GE 09GP110 User Manual

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may void the user's authorityto operate it.

CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network
logos, phone numbers, andvideo games. Extended viewing of channels displaying

these images should be avoided.

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guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular,specifies thatthe cable ground shall

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Introduction .....

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Table of Contents

Your television is designed for long
life and superior operation. Despite its

sophistication, your new "IV is
amazingly simple to operate because it

has so many automatic features.

Important Information .............................................................i

Getting Started

First-Tm_e Operation .................................................................. 2-3

Controlling Your TV

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

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

Remote Operation ....................................................................... 6-7

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu ................................................................................. 8

SETUP Menu ................................................................................. 9

Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 9

Sleep Timer Operation ................................................................. 10

Alarm Timer Operation ............................................................... 11

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

Mounting Your Television ....................................................... 16.18

Getting Started

Cable-TV Operation .................................................................... 19

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 20

Accessories

Accessories .................................................................................. 21

Order Form ............................................................................. 21-22

Caring for Your TV

Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 23

Trouble Checks ......................................................................... 24

Getti'ng Started

First-Time Operation

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.
Page numbers are also listed for more details.

1. Unpack TV and accessories.

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

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DipoleAntenna

AC PowerCord

RemoteControland

Two Batteries

(Under Counter Mounting Hardware)

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One Mounting Bracket /t_';

(Two Pieces)

OneMountingGukle(TemOate)

Five Washers

Five Hex Nuts

FifteenSpacers:

Fifteen Phillips Screws: FNe 1"Spacers

Fwe 1"Screws Five 1/2" Space_

Rye2"Screws Rve 1/4"Spacers

Rye 3" Screws

Two Power Cord Hooks

2. Place batteries in remote.

1. Turnthe remotecontrol facedown.

2. Remove the battery cover.

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.

IncomingCablefrom Antenna or

Cable-W System

Ba_of

"IV

• Details for connecting a home antenna
to your'IV axe onpage 14.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV

system to your TV are onpage 15.

4. Attach power cord.

First attachthe flat end of the power cord
completely into the connector on the back
of your TV, andthen plug the otherend

into awall outlet.

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Getting Started

First-Time Operation

5, Turn on TV and place channels

in memory.

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

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• Press POWER on the "IV or remote to
turnon the TV.

• The TV automatically cycles through all
channel numbers and places 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 channel memory,

Youcan add and erase channels from

memory as desired.

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

SETUP menu.

• PressMENU repeatedly to highlight

EDIT CHANNELS.

Press MKVU

repeatedlyto

see 2nd setup

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• 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.

• Repeatedly press MENU to select

CLOCK.

• Press and hold- to set the correct hour.
Then press and hold + toset the correct

minutes.

• Press CLEAR to removethe menu from

the screen.

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

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Remote Sensor

Remote Sensor

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

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly untilthe 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 adjusteach setting.

CH Buttons (Channel Up and Down)
(Also 1 and 2 Buttons)

• 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 orerase 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 adjustthe setting of an item thatis
highlighted in the menu.

• The volume display will automatically appearon the
screen when you press the VOL buttons if there are no menus
on the screen.

POWER Button

• Press to turnthe TV on or off.

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Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

Q Slee

(_) Alarm Timer

Q Channel Number

Q MUTE

Q Sleep Timer

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set

Details are on page 10.

(_ Time

This display a_wars after the clock is set whenever you

change channels or press DISPLAY

(_ Alarm Timer

This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.

Details are onpage 11.

Channel Number

Q his display appears whenever you change channels or

pressDISPLAY.

Q MUTE

This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. Press
MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.

Controlling YourTV •

Remote Operation

When 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 'IV.

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POWER

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MUTE PREV CH

CHAN

CLEAR MENU RESET

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POWER Button

• Press to turn the TV on oroff.

PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches the TV
back to the last tuned channeL 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

numberon the screen.

• Press to see ff the Sleep Tuner and/or

Alarm Tuner is set

• Press to quickly remove menus from

the screen.

MUTE Button

• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level.

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

CHAN Buttons (Channel Up and Down)
(Also 1 and 2 Buttons)

• 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 setting of an
item that is highlighted in a menu.

• The volume display appearson the
screen when you press the VOLbuttons.

