GE TX808 User manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
kVlVl_fl _11_[el
RISK OFELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
.&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.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqL_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized 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 long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on
the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning it
will 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 nmnbers in case you ever
need them. The nmnbers are located on the back of the TV.
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GETTING STARTED .................................................................... 2
Setup and Connection ................................................................ 2
Dipole Antenna Connection ...................................................... 3
Using the Optional DC Source ................................................... 4
Channel Marker .......................................................................... 5
Front Panel Controls ................................................................... 5
Front Panel Lock ......................................................................... 5
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................ 6
THE MENU SYSTEM .................................................................... 7
TV Main Menu ............................................................................ 7
The Picture Quality Menu ........................................................ 7
The Screen Menu ...................................................................... 7
The Channel Menu ................................................................... 8
V-Chip Parental Controls ............................................................ 8
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................... 9
Blocking Movie Ratings ............................................................ 9
Viewing Movie Ratings ............................................................ 9
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................... 9
The TV Rating Limit Screen .................................................... 10
Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes .............. 11
Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes ............... 11
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ................................................ 12
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................. 12
The Time menu ......................................................................... 12
Commercial Skip ....................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 14
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................. 15
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................. 17

Setup and Connection
Your TV can be used with an AC power or DC power source, and it
comes packed with two separate power cords. Connecting your TV to
AC power is discussed in this section.
Step 1: Connect Your TV
Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the
ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, as shown.
Step 2: Plug In Your TV
Attach the square end of the AC power cord to the TV and then plug the
other end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade
of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
2. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each battery
in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 4: Turn on the TV
Press the POWER button on the remote or front panel.
Step 5: Auto Channel Search
Perform an Auto Channel Search (described in the Channel menu
section). This will program all active channels into the TV's channel scan
list.
Step 6 (Optional): Connect External Speaker (not supplied)
1. Plug in an external speaker.
2. Set the speaker switch on the TV to the desired selection:
liT Listen to the TV's audio through both the internal speaker and
external speaker (if one is attached). If you do not want to hear
the audio from the external speaker, you must disconnect if
from the back of the TV.
EXT Listen to the audio only through the external speaker
connected to the external speaker jack.
INTIEXT
Speaker Switch (Back Panel)
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ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR
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kN_XT EXTERNAL
SPEAKER _
8 OHM MIN
TV (Back Panel)
Back of TV
Caution
The external speaker must be a
minimum of 8 ohms. Connecting a
speaker of less than 8 ohms could
damage the TV.
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You will be able to hear the TV's audio
from either position of the switch if
no external speaker is attached.
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Dipole Antenna Connection
Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with your TV (only
if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system).
Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your set.
Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin-lead facing you, and
press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place.
Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter (supplied).
Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector on the back of the
TV.
Later, after you've turned on the TV, adjust the length and position of the
antenna rods for best reception.
• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.
• For viewing UHF channels, adjust the rods for best reception.
Dipole Antenna (Supplied)
Slot
Base
Antenna Adapter i__ -_"
(Supplied)
Twin Lead
ANTENNA
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Using the Optional DC Source
You can power your TV from a 12-volt car, truck, or RV battery by using the
optional DC power cord. The DC power cord is designed for use only in cars
with negative (-) ground (negative terminal of car battery is connected to car
chassis). The DC power cord should never be used in cars with a positive (+)
ground. If you are unable to identify the negative (-) or positive (+) polarity
of your car, consult your car's owner's manual or check with your dealer
before use.
1. Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet.
2. Unplug the AC cord from the back of the TV.
3. Plug the square end of the DC power cord into the back of your TV.
(Use the same 4-prong outlet for both the AC power cord and the
DC cord.) The plug is designed to fit only one way.
4. Plug the round end of the DC Power Cord into an automobile
cigarette lighter socket.
5. Operate the TV the same way as you would if the TV were on AC
power.
Replacing Fuse in DC Power Cord
There is a safety fuse in the plug of the DC Power Cord. If the fuse blows,
follow the steps below to replace it.
1. Unscrew the end of the plug by turning it counterclockwise. When
you remove the end, you will see the fuse.
2. Remove the fuse and replace with a new 125-volt, 10-amp fuse
(available from your local dealer). If the spring falls out of the plug,
be sure to install it before you reattach the end.
