GE 13GP243, 13GP241 User Manual
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV torain
or moisture.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECIT,-JCSHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A This symbol indicates A Thissymbolindicates
"dangerous voltage" inside _ importantinsu'uctions
the product that presents a accompanying the
risk of electric shock or product.
personal injury.
Cautions
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques; introduirela lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pocsser
jusqt3au fond.
Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state thatunauthorized Changesor modifications to this equipment
may void the user's authority to operate it.
Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided tocall your attention toArticle 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part l) 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. Returningthis
card allows us to contact 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 theTV.
Model No
Serial No
Purchase Date:
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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
Getting Started
First-Tnne Operation .................................................................. 2-3
Controlling Your TV
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 4
On-Screen Displays ....................................................................... 5
Remote Operation .......................................................................... 6
Operating Features
VIDEO Menu................................................................................. 7
Closed Captioning ......................................................................... 8
Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 8
SETUP Menu ................................................................................. 9
Sleep Timer Operation ................................................................. l 0
Alarm Timer Operation ............................................................... l 1
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
Cable-TV Operation .................................................................... 16
Accessories
Accessories .................................................................................. 17
Order Form ............................................................................. 17-18
Caring for Your TV
Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 19
Trouble Checks ......................................................................... 20
Limited Warranty .................................................................... 21
Getting 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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Remote Control and
Two Batteries
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2. Place batteries in remote.
!. Turnthe remote control face down.
2. Press down on the ridged areaof the
battery cover and slide 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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C_Ie-TV System
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• Details for connecting ahome antenna
toyour TV are on page 14.
• Details for connecting a cable-TV
system to your TV are on pages 15-16.
4. Plug in the TV.
Plug in the TV, matching the wide and
small blade of the plug with the outlet.
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GettingStarted
F'n'st-TimeOperation
5. TurnonTVandplacechannels
inmemory.
YourTV is designed to placeactive
channelsinto your"lV'smemorythefirst
time you turnit on.
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• Press POWER on the TV 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. Editthe channel memory.
You can add and erase channels from
memory as desired.
• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
SETUP. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.
• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
EDIT CHANNELS.
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Press + to select EDIT CHANNELS.
Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHAN up ordown 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 + to set the correct
minutes.
• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.
• Then press + to add a channel, 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-panel buttons.
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Remote Sensor
Remote Sensor
• When using the remote control, point it toward'this sensor.
MENU Button
• Press repeatedly dntil 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.
• To mute the TV, press once and then press +.
CH V and A 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 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 the menu.
• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen
when you press the VOL buttons.
POWER Button
• Pressto rumthe TV onoroff.
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Controlling Your TV
On-Screen Displays
Q Alarm Timer
(_) Channel Number
(_) T'nne
Q MUTE
(_) Sleep Timer
This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.
Details are onpage 10.
(_ Time
This display appears after the clock is set whenever you
change channels or press DISPLAY.
Q larm Timer
This display appearswhen the alarm timer has been set.
Details are on page 1i.
Channel Number
"t This display appears whenever you change channels or press
DISPLAY.
Q MUTE
This display appearswhen the TV's sound is muted. Press
MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.
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Controlling Your TV
Remote Operation
Whenoperatingtheremote,pointit
directlyatthe frontof the TV.
Objects betweenthe remote andthe
remotesensor canblockthe signalto
the TV.
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POWER Button
• Press to mm the TV ou or off.
PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)
• Pressing this button switches the TV
back to the last toned channel. This is
useful if you want to watch two
channels.
• Select the first channel you wish to
watch. Then select theother channel by
pressing two number buttons.
• The TV changes back and forthbetween
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 if the Sleep Timer and/or
Alarm Timer is set.
• Press to quickly remove menus from the
scr_n.
MUTE Button
• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level. Closed captioning (C l)
automatically appears on the screen
when you press MUTE.
• T6 restore sound and normal picture,
press MUTE again orpress VOL up.
CHAN V/^ 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
pressVOL - to decreasevolume.
• Press + or- to adjust the setting of an
item that is highlighted in a menu.
• The volume display appears on the
screen when you press theVOL buttons.
MENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the item you want
is highlighted, then press + or- toenter
the menu.
• Press repeatedly to move down each
menu screen and then press + or- to
adjust each setting.
RESET Button
• Press to returnall 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 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. TheTV
switches back to original channel when
time runs out.
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