Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not WARNING remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose personnel.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Setup and Connection ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR Step 1: Connect Your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna CABLE/ ANTENNA to the cable in-jack on the back of the TV, as shown. TV (Back Panel) Step 2: Plug In Your TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet,...
Getting Started Dipole Antenna (Supplied) Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place.
Getting Started Front Panel Controls CHAN Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN points up to items and adjusts menu controls. CHAN v Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
Getting Started Remote Control Buttons When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the POWER DISPLAY TV. Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV. POWER Button Press to turn the TV on or off. MUTE PREV CH PREV CH Button (Previous Channel) Pressing this button...
Chapter 2: The Menu System TV Main Menu TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality The TV Main Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It 2 Screen lets you adjust the TV's picture quality, screen, channel 3 Channel settings, parental controls, and time functions. 4 V-Chip Parental Controls 5 Time To select a menu item:...
The Menu System The Screen Menu Screen 1 CC Display: The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust 2 CC Mode: the Closed-Caption display, Closed-Caption mode, and Menu 3 Menu Language: English Language. 0 Exit CC (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed The Screen menu captioning information is shown on the screen.
The Menu System The Channel Menu Channel 1 Signal Type: CABLE TV The Channel menu contains all the commands used to 2 Auto Channel Search control your channels, including custom-building your 3 List 0 Exit channel list. Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current The Channel menu antenna type: Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air...
The Menu System V-Chip Parental Controls TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program 2 Screen your TV so that children cannot see certain programs. When 3 Channel you select V-Chip Parental Controls, you will be prompted to 4 V-Chip Parental Controls 5 Time enter your password if controls are locked, or to remember to...
The Menu System V-Chip Movie Rating Limit V-Chip Parental Controls With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing 1 Movie Rating Limit 2 TV Rating Limit limits. 3 Unrated Programs: VIEW 4 Parental Controls: UNLOCKED Blocking Movie Ratings 0 Exit You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using Movie Ratings Limit in the Parental Selecting Movie Rating Limit...
The Menu System The TV Rating Limit Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limits screen. You can always press MENU to exit back to the previous screen while in the Rating Limit menus. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based Rating Field...
The Menu System Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes Rating field Content Themes You can automatically block all program ratings or content TV Rating Limit above a specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen. Content Rating Status D L S V FV Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn...
Press MENU to exit. Wake-up Timer Displays a control panel that lets you enter the time you wish your television to turn itself on. Use the VOL +/– buttons to set the wake-up timer. To clear the wake- up timer, display the wake-up screen and press RESET.
Chapter 3: Other Information Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on or controls don’t work • Check to make sure it is plugged in. •...
Other Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. •...
Other Information • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
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