GE 46GW945, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long period s they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network Iogos pho...

Page 3: ... Select a Language 16 Auto Channel Search 17 Set the Time _ _ 18 Set the VCR1 Channel 19 Set the DVDNCR2 Channel 20 Set the SAT CABLE Channel 21 Label the Channels 22 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 25 Programming the Remote 26 To Control a VCR _ 26 To Control a Second VCR or Laserdisc Player 28 To Control an RCA Audio Device 28 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box 29 Using the Remote to Control a ...

Page 4: ... Menu 47 xDVANCED FEATURES 49 Choosing an Audio Processor 50 Closed Captioning 51 Closed Captioning Modes 51 On screen Program Details 52 Appendix A Using the TV Connections 53 Appendix B Connecting other Components 64 Appendix C Troubleshooting 66 Appendix D Limited Warranty 68 Appendix E Care and Cleaning 69 Accessories 70 Index 73 2 ...

Page 5: ...ails when you get a chance The first four sections of the manual will get you_TV up and running You ll learn how to use the menu system run the interactive setup routine and program the remote The rest of the manual gives you the specifics a tour of the I V a quick reference guide the advanced features and appendices Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started First things first J FIRST THI...

Page 6: ... and a satellite receiver TV Only This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV Connect the cable as shown If you have a VCR or other components to connect to the TV skip to the next section CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA _ I_ I_ _ I I o1_l_ _ J TV with other Components Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV tO a VCR laserdisc player and or satellite receiver After conn...

Page 7: ...e plug completely Step 4 Put batteries in the remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote Insert four AAA batteries as shown matching the and ends of each battery in the compartment Replace the cover Step 5 Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV itself E3 _ 10 20 sO 40 sO 60 70 sO 90 _oO _ 1_1 TV ...

Page 8: ...tion three Interactive Setup The interactive setup routine walks you throtJgh the steps needed to fully configure the TV The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV s memory You can skip any of the steps and return to them later 6 ...

Page 9: ... _ _ i i _ One Rule to Remember You control and Customize the TV by makingchanges to various control panels in the menu system The great thing is you only need to know one rule point and select us_G THEMEnuSYSTEM I 7 ...

Page 10: ...remote To point up or down press the up or down arrows To point left or right press the left or right arrows 2 Select a menu item by pressing MENUoPROG Selecting an item tells the TV s menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated For example to select the Channel menu from the Main menu 11 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Channel by pressing the do...

Page 11: ...to the Main menu Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing If you ever want to leave the menu system press CLEAR Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus you can apply this rule in the control panels which do the real work in the menu system 9 ...

Page 12: ...ke a choice in a menu Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Exit and press MENU Press 0 on the remote Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing Feel free to explore the...

Page 13: ...ress MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Picture Qualityand press MENU The Picture Quality menu comes up 3 Press MENU to select Basic Picture Controls The Picture Controls menu comes up 4 Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast Now that you know how the Contrast slider works you know how all sliders work You don t ...

Page 14: ... up the Main menu 2 Point to Channel and press MENU The Channel menu comes up Point to Signa Type and press MENU The Signal Type choice list comes up with the current setting highlighted For example 4 6 Point to the correct setting for your connection and press MENU As soonas you select a choice the IV saves your change and you are returned to the previous menu Point to Exitand press MENU to retur...

Page 15: ...then press the up or down arrow to enter a number T Repeat Step 5 untilyou have entered the hour and minute for the current time Notice that when you reach the last column pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the time reads AM or PM 7 When you have entered the correct time press MENU You are returned to the Time menu 8 Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main menu 9 Point to Exit...

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Page 17: ...figure the I V Select a menu language Search for available channels Set the time Setthe VCR1 channel Setthe DVD VCR2 channel Set the SAT CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels V INTERACTIVE SETUP I i iCo e et s e s 1 Language and Auto Channel Search to receive antenna or cable TV signals After that you can skip other steps and return to them at your convenience 15 ...

