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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric sh0ck, do •not remove WARN G cover (or back)_.No user serviceable parts inside: ?_ RiSKOFELECTNIC :! ' ToredUce the risk of fire or Refer Servicing to qualified-service personnel:; sHOCI(DONOTOPEN shock hazard, do notexpose .this_ tO rair_ior m0isture.._i i n b'bl'|iidi_tes;;= , ._'::;_This symbolmdmates...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FIRST THINGSFIRST ..; ....,....'... 3 Connecting your TV.., ......... ,.... 4 TV with other components ......_..4 ". USINCTHE MENU SYSTEM., .., ......7 The Menu Rule: Pointand Select...:.,..., ..,:..8 What is Point andSelect?..
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE ........39 Audio Menu ............Picture Quality Menu.._... ,..,..i",..:..-..;.°..,41 Screen Menu ............Channel Menu......•...._...43 Menu-:.i.:.._..i.i..._...i.., ..;,..:..,, ..•..45 Pai_enfal Coptrols Menu • •...

  • Page 5: First Thingsfirst

    Hi, I'm Mark., FIRST THINGS FIRST I w_otethis manual to help you get the most from _ your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user's manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it. -Read the First Four, Chapters.

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv

    Step 1 _Unpack theTV.'Make sure to locate the remote Control ai_d Co nnections Foldout. Step, Connecting y0ur'IV If you're on!y going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If yoU're going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or other component, look atthe Connections Foldout.
  • Page 7 Step 3 PluO inthe TV. Plug the end into the will outlet, matching the wide_ blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to in§ert the plug completely. Put batteries in the remote. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
  • Page 8 Rb_d {h_he_secti6n, usingthe'Mend S_,stem, Which is:a brief." " • overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus: step7/ Proceed te section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks youthrough the steps needed to fully configure th_ _,:,The first"steps ask'you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search,...

  • Page 9: Usincthe Menu System

    One Rule Remember. You control and Customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great •thing is, yofi only need to know one rule: point and select. ,7. _...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Pointand Select

    -The Menu Rule: Pomt and, Select- • You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and i_control panels: point and select. What is Point d"Select? ..: ..,.,.._..-The point and select method hastwo steps. 1, Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
  • Page 11 3. PreSS MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main menu. Point to Exitand pressMENUto leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR, Once you know how to point andselect your way through the menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    Menus and Control .Panels There a_e to the menu system: menus and control t_Noparts panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to movethroughat least one menu--the Main menu. Menus The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up theMain menu: Press MENU on the remote or front panel: 'Menus take you to another menu or a control panel.

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    Con ol Panels • • ':-_..:..: . • Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you ..choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There arethree kinds of control panels: sliders, 'choice lists, and numeric entry., Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular Control,...

  • Page 14: Choicelists

    ChoiceLists' Choice lists areused to choose a particular sett!ng froma, lister., settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item. For example, to •indicate whether yOu're currently using a home antenna or a cabie TVsignals: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Channel and press MENU.

  • Page 15: Numeric Entry

    N eric-Entry na_eric entw c0ntrol panel is used to enter numbers or letters. • For exa_np_e, to set the current time: •_1,_ Press MENU to bringup the Mai n menu. Point to -time and press MENU. Point to Set 77me and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.

  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    There's an On creen Setup Routine Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup -routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the t'V: ..• • Selecta menu language •...

  • Page 18: Select A Language

    temg Setup Setup is accessedth'rougl_ the Main,menu:,i Press MENU to bring Up the Main menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. 3.- Press MENU to beginthe Setuproutine. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your...

  • Page 19: Auto Channel Search

    AutoiCh elSearch • , " . _e_ff_pa_!bf:the:setup"rOutine asks you if youwant theW to_:_:_ search automatiqally for all channels available through _/our antenna or cab!e TV system_This is sometimes called ="aUt6Programming.". " " Press MENU to telitheTV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished.

  • Page 20: Setthe .Time

    • Set the.T e :Thenext step lets you s_ the time of day;_ Press MENU to bring up the Set _me control panel, Use the left and right arrows to point tO the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 21: Setthe Vcr1 Channel

    Setthe VCR1 Channel Thenext step lets you set the VCR ! channel'When Yous_the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV w.hat Channei to tune to when you pressthe VCR1 button on the remote. For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video I input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tUne to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button.

  • Page 22: Set The Dvdncr2 Channel

    ÷ Set the DVDiVCR2: Ch el .The ne_ step lets you set the DVD/V(_R2 channel..When you set. ,; the DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2*LD button onthe remote. For example, if you have a laserdisc player Or second VCR connected to the Video 2 input jacks' On the back of the TV, you want the TVto tune to th.e Video 2 input Channel WhenYou press : -vcR2eLD,I If you don't have a DVD/VCR2 component connected...

