GE 27GT530YX51, User Manual

Page 1: ...TV User sGuide...

Page 2: ...o operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network Iogos phone numbers and video games This dam...

Page 3: ...ect 12 Entering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 Setting the Time 14 Setting the VCR1 Channel Auto Tuning 14 Setting the VCR2 Channel Auto Tuning 15 Setting the DVD Channel Auto...

Page 4: ...re Quality Menu 28 Screen Menu 29 Using Closed Captioning 30 Channel Menu 31 Time Menu 32 Features and Controls 33 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 40 V Chip Unrated Program Block 41 Channel Block 41 Front P...

Page 5: ...ures and controls of your TV The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty WelL if your TV...

Page 6: ...lowing cable to make your connection Coaxial Cable These cables carry audio and video signals to the TV from an antenna cable or cable box Important Stand Information CAUTION Choose the location for y...

Page 7: ...will use the following type of cable to make your connection Coaxial Cables In this connection two coaxial cables are used one connects from an antenna cable or cable box to the VCR and one connects...

Page 8: ...ponent You will program this later in the Interactive Setup section t Back ofthe TV The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks When connecting A V cables be sure to connect corresponding...

Page 9: ...connections Either may be used but you must be sure to connect Video to Video Right to Right and Left to Left Cautions Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference i Insert all cables firmly in...

Page 10: ...OR ANTENNA VCR1 iT o ooT O c _ 0 0 0 ou OTV VIDEO R Ioo ol o CABLE ANTENNA How to View Your VCR To watch the VCR in this connection press TV to put the remote control into TV mode then press WHO INPUT...

Page 11: ...View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection press TV to put the remote control into TV mode then press WHO INPUT to scroll to the VID input To watch the VCR in this connect...

Page 12: ...t fresh batteries Make sure that the polarities and are aligned correctly Replace the cover Step 5 Turn On the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV itself Pressing the TV button not only...

Page 13: ...you through the steps needed to configure the TV Select a menu language Search for available channels Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT CABLE chan...

Page 14: ...when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage 1 Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit Move arrows and OK button MENU button You can also access the Interactive Setup throug...

Page 15: ...hat language Auto Channel Search The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called aut...

Page 16: ...lets you set the VCR1 channel When you set the VCR1 channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote This is called auto tuning Indicate which input y...

Page 17: ...he choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV 3 Press MENU or OK to continue Setting the DVD Channel Auto Tuning The next step lets you set the DVD channel When you set t...

Page 18: ...ng the Menu System section 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel 2 Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel called fields 3_...

Page 19: ...oxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all 13 V V USING THE REMOTE V V V Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several differen...

Page 20: ...l turn on the RCA GE or PROSCAN component you have programmed it to control Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled and the remote is programmed to control a TV SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SAT...

Page 21: ...channel In SAT mode press to select available channel lists ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SAT CABLE mode REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programme...

Page 22: ...n only be programmed with direct entry see the next section for details While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Pre...

Page 23: ...ce 1 Press the device button TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD or SAT CABLE to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device on or off 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Front...

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Page 25: ...xplores the menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV V V 4...

Page 26: ...bring up the Main menu Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on...

Page 27: ...ust 2 Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider Arrows 1 VCR_ O_OFF TV OVD VCR2 AU SAT CABL_ MUTE S_IP o_o c SOUND CO BACK GUIOE INFO O_O MENU CL_A_ 1 20 0 00 0 0 00 w o...

Page 28: ...n on the Main menu Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV s volume to its minimum level Press OK again to restore the volume Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s treble...

Page 29: ...P information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor _ Yo...

Page 30: ...elect them easily if someone changes the settings Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Pers...

Page 31: ...Muted Captioning information is shown when available whenever the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted C...

Page 32: ...The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press OK A choice list disp...

Page 33: ...g the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH v buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel...

Page 34: ...his if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s C...

Page 35: ...s This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped In this section you will learn how to use The Channel Marker Parental controls including V Chip rating limits...

Page 36: ...Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program...

Page 37: ...lts and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S graphic violence V Parents Strongly C...

Page 38: ...TV program rating or content theme from Viewto Block The Rating Limit Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of...

Page 39: ...V PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View...

Page 40: ...rograms that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of con...

Page 41: ...the up and down arrows to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears 4 Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particu...

Page 42: ...ting status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to change t...

Page 43: ...ted programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated program viewing If you do not the block will not t...

Page 44: ...l blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of front panel block If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this...

Page 45: ...e is in TV mode by first pressing TV button The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental...

Page 46: ...cture okay Maybe sound is muted Try pressing volume up button to restore sound Can t select certain channel The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu If using a VCR chec...

Page 47: ...dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on t...

Page 48: ...ou 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 For screens sizes larger than 26 Request...

Page 49: ...d outside the U S A Acts of God such as but not limited to lightening damage Product registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV It will make it easier to c...

Page 50: ...rs for a secure connection VH89 6 ft Push an Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection Gold Tipped cable VH8...

Page 51: ...Cable 8_ft VH83 _tereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 __ waySignal Splitter VH47 _ mplified Antenna ANT200 _ ntenna Mixer 193984 _emote Control CRK76TF1 245058 _udioo Video Adapter 228449 5 95 5 95 5 95...

Page 52: ...ect address clearly order will save you days of waiting Name Street Apt City State Zip Daytime phone number J Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 week...

Page 53: ...ptioning 29 30 34 Channel Block 41 Inputs 32 Labels 16 31 Marker 34 Menu 31 Number 31 Search 13 Choice Lists 26 CLEAR Button 12 19 Closed Caption 30 34 Display 29 Mode 29 30 Coaxial Cable 4 5 7 Color...

Page 54: ...reen Menu 29 Second Audio Program SAP 27 34 Select 12 Set DVDChannel 15 31 SAT CABLEChannel16 31 VCR1Channel 14 31 VCR2Channel 15 31 SetTime 14 32 Setup 12 Sharpness 28 Signal Type UHFIVHFAntenna 31 S...

Page 55: ...ervice for your product The following materials were used in printing this publication _ n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electroni...