GE 05GP008 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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[Warning ]

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or

moisture.

Caution

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or 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 1) which provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows usto contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of pumhase.

Attach ithere and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need them. The

numbers are located on the back of the TV.

Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:

Dealer/Add ress/Phone:

INTRODUCTION

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Your television is designed to give you hours of enjoyment and high
quality performance. To get the most out of your new purchase, we
suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this

instruction manual.

The first section shows you how to install and set-up the TV; next, it
discusses the television controls, followed by sections describing
AC/DC power and mounting the TV.

Ifyou have any questions or problems, consult the Table of Contents

or the Troubleshooting Guide for the solution.

TABLE CONTZNTS

GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 2

UNPACK THE TV AND ACCESSORIES ............................... 2

POWER THE TV .............................................................. 2

TURN ON TV AND SELECT A CHANNEL ............................ 2

ADJUST THE VOLUME ..................................................... 3

ADJUST THE PICTURE .................................................... 4

USE THE "IV AS A MONITOR ............................................ 4

TRY USING THE CONTROLS ............................................... 5

EXT. ANT. (EXTERNAL ANTENNA) JACK ........................ 5

VIDEO INIAUDIO IN JACKS ......................................... ,5

TVIMONITOR SWITCH ................................................. 5

12V DC JACK ............................................................. 5

TINT .......................................................................... 5

COLOR ...................................................................... 5

BRIGHT ..................................................................... 5

CONTRAST ............................................................... 5

HEADPHONE (EARPHONE) JACK ................................. 5

TUNING CONTROL ..................................................... 6

BAND SELECTOR ......................................................... 6

CH CALL...'. ............................................................... 6

VOLUME/POWER CONTROL ........................................ 6

ANTENNA ................................................................... 6

CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 6

USING THE HEADPHONE JACK ........................................ 6

HOME ANTENNA OR CABLE-TV SYSTEMS ......................... 7

POWERING YOUR TELEVISION ............................................ S

STANDARD HOUSEHOLD AC OPERATION ......................... 8

DC OPERATION FROM NINE "D" BATTERIES ...................... g

INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY COMPARTMENT .... 9

MOUNTING YOUR TELEVISION. ......................................... 10

TOOLS REQUIRED ..................................................... I 0

MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS ..................................... 10

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ I 1

APPENDIX A: LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................... ! 3

APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................. 14

O_RDERI NG ................................................................... | 5

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................... 17

GETTING STARTED

Unpack the TV and Accessories

When you unpack your new TV, be sure you have removed all the
accessories and information papers. The items shown below are

packed with your TV.

ANTENNA_a)._rZR

- NO. 221331

MOUNTING BRACKET

(WrfH4SCOWS)

NO.221332

AC/DC CONVERTER

NO. 221335

Power the TV

You can power your Television several different ways. See page 8 for

the different power options.

Turn on TV and Select a Channel

1. Slide the TV/MONITOR switch on the back of the TV to the TV
position.

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Slide the band selector to the desired band,V-L, V-H, OR UHF:
For low VHF channels 2-6, slide the switch to V-L. For high VHF

channels 7-13, slide the switch to V-H. For channels 14-69, slide the
switch to the UHF position.

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3. Rotate the VOLUME/POWER control dial to the left to turn on the TV.

4. Press the TUNING buttons until the channel indicator aligns with

the channel you wish to select on the TV dial.

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5. Adjust antenna to receive best picture.

Adjust the Volume

• Rotate VOLUME/POWER to the right to decrease the volume level.

• Rotate VOLUME/POWER to the left to increase the volume level.

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Adjust the Picture

The TV picture may need a few adjustments after you turn it on. The
following steps will help you adjust the picture.

1. Turn COLOR and CONTRASTto the left asfar as they will go. This
will leave a dim black and white image on the screen.

2. TurnBRIGHT left or right until portions of the picture you knowto
be black appear black.

3. Turn CONTRASTto the right until the overall brightness is to your
preference.

4. Turn COLOR to the right until you reach a pleasing level of color
intensity.

5. Adjust TINT until fleshtones and other colors appear natural.

Use the TV as a Monitor

1. Connect an AudioNideo component (such as a Camcorder or VCR)
to the TV using the VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV.

Audi0Nideo cables are available from your local dealer or

electronics supply store.

2. Slide the TV/MONITOR switch to the MONITOR position.

3. Rotate VOLUME/POWER to the left to turn on power.

4. Turn on the Audio/Video component.

5, Adjust the picture if needed.

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