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- Page 2 mmpottant mnfotmation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or °reducetvher r(ioSk b)fe/_c_jroC:she°rCked?cn°l_leparts electric shock, do not expose inside. Refer servicing to qualified service this TV to rain or moisture. personnel. _This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a...
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Page 3: Introduction: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with f;eatnres that will add m your TV viewing experience. The fiMlowing infbrmation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more infbrmation about the rest of the TV's fi.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen... -
Page 4: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Playe_, etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tur6ngin the TV's menu system. (Chapwr has details). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction: 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 Table of Contents Setup ......................... How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ....35 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ....................Channel Banner ......................Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ..............Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
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: Things To Consider Before You Connect
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 befbre you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to conlloct your WV.Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best fbr you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Components Needed "title Coaxial TV + VCR page 8... -
Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr
Cennectiens & Setup TV(backpanel) VIDEO R AlJfllO IN FROMANT CH3_ "_ FromCable or Antenna Connection: TV + VCR Cmmect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on ),our T_ mid to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). -
Page 11: Connection: Tv Only
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) VIDEO R AUDIO From Cable, Cable B ox, or Antenna Connection: TV Only Comzect the TV to your cable or antemza Connect the coaxiM c_Jble fi'om your c_Jble or antenna to the (_BLE/ANTENNA.j_/ck on the back of your TV. - Page 12 Cennectiens & Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT CH4 [_ oo,,o,v SA,E,,,,E VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO OUTTO TV TV (back panel) VIDEO G-LINK 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 TV 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 m 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 consuh the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes .jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks. -
Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable (;-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ s}stem (the on-screen interactive program guide) work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the (;-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 compartment...
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Page 17: Complete Auto Channel Search
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup menu system in your TV allows the TV's fbatures to work properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus answm, the TV makes the appropriate, adjustments. - Page 18 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location Ifyour country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remow control to highlight your count W and press OK. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.
- Page 19 Connections & Setup m which m see Highlight the channel you have m tune your TV in order cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you m connect your G-LINK cable m your TV and cable box). No_s: (]_m_l O3£1he_ _l mm**u)rL (]ux_e Vu_)l/A UX _'our _rd_ Ix_ ismnru_l loymr Tl Zwilh_tulk)/vk_ _rd;b_#tq_ulofiuz_rvkd_rd_ (;_Jlolx_e 7jbrl_klur _r?flhe_e_{d_.
- Page 20 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR Ifyour TV is connected to a VCR, press If it is not, highlight No and press OK (A screen will appear reminding to connect your (;-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight...
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Page 22: What To Expect
Connections & Setup What to Expect next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. {Mlowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program infi)rmation has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program... -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
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... -
Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Using the Remete Centrel The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remow control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit cbnnel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes... -
Page 25: Using The Who,Input Button
VCR or DVD Player with the remote, control, press REVERSE ro go backwards on a disc or videotape. This feature only works with most RCA, SAT*CABLE Puts the remote in SAT-CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning f_.arure... -
Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote control can be proglvJmmed to operaw most b_vmds of remote controllable VCRs, sawllite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed m operate most R(_, GE and PROS(_N TVs, VCRs, DVD plwers, laserdisc players and sawlliw... -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Turn on the component want remow to operaw. Look up the brand code number(s) component code list on page Press hold component button that corresponds to the component want remote to opmvm. (VCR1, DVD, etc.) Enwr... - Page 28 Using the Remete Centre: Muhitx_ch ....2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061 Eastetn ..............51117 NEC ........211119, 2 1/111,2011, 2016, 21118, Gai mi_l ..............51/¸11 ...... 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2(/79, 2I 11, 2123 GC Eleclronics ............511119 Nikko ................. 21114 Gemini ..........