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Controlling Your TV

POWER

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CLEAR MENU RESET

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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

adjusteach setting.

RESET Button

• Press to return all video settings (color,
tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness)
back to the original settings.

CLEAR Button

• Press to clear the screen of all on-screen
displays except MUTE.

Number Buttons (0-9)

• Press to access any 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 ff you have a VCR connected to

your'IV.

SKIP Button (Commercial Skip)

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

• Each press adds 30 seconds. The timer
can be set to nm for up to four minutes.
The TV switches back to original
channel when time runsout.

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Operating Features

VIDEO Menu

Press MENU until VIDEO is highlighted. Then press + to select the
VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and - to

adjust each function.

Press
MENU to
select

VIDEO

Press÷

for 1st

VIDEO

Menu
Screen

The VIDEO RESET function changes all the video functions (color, tint,

contrast, brightness, sharpness) back to the factory settings. Press + or- to

reset the video functions. RESET appears on the TV screen momentarily

while the functions are being adjusted.

The COLOR futiction adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + or
to select COLOR, then press + to increase or press - to decrease color.

Press

MENU

until the
second

VIDEO

Menu
appears

The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + or- to select

TINZ. Press + to add more green tint orpress - to addmore red tint.

!The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrastof

the picture. Press + or- to select CONTRAST. Press + to increase or

press - to decrease contrast.

The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the darkportions
of the picture. Press + or- to select BRIGHTNESS. Press + to increase
or press - to decrease brightness.

The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + or- to

select SHARPNESS. Press + to increase or press - to decrease.

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Adjustment

Displays

These functions are displayed individually at the bottom of the screen
once they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at that time by
pressing either the + or- button.

Operating Features

SETUP Menu

Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and - to

adjust each function.

1st

SETUP

Meau
Screen

By setting the Sleep function, you program your TV to turn itself off after a

of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch "IV for an
houror so before going to sleep. Press the + or- button to select the length
of time you want the "IVto stay on. Details are on page 10.

!Youcan program your TV to turnitself on at a specific time by setting the

ALARM time function and turning the ALARM: ON/OFF function ON.

page 11.

iThe ALARM: ON/OFF function lets you turnthe alarm on or off by pressing

or- button. Details are onpage 11.

After setting the CLOCK function, the time is displayed on the TV screen
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 startthe AUTOPROGRAM function, the TV cycles
through all channels and places only the active channels for your area in its
channel memory. The channel memory is the list of channels the TV stops on
when you press CHAN up or down. Details are on page 12.

The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by
adding or erasing channels. Details are onpage I2.

!The ANTENNA: CABLFJAIRfunction tells your "IV whether you have cable

or a home antenna connected to it. The "IV adjusts this function for you
when you start the AUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it
manually, press + or- to switch between the CABLE and AIR setting.

Languages

The on-screen displays in this TV can
be displayed in one of three languages:
English, French, or Spanish. When
you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen
in your preferred language.

Selecting a Language

1. Press MENU once to bring up the
main menu and highlight ENGLISH.

2. Press + or- to select FRANCAIS

(French), ESPANOL (Spanish),
or ENGLISH.

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Operating Features

Sleep Timer Operation

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can

program your TV to turn itself off

aftera certainperiod of time (upto

four hours). This is useful whenever
you want to watch TV for an hour or
so before going to sleep.

Setting the Sleep Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-
lighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

4. When the Sleep Tarter is turned on, the
letters SLP appearon the screen

whenever you change channels or
stations orpress DISPLAY.

2. Press + to select the length of time you

want the TV to stay on. Each press of
the + buttonadds 30 minutes. The

timer can be set to runfor up to four
hours. Each press of the- button

subtracts30 minutes.

5. Repeat step 1 to see the amount of time
remaining before theTV shuts itself off.

32 minutes

remaining

3. When finished, the display disappears
from the screen in a few seconds. To

make it disappear more quickly, press

CLDgR on the remote.

6. When the Sleep Timer counts down to
one minute, the Sleep Thner display

appears on the screen. When this
display appears, press CLEAR to cancel

the Sleep Tuner if you want the TV to
remain on.

Cancelling Sleep Timer

PressMENU until SETUP is high_ghted.