Page 18: ...e first Setup screen comes up asking you to confirm that you want to begin 3 Press MENU to begin the Setup routine Select a LangUage The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menuing system 2 Point to your preferred language for the menuing system Press MENU to select that language for the menuing system 16 ...

Page 19: ...ly for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called autoprog ram ming Press MENu to tell the TV to begin searching for channels The display gives you a progress report andtells you when it has finished 2 Press MENU to continue Auto Channel Search can also be 17 ...

Page 20: ... time of day 1 Press MENU to bring up the Set 13me control panel Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM 3 Press MENU to continue 18 ...

Page 21: ...he VCR1 Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR1 choice list 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the IV If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV use the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel 3 Press MENU to continue n n If you used Connection A Connection B Connect...

Page 22: ...V you want the TV to tune to the Video 2 input channel when you press VCR2oLD If you don t have a DVDNCR2 component connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD VCR2 Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section 1 Press MENU to bring up the DVDNCR2 choice list 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your component connected to th...

Page 23: ...sed the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV use the table at the right to select the SAT CABLE channel Press MENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV viewing Important If you have both a satellite receiver and a cable box connected to the TVo The remote cannot control both a cable box and the satellite receiver The chart details how to set the SAT CABLE button to control the satellit...

Page 24: ...ur newspaper s IV section for ideas on labelling the channels Repeat this process for each of yourchannels Then press MENU to continue The TV can store up tO27 labels in memo_ Use the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons to change channels in the Chan field This works even if you re not in the Chan field Or enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on the universal remote To...

Page 25: ...ive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR laserdisc player and other component To find out how to program the remote go to the next section i 23 ...

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Page 27: ...omponent you probably don t need to program it at all other manufacturers brands need to be programmed Now Watch Some TV Once you ve programmed the remote you will have completed all four setup sections Now you can sit back and enjoy the TV If you want to know more about the different parts of the TV see the next section Tour of the TV Refer to the other sections and appendices as needed 4 PROGRAM...

Page 28: ... remote to control your VCR 1 Turn on the VCR to be programmed 2 Look up your VCR brand and code number s on the code list on the next page 3 Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remotecommands If it doesn t try pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds 6 Repeat these st...

Page 29: ... MEI 08 Memorex 08 09 12 15 MGA 04 27 Midland 32 Minolta 05 35 Mitsubishi 04 05 27 35 40 Montgomery Ward 06 MTC 07 15 Multitech 07 15 31 32 NEC 02 14 16 30 44 46 59 61 64 Panasonic 08 53 75 Pentax 05 35 44 Pentex Research 46 Philco 08 29 53 56 Philips 08 29 Pioneer 05 16 50 Portland 44 45 52 ProScan 00 Quartz 02 Quasar 08 53 Radio Shack Realistic 02 06 08 09 12 15 19 27 43 53 RCA 00 05 07 08 28 35...

Page 30: ...onds to the remote commands Laserdisc Player Codes Pioneer 33 37 ProScan 33 37 RCA 33 37 Programming the Remote to Control an RCA Audio Device Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an audio receiver or amplifier it does not control other brands of audio equipment Also the remote may need to be programmed for your equipment This remote may not operate all models of the brands that a...

Page 31: ...d with the correct codes you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR1 SAT CABLE VCR2 LD or AUDIO to set the remote to control the device 2 Press POWER to turn the device off or on 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Satellite Cable Box Codes ABC 22 46 53 54 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Chaparral 80 81 Cheyenne 81 Diamond 5...

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Page 33: ... A Picture Book Tour This section talks about the l V s main parts at least the parts you ll actually use The remote control The channel marker The back panel The front panel 31 ...

Page 34: ...rent channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels DISPLAY Brings up channel information Press repeatedly to see detailed program information if available SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time MUTE Reduces the l V svolume to its m...

