GE 20F110TEWX, User Manual

Page 1: ...Television User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ty to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program Iogos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to ...

Page 3: ...te the Initial Setup 7 Turn on the TV 7 Complete the Initial Setup 7 Complete Auto Channel Search 7 The Buttons on the Remote Control 8 Using the INPUT Button 8 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner 9 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature 9 How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature 9 Parental Controls and V Chip 10 How V Chip Works 11 USA V Chip Rating System 11 Canadian English V Chip...

Page 4: ...tents Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Sound Menu 18 Picture Menu 18 Setup Menu 19 Parental Control Menu 20 Time Menu 20 Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting 21 Care and Cleaning 23 Limited Warranty 24 2 ...

Page 5: ...ed jack If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that is o...

Page 6: ...e to the S VlDEOjack on the back of the TV and to the S Videojack on the DVD player If your DVD player doesn t have an S Video jack go to C OR C Connect a video cable yellow to the VIDEOjack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player 2 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your TV Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on your...

Page 7: ...ht AUDIO Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red L Left mono AUDIO Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white VIDEO Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the...

Page 8: ...in menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume tn the menu system acts like the left a...

Page 9: ...el Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the V s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the SETUPscreen appears with Language highlighted The default language is English To choose another language press the right arrow button on the remote Complete Auto Channel Search This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your ...

Page 10: ...V D 5VID FRNT and current channel MENU Brings up the Main menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ON OFF Turns the TV on and off PRESETS Brings up sound and picture presets SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repea...

Page 11: ... when you mute the sound Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR DVD Player etc When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to channet 3 for exampie when you want to watch the tape in your VCR NotE Auto tun lg Jsno_avaflabl...

Page 12: ...o channel 2 Usually this switch ison the back of the component CHO3or 04 Component is connected to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to the appropriate channel VII 7 Component is connected to the VIDEO or S VIDEO jack on the back of the TV...

Page 13: ... program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch i...

Page 14: ... also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all age groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Wilt contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic s...

Page 15: ... Lt contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way USA V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits t Choose ParentalControlfrom the MAIN MENU the PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the ...

Page 16: ...neral Audience TV Y7 D_rectedto Children 7 years and older TV Y All Children Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level To block programs with higher ratings 1 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Press the OK button to toggle betwe...

Page 17: ... NOtOS BfoadcBstdf5 Bfe riot required tO provide contdnt thofT es o7 ago basedmt_ngs Youmustremember to acdvateParentalg ontml_for mdng kmits to takeeffect Viewing Specific Content Themes if you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V Vie_ 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V W_e_z 2 Press the down arrow bu...

Page 18: ... MENU on the remote control the MAtNMENUappears 2 Select ParentatControl 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select Movie Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings V Chip Exempt Program Block The Exempt Prgms option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Hnrated TV progr...

Page 19: ...xt time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you ock disable or unlock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel When using this as a Parental Control method remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Lock Fr Panel 2 Press the rig...

Page 20: ...s also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visuafly impaired Picture Menu The PICTUREmenu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections Picture Preset Press the right arrow to scroll through the available picture preset settings Natural Bright Soft and Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Tur...

Page 21: ...e first space Use the up or down arrow to ascend or descend through the characters Continue to press the right arrow to highlight the space and the up or down arrow to add a character Press OK when you re done adding a label Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is...

Page 22: ...e right arrow to add 15 minutes to the clock up to four hours Time ref Ch Choose a channel so the TV sets the time for you Note that local channels usually broadcast the time Time Time is set if you select a reference channel see above If time is not obtained then enter it manually If it is 8 25 for example you must first press the number 0 on the remote then number 8 then 2 and then 5 Use the OK ...

Page 23: ...the front panel controls by selecting the Lock F_Panel in the PARENTALCONTROL menu and pressOK box won t have check mark Buttons don t work The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Lock fr Panel in the PARENTALCONTROL menu and pressOK box won t have check mark Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Tu...

Page 24: ... the ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCRbutton on the VCR is in the correct mode pressthe TWVCRbutton on your VCR Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Make sure aft of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go ...

Page 25: ...t 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 cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will ...

Page 26: ...phic territory covered by an Authorized GETelevision Service Center If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home To identify your nearest Authorized GETelevision Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 447 1700 Proof of purcha...

Page 27: ...ISPRODUCTORARISINGOUTOFANY BREACHOFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDWARRANTYON THISPRODUCT THISDISCLAIMEROF WARRANTIESAND LIMITEDWARRANTYAREGOVERNED BYTHELAWS OF THESTATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TOTHEEXTENTPROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY ORFITNESSFORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THISPRODUCTIS LIMITEDTO THEAPPLICABLE WARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some...

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Page 32: ...n reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receivec Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or ...