GE 20F110TEWX, ITC008EWX User Manual
Television User's Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................... 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ................................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ............................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ....................................... 3
TV + DVD.......................................................................................................................... 4
Fxplanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 6
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7
Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 7
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 8
Using the INPUT Button ..................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 9
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................... 9
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature .......................................................... 9
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 10
How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 11
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 11
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 12
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 13
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 13
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 15
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 15
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 16
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 16
V-Chip Exempt Program Block ......................................................................... 16
V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Lock ............................................................................................... 17
Change Password ............................................................................................. 17
Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 18
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 18
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 19
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 20
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 21
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 23
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet,
]urn off the TVand/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables,
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded, Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate flee[y.
Don't stack components.
If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation,
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't
flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack,
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead
of straight down the middle of the TV.
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables, Also, keep the twin lead
cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully, Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TVfrom being accidentafly tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TVwhere sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting,
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Coaxial cable S Video cable
Audio/Video cables
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TV (back panel)
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TV + DVD
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and LAUDLOjacks on the back of the TVand
to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player,
B. If your DVD player has an S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-VlDEOjack on the
back of the TV and to the S-Videojack on the DVD player. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to C.
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C. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEOjack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output
Jack on the DVD player.
2, Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your TV,
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on your TV,
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your TV,
ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cabie to receive the signal from the
antenna, cable, or cable box.
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AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEO
R L
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Lets you connect a component such as a
VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
R (Right) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The
right audio connector is usually red,
L (Left mono) AUDIO Provides left audio connection.
The left audio connector is usually white.
VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow,
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video
jacks because the color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When using
S-ViDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks.
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The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has one set of front audio/video input jacks for your convenience. These
`jacks are on the front of the TV. To access the component you connected to the
front of the TV,press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen. Thejacks are ideal for connecting a video game console or a camcorder.
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VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or
video game console.
UMONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR,
camcorder, or video game console,
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on the front of your TV
to operate many of the TV's features,
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted
items,
CH- Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls,
CH+ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL- Decreases the volume, tn the menu system, acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+ Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TVon and off.
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insertthe plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
Replace the cover.
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OK
button
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through
the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use
the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the
right or left arrow button to move right or left,
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK,
Note,H_ghhghtedmeansthat the menu itemstand_out from other
menu immsonthehst (appearsdarke_brighter, or adfffc,mntco/u_)
Turn on the TV
PressON.OFFontheremote,orpressPOWERon theTV's
front panel
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TVallows the [V's features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your TV,the SETUPscreen
appears with Language highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.
Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes catted auto programming,
1, Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Start. PressOK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 3.
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PRESETS SKIP
CC INFO
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time
settings directly through the remote control,
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first, To enter a
two-digit channel, press the two digits and expect a few
seconds delay, This is if you want to enter a third digit,
Arrows Used to highlight to different items in the TV menu
and to adjust the menu controls,
CC Toggles closed captioning on and off,
CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current
channel list, Press once to change the channel up or down;
press and hold to continue changing channels,
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and
returns you to normal viewing,
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel,
INFO Brings up channel banner,
INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (V/D,
5VID, FRNT and current channel),
MENU Brings up the Main menu,
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level, Press
again to restore the volume,
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items,
ON,OFF Turns the TV on and off,
PRESETS Brings up sound and picture presets,
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will
wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel,
Press repeatedly to add more time,
SLEEP Sets the TVto turn off, Each time you press SLEEP
the clock adds 15 minutes (up to four hours), To cancel,
continue to press SLEEP until you reach g,
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume,
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video
input channels and view components you have connected to
the TV,
1, Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.
2, Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source
and view the component,
3, To return to the previous channel, continue pressing
INPUT.
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