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  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not LriV_,T_ldl I_[_ To reduce the risk of fire or remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts RISKOFELECTRIC inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose SHOCK.

  • Page 3: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description:...

  • Page 4: V-Chip: Parental Controls

    Introduction V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: • Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3 has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction: Key Features Overview ............. On-screen Program Guide ..................PiP (Picture-in-Picture) ....................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 Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ........................ l_me Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information ..............Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ............_ ........... Front Panel ........................GE TV Limited Warranty ....................index ..........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Chapter Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete Interactive Setup •...

  • 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 before you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Connection Go to... Cables Components 11tie Needed...

  • Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr

    Connections & Setup TV(back panel) You need to connect your VCR to your FromCable or ,f_l|e n116 TV with audio/video cables in order for Picture-In-Picture (PIP} to work (see picture above). Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR A.

  • Page 11: Connection: Tv Only (No Pip)

    Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) VIDEO R AUDIOL/MeMO FromCable, CableBox, orAntenna PIP (Picture-In-Picture) won't work if you use this connection. You must connect a VCR to your TV with audio/video cables in order for PIP to work, Connection: TV Only (No PIP) Connect the "IV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna...
  • Page 12 Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER FromCableor Antenna VIDEO N Satellite Signal TV (backpanel) VIDEO CABLE] O-LINK ANTENNA You need to connect your Satelfite Receiver to your TV with audio/video cables (see picture abov e) in order for Picture-In-Picture (PIP) to work. Chapter...

  • Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver

    Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your "IV 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/MONO) to the Audio Output Jacks...

  • Page 14: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box

    Connections & Setup SIGNAL SPLITrER VIOEO AU0r_ From Cabla Line ANTENNA IN CABLE BOX trOUT Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system's One-Touch VCR Recontingfeature is not available with this connection. If you want to use the One-Touch VCR Recording feature with your cable box, you must use the TV and VCR connection on page 8.

  • Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable

    Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel...

  • Page 16: Complete The Interactive Setup

    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 cover on the remote.

  • Page 17: Set The Menu Language

    Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, TO access setup menus answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.
  • Page 18 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control• If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the retr]ote control to highlight your counu T and press OK. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.
  • Page 19 Connections & Setup Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect yonr G-LINK cable to yonr TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
  • Page 20 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding to connect ;,,our G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that...
  • Page 21 Connections & Setup Note: lf the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. Leave your cable box turned ON to • Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.

  • Page 22: What To Expect

    Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed • Code List...

  • Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    You can program this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.

  • Page 25: Using The Who.input Button

    ON.OFF to turn the To turn off all the component on and off. RCA, GE, and PROSCAN PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc components...

  • Page 26: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote

    VCRs, satellite receivers cable boxes. remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players satellite receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether...

  • Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote...
  • Page 28 Shogun ..............2013 Garrard ..............2026 United Artists ............5002 Signature ............2002, 2131 GE ..2000. 2001. 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2113, 2120 United Cable ............5053 Singer ............ 2021,2061, 2128 Goldstar ......2009, 2014. 2018. 2054, 212] Universal ........

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter 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: On-Screen Program Guide

    Using the TV's 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 for 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+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front 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 change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.

  • Page 33: Sort

    Using the TV's Features Sort Sort monu selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. 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 by 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.

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using the TV's Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedulemenu 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 Schedule menu selection.

  • Page 36: Channels

    Using the TV's Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.

  • Page 37: Guide Plus+ Menu Items

    Using the TV's Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information ab(mt a program, advertisement or special, the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional infbrmation box. Requesting more infotnlation about a particular show displays the PlusCode...

  • Page 38: Channel Banner

    Using the TV's Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
  • Page 39 Using the TV's Features Turn on the VCR. Picture from TV _ ..If the picture gets fuzzy, press the TV/VCR button on the VCR. To see a different picture in the PIP window: Picture • Press the TV button on the remote control.

  • Page 40: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    Using the TV's Features PIP Troubleshooting The PIP feature on this TV only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your TV with audio/vldeo cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment. Contact your cable company and/or go to...
  • Page 41 Using the TV's Features Choose which channel you would like to 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. Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets yon set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

  • Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using the TV's Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that 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 (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies...

  • Page 43: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Using the TV's Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by aduhs and may be unsuitable for children under TV-MA 17. It contains one or more of the fbllowing content themes: crude indecent language...
  • Page 44 Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets )ou sc:lect wheth(q" tile status o| the age-based rating linlit to left is View or Block. Content Themes Lis(s...

  • Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV's Features Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Status field. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...

  • Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV's Features Rating Rating Content Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch. field status field themes Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want...

  • Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Using the TV's Features Blocking Movie Ratings Rating .Rating field status field If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating lower other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher...

  • Page 48: Channel Block

    Using the TV's Features Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if yon use the digits to access the channel,...
  • Page 49 Chapter Using the lrv's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • "lime Menu...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Using The 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 to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV.

  • Page 51: Audio Menu

    Using the TV's Menu System Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volmne to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice...

  • Page 52: Picture Quality Menu

    Using the TV's Menu System Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richnessofthe color.

  • Page 53: Using Closed Captioning

    Using the TV's Menu System Alternate with PIP button Captioning information is shown, when available, when you press the PIP button on the remote with the PIP window on the screen. PIP Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which PIP closed-captioning mode...

  • Page 54: Channel Menu

    Using the TV's Menu System Channel Menu Signal Type Displays 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/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information

    Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won't turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
  • Page 57 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybethecab_e/airsettingissett_thewr_ngp_siti_n.Se_ectGU_DEPlus+Menufr_mtheMainmenu_se_ect the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be empty-- change channels. •...
  • Page 58 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're trying to operate.

  • 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-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, llnt-free cloth as well.

  • Page 60: Ge Tv Limited Warranty

    Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. • To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700. • Show the Authorized...
  • Page 61 Other Information Screw-on Cable Accessory Order Form attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on Description the back of your VCR or Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 (3-ft) TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95...
  • Page 62 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second filling in below TV or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA" IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number Splitter VH47 from your VISA card O-T-n FT- , n-TI N-n Amplified Antenna...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Screen VCR 26 Color Warmth DVD Channel Setup Sort 31 SAT/CABLE Channel Connections Accessories TV + VCR 8 Time Time 52 Advanced connections 11, 12 TV + VCR + Cable Box 12 MENU button VCR1 Channel Age-Based Ratings TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Menus VCR2 Channel ANTENNA button...
  • 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 1HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...

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