Then press + to select the SETUP menu.

Pressthe - button until the screen

shows "-:- -".

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Operating Features

Alarm Timer Operation

The "IV can be programmed to turn

itself on at a specific time within a 24-
hour period by setting the Alarm
Tuner. This is useful for using the TV
as an alarm clock. Instead of waking

up to a buzz, wake up to a favorite "IV
program. You may also set the timer
for a special program that you might

otherwise forget.

Once you set the Alarm Tuner, the TV
turns on at die preset time, stays on for
one hour, and then shuts off. You may
need to adjust the channel and volume

.level before activating the Alarm

Tmaer. The Alarm Ttmer turns on the
"IV to the "IV channel station and the
volume level that was selected the last
time the TV was on.

Setting the Alarm Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-

lighted. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

2. Press MENU until ALARM is high-
lighted. Press - to select the correct
hour andpress + to select the correct

minutes.

4. When the Alarm "Vtmeris turned on,
the letters ALM appearon the screen
whenever you change channels or press

DISP£AY.

.

6.

The "IVturns on at the preset time and
automatically sets the Sleep T'maer to 1

hour (60 minutes). It operates for 60
minutes then shuts off.

Toturn the "IV off before the 60
minutes is up, just press POWER on

the TV or the remote. If you wish to

watch TV longer than 60 minutes, then

cancel the Sleep TLmerby setting it
to "-:--". Details are on page 10.

3. After you set the ALARM time, press
MENU to select AL4RM: ON/OFF.

Press + or- to switch this setting to the
ON position.

Turning the Alarm On and Off

1. Press MENU until the ALARM:
ON/OFF function is selected.

2. Press + or- to switch between ON

and OFF.

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Operating Features

Autoprogramming Channel Memory
The Channel Memory is the list of TV

channel numbers your TV will stop on

when you press the CHAN up or down

button. You can program any list of

channels into the channel memory
although your TV is so automatic that
you wiU probably never need to

manually operate this feature. If you
do, follow the instructions at the fight.

1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable to

yourset.

2. Press MENU until SETUP is high-
lighted. Press + to select the SETUP
menu.

The first time you turn on the TV, it
cycles through all channels and places

active channels into the channel
memory. You can then add or erase

channels as desired by following the

•instructions in the "Editing Channel
Memory" section at the right.

3. Repeatedly press MENU until
A UTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

Editing Channel Memory

Follow these instructions to erase and add
channels.

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-

lighted. Press+ to select the SETUP
menu.

o

Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT

CHANNELS is highlighted. Press + to

select EDIT CHANNELS.

1" 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 TV into an outlet thatcan be turned on
and off by a wall switch. Also do not plug

the TV into an outlet on the back of another
device (such as a cable-TV converter box)

that is turned off when the device is turned

off.

• If there is an extended power failure, your

TV will automatically reprogram active
channels the first time you turn it on after
the power failure.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

4. Press + to begin Autoprogramming.
The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into
memory.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can
check the channels in memory by

pressing CHAN up or down.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

. Select the channel number by pressing

CHAN up ordown or two number
buttons on the remote.

When "+" appears next to the channel
number,the channel is in the channel
list. Press - to erase the channel.

When "--" appears next to the channel
number, the channel iSnot in the

channel list. Press + to add the
channel.

4. Press _- to erase or press the + to add.

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Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information

Most modern TV antennasreceive both
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF

(Ultra High Frequency) channels.
Channels 2-13 are VI-IFchannels, and
channels 14-69 areUHF channels.

Typical

Indoor

Antenna

'_ Typical

Outdoo_
Antenna

In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
antenna orconnect your TV to a cable-IT
system. If this is not possible, connect the
indoor antenna supplied with your TV.

Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available
from your antenna.

Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either
type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm
coaxialcable.

Types of Antenna Cables

Flat 300-ohm

twin-lead cable

Round 75-ohm

coaxial cable

Slip-on End

Screw-on End

Use the connectorshownbelow to connect
your antenna or cable-TV system to the

back of the TV.

_Wa_er

Antenna _

Connector _ Nut

IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna
connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.

• Follow the instructions below if you
intendto connect the indoor antenna

supplied with your TV.

-or-

• Follow the instructions on page 14 if

you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoorantenna to your'IV.