3. Screw end (with new fuse attached) back on plug.
Cautions
Use of an improper DC power cord or
similar adapter may damage your TV.
Avoid using the TV in a car unless the
engine is turned on and running. Doing
so will drain the car battery which may
cause the car not to start.
Do not put the TV on the dashboard or
leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight; the termperature inside the
car may damage the TV.
If taking the TV from a cold car to a
warm room, do not attempt to plug in
the TV if there is any sign of moisture.
This could damage the TV.
Be sure not to block any of the
ventilation slots when the TV is turned
on. This may cause overheating and
damage the TV.
Never watch the TV while driving.
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Channel Marker
The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change
channels, or press the DISPLAY button.
01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip timer.
13 Displays the current channel.
7:17 Displays the current time.
CO Displayed when Closed Captioning is available.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep ]qmer has been set.
Front Panel Controls
CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed,
CHAN ^ points up to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHAN v Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed,
CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
VOL - Decreases the volume. When a menu is displayed, VOL - is used
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When a menu is displayed, VOL + is used
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
The Channel Marker shown is just an example
of what your screen may look like.
You can press MENU or CLEAR to |
make the Channel Marker disappear, J
or it will disappear automatically
after a short time.
Front Panel Lock
This feature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Even
when the front panel lock feature is ON, the TV operates with the remote
control.
• To lock the buttons on the front of the TV, make sure the TV is turned
ON, then press and hold the POWER button on the remote for
approximately 5 seconds.
• To turn off the front panel lock, make sure the TV is OFF, then press and
hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds.
Now the buttons will operate properly.
Caution
If you choose to use a stand with
your TV, take precautions that the
stand or other furniture the TV is
placed on is properly located and of
adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from accidentally
being pushed off, pulled off, or
tipped over, This could cause
damage to the TV and/or personal
injury.
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Remote Control Buttons
When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV.
Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to
the TV.
POWER Button Press to turn the TV on or off.
PREV OH Button (Previous Channel) Pressing this button switches the
TV back to the last tuned channel This is useful if you want to watch two
channels. Select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other
channel by pressing two number buttons. The TV changes back and forth
between the two channels each time you press this button.
DISPLAY Button Press to display the time and channel number on the
screen. Press to see if the Sleep Timer, Alarm Timer, and Closed Captioning
are set. Press to quickly remove menus from the screen unless otherwise
noted within the menu.
MUTE Button Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed
captioning (C1) may appear on the screen when you press MUTE. To
restore sound and normal picture, press MUTE again or press VOL up.
CHAN /'Iv Buttons (Channel Up and Down) Press to select the next
higher or lower channel in memory. You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired. Details are on page 8. When a menu is displayed,
CHAN ^/v allows you to select and adjust menu controls.
VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down) (Also - and +Buttons) Press
VOL +to increase volume, or press VOL -to decrease volume. The volume
display appears on the screen when you press the VOL buttons. When a
menu is displayed, press +or -to adjust the setting of an item that is
highlighted in a menu.
MENU Button Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it
selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
RESET Button Press to return all video settings (color, tint, contrast,
brightness, and sharpness) back to the original settings.
CLEAR Button Press to clear the screen of all on-screen displays.
Number Buttons (0-9) Press to directly access any channel number. To
select a channel, press two number buttons. For example, press 0 then 6
for channel 6. To select a 3-digit number, press and hold number button 1
until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
INPUT Button Switches the TV to channel 3. This is useful if you have a
VCR connected to your TV.
SKIP Button (Commercial Skip) Press to operate Commercial Skip
during TV viewing.
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Point and Select
To use the on-screen menus, you
need to know one rule: point and
select:
Point to your selection with the
on-screen highlight. (Use the
Vol +/- buttons on your remote
to move left and right; use the
CH ^/v buttons to move up and
down.)
Press the MENU button to select
the highlighted item.
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TV Main Menu
The TVMain Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust
the TV's picture quality, screen, channel settings, parental controls, and
time functions.
To select a menu item:
1. Press MENU to bring up the TVMain Menu.
2. Use the CHAN ^/v on the remote or front of TV to highlight an item
and press MENU to select it; or you can also press the
corresponding number on the remote.