  • Page 23: Setthesat/Cable Channel

    SettheSAT/CABLE Channel The nexf_tep let_ you_:setthe SAT/CABLE channel, when you. set the SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SATeCABLE button on the remote. For exam pie, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack-on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to-tune to channel•3 when you press SAT, CABLE.

  • Page 24: Label The Channels

    • Label the Channels ' " • • • • • : _The nextstep lets you make your channel list and label your-_ _--. channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference _ _.. ,, ._ention._ _ ..1.
  • Page 25 What Now? NoW that _/'Ou;ve finished the interactive setup, yo u can sit back, : relaxji_'nd enjoy the TV..Or._;7_!_ Program theRemo_-. .-.SinceYou've gone :this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control Your VCR, laserdisc player, and other component.
  • Page 27 If YOil Have a VCR Or Other -Component..--;:_ ¥ Theuniversalremotecan be programmed control most brands of remote controllable VCRS, satellite.receivers, laserdisc players and cable boxes. If you havean RCA, G E, or ProScan component, you probably don't need to prog_ramit at all--other manufacturers'brands need to be...

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote

    VCRs and cable boxes.The remote is already programmed to controlmost RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, laserdisc _)laye_ hnd sate!lite receivers, '_ Other manufacturers' brands need to bepmgrammed. PrOgramming the Remote tO Control". a VCR "...
  • Page 29 Scott ....... 04,13,41,49,68. Fisher .._ ..02,12,18,19,43,48,58 Sears .. 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43,48 Funai Sharp ..... 06,24;27,39,45 GE ..: ..... 00,07,08,32,37,53 Shi ntom ..,... 17,26,31,55 GoldstaP ....,.. 09,14,46,60 Sony......... 17,26,38 Harman Kardon ..,.., ..14 Sylvania ....

  • Page 30: To Control A Second Vcr Or Laserdisc Player 28 To Control An Rca Audio Device

    The remote's VCR2,LD button is preprogrammed to control the Laserdisc Player Codes. i : primary functions of a GE,ProScan or RCA VCRor laserdisc .._Pioneer .....,, ..'.L', 33,37 player. The remote rnay need t0 be programmed tO controi0ther ProScan ..;..,, ...

  • Page 31: To. Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Programming the Remote to Control Satellite / Cable Box Codes Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ABC ......22,46,53,54 _ Anvisi0n ..,..,.:..;,,..07,08 •. Cablestar ....... 07,08 - Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company Chaparral 80,81 to hookup your cable box.

  • Page 33: Tour Of The Tv

    A.Pic_eBobk Tour :Thissection talks aboutthe-TV_smain parts(at least_ the parts you'll actually use): • The remote control- o_: :The channel marker Tl_e backpanel • • Thefront panel...

  • Page 34: Remote Buttons

    Remote Biittons: .POWERWhen in _ mode, turns off the TV.:!n VCR mode;and if_:. programmed, turns on and off most VCRs. VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCRand pu_ VCR mode. Also turns on the TV..SAT-CABLE If programmed, turns on satellite receiver Or cable box.
  • Page 35 INPUT_in TV mode, pi:ess totoggle through the available input sources [VID1, VID2, p revious channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel ]ists.0 ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCRmode, or TV/ receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode. • • CLF_B,R_Removes anymenu or disola¥...

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    Back P e! VIDEO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component suchas a VCR, Satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
  • Page 37 •AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output, _Vari,_ble output is ideal whenconnecting theTL'Vto.an_:, amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Rxed output is ideal when Connecting to an AN receiver or r amplifier that has !ts own remote €ontrol. You can choose the type of audio output by selecting °ttte Audio outPut &...

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    Front P elJ ..o; M ENMi: B[ings:H_:thei_ain menu. When in t_!e menu system, il;i_ selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous I_l " _UENU:'_• "Ct'I'Y__'Clt " _"_ :VOt. - _ -_VOL _,,_ POWF.R " mepu. CH V: Scans down throughthe current channel,st, in me menu system, =tpolnts downto...

