GE MG13400, MG19400, MG20100 User manual

Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Models:
MG13400, MG19400 & MG20100
TOCOM 1547290B
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of
this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this
product.
Power Consumption: 100-240V~50-60 Hz
52 Watts (Model MG13400)
65 Watts (Model MG19400)
70 Watts (Model MG20100)
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code that 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 practi-
cal.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to
the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of
copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce
the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep
these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and
maintaining your machine.
•Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV
receiver.
•Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
•Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating
instructions.
•Follow all operating and use instructions.
•Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
•Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of
the manufacturer. Such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or other personal injury.
•Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in
water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing
machines, swimming pools, etc.
•Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with
slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do
not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV
receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place
it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a
rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and
that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
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Important Safety Information, continued
•Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom-
mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV
receiver. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Move the TV receiver and its cart
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit and cart to overturn.
•Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company.
•Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
•Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
•Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not
be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely
careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact
with such lines can be fatal.
•Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the TV receiver.
•Ground outdoor antennas. If an
outside antenna or cable sys-
tem is connected to the TV
receiver, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection
against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
na discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-
na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
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Important Safety Information, continued
•Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit
- if the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water
- if the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions
- if the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
- when the TV receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance
If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal.
•When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the
unit.
•Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition.
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Chapter 1: Your New TV ........................................................3
List of features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Checking parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning about your new TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Installation ...........................................................6
Connecting VHF and UHF antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Antennas with 75-ohm round leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Separate VHF and UHF antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable without a converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable with a converter box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: TV Operation ........................................................10
Turning the TV on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewing the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seeing special help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the menu language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memorizing the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing channels in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding and erasing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fine tuning channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the channel buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Directly accessing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Scanning the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the previous channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Raising or lowering the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Customizing the picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Automatic Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Viewing the on-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing a VCR or camcorder tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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