Page 35: ...y from the screen and returns you to TV viewing MENU PROG Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu When in VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM button RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset MOVE Arrows Used to point to differe...

Page 36: ...connect the three audio video cables as well as the S Video connector INPUT 2 Provides a connection for a second video component such as a VCR satellite receiver DVD player orlaserdisc player L MONO Provides left audio connection Or if you are connecting a mono component use the L MONO input The left audio connector is usually white RIGHT Provides right audio connection The right audio connector i...

Page 37: ...es not have its own volume control or remote control Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an AN receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control You can choose the type of audio output by selecting the Audio Output Speakers control panel in the Audio menu To connect an amplified subwoofer to the TV use the left L AUDIO OUTPUT jack 35 ...

Page 38: ... points down to items and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list Inthe menu system it points up to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls VOL Increases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls POWER Turns the l V on and off...

Page 39: ...Displays the current channel or input channel Mute or 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 information Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the remote need to be replaced Sleep Displayed when the Sleep timer has been ...

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Page 41: ...guage and closed caption mode and display Channel Contains all the commands used to control your channels including custom building your channel list and setting up your TV to control the components connected to the TV 13rne Contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at specific times Parental Controls Contains the controls that let you block out specifi...

Page 42: ...to a program that is broadcast in stereo Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono Audio Output Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed level...

Page 43: ... you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference It s your choice Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Coolfor a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Picture Control Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three presetpicture settings...

Page 44: ... a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language English Spanish or French Adjusting Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV s three color projection tubes for precise picture alignment Selecting Green Centering brings up a control panel that lets you center the gre...

Page 45: ...e on screen directions to enter your channels and other information Chan Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel n...

Page 46: ...nected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV and you want the IV to tuneto channel 2 when you press the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 2 3 4 switch is set to hannel 2 Channel 3 Choose this if your 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 specifie d component button Reminder Mak...

Page 47: ...a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically Make sure to turn the schedule On The on screen directions guide YOU through the steps needed to set the schedule Set 1lime Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time 45 ...

Page 48: ...ou must turn the C_annel Block feature on See Channel Block below Channel Block Displays a control panel that lets you decide when a Channel can be viewed Off All channels are available On Always The front panel CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Parent Approved The remote will still tune to any channel Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked out between star...

Page 49: ... SetupMenu The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section 47 ...

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Page 51: ...of the TV s Important Features Choosing an audio processor Using closed captioning Displaying on screen program details For more about the different 1 menus and control Panels in the menu system see the Quick Reference section 49 ...

Page 52: ... processor mode and press MENU to select it and return to the Audio menu The options are Mono Plays the sound in mono only Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Second Audio Program SAP Playsthe program s audio in a second language if one is available Setting the audio processor to SAP tells the TV to play the program s audio in this second language if one is ...

Page 53: ...ioning will be displayed whenever it is available On when sound is muted Closed captioning will be displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button 4 Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu Closed Captioning Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To Set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from...

Page 54: ...details 2 Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker Press DISPLAY again to bring up the program title the program s length and elapsed time Press DISPLAY again to bring up other program details such as the story line and whether Closed Captioning is available 4 Press DISPLAY again to clear the screen Whether all or any of the program details are displayed depends on whether the program pro...

Page 55: ...nents Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety 13pssheet packed with your TV Protect your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow a...

Page 56: ...nnect cables as shown in Connection A 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection A To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on...

Page 57: ...tional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection B 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection B To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a cha...

Page 58: ... Connect cables as shown in Connection C 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection C To watch TV programs 1 2 To 1 2 3 4 To 1 Press VCR1 Turn VCR off Press TV and tune to a channel record one program and watch another Press VCR1 and tune to a channel Begin recording Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV Press TV and tune to a channe...

Page 59: ... watch another 1 Turn VCR2 off 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 3 Begin recording 4 Make sure the I VNCR switch on the VCR1 is set to TV 5 PressTV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press PLAY You can record from one tape to another tape dubbing 1 Insert original tape into VCR2 2 Insert blank tape into VCR1 3 Press VCR1 4 Set VCR to line input for more see your VCR Us...