  • Page 39: Channel Marker

    Ch el Marke ._Thert_d_eseveral indicators mat come up wnen you°Chbnge channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button. This display iscalled the Channel Marker. 12:0i ! Displ_lys the cu trent time. Displayed When ClOsed Captioning is available onthe current channel.
  • Page 41 A Slio Guide r t0tlie Menu o_..,?_r • - Thns sectuon provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands; These commandsare organized in"the chapter- by_ their Io_ation in the Main menu• • _ Audio_!_Contains thecontrolsthat let you adjust the':_ _-_aythe_TV_sounds.
  • Page 42 Audio Menu: :M_:Pr_-MENUt_reduce;the!,'_-.fs volume to its. minimum _ level Press MENU again to restore.thevolume. To_i" Controls Displays ti_e Siider cbntrolsfor;adjusting.the TV,S trebl e, bass 'and balance._. -.., :_:-,- _..._ -: .._: . _.i._: _:.'i,_. AUdio _cm(_r _:Display_ia ch(_i_!ist of available audio modes, which control theway the sound comes through your speakers:...
  • Page 43 Pi !O Menu _1_|_ __cmlt_l_Displa_.the five slider_cc adjustin'g theway the picture looks. Cb_ilrt_: _djUsts the difference between the light and dark a r_iis;0f the bictu re'.:' 'Black Level Adjusts the brightness ot the p0cture. Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture; Auto Color Displays a'choice list that lets you turn on the...
  • Page 44 S e Men "ch()ose the way closi_l capt_ioning information is shown on the "iscreen;ii_' __!Nd cagtioning information :_lisplayeo. O_i',Always_:Capt|on|ng |nto,rm,atfon snown always;_When Or_When Soundii=_ Muted Displays captioning " • information, when available, whenever the "IV'ssound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
  • Page 45 mmei MenU ._Signa__Drspla_chotcehst tfiat lets:you selectothe_ current antenna type, • :;=.tiHFNHFPmtel_na_r, Choose this if you are Culrrentlv usin(:l , an°if-air! antenna signals J forr Cable; lrY_Choos_this:if_iyo_are Currently using cable Or,a cable bo_!fOr TV SignaiS. ii:! ! ,_uto Channel Search Tells theTV tosearch automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
  • Page 46 (CSaaael Menu continued):: Auto-Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV it_t_(_':_t__aii_t_ine t___l_e_drrect input channel when you :_-;:_ press a component button (VCR1, VCR2eLD, or SAT, CABLE). Set vC R 11 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you 'select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the :VCR1 button.
  • Page 47 T e Menu. ;'Sl_i_ri_i_0_.Di§_ila_i_:a'controt panel tnatFlets,you Se! amoUn{0ftim_ you want to giv e the TV before it shuts itself off. _ • ;_,_._.,-. - .:)_..S©hedule: °Displays a conti;ol panel.that lets you set up. a - . sched_ie for.tUrning the TV_0n and off automatically. Make 8ure_to-_tUm the;_sclt_uleOnJTl_e on-screen directions...
  • Page 48 P ental COntrOlSMenu _Displa_i_ thee'merib;items that, letyoO.adjUstthe Parental' Controls feature.-:-_ . - ..Parent APproved channei= Displays a control panel that lets • y0u decidewi_:at channelscan beviewed or selected usingthe • .TV-"-s frOnt papei controis, :. • Chart # Use the up anddown arrows tO scroll up and= down through the•channel scan list.
  • Page 49 The+s_t_p_i;b-Utihe iSdetailed_earlierin the manual in ttle:; ° Interactive,Setu p section.
  • Page 51 • T his Sectio_ Details SOme of _ ,the:_S Important Features:•_ • Choosing an audici processor • i Using•clOsed captioning ,_ -- Displaying on-screen program details ' ;menu symm, seethe Qu)'ck .Reference section. ' i..., - . ,),...