3. To exit any menu screen, highlight Exitand press MENU, or press
CLEAR on the remote.
The TV Main Menu
Picture Quality Menu
The Picture Quality Menu
The Picture Quality Menu contains five controls that adjust the TV's picture.
Use the VOL +/- and CHAN ^/v buttons to adjust the controls.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of
the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels allowing
you to get the correct fleshtones.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Reset Picture Controls Resets the picture controls to their
original settings.
The Screen Menu
The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the Closed-
Caption display, Closed-Caption mode, and Menu Language.
00 (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning
information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle
between the following:
Off No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
On When Muted Displays captioning information, when available,
whenever you press the MUTE button. The captioning information is
not displayed when the sound is not muted.
00 (Closed-Caption) Mode Lets you choose which captioning mode is
used for displaying captioning information. Use the MENU button to toggle
between the choices: CCl and CC2.
Not all programs are encoded with closed-captioning information. When a
program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed under the Channel
Marker.
Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice: English,
French, or Spanish. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices.
The Picture Quality Menu
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You can also use the RESET button
on the remote at any time to reset
the picture controls to their original
settings.
Screen
The Screen menu
Closed Caption Modes
CCI: full translation of the primary
language in your area
CC2: secondary language
translation, simplified English, or
whatever is being broadcast in your
area
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The Channel Menu
The Channelmenu contains all the commands used to control your
channels, including custom-building your channel list.
Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna
type:
Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off air antenna
for UHF/VHF TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable
box for TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Selecting this option tells the TV to search
automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed
from the channel list. (You may interrupt this process by pressing the MENU
button.)
List Displays a control panel that lets you customize your channel scan list
by adding or removing channels. Use the VOL +/- buttons to move left and
right between fields; use the CHAN ^/v buttons to enter settings. Press
MENU to exit.
Channel Number Use the CHAN ^/v buttons to scroll through the
channel scan list. You can also enter the channel number directly
using the number buttons.
Scan List Indicates whether the channel number is included (YES) or
is not included (NO) in the channel scan list.
V-Chip Parental Controls
The VChip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs. When you select V-Chip Parental
Controls, you will be prompted to enter your password if controls are
locked, or to remember to lock controls if unlocked.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software
inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and
movies based on violence, sex, or other content you believe children should
not view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock
programs with a password.
When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send
with programs. That code tells the V-Chip the program's age-based rating
and content themes. If you have blocked the rating or content themes that
the program contains when you tune to that program, you will receive the
message, "This program is blocked. Change channel or press DISPLAY to
enter password."
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based
ratings. Rated programs received with no content themes will only be
blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block movies with
a rating of "Not Rated" and "unrated" TV programs.
The Channel menu
List
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List menu
TV Main Menu
Setting V-Chip Parental Controls
The V-Chip software inside your TV 1
comes turned" off," so if you choose te I
implement it, you must turn it on. J
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
With the Movie Rating Limityou can set movie-viewing limits.
Blocking Movie Ratings
You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using
Movie Ratings Limitin the Parental Controls menu.
• To block all movies above a certain rating: In the Rating field,
use CHAN ^/v to highlight the lowest unacceptable rating. Then
highlight the Rating Status field and press the CHAN ^/v buttons to
change the status from Viewto Block. All higher ratings will
automatically change to Block.
• To lock your selection(s): Select Parental Controls from the
Parental Controls menu. Press the VOL + to select LOCKED. Enter
your password (if you have not already set your password, you will be
prompted to enter it again to confirm). The word UNLOCKED will flash
to remind you that the Parental Controls are not LOCKED.
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
ratings back to View.
• To view movie ratings: Highlight the Rating field and use the
CHAN ^/v buttons to find the rating you want to view. Then use VOL +
to highlight the Rating Status field, and use CHAN ^/v to change the
status to View.
V-Chip Parental Controls
Selecting Movie Rating Limit
Rating
field Rating Status field
Movie Rating limit
Viewing movie ratings
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be
viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose VChip Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental
Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your
password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding
you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental
Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select TVRating Limit.
