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Setup and Connections ............Step 1 : Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only ..................The Basic Connection ..............Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Plug in the TV ..............Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote ..........Step 5: Turn On the TV ..............
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Using the Menus ..............Menus and Control Panels ............. Audio Menu ..................Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor ......27 Picture Quality Menu ..............Screen Menu ................... Using Closed Captioning ............Channel Menu ................Time Menu ..................Features Controls ............
Getting Started SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV setup connected, run the interactive setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your...
Step 1: Unpack Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on Step 2: Connect Your TV which the TV is placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and There are three types of connections...
The Basic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.
Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections you will need to Advanced connections give you better sound and video by program the TV to tune to the separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to correct Video INPUT channel in order connect multiple components,...
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Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: or Interference components that offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR • Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
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TV and Stereo Compared to the basic connection, using Audio/Video S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality from a component. How to View Your VCR CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO.INPUT...
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Stereo, Satellite Receiver CABLE,CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER INr_R_M A NT j,_/ 3_"_ to View Your Components @ _1 To watch the satellite receiver in this OUT TO TV SATELUTE l V,OEO R L S-V,OEO ,N I W\-\ connection, press TV to put the remote control...
Step 3: Plug in the Plug the end 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 4: Place Batteries in Remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
There's an On-Screen Setup Routine The interactive setup routine helps you through steps needed to configure the TV: INTERACTIVE SETUP Select a menu language Search for available channels Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT/CABLE channel Make the channel...
Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows, To point left or right, press the left or right arrows,...
Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Selecting a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language, Auto Channel Search...
Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel, Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2 button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don't have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip...
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote, Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.
VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN USING THE REMOTE component, you probably don't need to program it at all. Modes of Operation Because...
When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature VCRI only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products). VCR2 SAT. CABLE VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning &&'&&...
GUIDE In SAT.CABLE mode, brings up available on-screen guides. INFO Brings up channel information. MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system. OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, receivers, etc. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers, Testing the Remote...
To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote turns off. Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can Using Direct Entry control several different components (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it Turn on the component to be programmed.
The Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV. USING THE MENU SYSTEM...
Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists, Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
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Control Panels ON.OFF Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or VCR2 5AT. CABLE adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of MUTE SKEP control...
Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the digits to enter a number. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK. Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently...
Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word...
Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color AdJusts the richness of the color. "net AdJusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available, On When Sound is Muted Captioning information shown,...
Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable.
Channel Menu Signal Type Lets you select the current antenna type. UHFIVHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals, Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Auto Channel Search...
The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed.
How to use the Features Controls This section introduces you to the features controls with which your TV is equipped In this section, you will learn how to use: • The Channel Marker • Parental controls, including VChip rating limits l 5 FEATURES_D CONTROLS...
Channel Marker You can program the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press the There are several indicators that may come up when you press VCR1, SAT*CABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons. the TV, channel up or down, or INFO buttons. This display is called the Channel Marker.
Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may...
V-Chip Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a When you change the status of a rating 1 specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only to Block, the system will automatically| want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating block higher ratings and all and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G,...
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Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option changing some of the ratings back to View. Content Determine which blocked rating you want to view. fields Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
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Rating status field Parental Controls for rating Content themes Rating You must remember to lock 1 Content status fields limits to take effect. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):...
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking ratings above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings:...
Rating field Viewing Movie Ratings Rating status field After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view, Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field.
Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present, or keep them from playing with the buttons.
Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. will not turn Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension...
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Turns off while playing You may have scheduled the TV to turn off via the Schedule function, 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 or low.
Sound okay, picture poor Check antenna connections. Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Black box appears on the screen Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
How you get service: For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete, For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized...
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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 obtained from your dealer.) Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Flat 3OO-ohm twin-lead cable Screw.on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm type)
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Remote Control This Accessory Order Form &&-&_- is the remote control Description that came packed with Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) <]_L> your TV. Replacements _crew-on antenna cable (6ft) VH82 $6,95 or spares can be ordered as needed. $5.95 _ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95...
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Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card To place your order by phone, have your Visa, filling in below YOUR CREDIT CARD MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll- VISA free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM IMPORTANT: Copy complete...
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Sharpness Signal Type Normal List 31 UHF/VHF Antenna Numeric Entry 25 Sleep SleepTimer 32, 34 Sliders SOUND Button 18, 27 Parental Controls Speakers Channel Block 41 Stereo 26, 34 Front Panel Block Locking, Unlocking Menu Time Movie Rating Limits 40 Current TV Program Limits Menu...
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