust Picture Tilt,
Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________ 4
Button Layout and Functions
Menu Basics ______________________________________________________________ 5
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
Using Your TV and Remote With Remote Buttons ______________________________________________ 6-7
With VCRs ____________________________________________________________ 8-10
With a Satellite Receiver_____________________________________________ 11
With a Cable Box _________________________________________________ 12-13
With a Laserdisc Player ____________________________________________ 14
With Audio Equipment ____________________________________________ 15
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture _________________________________________________________ 16
Picture Settings ________________________________________________________ 17
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings ____________________________________________________ 18-19
Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP, Tone, Speakers
Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram ____________ 20
Naming the Channels ______________________________________________ 21
Setting the Sleep Timer _____________________________________________ 22
Setting the Alarm Clock ___________________________________________ 23
Selecting a Language _______________________________________________ 24
Watching Closed Captioning ____________________________________ 24
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable _______________________ 25
References Front Panel Buttons __________________________________________________ 26
Displays on the Screen _____________________________________________ 27
Trouble Checks ____________________________________________________ 28-29
Limited Warranty ____________________________________________________ 30
Order Form for Parts ___________________________________________ 31-32
Index _______________________________________________________________________ 33

Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
2
Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
2. Plug in the TV
1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the
Connections Guide.
Hook up any antennas, cables or
other equipment to your TV before
you follow the steps below.
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
3. Put Batteries in the Remote A. Pull off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the four AAA batteries as
shown, matching the +and –
end of each battery in the
compartment.
C. Replace the cover.
CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with the TV models included in this book. The
recommended stands are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily
pulled off or tipped over. Your GE dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV.
Stands are not available by mail order. To locate your nearest GE dealer call 1-800-447-1700.
If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or furniture the
TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally
being tipped over or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury.
Press TV on the remote, or
press POWER on the TV.
4. Turn on the TV
INPUT ANTENNA
SKIP
PREV CH
REC PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
REW FF
CLEAR MENU•PROG RESET
MOVE
MUTE
DISPLAY
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
3
A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Alarm menu is selected. This
menu is green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press MOVE H
to highlight it.
C. Press MOVE Fto set the hour.
D. Press MOVE Eto set the minutes.
A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Setup menu is selected. This
menu is white.
B. Press MOVE Hto highlight
Autoprogram.
C. Press MOVE Eto start placing
channels in the TV’s memory.
D. Wait until TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to original channel.
7. Set the Time
6. Place all available
channels in memory
(Autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channels are on page 20.
12:21 AM 13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: Off
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: Use –/+ to set time.
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label: 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
5. Adjust PICTURE TILT.
Picture tilt is used to correct a tilted
picture from the effect of the Earth's
magnetic field on a large picture
tube. The PICTURE TILT
STRENGTH and POLARITY
switches on the back of the TV
compensate for this effect. If the
picture appears tilted, follow these
steps to improve it.
You may need to reset the switches
if the TV is moved or repositioned
in the room.
OFF
PICTURE TILT
STRENGTH
+ –
POLARITY
HIGH
LOW
BACK OF TV A. Make sure STRENGTH switch
is in the OFF position.
B. Move STRENGTH switch to the
LOW position. If this does not
fully improve tilt, move
STRENGTH switch to HIGH.
This should correct tilt. If
moving STRENGTH switch
makes tilt worse, return it to
OFF and go to the next step.
C. Change the position of
POLARITY switch. If this
improves the tilt but does not
fully improve it, move the
STRENGTH switch to LOW or
HIGH. This should correct tilt.