-or-

• Follow the instructions on page 15 if

you intend to connect a cable- "IV
system to your TV.

Dipole Antenna Connection

Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV (only if you do not connectanoutdoor antenna or a
cable-TV system).

O Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back

of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna
twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna

into the slot until it locks in place.

Q Connect the ends of the twin-lead the Antenna

to

Adapter

supplied with your TV.

Q Connect the Antenna to the ANTENNA connector

Adapter

on the back of the TV.

® Later, after you've turned on the IT, adjust the length and

position of the antenna rods for best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best
reception.

Dipole Antenna (Supplied)

Base

Slot

Antenna Adapter

(Supplied) _ Q Twin Lead

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Connecting Your TV

Home Antenna Connections

Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (not a cable-TV system).

A

Ifthe antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),

only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect itto your set like this:

Cable _rve_

Home _ I TV

Antenna • VHF or UHF Only

or

VHF/UHF Combination

-OR-

B If the antennacable from home is 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries VHF

coming your

antenna

a

only

(channels 2-13),

only UHF (channels 14-69), orVHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

From Push on Back

Home _ of
Antenna "IV

VHF or UHF Only

or Adapter

VIIF/UHF Combination (supplied)

C

D

-OR-

Ifthe antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable thatcarries 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 I

Note: Be sumtoconnecttheUHF antennacableto the
UHF screwsontheAntennaMixer andtheVHF antenna
cableto thescrewsmarked VHF.

Push

Oh

Antenna Mixer*

Transformer* (use only #193984)

(such as #AH011)

-OR-

If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm fiat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them
to your set like this:

Push on

Cables UHF , _ _ .... •....... _na_A

Home and ......

Antenna(s) VHF " '

AntennaMixer*

(useonly #193984)

Note: Be sumto connecttheUHFantennacableto theUHFscrews on theAntenna

Mixer andtheVHF antenna cableto thescrewsmarkedVHF.

Back

of

TV

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Optional accessory available from your dealer. Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).

Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Connections

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems
vary, you may Wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

A Follow this diagram ff your cable company does not require a cable box (no scrambled channels):

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TV

B Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box thatcan be controlled by remote control:

A_fl'i[tlmA

,m,n0 .-- W

Cable r

"iV
Rememberto tuneyourTVto the
outputchannelof thecablebox (usually
2, 3, or4) whenselectingchannelsvia

the cablebox.

C Follow this diagram if your cable company requires acable box that cannot be controlled by remote control:

Incoming (_)

Cable

® © ©

Note: These optionalaccessories(2-way

,puu=__JBs_Q_ anda_ _al

cables(_)) areavailableas a kit under

#AHO41BL.*

The "A" position on the A/B switch lets you select all

non-scrambled channels by the TV's remote.

The "B" position allows you to select scrambled channels
via the cable box. Remember to tune your TV to the
outputchannel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the cable box.

* optional accessories are available from most dealers or electronics supply stores.

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Connecting Your TV

Mounting Your Television

Follow these insm_ons if you wantto mountyo_ TV.under a cabinet:
Tools Required:

• Rule ortape measure

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pencil

• Blade screwdriver

• Drill and 1/4" drill bit

• DrillCountersinkAttachment (Optional)

Mounting Considerations:

• Make sure the bottom of the cabinet you select is strong enough to support aTV.

• Allow adequate room for ventilation, room to swivel, access to control knobs and
space for the antenna.

• Mount TV near an AC outlet.

• Do not use area directly beneath TV for cooking.

• Before mounting, turn the set on to check reception in the area you have selected (if

reception is poor try another location).

Mounting Instructions:

1. Prepare cabinet by removing items from counter and cabinet. Clean underside of

cabinet where TV is to be mounted.

2. Cut out the mounting guide and screw guide

•Cut out the guides on the lines indicated.

•The size of the mounting guide and the screw hole positions areidentical to the top

of the mounting bracket.

3. Position mounting guide

•Position the mounting guide on the underside of cabinet 314 inch back from the

cabinet's front edge.

