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GE 31GT740 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING reduce the risk To reduce the risk of fire or remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts electric shock, do not expose inside. Refer servicing electric shock, do not to qualified service this TV to rain or moisture. personnel.

  • Page 3: On-Screen Program Guide

    Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with featnres that will add to yonr TV viewing experience. The followiug information summarizes a few of these t_atures. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and bow to nse them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Pins+ system is an on-screen interactive list of...

  • Page 4: Auto Tuning

    Introduction 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 Player, etc.) button the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tuningin the TV's menu system. (Chapter has details).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction: Overview Features ............ 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 ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ....................Channel Banner ......................Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................How V-Chip Works ....................V-Chip TV Rating Limit .................... Blocking Specific Content Themes ................. Viewing Specific Content Themes ................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections

    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: Protect Against Power Surges

    Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Comrect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the walt ontlet. • 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 |or you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Go to... Components Needed "title...

  • Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr

    Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) From Cable, Cable Box, OT AA|a_i_a Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).

  • Page 11: Connection: Tv Only

    Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) VIDEO R AUOIOL/MONO FromCable, CableBox, or Antenn_ Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 14 If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable...
  • Page 12 Connections &Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROMANT Satellite Signal TV (backpanel) VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA Chapter...

  • 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 red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) to the Audio Output Jacks...

  • Page 14: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv

    Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV please If yon are connecting many components, cousult the manual that calne with each component for connection instructions. picture of your TV's back panel describes jacks on the back of yonr TV and what types of components that you can connect tn these jacks.

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

    Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable G-LINK cable enables t] e GUIDE Plus+ system (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 G-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. in the Remote Put Batteries Remove the battery...

  • Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup

    Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your "IV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this book, we call it the "iuteractive setup" because the TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.
  • Page 18 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your counO_, is highlighted, press OK on the remote coutrol. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on tile remote control to laighlight your counu_/and press OK.
  • Page 19 Connections & Setup Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your "IV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect yore G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the mosl common.
  • Page 20 Connec ons & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highfight No and press OK (A screen will appear reminding to connect your 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: If 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 oil your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear oil the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GU!DE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.
  • Page 23 Chapter 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: Chapter 2: Using The Remote

    You can program GUIDE INFO 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

    PAUSE when the disc -tip or videotape is playing to pause playback. To turn off all the RCA, GE, and PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. PROSCAN RECoVCR+ When the GUIDE...

  • Page 26: Programming

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is ah-eady programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Tn determine...

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

    Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. Look up the brand code nmnber(s) for the component on the code list on page Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want remote...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The

    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: About The Guide Plus+ System

    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 oukscreen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allo\_:s 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 oil the remote. • Press and hold MENU tor 2 seconds on the h-onl 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 tile action bar beIore pressing tile command numbers.

  • Page 33: Sort

    Using the TV's Features Sort menu Sort selection Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which 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 menu News menu News action buttons 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 t:nntrol to select the metro...

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using the TV's Features "lo remove or change the frequency (dail); once, or weekly) of a scheduled the Menu bar. event, access tin' _r'hedltlenlentl t]x)m Press GUIDE to hring up tile GUIDE Pills+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

  • Page 36: Setup

    Using the TV's Features Channels menu Channels menu Channels 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...

  • 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 about a program, advm-tisement or special, the left arrow button to highlight tile channel listing or promotional information box. Requesting more information about a pallicular show displays the PlusCode programming...

  • 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 Bannmz following list describes the items on the Chamml Banner screen (left to right and top to...
  • Page 39 Using the TV's Features Highlight Auto Tuningand press Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a lisl that lets you set np the channel that the TV roues to when you press the VCRI button on the remote. Set VCR 2 Channel 1)isplays a list that lets you set up ihe channel...

  • Page 40: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using the TV's Features Parental Controls and V-Chip Tile Parental Controls menu allows you to plogHm your TV so that children canrmt see certain programs, channels, or xlse the controls. |roln pan_-I first three choices in the Pm_ntal ContmL_ mmm inwdve 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 Mature Audience Only. Sl)ecilicall _ designed to be \iewcd hy adults and may be unsuitable f_)r children under TV-MA 17. It contains onc <)1 Mole of'tile h>llowmg content tllelnes: crude...
  • Page 42 Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The fi_llowing is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field I,('_s you select wheO_el the status of the age-based rating limit Io the lelt is View or B]o_.k.
  • Page 43 Using the TV's Features Rating Rating status Content Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Ratingfield. 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 corresponding...

  • Page 44: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV's Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You call block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, IW and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section Sexually explicit dialo.que details.) When you block...

  • Page 45: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV's Features Content Rating Rating Viewing Specific Content Themes field themes status field If you block specific content themes, you have. the of going back and option changing some of the content themes back to (V) View: Determine the content themes you want...
  • Page 46 Using the TV's Features Rating field Rating status Blocking Movie Ratings field If you only want your child to watch movies dlat have a PG rating lower yc,u could other words, movies raled PG and G), dlen automatically block out all other movies with higher...

  • 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 "nnrated" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public anuouncen_ents,...
  • Page 48 Using the TV's Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using ;l password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you forget your password, simuhaneously...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Chapter 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 • 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 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, Menus 1 Audio...

  • Page 51: Audio Menu

    Using the TV's Menu System Audio Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce tile TV's volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the vohtme. Tone Controls Displays the slider conu:ols for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and halance.

  • 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 tile difference between the light and dark areas the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between...

  • Page 53: Using Closed Captioning

    Using the TV's Menu System Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.

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

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting problems Most you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that lollows. 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: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting Can't select certain channel • Chanmq may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • 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).
  • Page 58 Other Information GUIDE Plus+ System Problems (continued) Program information doesn't download • Review your set up infinmation and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUlDE Plus+ Setup. Gotopage ['or detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. The "IX,:mnst be off to download information.

  • Page 59: Care And Cleaning

    Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before denning. 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, lint-free...

  • Page 60: Tv Limited Warranty

    • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE Television Service Center.
  • Page 61 Other Information Accessory Order Form Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors Description Part No. (called 75-ohm F-type) on Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) the back of your VCR or VH81 (3-ft) TV. The ends screw onto ;crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 the connectors...
  • Page 62 Other Information 2-way Signal Spfitter 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 r -n F-r-n Amplified...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Code list Cable Box, SAT.CABLE button, Satellite Receiver, SAT/Cable Channel, Age-Based Ratings, Memory. Satellite Receiver VCR, ANTENNA button, MENU button, 22, 57 Color Warmth, code list, 26 Arrow buttons, Menus Connections connecting, Audio Audio, TV + VCR, Schedule menu. Menu, Channel, TV+VCR+Satellite...
  • Page 64 ---J 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 q,_ 11"IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street...

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