  • Page 52: Quick Reference

    ChooSing AudioProCesso Changi_ngthe:audiol pr0cess0r:changesthewa9 your TV sounds. Change the audio processor by selectingthe Audio menu from the Main menu. For more, see Audio menu in the • Quick Reference section{ Choo_'_ audio processor from the Andio menu 1.: Press'MENU to bring upthe Main menu. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu.
  • Page 53 ClosedCaptioning Man;/programs areencoded with cl0sed Captioning_','. information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on theTV screen. You can tell the TVto display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is mUted.
  • Page 54 on, screen Program Details Progi;am:-p_oviderslhave the optionof sending informatiow,_ throughthe airwaves along with their programs. If this information isavailable, the TV can display it when you press °DISPLAY on the remote. To display the on-screen program details:. i:!;_:i_re_s DISPLAY once to bring up thechannel marker, •...
  • Page 55 Things fOdobefore COnnecting components t-rotect your components Trom power surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet, • - Always turn off the TV arid/or Components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position cables correcflyto avoid audio hum or interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
  • Page 56 TV and MonoVCR (Connection A) This information applies to Connection A in the Connections _Foldout_ " Connection A provides: • stereo soundfrom broadcast programs, • man0 sQund fromVCR • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 57 TV dstereol vCR (-€onne On This information applies to Connection B in theConne_ions Foldout. Connection B provides_ stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Watch one channel on TV while recordinganoth_er chaffnel ;' To use this connection you must.
  • Page 58 :TV, VCR and Lase_lisc player ..(Connection C) _.. This information applies to Connection C in the Connectio n_. Foldo0t. Connection"C PrOvides" • _stereo ,sound fro m broadcast programs • " stereo soundfrorn VCR • • Watch one channel on TV willie recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 59 -.TV and (2) VCRs(C )nnecfion This information applie s to Connection D in the Connections. _ ..You can recordfrom one taper Foldout. to another (tape dubbing): Connection D provides: 1. insert original tape into VCR2. 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1..* stereo sound from broadcast programs •...
  • Page 60 • TV and Laserdisc Player (Connection .This information applies_o Connection E in the Conne_ions Foidout. Connection E provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs To usethiS connection you must have: (1) coaxial cable, • (3) audio/video (:ables • (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect;...
  • Page 61 TV and satellite,Receiver (Connection This informationapplies to Connection F in the COn'nections _ _ Foldout. •Connection F provides: " * _ stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from the satellite receiver To use this connection you must have: (3) coaxial cable •...
  • Page 62 TV, VCR, andSatellite Receiver .(Connection G) " This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 63 TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and Laserdisc Player (Connection H) This information applies to connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides-: si;ereo Sound from broadcast programs • • stereosound from VCR • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To usethis connection you must have:...
  • Page 64 TV, (2) VCRs, and Satellite Receiver,: " (COnnection This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Watchone channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 65 To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts watch a different channel: Turn"off VCR2_ Insert blanktapeintoVCRl. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel. Press RECORD to begin recording To watch another channel, make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on VCR1: Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
  • Page 66 Connec ng Audio Components Connecting a stereo amplifier- Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off, If your audio amplifier ispart of a system that uses its own remote control, you may preferto select the fixed output...
  • Page 67 Connecting a Camcorder -Playback This connection is recommended for playing back from the • camcorder to the TV: cOnnect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that _/ou 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 servicetechnician. TV will not turn on •...
  • Page 69 Schedule does not turnoff the TV at the set, time • --Check Scheduleon/offfunction (it must be set to On). • Check tO make sure block is set to the correct time. Blank screen, -" - Maybe the device connected t0the input jacks is not turned on. •...
  • Page 70 Pay any Authorized GE Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized GE Televisi_3n Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. How you get service: •...
  • Page 71 Care andCleaning-. :_ _-_' ":_ _""_--' '":"_ ' =_ "' :' "..oft lint ];ree Cl0th;_Be_sure ___,6_a'si0'nally dustth_e'v-entilati°n_sl°ts :You can clean the TV as requ!red, using a s • in the cabir_et to help assure adequate ventilation: The TV's screen may be Cleaned witha soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to sCratch or mar the screen. -If necessary, you.may usea cloth dampened with warm water.
  • Page 72 General Cable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with The following accessories are available from most either coaxial antennacable or twin-lead cable. •: dealers'and electronics supply stores in case you want Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less to positionyour components farther apart or need susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent...
  • Page 73 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form for GE Tv Moclels the remote control that Descripti0n',':_+:i_ :,_,-_,_ _: • _. :!"_ '_+ packed'with your TV. "ca+m Screw-on antennacable (3-ft) Replacements or spares I __" Screw-on antennacable(6_t) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed.
  • Page 74 United States and Canada Orders Chargeyouroilier on your VISA, MasterCard, orDiscoverCardby To place your order by phone, have your Visa, .._ below MasterCard o_Dis'c0ver Card ready and Call= t_e_toil-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) IMPORTANT: Copy completeaccountnumber Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM from yourVIS A card...

  • Page 75: Picture Quality Menu

    S-VIDEO 34 Accessories 70 " Fixed images 69 SAP 37- Fixed output 35 :Amplifier: _- S chedule_ &5; J Antenna (ANT) 34 _. -Rxed Output, Speakers Off 40 Screen menu 42 Audio menu 40 . Front panel buttons 36 Front Panel Lockout 46 Second Audio Program(SAP) 40, 50.
  • Page 76 _A_Tl_o_,oi_s6m_'_r:El_i_l_ii)_ar_-'d_li¢ated tothe preserVati6nof our:_ natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of lifefor currentand future generationS. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world. We b_elieve : that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healtl_ypeople dre not only practicaland desirable goals, but achievable ones as well.

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