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- Page 2 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or personal injury.
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Page 3: V-Chip: Parental Controls
Introduction Key Features Overview _kmr "IXr is equipped with ti:atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following inli.wmatinn smnmarizes a ti_w of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest o| he T_ s teatures "... -
Page 4: Auto Tuning
Introduction Auto Tuning Description: Allows you to set up the "IV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tuningin the TV's menu system. (Chapter has details). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction 1: Key Features Overview ..........On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ..................Auto Tuning ........................ Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ............Things to Consider Before You Connect ................ Protect Against Power Surges .................. Protect Components from Overheating .............. - Page 6 Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ........................ Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information ..............Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Front Panel Buttons ....................... GE TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
Page 8: Protect Against Power Surges
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect yonr TV. Cables Connection Components Go to... Needed "title TV + VCR... -
Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup "iV(backpanel) From Ceble or Antenna Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Connect cable or antenna to your VCR ¢... -
Page 11: Connection: Tv Only
Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) VIDEO AUOIO POOl" CABLE/ G-LINK __ANTENNA From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. - Page 12 Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna IN FROM ANT OUT TO "IV SATELLITE VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO OUT TO TV TV (backpanel) VIDEO CABLE/ G-LINK ANTENNA Chapter...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your "IV 1° A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV _R and L) and to the Audio Output Jacks... -
Page 14: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components, please consnh the mamull that came with each component for connection instructions. picture of your TV's back panel describes file to these jacks. jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect... -
Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable "File (;-LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Plus+ s}'stem (tile on-screen interactive program guide) work with yore VCR and/or cable box. Cable - If" your is connected to a cable must connect G-LINK cable... - Page 16 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery...
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Page 17: Set The Menu Language
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this hook, we call it the "interactive setup" because d)e TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus answer, and the TV makes the appropriate acljustments. - Page 18 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your comm T is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press tbe up or down anow button on the remote control to Ifighlight comm T and press OK.
- Page 19 Connections & Setup Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most commo_L Choose Video I/A UX if your cable box is con netted to ),our TV with a udio/video cables inst;_ad of a coaxial cable.
- Page 20 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your'IV is cnnnected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (A screen win appear reminding to connect your C-LINK (able to _our TV and VCR.). /Yes Use the tip and down arrow huttons...
- Page 21 Connections & Setup Note: lf the GUIDE Plus+ ,[_,stem can't locate the correct code for the VCI_ a list qf tmublz, shooting instructions appea_:_ to help you before you h_' a_aim Leave your cable box turned ON to • Try VCI_ co_figruration again: repeat VCR setup.
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Page 22: What To Expect
Connections & Setup What to Expect Tile next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Pins+ system will appear on the screen. following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to yonr TV, the GUIDE Pins+ system appears with all of your TV program... - Page 23 Chapter Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • To Use the Remote After You've Programmed • Code List 4 ¸...
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Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
You can program GUIOE JNFO this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. -
Page 25: Using The Who.input Button
PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback. To turn off all the RCA, GE, and PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. PROSCAN REC*VCR+ When the GUIDE... -
Page 26: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components control can he programmed to operate nlos[ Tile nl!iversal remote brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, (;E and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players,... -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on tbe code list on page Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want remote... - Page 28 Garravd ..............2026 Singer ............ 2021,2061, 2128 United Cable ............5053 GE ..2000, 2001,2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2l 19, 2128 Sony ......U_iw_a_ ........50118 50_9 5_10 Goldstar ......2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121 STS ..............
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip... -
Page 30: On-Screen Program Guide
Using the TV's Features Video Action Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ sysmm is an interacti\c on-screen program guide dlat lists TV schedules t'nr your area and allows votu TV direct (x)m]ol ol a cable box and/or VCR. -
Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using the TV's Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the t-emote. • Press and hold MENU tor 2 seconds on tile front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: •... - Page 32 Using the TV's Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu selection action buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Pins+ system. Be sure to look at the action har before pressing conaraand numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using the TV's Features Sort SOFt ITlelTU selection The Sort lnenu lets you browse programs by category. channel to which are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: If the GUIDE Pins+ system isn't o11 your screen, press GUIDE on your... -
Page 34: News
Using the TV's Features News n3enu News selection The Ne_s menu lets you browse Ctll-l-ellt news stories headline. If tile GUIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote conn-ol. Press MENU on the remote control to select the fi_enu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is availal)le on your TV, it will appear in the video window). -
Page 35: Messages
Using the TV's Features To remnve or change tile frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled 3;chedule evenl, access nlenu frool _'lenn har, Press GUIDE to hring up llle (;UIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select tim Menu bar. -
Page 36: Channels
Using the TV's Features Channels menu Channels menu Channels action buttons "_m can customize tile chalmel listing by enabling or disabling tile display certain channels. For instance, you may disahle channels that yon never watch. ",_m can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. -
Page 37: Guide Plus+ Menu Items
Using the TV's Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more inf_)rmatiol] about advertisement or special, pr()gl_|lll, the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional intormation box. Requesting more infornaation about a particular... -
Page 38: Channelbanner
Using the TV's Features ChannelBanner There are sm'eral indicators that might appear when you press the TV nr INFO buttons on tlae remote. This display is called the (_hannel Banner. following list describes the items ou the Channel Banner screen (le0. - Page 39 Using the TV's Features Highlight Auto Tuningand press Choose which channel yon would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tlules to whcn you press tile VCRI button on the remote.