• Position the mounting guide in the desired location and tape it to the bottom of the
cabinet. Be sure the location is a flat surface

Notes: Some kitchen cabinets have front overhangs as shown here. If the thickness of the
overhang exceeds 3/4 inch, tapethe mounting guide as close to the cabinet's front edge as
possible. The fartherback you mount the TV, the less you will he able to swivel it to the left
and right (if cabinet is near wall).

The TV will protrude about 3" from the cabinet when the mounting guide is positioned 3/4"
back from the cabinet's front edge.

Cabinet Overhang

Mounting Bracket

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Connecting Your TV

4. Drill holes in cabinet

• Drill l/4-inch diameter holes through the underside of the cabinet bottom using the
five circles on the mounting guide as a guide.

5. Remove mounting guide and drill shavings
Remove the mounting guide and clean the drill shavings from inside and under the

cabinet.

6. Select spacers if required

• The spacers slip over the ends of the screws and allow you to mount the TV below

the edge of the cabinet's overhang.

• If your cabinet does not have an overhang, you probably will not need to use any

spacers.

• If your cabinet has an overhang, select the proper length spacer(s) so the TV will

clear the overhang when swiveled.

• Two or three spacers can be used together to make lengths of 1/4" to 1-3/4" at 1/4"

increments. Refer to the chartbelow to select the proper spacers:

7. Select proper length of screws

• Only five screws are ne_ied. The size you need depends upon your type of cabinet.

• Holding the selected spacers for one of the screw holes under the cabinet, install a
washer and screw inside the cabinet using one of the three lengths of screws
provided.

Note: A visual description of these parts is on page 2.

8. Position mounth_g bracket under cabinet

• Position the mounting bracket under the cabinet as shown and match the screw

holes.

9. Attach mounting bracket to cabinet

• First mount one comer of the bracket. Hold the bracket and spacer(s) in place and

insert the screw from the inside of the cabinet down through washer and drilled
hole or down through countersink and drilled hole.

Note: The washers must be used on metal cabinets and on wood cabinets if you do not
countersink the drilled holes.

* Position the washer flat-side down and place screw into screw bole, through the

spacer(s) and through the screw hole in the mounting bracket.

• Place a nut into the cylinder at the bottom of the mounting bracket screw hole.
Hold nut in place (if necessary, use the top of a pencil). While maintaining upward

pressure on the mounting bracket, finger tighten the screw. Do not tighten firmly
until all five screws have been started.

• Align each of the remaining mounting bracket screw holes with the drilled holes

and properly position the selected spacers. Install washers, screws, and nuts as
previously described. Now, finish tightening the five screws but do not overtighten

them.

LessthanI"

1"to 1-1/4"
1-1/4" to 1/2"
1-1/2" to 1-3/4"

1-3/4" to 2"

1/4" Spacers

I/2" Spacers

3/4" Spacers

I" Spacers

3/4"

Spacer

1/4"to3/4"for
ProperMounting

17

Connecting Your TV

10. (Optional)Attach Supplied Antenna to Bottom of TV
Ifyou have attached the supplied dipole antenna to the top of your TV,you will need

to attach it to the bottom of your TV before mounting it. If you have connected
another type of antenna, skip to step I 1

If the dipole antenna is attached to the top of the TV, you can remove it by
grasping the base and lifting it up andoff.

Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the bottom of your TV. Press
the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place.

Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the antenna adapter(supplied).
Connect the antenna adapterto the round antenna connector on the back of the

TV.
Later, afteryou have turned on the TV, adjust the length and position of the

antenna for best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels 2-13, extend the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels 14-69, shorten the rods for best reception.

• For listening to the radio, ff necessary, adjust the antenna rods for best

reception.

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11. SHde TV onto Bracket

• Slide the TV onto the mounting hook of the bracket and push it all the way back

until the hook on the bracket locks into the back of the TV.

• Secure the TV in the bracket by sliding the locking tab on the back of the bracket

into the bracketassembly. You should hear a click sound when the sliding tab is

locked into position.

Warning: make surethe locking slide is pushed fully into the locked position.
Failure to lock the sliding tab into position may allow the TV to fall off the bracket
causing personal injury or damage to the TV. Push the sliding tab into the bracket

Iassembly until you hear a click.

• To remove the TV, slide the locking tab out of the bracket assembly.

• Lift the TV up and gently pull forward.