4. Once you get to the TV Rating Limit screen, use the CHAN ^/v and
VOL +/- on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating
or content theme from Viewto Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
Selecting TV Rating Limit
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When you change the status of an
age-based rating to Block, the
system will automatically block
that rating and all of its content
themes and all higher ratings and
their content themes. When you
change the status of a Content
Theme to B, the system will
automatically block that content
theme in the current rating and in
all higher ratings. Only the content
theme status corresponding to the
current age-based rating changes
to View (V). Higher rated content
themes do not change.
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The TV Rating Limit Screen
Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating
Limits screen. Tip
You can always press MENU to exit
back to the previous screen while in
the Rating Limit menus. }
Rating field
Lets you select from a list of
age-based ratings you can
block or view. TV Rating Limit
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
Pointer Highlight
Lets you see the position of
the cursor on the screen.
Content Status fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
and whether the status of
content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B).
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in
the table below.
Rating Status field
Lets you select whether the status of the
age-based rating limit to the left is Viewor
Block.
Age-Based
Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence (V),
explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some rnaterial that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse
language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the
following content themes: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse
language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
violence (V), sexual situations (S) no strong language, (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D).
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and
reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence
or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes
You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a
specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TVRating Limitscreen.
Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-
based rating and its associated content ratings.
• To block all programs above a certain rating level: Highlight
the Rating field, then scroll through the ratings using the CHAN ^/v
buttons until the lowest unacceptable rating is highlighted. Then use
the VOL + button to highlight the Rating Status field and select Block.
•To block all programs with specific content above a certain
rating level: Content Themes are specific to the rating level.
Therefore, you must first highlight the Rating field and scroll through
the ratings using the CHAN ^/v buttons until the lowest rating
associated with the type of content you want to block is highlighted.
Then highlight the Content Theme Status field and change the V to B
under the appropriate Content Theme.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes
After you have blocked age-based ratings and content themes, you have
the option of selectively changing some of the ratings and themes back to
View.
•To view ratings: Use the VOL +/- buttons to highlight the Rating
Field, then use CHAN ^/v to change its status from Block to View.
When you change a specific rating to View, the Content Status fields
corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well.
•To view content: Highlight the Rating field, then use CHAN ^/v to
find the rating whose Content Theme settings you want to change.
Next, highlight the Content Theme Status that you want to change
using the VOL + button; then use CHAN ^/v to change it to V.
Rating field Content Themes
Rating Status f Content Themes
Status field
Blocking age-based ratings and content themes
Rating field Content Themes
Rating Status field Content Themes
Status field
Viewing age-based ratings and content themes
I While within the Rating Limit 1
screens, pressing RESET on the
remote will reset all ratings to View
and V.
Overriding Limits
When you override a blocked
program by entering your password,
the Parental Controls option on the
V-Chip Parental Controls menu will
read Disabled. In this state, access
to the Parental Controls menu is still
locked and all controls will be in
effect the next time the TV is turned
on,
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as "unrated" can be viewed.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block No unrated programs are available.
"Unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local,
and weather programs, and public announcements. Also, the first few
seconds of a channel with rated programming may be blocked (due to a
brief delay in transmission of the rating information).
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings
using a password.
You must lock Parental Controls for TV rating and content, movie
rating, and unrated program blocks to take effect.
If you forget your password, the password can be reset to O00O by pressing
and holding the volume down and the channel up buttons simultaneously
for five seconds. Using this password, you can then access the Vchip
menus.
The Time menu
The ?Tmemenu contains the controls that let you set the Sleep T_mer, Set
Time, and Wake-up Timerfunctions.
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the
amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Use the VOL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30
minute increments. Press MENU to exit.
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current
time. Use the VOL +/- buttons and number buttons to set the time.
Press MENU to exit.
Wake-up Timer Displays a control panel that lets you enter the
time you wish your television to turn itself on. Use the VOL +/-
buttons to set the wake-up timer. To clear the wake-up timer, display the
wake-up screen and press RESET.
"Unrated" vs. "Not Rated"
All movies are assigned a rating.
Some movies are given a rating of
Not Rated (NR). You can assign
Block or View status to the NR
rating in the V-Chip Movie Rating
Limit screen.
Not all television programs are
assigned a rating (age-based rating).
