GE 13GP241, Manual

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Page 2: ...z AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized Changesor modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part l which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular spe...

Page 3: ...reen Displays 5 Remote Operation 6 Operating Features VIDEO Menu 7 Closed Captioning 8 Languages English French Spanish 8 SETUP Menu 9 Sleep Timer Operation l 0 Alarm Timer Operation l 1 Autoprogramming Channel Memory 12 Editing Channel Memory 12 Connecting Your TV Antenna Cable Information 13 Dipole Antenna Connection 13 Home Antenna Connections 14 Cable TV Connections 15 Cable TV Operation 16 Ac...

Page 4: ...mote control face down 2 Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off 3 Place two AAA batteries as shown matching the and end of each battery in the compartment 4 Replace the cover 3 Connect antenna or cable TV system Most antenna or cable TV systems can be connected as shown here lacomla Cable from Antenna or C_Ie TV System Back of IV Details for connecting a home antenna t...

Page 5: ... MENU repeatedly to highlight SETUP Then press to select the SETUP menu Press MENU repeatedly to highlight EDIT CHANNELS I PressMENU repem_yto see 2nd setup n Press to select EDIT CHANNELS Select the desired channel number by pressing the CHAN up or down button or by pressing two number buttons 7 Set the dock Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is highlighted Then press to select the SETUP menu Repe...

Page 6: ...ss once and then press CH V and A Buttons Channel Up and Down Press Channel up to see the next higher channel in memory Press Channel down to see the next lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 12 VOL Buttons Volume Up and Down Also and Buttons Press VOL to increase volume or press VOL to decrease volume Press or to adjust the setting of an i...

Page 7: ... _ Time This display appears after the clock is set whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY Q larm Timer This display appears when the alarm timer has been set Details are on page 1i Channel Number t This display appears whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY Q MUTE This display appears when the TV s sound is muted Press MUTE on the remote Details are on page 6 5 ...

Page 8: ...or lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 12 VOL Buttons Volume Up and Down Also and Buttons Press VOL to increase volume or pressVOL to decreasevolume Press or to adjust the setting of an item that is highlighted in a menu The volume display appears on the screen when you press the VOL buttons MENU Button Press repeatedly until the item you ...

Page 9: ...se color Press MENU untilthe second VIDEO Menu appears The T NT function adjusts the color of flesh tones Press or to select T N Press to add more green tint or press to add more red tint The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and conlrast of the picture Press or to select CONTRAST Press to increase or press to decrease contrast The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the d...

Page 10: ... There are two types of closed captioning available C1 Caption 1 and C2 Caption 2 CI displays the full translation of the primary lan guage in your area C2 may be used as a source for secondary languages simplified English or other transla tions transmitted in your area The closed captioning feature in this TV does not support a Text Mode Typically the Text Mode consists of program information wea...

Page 11: ...ton Detm ls are on page 1 After Setting the CLOCK function the time is displayed on the IVscreen whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY Press and hold to Set the correct hours and to set the correct minutes Details are on page 3 Press MENU until the second SETUP Menu appears When you press or to start the AUTOPROGRAM function the TV cycles through all channels and places only the active cha...

Page 12: ...he length of time you want the TV to stay on Each press of the huron adds 30 minutes Each press of the button subtracts 30 minutes 5 Repeat step I to see the amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off 32 minute_ remaining 3 When finished the display disappears from the screen in a few seconds To make it disappear more quickly press CLEAR on the remote 6 When the Sleep Timer counts dow...

Page 13: ...turns on the TV to the IV channel station and the volume level that was selected the last time the TV was on 2 Press MENU untilALARM is high lighted Press to select the correct hour and press to select the correct minutes o o the letters ALM appearon the screen whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY The TV turns on at the preset time and automatically sets the Sleep Ttmer to I hour 60 minut...

Page 14: ...o select EDIT CHANNELS Notes Signals from scrambled cable channels and some cable channels having unusual signal conditions may not be autoprogrammed To prevent the TV from losing its channel memory make sure the outlet you plug your TV into is on all the time Do not plug the IV into an outlet that can be turned on and off by a wall switch Also do not plug the TV into an outleton the back of anoth...

Page 15: ...TANT NOTE Antenna connector nut and washer must be in place when TV is in use Follow the instructions below if you intend to connect the indoor antenna supplied with your TV or Follow the instructions on page 14 if you intend to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your IV Or Follow the instructions on page 15 if you intend to connect a cable TV system to your TV Dipole Antenna Connection Follo...

Page 16: ...the antenna cables coming from your home antenna s are a 75 ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF channels 2 13 and a 300 ohm flat twin lead cable for UHF channels 14 69 connect them to your set like this UHF Cables From and Home Antenna s VHF L Push on Note Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF Antenna...

Page 17: ...he outputchannel of thecablebox usually 2 3 or 4 when selectingchannelsvia thecable box OUT CABLE BOX C Follow this diagi am if your cable company requires a cable box that cannot be controlled by remote control n om n Cable m Back ot TV Note These optional accessories 2 way splitter _ A B switch _ and three coaxial cables c are available as a kit under AH041BL CABUEBO_ The A position on the A B s...

Page 18: ... Scrambled Cable TV Channels Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing may require the use of a cable box which is generally provided by the cable company How you connect the cable box to your TV depends upon whether or not the cable box can be controlled by remote control If your cable box is remote controllable ...

Page 19: ...back of your lT Can be used for both VHF and UHF channels 156265 Antenna Cables Screw on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCRor TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection AH037 3 R Push on Antenna 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 quic...

Page 20: ...his order form 1 800 338 0376 Most orders are shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you For mail order detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics to the following address Video Accessories P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more info...

Page 21: ...ill mar their appearance They can be easily cleaned with a damp soft cloth To clean the screen you can wipe it with a damp soft cloth Then dry it with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used on the screen if it is extremely dirty Be sure to turn off the TV before cleaning the screen and do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV A special antistatic cleaning and polishing solution A...

Page 22: ...rm function may be turned on Blank screen Try another channel No sound picture okay Maybe sound is muted Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound If headphones are connected sound from TV speakers will be muted Can t select certain channel No picture no sound Sound okay picture poor Picture okay sound poor Improper color in one or more areas of the picture Closed captioning doesn t work Channel...

Page 23: ...ase date What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries A television that has been modified o...

Page 24: ...rvice des donnees techniques 6540 Tomken Road Mississauga Ontario Canada LST 2E9 If your TV needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed below or on the box This only adds delays for service of your TV For service information refer to the warranty page O _ INOIIMH CONSImBRBLI gTiIOIm_ 10330 N Meridian SL Iftd...