Page 60: ... must have 1 coaxial cable 3 audio video cables 1 S Video cable optional connect Connect cables as shown in Connection E Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection E To watch TV programs 1 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a disc 1 Press VCR2 LD 2 Press PLAY CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA LASERDISC PLAYER O See Connections Foldout Connection E 58 ...

Page 61: ... cable optional stereo sound from satellite programming To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection E 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection F To watch TV programs 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA SATELUTE RE_...

Page 62: ... follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection G To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver off 2 Press TV andtune to a channel To watch Satellite programming 1 Press SAToCABLE and tune to a channel To record off air broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 3 Begin recording 4 To watch another channel make su...

Page 63: ...ng Connection H To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel o 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 3 Press RECORD to begin recording 4 To watch another channel make sure the TVN...

Page 64: ... Connection I To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver and laserdisc player off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch Satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel To record from one VCR to the other tape dubbing 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Insert original tape into VCR2 3 Insert blank tape into VCRI 4 Press VCRI 5 Set VCR to line input for more see your VCR U...

Page 65: ...nnel 4 Press RECORD to begin recording 5 To watch another channel make sure the TVHCR switch on the VCR is set to IV then press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on VCRI 1 Press VCR1 and then press PLAY Note The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others i 63 ...

Page 66: ... its own remote control you may prefer to select the fixed output settings Important Do not use the amplifier s PHONO inputs If the amplifier is not stereo use the left L AUDIO OUT jack Consult the amplifier s owner s manual for the manufacturer s recommended hookup Connecting a Subwoofer To connect a subwoofer to the TV 1 Connect the subwoofer s audio input to the left L AUDIO OUT jack Connecting...

Page 67: ...the remote until the channel marker displays VID1 3 Start playback on the camcorder Playbac k from an S VHS camcorder To connect a camcorder with S Video capability 1 Connect an S Video cable from the camcorder to the S VIDEO jack on the TV 2 Connect the camcorder s audio video outputs to the INPUT 1 audio and video jacks on the IV 3 Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VIDI...

Page 68: ...l blocking Select Channel Blockin tile Parental Controls menu and choose Off t Problems with Remote Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component TV or VCR you are trying to control Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try re...

Page 69: ... 1 jacks Can t select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu If using a VCR check to make sure the I V VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Maybe the cable air function is set to the wrong position Maybe a vacant channel is tuned If watching VCR connected only_through antenna input make sure TV i...

Page 70: ...es 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 Batteries Images burnt onto the screen A television that has been modified or incorporated i...

Page 71: ...nia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV I Caution If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long...

Page 72: ...lps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete line of gold tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables VH81 3 ft V...

Page 73: ...ble 6 ft S Video Cable 6 ft S Video Cable 12 ft 2 way Signal Splitter Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer Remote Control CRK8482 Audio Video Adapter VH82 6 95 VH89 5 95 VH83 5 95 VH84 9 95 VH976 7 95 VH913 8 95 VH47 3 95 ANT200 49 95 193984 10 95 233068 35 45 228449 4 35 I I I Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sale...

Page 74: ...ave you days yourmailing label of waiting Name Street Apt City State Zip Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled outcompletely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change I I I I I I I I I I I I J United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the t...

Page 75: ... 1 2 34 L I MONO 34 Labels 22 43 Language 16 42 M Memory 43 Menu Language 16 42 Menus 10 Mono 40 50 Mute 40 N Normal List 43 O On screen Program Details 52 Outputs 35 P Parent Approved 46 Parental Controls Channel Block 46 Front Panel Lockout 46 Parental Controls menu 46 Picture Control Presets 41 Picture Quality menu 41 Point and Select 8 Program details 52 Programming the remote to control compo...

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