To assign View or Block status to
"unrated" television programs, you
must use the Unrated Programs
option from the V-Chip Parental
Controls menu.
Remember
When you want to watch a blocked
program, press the DISPLAY button on
the remote to enter your password.
The 77me menu
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Commercial Skip
As its name suggests, Commercial Skip allows you to bypass commercials
during normal TV viewing. When a commercial comes on, you can activate
the Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 4 minutes. While the
timer is counting down, you are free to watch other channels. After the
timer runs out, the TV automatically changes back to your original channel.
Use the following steps to program the Commercial Skip timer:
1. On your remote, press SKIR An on-screen timer appears.
2. Press SKIP repeatedly to set the timer as desired. The time increases
by 30 seconds each time SKIP is pressed. Skip countdown starts
automatically if you haven't pressed SKIP for two seconds.
3. To cancel Commercial Skip, keep pressing SKIP until the SKIP
display disappears from the screen, or press CLEAR. Your TV will
stay tuned to the channel it is on and will not change back to your
original channel.
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If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic remedies
before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on or controls don't work
•Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"
by plugging in something else.
• If using the DC cord plugged into the cigarette lighter of a car, turn on
the ignition or make sure the car is running.
• Try unplugging set for one minute, plugging it back in, and then
turning it on again.
• Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set. (See page 5 for
details.)
Problems with remote
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV's remote sensor.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try
replacing batteries.
Turns on or off while playing
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a
power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens
frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.
• Maybe the Sleep Timer or Alarm Timer is activated.
Blank screen or black box appears on the screen
•Try another channel.
• Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display
control panel in the Screen menu.
No sound, picture okay
•Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore
sound.
No picture, no sound, but power is on
• Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position. Try another channel.
• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
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Remote Control
This is the remote that came
packed with your TV. You can use
the order form to order it direct by
mail if desired.
226725
Optional Remote
This remote not only controls
your TV but can also control most
brands of remote-controllable
VCR's, cable boxes, and audio
equipment.
RCU500
Dipole Antenna
Designed to attach to the back of
your TV. Can be used for both
VHF and UHF channels.
Antenna Cables
156265
Screw-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV.
The ends srew onto the
connectors for a secure
connection.
VHal (3-ft)
Push-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV.
Ends push on for a quick
connection. Gold.Tipped Cables
VH89 (6-ft),VH90(10-ft)
Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories
are subject to change without notice.
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Accessory Order Form
Description
Transformer VH54
Cleaner/Polisher AHO35
Screw on Antenna Cable (3 ft) VH8I
A/B Switch AHO4I
Gold Tipped Antern-la Cable (6 ft) VH89
Gold Tipped Antern-la Cable (10 It) VHg6
Optional Remote Control RCU500
Dipole Antenna 156265
Antenna Adapter 193983
Antenna Mixer 193984
Replacement Remote Control (CRK26AI) 226725
$ 2.95
$ 6.95
$ 3.95
$i4.95
$ 5.95
$ 7.95
$19.95
$i1.15
$ 9.96
$i1.15
$34.95
Total Merchandise ..........................................
Sales Tax ...........................................................
We are required by law to collect the appropriate
sales tax fox' each individual state, county, and
locality to whicb the mercbandise is being sent.
Shipping, Handling ........................................
Total Amount Enclosed ..................................
Use VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card prefi, rably.
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.
No COD or CASH.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
All accessories are subject to availability.
'total
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Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your VISA card
VISA
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IMPORTANT: Copy complete account nmnber
from your MasterCard
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Copy Number
above your
name on
MasterCard
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expires:
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your Discover Card
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and A complete and correct
address clearly, order will save you days
of waiting.
Name:
Street:
Apt:
City:
State:
Daytime Phone Number:
Zip:
Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
• Prices are subject to change
Placing An Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard
or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below. Use this number only to place an order for
accessory items listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card information, money
order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson
Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
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What your warranty covers:
•Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
• Two years for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required
to repair your television.
How you get service:
• For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick up when repairs
are conq plete.
• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center, provided that your television
is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television
to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to
and from your home.
• To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or calI 1-800-447-1700.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional
information should be obtained from your dealer.
• Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.
Customer replacement fuses.
Images burnt onto the screen.
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add
delays in service for your product.
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