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GE TV User Manual

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  • Page 1 TV User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV. Model No.________________________________________________________ Serial No._________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ____________________________________ Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote, Turn on the TV, Adjust Picture Tilt, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time Basic Tour of the Remote...

  • Page 4: Quick Guide To Your Tv

    Stands are not available by mail order. To locate your nearest GE dealer call 1-800-447-1700. If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over or pulled off.
  • Page 5 The PICTURE TILT – STRENGTH switch to HIGH. STRENGTH and POLARITY This should correct tilt. If switches on the back of the TV moving STRENGTH switch compensate for this effect. If the POLARITY STRENGTH makes tilt worse, return it to...

  • Page 6: Basic Tour Of The Remote

    Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6–15. ¯ TV Power Button Turns the TV on. Sets the remote to control the TV. PLAY STOP PAUSE DISPLAY...

  • Page 7: Menu Basics

    Menu Buttons The menu buttons are used to ¯ adjust the features in the TV’s menus. Both the menu buttons on PLAY the remote or the front of the TV STOP PAUSE will move through the menus. See DISPLAY SKIP CHAN “Moving through the Menus”...

  • Page 8: Using Your Tv And Remote

    Turns on the TV. CLEAR to cancel SKIP. Shows the displays on the screen. CHAN Sets the remote to control the TV. (Channel up and down) See Using the Remote with a VCR, Scans up and down through Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, Laserdisc channels in the TV’s memory.
  • Page 9 Using Your TV and Remote With Remote Buttons MENU•PROG (Program) Number Buttons (0-9) Shows menus on the screen and Selects any channel number. moves from menu to menu. Two numbers must be pressed for Sets VCR clock and programs each channel. Press 0 and 6 for timer on VCR.

  • Page 10: With Vcrs

    Using Your TV and Remote With VCRs: Programming the Remote Refer to the Connection Book or the VCR’s owners manual to hook up your VCRs. The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
  • Page 11 Connection Guide. If you want to turn this feature off, set the VCR 1 Channel to Disable. Refer to the chart below for your setting. A. Press TV to set the remote to Select the Setup Menu control the TV.
  • Page 12 CHAN C. Press RECORD to start recording. CHAN MUTE PREV CH D. Press TV/VCR on the VCR. E. Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. INPUT ANTENNA F. Press CHANNEL up or down to MENU•PROG CLEAR RESET change channels on the TV.

  • Page 13: With A Satellite Receiver

    Using Your TV and Remote With a Satellite Receiver: Basic Operation You can also use the TV’s remote with satellite receivers. Refer to your Satellite Receiver owner’s manual to hook up your Satellite Receiver. The remote may need to be programmed for other brands of satellite receivers, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below.

  • Page 14: With A Cable Box

    If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV’s remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
  • Page 15 The channels usually used are 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information. A. Press TV to set the remote to Select the Setup menu control the TV.

  • Page 16: With A Laserdisc Player

    STOP PAUSE VCR2•LD and then POWER. DISPLAY SKIP CHAN Basic Operation A. Tune TV to channel 00, 03, or 04. B. Point the remote at the laserdisc CHAN MUTE PREV CH player and press VCR2•LD. C. Press POWER to turn it on.

  • Page 17: With Audio Equipment

    Using Your TV and Remote With Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner’s manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed for your equipment, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Your Tv

    Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color levels. Press MENU•PROG to select the Select the Controls Menu Controls menu. This menu is yellow. Controls Alarm Adjust Setup...

  • Page 19: Picture Settings

    Adjusting Your TV Picture Settings Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to Select the Adjust Menu select the Adjust menu. This menu is light blue.

  • Page 20: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings: Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP and Tone Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP or Tone of your TV. SAP (Second Audio Program) is sometimes used to offer the program being watched in another language. The chart below explains your options.
  • Page 21 Adjusting Your TV Sound Settings: Speakers Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to Select the Setup Menu select the Setup menu. This menu is white.

  • Page 22: Using Advanced Features

    You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add or Delete Channels section below.

  • Page 23: Naming The Channels

    Using Advanced Features Naming the Channels You can name at least 20 channels with four characters in each name. Full appears beside Label when the memory is used up. Fixed appears when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters that can be used in a name.

  • Page 24: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using Advanced Features Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you’re watching TV at night and fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you. A. Press MENU•PROG to select the Set Sleep Timer Controls menu and highlight Sleep Timer.

  • Page 25: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Using Advanced Features Setting the Alarm Clock The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to turn itself off again.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Language

    If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically consists of program information, weather bulletins, local activities, etc.

  • Page 27: Setting Your Tv For Antenna Or Cable

    Using Advanced Features Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (Autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting as needed. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to Select the Setup menu select the Setup menu.

  • Page 28: References

    The CHANNEL up and down and VOLUME + and - buttons not only change the channels and volume of the TV, but work like the MOVE buttons when you are in the TV menus. For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.

  • Page 29: Displays On The Screen

    References Displays on the Screen Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote. 12:00 AM KNBC 13 or Video 00 Alarm Sleep or Unusable Signal Volume –...

  • Page 30: Trouble Checks

    Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if you choose channel 00. Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR if watching a VCR. Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
  • Page 31 Re-install the batteries and try remote again. Buttons don't work when you Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. See buttons on page 6-7. press them Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    How you get service: • For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Servicenter. • For screen sizes larger than 20": Request service from any Authorized GE Television Servicenter.

  • Page 33: Order Form For Parts

    CLEAR RESET Remote--CRK84B2 233068 $39.95 MOVE Cleaner #AHO35 To clean your TV cabinet, we Total ($10 Minimum Order) ....recommend Murphy’s Oil Soap or ® Sales Tax ............. Cleaner #AH035. You should not use cleaners such as Windex with vinegar, ®...
  • Page 34 References Order Form for Parts U.S. and Canadian Orders USE YOUR CREDIT CARD By Phone: ® Copy complete account number 1 – 800 – 338 – 0376 Call this toll-free number between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time and place your order using your Visa Card expires: or MasterCard.

  • Page 35: Index

    Turn off ........10 Naming ........21 Record one TV program and Placing in Memory ....3,20 Watch another......11 Quick Guide to Your TV ..2,3,4,5 Setting Cable Channel .....13 Watch a tape......11 Quick Button Guide ......4 Checks and Adjustments ..28-29 VCR 1 Channel.......9 Cleaner ..........31...
  • Page 36 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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