Note: The TV must be slightly below the cabinet overhang when installed in the bracket.
Some clearance is necessary so the TV can be easily rotated to the desired viewing angle or
removed for portable use.

12. Attach AC Power Cord

• First attach the AC power cord to the 4-prong conn_tor on the back of the TV.

• Then extend the cord and plug it into an electrical outlet.

13. Attach Cord Hooks

• You can use the cord hooks to hold the cord out of the way.

• For the most attractive appearance, place the cord hooks atthe back edge of the

cabinet (on or next to the wall) directly above the outlet tobe used.

• To attach the cord hooks, peel off the adhesive back and attach the hooks to a

clean, dry surface on underside of cabinet or back wall.

• Use the cord tie that is attachedto the power cord to wrap andtie excess cord out

, of sight.

18

Getting Started

Cable-TV Operation

Your new TV is designed to receive up
to 181 TV channels, including 125
non-scrambled cable channels (see

chart below). To use this TV on a
cable-TV system, confirm that the
cable-TV system is properly
connected to your TV. Since cable
systems vary, you may wish to consult

your local cable.-TV company for

additional information.

If your cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channel-identification

standards, most of the channels

offered by your cable company will be
identified by channel numbers that are
identical to those on your TV. For
example, ff your cable-TV system has
programs on cable channel 20, you can
choose this channel by selecting
channel 20 on your 'IV.

Some cable-TV companies do not

follow the EIA/NCTA standards and
instead assign their own channel

identification. For example, some use
the standard broadcast channel

numbers (2-13) for channels 2-13, but

identify their other channels with
letters. If your cable company does
not follow the EIA/NCTA standards,
ask them for a cross reference that
shows to which channels you should
tune your TV to receive their cable-

TV channels.

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, you will want to
connect it as shown in Diagram B on
the previous page.

If your cable box cannot be controlled
by remote control, you will still be
able to remotely control
"unscrambled" channels with the
connection shown in Diagram C on

the previous page.

The chart below lists the "total" channel andcable capability count.

• Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01)

• VHF (Channels 2-13)*

• UHF (Channels 14-69)

• Low Midband A-5 through A-1 iChannels 95-99)**

• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-I)

• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W)

• Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+I to W+28)

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or

W+29 to W+84)

Total*

12 *

56

68

1

12"

_**

9

14
28
56

125

*VI-IFis only countedonceintotalchannelcount becauseyou canreceivechannels2-13 on

both"off-air" and"cable"channels.Thereforethe totalchannelcountfor "off-air" and
"cable"is 181 channels(68+125-12=18I).

** Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada

is 178.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:
*Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube.
(The warrantyperiod for rental units begins with the first rental or45 days from date of
shipment to the customer, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized GE Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair
your television.

• Pay any Authorized GE Television Servicenter forthe new or, at ouroption,
refurbished replacement parts and picture tube requiredto repair your television.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 20" and smaller:
Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Servicenter.

• For screen sizes largerthan 20":
Request home service from any Authorized GE Television Servicenter.

• To identify your nearestAuthorized GE Television Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look
in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-477-1700.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (YourOwner'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 or incorporated into other products or used for

institutionalorothercommercialpurposes.

•A televisionpurchasedorservicedoutsidetheUSA.

•ActsofGod,suchasbutnotlimitedtolightningdamage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete andmail the Product Registration Card packed with your"IV. It will
make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not
required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.

What if you purchased your product outside of the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.

2O

Accessories

Remote Control
This is the remote that came packed

with your TV. You can use the

orderform to order it direct by mail

if desired.

Optional Remote
This remote not only controls your

TV but can also control most brands
of remote-controllable VCRs, cable
boxes, and audio equipment.

Stereo Headphone O-5750A)
These lightweight, high perfor-
mance headphones let you listen to
your TV without disturbing others.
These headphones come with two
adaptersfor maximum versatility
when usihg them with other
products.

Dipole Antenna
Designed to attach to the back of
your TV. Can be used for both VHF
and UI'IF channels.

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)

on the back of your VCR orTV.

The ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

231032

RCU$00

l/4-inch

StereoAdapter

3.Smm

MonoAdapter

15626S

,_Ho_ (3-ft)

Accessory Order Form

Book No. 2051034A

Description PartNo.

