GE 05GP005 User's Manual
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1. Negative Battery Compartment Terminals Back of TV Note Alkaline batteries are recommended and will provide more hours of operation They will also reduce the possibility of leakage 3 Replace the battery cover by inserting the bottom tabs into their slots and snapping the cover into place Battery Operation e Make sure the detachable AC power cord is removed from the AC POWER jack The TV will not operate on battery power if the cord is attached e Replace the batteries if TV picture shrinks or becomes unstable Note Remove the batteries from the unit if they are not going to be used for a long time because leakage could occur and corrode the unit 13 Powering Your Spacemaker Optional Rechargeable Battery Operating Instructions The rechargeable battery No RT007 is an optional accessor Be sure to recharge the battery before and after use 8 y p y 8 y available from your local GE dealer You can also use the order form on page 17 to order a battery When fully charged the bat 1 Unplug the TV s power cord from the wall outlet and com tery will supply about 2 to 2 4 hours of operating time pletely remove the cord from the AC POWER jack on the side of the TV C harging Instructions 2 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the TV Press down on the two top tabs and gently remove the cover e The battery is ini2. Stereo laine ein Pol Stereo headphones Pol INTO alia bb Pg Tools required for mounting BI Trouble shooting canaianioni 6g TUNING control Bh El Bol Turning radio on and off BI Turning TV on and off p TV turning on and off DI TV dial scales UHF VHE H OIE erea e Po UHF connections UHF selection in BI UHF V Hi V LOW SWITCH csi B 6 Po Unpacking TV Lin VHE iL prelato Vite nections aaa VAPFSeeol rail la VOLUME control 4 bl Wadi ila 21 If your TV needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter 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 See how to get service in the warranty on page 19 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademarks s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in U S A Part Number 1Q57 441 01A
3. e Pay any Authorized GE Television Service center the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Authorized GE Television Service center for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service e Take your television to the Authorized GE Television Service center of your choice To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Service center ask your Dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 447 1700 e Show the Authorized Service center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of pur chase date e Pick up your television when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner 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 cause by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Customer replaceable fuses A television purchased or serviced outside the USA How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television in Canada e The Canadian Warranty applies in plac
4. SPACEM AKER Television Radio User s Guide Model 05GP005 IM PORTANT INFORMATION Safety Precautions Important Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this TV to rain or moisture Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING coals TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the risk of electric shock or product personal injury To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the TV Operate TV only on 120 volts 60 Hz AC power normal house power For safety reasons make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark If in doubt contact qualified service personnel FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority t
5. 1 inches tape the Mounting Guide as close to the cabinet s front edge as possible MIL Cabinet Mounting Guide Cabinet Overhang xl IE 4 1 4 4 Drill holes in cabinet Drill 4 inch diameter holes through the underside of the cabi net bottom using the four circles of 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 A 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 bracket will clear the overhang Mounting Your Spacemaker B Select spacers which are approximately shorter than 8 Position Mounting Bracket under cabinet as shown below the overhang Two or three spacers can be used together and match the screw holes to make length of 4 to 1 at increments C While holding the Bracket and selected spacers in place under the cabinet check to see that the Bracket clears the overhang so the TV can be easily slid onto the Bracket or removed for portable use 7 Select proper length of screws A Only four screws are needed The size you need depends j Cabinet Bottom upon your type of ca
6. 2 to 2 4 hours when fully charged No RT007 Mounting Hardware se The Mounting Hardware are the Four Hex Nuts hardware pieces only that are needed to mount your TV Radio under a cabinet Four Washers ail Twelve Phillips Screws Four 1 Screws Four 2 Screws Four 3 Screws Twelve Spacers Four 1 Spacers Four 1 2 Spacers Four 1 4 Spacers Two Power Cord Hooks Mounting Bracket and Hardware The Mounting Bracket and Hardware allow you to mount One Mounting Bracket re One Mounting Guide Template your TV Radio under a cabi S st Four Washers Four Hex Nuts ll es Twelve Spacers Four 1 Spacers Four 1 2 Spacers Four 1 4 Spacers Twelve Phillips Screws Four 1 Screws Four 2 Screws Four 3 Screws Two Power Cord Hooks QZ cut Here n Cut Here Order Form for Model 05GP005 Model Price No Each 175857 3 15 189268 12 75 195385 15 75 Description Fuse for DC Power Cord Antenna Adapter Qty Amount Mounting Hardware Mounting Bracket and Hardware 221160 Antenna Adapter 195400 Stereo Headphone and Adapters 28 7 P 5 N ol 3 5750 17 9 Antenna Adapter AH058 9 95 DC Car Cord 221162 13 9 Rechargeable Battery Pack RT007 83 95 221151 11 45 ol A Replacement Power Cord Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 minimum order Sale
