Before You Connect; Protect Components From Overheating; Protect Against Power Surges; Important Stand And Base Sa|_Ty Lnfbrmation - GE 13V110TD User Manual

Connections & Setup Chapter 1
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 1V/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your TV[DVD.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don't stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't
flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the lV/DVD, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV/DVD
instead of straight down the middle of the back of the ]V/DVD.
• If your antenna uses3OO-ohmtwin lead cables,do not coil the cables.Also, keepthe twin lead
cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TVIDVDcarefully. Place the IV/DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV[DVD from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off.
This could causepersonal injury andlor damage the WIDVD. Refer to the Important Safeguardssheet
packed with your lV/DVD.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the ]VIDVD wheresunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen.Usesoft or
indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audiolvideo cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this
book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Types of Discs Your TV/DVD will Play
• DVDdiscs - DVDdiscs contain high quality picture and sound content.
• Audio discs - Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
• Video CD discs - Like DVDvideo discs, Video CDscontain picture and sound content. The difference is
the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.
• MP3 discs - A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
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