ReplacementPowerCord 192492
AntennaAdapt_ 193983
AntennaMixer

RepOt RemoteControl(CRK20AIW

Traasfonnee

Cleanea_li.ch_

Screw-onAntenna Cable (3-R)
A-BSwitch

CableConnection Kit

Gold-Tiplx_lAntennaCable(6-ft)
Gold-TippedAn_ma Cable (10ft)
DipoleAntenna
OptionalRemoteControl
StereoHeadphone

$I0.00

193984 $10.95

231032 $ 33.80

VH54 $ 2.95

AH035 $ 6.95

AH037 $ 4.95

AH041 $14.95

AH041BL $19.95

AH065G $ 5.95

VHg0 $ 7.95

156265 $10.95

RCUS00 $49.95

3-5750A $17.95

Pricesare subjectto changewithoutnotice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ........

Sales Tax............................................................

Wearerequiredby law tocellect the appropriate
salestax foreach individualstate,county,and
localityto whichthemerchandiseis beingsent.

Shipping, Handling. and Insurance ...................

Total Amount Enclosed .....................................

UseVISA orMastctCardpreferably.Moneyorder

orcheckmustbein U.S. currencyonly.No COD

orCASH.

$

$

Total

5.00

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 quick

connection.

All accessoriesaresubjectm availability.

we win sbipa supenedmgmodel

..._. II

"_ "": Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories are

_ subject to change without notice.

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Accessories

Charge your order on yourVISA

orMasterCardby

t'filingin below

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from your VISA card

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address clearly. This will be your
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A complete and correct order will
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United States and Canada Orders

Orderby phone using your Visa orMasterCar_ Call the toll-free
numberlisted below between 8AM and 8PMEastern Standard

Tune. Use this number only to place an order for accessory

items listed on this 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 marlthe 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 information on these accessories write to the
following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Depfford, NJ 08096-2088

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the 50 United States and Canada. For
international orders, please send your request for quotation (not

anorder) to:

Internalional Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Depfford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

Please make sure that both sides of this form have
been f'flledout completely.

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Caring for your TV

Cleaning and Care

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the
dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to

occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to
help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch
the plastic surfaces.

To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture
and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on the TV

cabinet or screen.

A special antistatic cleaning and polishing solution
(AH035) is available for use on most TV screens and non-

textured cabinets. This non-abrasive formula imparts
brilliance, repels static, and resists fingerprints. Lint-free
polishing cloths are included.

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Trouble Checks

TV Trouble

TMwill not turnon

Controls don't work

Intermittent or no remote

Turns off while playing

Checks and Adjustments ;

• Check to make sureit is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (orextension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in
something else.

• Maybe batteries inremote are "dead". Try using POWER button on TV.

• Maybe remote control was not aimed atremote sensor.

• Make surepower cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

• Try unplugging set fortwo minutes and then turningit on again.

• Make surepower cordis fully inserted into back of TV.

• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Tryreplacing batteries.

• Maybe batteries are installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteriescorrectly.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds. Install the

batteriesand try remote.

• Sleep Tuner function may be activated.

• If TV turned on because of alarm, itwill automatically turn off after one hour.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait

30 seconds and then turnon again.

• Make surepower cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

Turns on unexpectedly • Alarm function may be set.

Blank screen • Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Trypressing VOL up button to restore sound.

• If headphones areconnected, sound from TV speakers will be muted.

Can't select certain channel

No picture, no sound

Soundokay,picturepoor

Pictureokay,soundpoor

Improper color in one or more areas
of the picture

• Channel may not be in channel memory. Tryusing number buttons.

• If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

• To select cable-TV channels over 99 (up to 125), press andhold number button 1 until
1- appearson the screen. Then pressthe other two numbers.

•IfwatchingVCR connectedthroughantennainput,make sureTV istunedtochannel3
or4..-sameasCH31CH4 switchon VCR. AlsochecktomakesureTV/VCR switchon

VCR isincorrectposition.

• Check antenna connections.

•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

•Try another channel.

•Try unplugging set for aminimum of 15 minutes andthen turningit on again. Forbest

results you should place the set in the position you will be watching it before you plug

it back in.

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If your"IV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest serviccnter. 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.

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