Related Manuals for GE MG13400, MG19400, MG20100
Summary of Contents for GE MG13400, MG19400, MG20100
- Page 1 TV User’s Guide Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Models: MG13400, MG19400 & MG20100 TOCOM 1547290B We bring good things to life.
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. - Page 3 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued • Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom- mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver.
- Page 4 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued • Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servic- ing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV ...3 List of features ........3 Checking parts . - Page 6 ONTENTS Chapter 4: Special features...19 Setting the On/Off Timer ......19 Using the SKIP TIMER......20 Viewing Closed Captions.
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
HAPTER List of features Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. This TV is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, but exceeds, industry standards. Along with the standard features you expect, your TV includes the following special features: •... -
Page 8: Learning About Your New Tv
Learning about your new TV Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators CH L MENU VIDEO-IN-AUDIO NOTE: Model MG20100 does not have front audio/video input or headphone jacks. EARPHONE jack Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening. Model MG20100 does not have a headphone jack. VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a cam- corder or video game. -
Page 9: Remote Control
Learning about your new TV, continued Remote control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Number buttons Press to directly select chan- nels on the TV. -
Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation
HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas If you do not have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. To connect an antenna, follow the instructions in one of the following sections. • If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the illustration below, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on this page. -
Page 11: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas, continued Antennas with 75-ohm round leads Plug the lead into the terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. VIDEO AUDIO INPUT Separate VHF and UHF antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. -
Page 12: Connecting A Vcr
NSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected a cable or antenna to your TV., according to to the instructions beginning on page 6. If you haven’t, you can skip step 1. The coaxial, audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a VCR. -
Page 13: Connecting A Camcorder
NSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store. Locate the camcorder’s A/V output jacks on the camcorder. -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Tv Operation
TV O HAPTER HREE Turning the TV on/off To turn your TV on or off: Press POWER on the remote control or on the front panel. The TV turns on and you will be ready to use the menus. POWER : TV O HAPTER HREE... -
Page 15: Seeing Special Help
TV O PERATION Seeing Special Help In certain situations, your TV will automatically display messages to guide you in operating it correctly. • If you press the TV/VIDEO button without first connecting a VCR or camcorder, you will see the message “Connect the A/V Jacks.” For more information about viewing a VCR or camcorder tape, see page 18. -
Page 16: Memorizing The Channels
TV O PERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can receive. Once these channels are in memory, you can use the CH L and CH M buttons to quickly scan through the available channels. Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu. -
Page 17: Fine Tuning Channels
TV O PERATION Memorizing channels, continued Press CH L or CH M to select a channel. Press VOL+ to add the channel or –VOL to erase the channel. Add/Erase ANT 12 Erased Added Press "Menu" to finish. You can also use the number buttons to enter the channel number. When you are finished, press the MENU button twice to return to normal viewing. -
Page 18: Changing Channels
TV O PERATION Changing channels For your convenience, there are several different ways to change channels on your TV. Using the channel buttons Press the CH L or CH M buttons to change channels. When you press CH L and CH M, the TV tunes in each channel in order, up or down. -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
TV O PERATION Setting the clock To set the built-in clock: Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the Time menu. Video Clock --:-- am Time Timer Setup Press VOL +. Video Clock 12:00am Time Timer Setup Press the CH L or CH M buttons to select the correct hour. When you have selected the correct hour, press VOL +. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Volume
TV O PERATION Adjusting the volume Raising or lowering the volume To raise or lower the TV’s volume: Press VOL+ to raise the volume or –VOL to lower the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can mute (silence) the volume. Press the MUTE button and the volume will be silenced. -
Page 21: Using Automatic Picture
TV O PERATION Customizing the picture, continued Press –VOL or VOL+ to raise or lower the value of the item. For example, when you select “Bright,” VOL+ increases brightness; –VOL lowers brightness. Bright You can find the exact mid-point of each setting by adjusting the “slide-box” until it shows a single vertical black line. -
Page 22: Viewing The On-Screen Displays
TV O PERATION Viewing the on-screen displays Your TV provides you with on-screen displays. To see the displays: With the power on, press DISPLAY. The on-screen display will show the channel you are watching, the time of day, and the amount of time left on the sleep timer (if the sleep timer is set). -
Page 23: Chapter 4: Special Features
HAPTER PECIAL Setting the On/Off Timer To set the TV to automatically turn on or off at a specific time: Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Time menu. Press CH M to select “Timer.” Video Clock Time Timer Setup Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. -
Page 24: Using The Skip Timer
PECIAL EATURES Setting the On/Off Timer, continued Press VOL +. Press CH L or CH M to select the minutes when you want the TV to turn on. Video Clock Time Timer On time 11:30am Off time Setup When you are finished, press VOL +. If you want to set the Off time, press CH M to highlight “Off time.”... -
Page 25: Viewing Closed Captions
PECIAL EATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV displays the closed captions that are broadcast with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal and most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions. -
Page 26: Appendix
PPENDIX Troubleshooting Identifying Problems Before you call a television repair person, scan this list of possible problems and solutions. It may save you time and money. Poor picture. • Try another channel. • Adjust the antenna. • Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. -
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv
PPENDIX Cleaning and maintaining your TV With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. - Page 28 OTES...
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- Page 32 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. Importer: COMERCIALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. SIERRA CANDELA NO. 111, PISO 11 COL.