GE 09GP109 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING

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

or moisture.

_II_ucE THE RISK OF ELECIRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Cautions

CAUTION:

To reduce therisk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

Note To Cable TV Installer

Refer to the identification/rating_.l__l (nor_fll_y1_oca_ted on the back of the product) for

the proper opera6ng vol.tage for this pr_od_ict._ ......... " ,

FCC Regulationsstatethatunauthorized_I_nges-ormodificationstothis_uipment

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CAUTION: Iffixed(non-moving)imagesarelefton thescreenforlongperiods,

[theymaybe permanentlyimprintedon thescreen.Suchimagesincludenetwork

Iogos,phonenumbers,andvideogames.Extendedviewingofchannelsdisplaying
theseimagesshouldbeavoided.

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 thecable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to thepoint of cable entry

as practical.

Product
Registration

Please fill out theproduct registrationcard and return it immediately. Returning this
card allows us to conlact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here 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
Sedal No

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Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/P_ne

Introduction

Thank you for choosing GE
Yourtelevision is designed for long

life and superior operation. Despite its
sophistication, your new TV is
amazingly simple to operate because it
has so many automatic features.

Table of Contents
GettingStarted

First-Time Operation .................................................................. 2-3

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel ....................................... ................................... ........... 4

On-Screen Displays ....................................................................... 5

Remote Operation .......................................................................... 6

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu ................................................................................. 7

SETUP Menu ................................................................................. 8

Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 8

Sleep Timer Operation .................................................................... 9

Alarm Tuner Operation ............................................................... 10

Autoprogramming Channel Memory .......................................... 11

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 11

Connecting Your TV

Using Optional DC Power Cord .......................................... _........ 12

Antenna/Cable Information ......................................................... 13 "

Dipole Antenna Connection ......... ...................... . ......................... 13

Home Antenna Connections ........................................................ 14

Cable-TV Connections .......................... •..................................... 15

Cable-TV Operation .................................................................... 16

Accessories

Accessories .......................... ....................................................... 17

Order Form ............................................................................. 17-18

Caring for Your TV

Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 19

Trouble _hecks ......................................................................... 20

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 21

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Getting Started

First-Time Operation

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.

Page numbers axe also listed for more details.

1. Unpack TV and accessories.

Shown below are the accessories that
came packed with your TV.

RemoteControl and

Two Batteries

2. Place batteries in remote.

1. Turn the remote control face down.

2. Press down on the ridged area of the

battery cover andslide 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.

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Immming Cablefrom Antenna or

Cable-TV_

Details for connecting a home antenna
to your TV areon page 14.

I_taJls for connectinga cable-TV
system to yourTV are on pages 15-16.

4. Attach power cord.
F'trstattachthe fiat end of the power cord

completely into the connector on the back
of your TV, and then plug the other end
into a wall outlet.

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Getting Started

First-Time Operation

5. Turn on TV and place channels

m memory.

Your TV is designed to place active
channels into your TV's memory the first
time you mm it on.

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• Press POWER on the TV or remote to
turn on the TV.

• The TV automatically cycles through all

channel numbers andplaces active
channels into the channel memory.

When your TV is finished, it tunes to

the lowest channel number in its
channel memory.

6. Edit the channd memory.
You can add and erase channels fi'om
memory asdesired.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
SETUP. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

EDIT CHANNELS.

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repeatedlyto
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memL

• +to l EDITC .

• Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHAN up or down button
orby pressing two numberbuttons.

7. Set the dock.

• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

• Repeatedly press MENU to select

CLOCK.

• Press and hold - to set the correct hour.

Then press and hold + to set the correct
minutes.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

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• Then press + to add achannel, or
press- to erase a channel. Details

are on page 12.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from

the screen.

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Controlling Your TV

Front Panel

Shown here are the front-panelbuttons and headphone jack.

Remote Sensor

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Remote Sensor

• When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted, then
press + or- to enter the menu.

• Press repeatedly to move down each menu screen and then
press + or- to adjust each setting.

• To mute the TV, press once and then press +.

CH V and ^ 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 11.

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 item that is highlighted
in the menu.

• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen
when you press the VOL buttons.

POWER Button

• Press to mrn the TV on or off.

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Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

Q Sleep

(_ Alarm Thner

(_ Channel Number

(_) Time

(_ Sleep Timer

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.
Details are onpage 9.

(_ Time

Thisdisplayappearsaftertheclockissetwheneveryou

change channelsorpressDISPLAY..

Q_) Alarm Timer

This display appears w_henthe alarm timer has been seL

Details are onpage 10.

(_ Channel Number

This display appears whenever, you change channels or press

DISPIAY.

(_ MUTE

This display appearswhen the TV's sound is muted. Press

MUTE on theremote. Details are onpage 6.

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Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation

Wbea operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV.

Objects between the remote and the
remote sensor can block the signal to
the TV.

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POWER Button

• Press to tm'nthe TV on or off.

PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches the TV

backto thelasttunedchannel.This is

useful if you want to watch two
channels.

• Select the first channel you wish to

watch. Then select the other channel by
pressing two number buttons.

• The TV changes back and forth between
the two channels each time you press

this button.

DISPLAY Button

• Press to display the time and channel
number on the screen.

• Press to see ff the Sleep Tnner and/or
Alarm Ttmer is set.

• Press to quickly remove menus from the

sa'e_n.

MUTESufiou

• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level. Closed captioning (C1)
automatically appears on the screen
when you press MUTE.

• To restore sound and normal picture,
press MUTE again or press VOL up.

CHAN VIA Buttons (Channel Up and
Down)

• Press to select the next higher 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

press VOL- to decrease volume.

• Press + or- to adjust the settingof an
item that is highlighted in a menu.

• The volume display appearson
screen when you press the VOL'buttous.

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the item you want
is highlighted, then press + or - to enter

the menu.

• Press repeatedly to move down each

menu screen and then press + or- to
adjust each setting:

RESET Button

• Press toreturnag video settings (color,
tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness)
backtothe original settings.

CLEAR Button

• Press to clear the screen of all on-screen

displays except MUTE.

Nunlber Buttons (0-9)

• Press toaccessany channel number.

• To select a channel, press two number

buttons. For example, press 0 then 6 for
channel 6.

• To select a 3-digit number, press and
hold number button 1 until 1-- appears
on the screen. Then press the other two

numbers.

INPUT Button

• Switches the TV to channel 03. This is
useful if you have a VCR connected to
your TV.

SKIP Button (Commercial Skip)

• Allows you to look at other channels
during commercials using the

CHAN buttons.

• Each press adds 30 seconds. The TV
switches back tooriginal channel when

time runsout.

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