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
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: About The Guide Plus+ System
Usfng the TWs Features Video Action Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules fbr your area and allows your TV direct control of 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 the GUIDE Plus+ s}stem: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the fi-ont 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 chm_ge according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using the TV's Features Sort menu Sort selection Sort menu lets you hrowse programs hy cat_,gory. channel to which are currently tuned is displayed in the video windms: To Sort: If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 34: News
Using the TV s Features News News menu selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories hy headline. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote, control to select the menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). -
Page 35: Messages
Using the TV s Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedult, menu from the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the Scheduh, menu selection. -
Page 36: Channels
Using the TV s Features Channels Channe_ menu Channe_ menu action buttons se_ction You can customize the channel listing by cnahling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you m W disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. -
Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Using the TV,s Features How to Get More Information About Advertisement or a Program To find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional infbrmation box. Requesting more inlk)rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number... -
Page 38: Channel Banner
Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appeal" when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Bannel: The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right... - Page 39 Using the TV s Features Highlight Au/0 7hnirlg'and press Choose which channel you would like m set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 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 l_'ar_mlal Conhola menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. first three choices in the Paremlal Controls menu involve software inside... -
Page 41: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using the TV"s Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TM-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be vk, wed by aduhs and may be unsuitable l_)r children under 17. It contains one or more of the li)llowing content themes: crude... - Page 42 Using the TV s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The fbllowing is an example ofwhere items are locawd within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets yon select whcthcl the status ot the agc-bascd rating limi_ the lclt is View tn" Block. Content Themes Lists the content...
- Page 43 Using the TV s Features Rating Rating status Content Press the leff and right arrow buttons to highlight the Ratirlgfield. field field status fields Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating...
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Page 44: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Usfng the TWs Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section fi:>r Sexually explicit dialoque details.) When... -
Page 45: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV s Features Content Radng Rating Viewing Specific Content Themes field s_tusfield themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the cont_,nt themes back to (V) VieT/r. Determine the cont_.nt themes you want to change... - Page 46 Using the TV s Features Rating field Rating status Blocking Movie Ratings field If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies...
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Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using the TV's Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,... -
Page 48: Lock!Unlock Parental Controls
Using the TV s Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Chamml Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you [brget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the t_,levision and volume down on the remote fbr 3 seconds. -
Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
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 m access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The tk)llnwing pages explain how to use the dil;[)rent types of menus to adjust the tl.atures of your TV. -
Page 51: Audio Menu
Using the TV s Menu System Audio Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls 5:)r adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture. When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Piclure Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yesor No. If you save the settings _s a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings. -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using the TV s Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning inlbrmation, 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. -
Page 54: Channel Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Channel Menu Signal Type Displ_Jys a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VttFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an oil:air antenna... -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you correct by consuhing "Doubleshooting list that tk)llows. TV Problems TV won't tm on • Press the _i_ buttom • Make sure the TV is plugged • (heck the wall 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 appr*wed in the Par_ta! Conhv)Lsmenu. • 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). Noisy stereo reception...
- Page 58 GUIDE Plus+ System Problems (continued) Program infomation doesn't download • Revk'w )our setup inlormadon makt, sure it's corr_,ct. Press MENU on the rei_note and sek, ct (;UII)E P{u_+ Setup. Go to page Tor detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.
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Page 59: Care And Cleaning
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-fi-ee cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet m help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be demled with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. -
Page 60: Ge Tv Limited Warranty
GE TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • ,Mly deli, ct in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days l;:)rlabor ch_ges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picmr e robes. The warrant), period fbr rental... - Page 61 VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your Gold-13pped cable Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA- VH83 (6-ft) type phono plugs each end. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that...
- Page 62 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second filling in below TV or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number f}-om your VISA card Amplified Antenna...
- Page 63 TV +VIR, GUIDE Plus+ Melm, Signal "l_,pe, SKIP button, -I_%V( R+Satellite Receiver, Language, U(mtent Themes, Parental Controls, Sleep Timer, Age-Based Ratings, Contrast, Sort menu, Picture Qualit}, ANTENNA button, SO[ND buuon, Screen, Arrow buttons, Slereo, Setup, Audio STOP buuon, Time, Menu, Mono, DemoPin, 6, 8, 9,...
- 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 _ tHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...