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Page 40: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using the TV's Features Parental Controls and V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the fi-ont panel controls. first three choices in the Pawntal ControL_ menu involve software inside your... -
Page 41: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using the TV's Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to he viewed by adults and may be unsuitable tiJr children unde " 17. It contains or inore o[ the fifllowing contem themes: crude... - Page 42 Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an exantple of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field get_ _,ou sele(t whetht_] the status ol lhe age-based rathlg limit to the leh is \'ie_ or Block. Content Themes [.i';(s...
- Page 43 Using the TV's Features Rating Rating status Content Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight tile Ratingfield. field field status fields Press the up and dowll arrow buttons oil the remote to scroll through tile age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating...
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Page 44: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV's Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can bIock programs based on their content. (Content is represented by II_e D, I,, S, V, I%: and TV-Y on your screen. See tile beginning of this section fn'r Sexually explicit dialoque details.) When... -
Page 45: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV's Features Content Rating Rating Viewing Specific Content Themes themes field status field If you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (1/) _Tie_t,: Determine the ('ontel'_t themes you want to change... - Page 46 Using the TV's Features Blocking Movie Ratings Rating field Rating status field If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating lower other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could anton/aticall block out all other mo\,ies _ilh higher...
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Page 47: Channel Block
Using the TV's Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this nption lets you decide if"programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "mn'ated" can be \'iewed. Note that "unrated" progranas may inchule news, sports, political, religions, local and weather progralns, enlergt!ncy I)nllelins, public annollncenlents, programs... -
Page 48: Lock!Unlock Parental Controls
Using the TV's Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and mth)ck parental controls settings nsing a password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will hake effect. If you forget your password, simuhaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. -
Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu... -
Page 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using the TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the nlelln system and make changes to the settings. Tile following pages explain how t0 use the different types of menus to adjust tile featores of your TV. -
Page 51: Audio Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Audio Menu 1 Audio Mute Press OK to reduce the "[X's \olmne [o its minimun] level. Press OK again ieslore \ohlnle. Tone Controls Displays slider controls fi)r ar!justing the TV's trehle, hess balallce. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available... -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using the TV's Menu System When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yesor No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly... -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using the TV's Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning infiH-mation, which lets you display the audio pnrtion program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded... -
Page 54: Channel Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Channel Menu S(_al T,,pe Displays a choice list that lets yon select the current antenna type. This option does not appem- when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if yon are currently using an off-air antenna... -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting problems Most you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won't turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged • Check the wail receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"... - Page 57 Other Information Troubleshooting Can't select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
- Page 58 Other Information GUIDE Plus+ System Problems (continued) Program information doesn't download Review your setup infbrmation and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plw_+ Setup. Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about tile GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. The TV must be off to download information.
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Page 59: Care And Cleaning
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your 'IV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure m occasionalh dust Ihe _m_tilation slots in tile cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. - Page 60 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 call 1-800-447-1700. • Show the Authorized...
- Page 61 Other Information Screw-on Cable Accessory Order Form attaches to the round antenna connectors Part No. Description (called 75-ohm F-type) VH81 Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) the back of your VCR or VH81 (3-ft) TV The ends screw onto Screw_on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 the connectors...
- Page 62 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second filling in below TV or VCR. YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA" Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete accoum nunlber from your VISA card Amplified Antenna Allows...
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Page 63: Index
Index SKIP button, GUIDE Plus+ Menu, TV + VCR, 8 TV+VCR+Satellite Receiver Sleep Timer, 36, 52 Language, Sort menu, Parental Controls, Content Themes, Age-Based Ratings, SOUND button, Contrast, Picture Quali_; ANTENNA button, Stereo, Screen, Arrow buttons, STOP button, Setup, Audio Time, Menu, Mono,... - Page 64 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. The following materials were used in q+_THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...