7. OFF TV RADIO Switch TUNING Control ua UHF V HI V LOW Switch VHF TV Dial Scale UHF TV Dial Scale To turn on slide the OFF TV RADIO switch to the TV position To turn off slide the OFF TV RADIO switch to the OFF position Select a Channel A Turn on the TV by sliding the OFF TV RADIO switch to the TV position Select UHF or VHF For UHF 14 69 slide the UHF V HI V LOW switch to the UHF position For VHF channels 2 13 slide the UHF V HI V LOW switch to V HI for channels 7 13 or V LOW for channels 2 6 Rotate the TUNING control located on the side of the TV until the indicator aligns with the channel you wish to select on the TV dial scales UHF for UHF channels or VHF for VHF channels Adjust antenna to receive best picture Turn Radio On and Off OFF TV RADIO Switch TUNING Control AM FM Switch AM Radio Dial Scale FM Radio Dial Scale A To turn on slide the OFF TV RADIO switch to the RADIO position B To turn the radio off slide the OFF TV RADIO switch to the OFF position Select a Station A Turn on radio by sliding the OFF TV RADIO switch to the RADIO position B Select AM or FM To select an AM station slide the AM FM switch to the AM position To select an FM station slide the AM FM switch to the FM position C Rotate the TUNING control located on the side of the TV Radio until the indicator in the radio dial scales aligns with the radio stati
8. back lift the TV upward to release it while continuing to slide it back If more clearance is required between the back of the unit and the kitchen wall slide the unit forward to one of the other locking positions CAUTION Do not leave the unit in the Bracket forward of the first locking position Retaining Rail 12 Attach AC Power Cord A First attach the AC Power Cord to the plug on the side of the TV marked AC POWER 120V 60Hz B 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 A Place the Cord Hooks at the back edge of the cabinet on or next to the wall directly above the outlet to be used B Peel off the adhesive back and attach the hooks to a clean dry surface on underside of cabinet or back wall Cord Electrical Outlet Unmounting Your Television Radio While lifting the TV Radio up gently pull it toward you Lift up 10 Connecting Home Antenna or Cable TV Systems Follow one of these steps to connect a home antenna or cable TV system to your TV A Home Antenna If the cable coming from your antenna is a flat twin lead cable that carries VHF and or UHF signals connect it to your set like this From Home Antenna VHF and or UHF Antenna Adapter Insert Plug In TV s such as 1 95400 Jack Labeled EXT ANT B Home Antenna If your antenna has two separate fla
9. pack bd BRIGHT knob 4 5 RO Cable TV connections Car truck battery operation 5 Channel selection B Cigarette lighter socket for battery connection iE Color blotches removal m COLOR IoD cisvansisusinesitiansns HB CONTRAST knob 4 5 DC car cord bd DC operation 12 volt Pg DEV aa DEGAUSS button Degaussing picture tube H Dipole antenna bd EXT ANT external antenna jack b bd FM selection cece cseeeeed BI FOCUS control Fuse in car battery cord 15 Handle and tilt stand B Headphone adapters IM Headphone jack Headphones KJ Home antenna connections Image imprint iii Monaural sssini bd Mounting TV radio 8 10 OFF TV RADIO switch B B Fi Picture adjustment A Picture tube degaussing kl Powering TV radio 12 1 Radio turning on and off BI Radio dial scales FM AM l bol Rechargeable battery pack 14 Po Station selection
10. Try another channel station trouble e Check antenna connections No Picture or sound Be sure TV is turned on battery operation AC power cord must be removed from TV Remove AC power cord Maybe batteries are weak e Install new batteries Maybe battery pack is weak Recharge battery pack Check antenna connections Adjust dipole antenna Sound OK poor picture Try another channel station trouble Adjust BRIGHT knob Check antenna connection Adjust CONTRAST knob May be local interference Adjust antenna Picture OK poor sound Try another channel station trouble Adjust VOLUME Check antenna position Adjust dipole antenna May be local interference Poor reception Try another channel station trouble Adjust dipole antenna Check antenna position May be local interference Lines in picture Try another channel station trouble Adjust dipole antenna Check antenna position May be local interference Picture rolls vertically Try another channel station trouble May be local interference No color or poor color Try another channel station trouble Adjust dipole antenna Check antenna position Adjust TINT and COLOR knobs May be local interference Install new batteries or recharge May be batteries are weak battery pack Ghosts multiple images Try another channel station trouble Adjust dipole antenna Check antenna position May b
11. a with Two Flat Leads O Home Antenna or Cable TV System O Using Round Coaxial Cable Carrying VHF Only Home Antenna or Cable TV System Using Round Coaxial Cable Carrying VHF and UHF Powering your Spacemaker Standard Household AC Operation DC Operation from Ten D Batteries Optional DC Rechargeable Battery 4 Optional DC Car Cord 15 Trouble Checks Check Here Before Calling Service ra Optional Accessories Stereo Headphone amp Adapters DC Car Cord and Rechargeable Battery Pack Optional Accessories Order Form 7 18 References Limited Warranty ig Glossary 20 Index 1 Unpack 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 Some parts may have been packed in the battery compartment in the back of the Spacemaker One Detachable Power Cord One Mounting Bracket One Mounting Guide Stock 221151 Stock 221160 Twelve Phillips Screws Twelve Spacers Four Washers Four 1 Screws Four 1 Spacers Part of 221160 or 195385 Four 2 Screws Four 4 Spacers Four 3 Screws Four 4 Spacers Part of 221160 or 195385 Part of 221160 or 195385 N N S Four Hex Nuts Two Power Cord Hooks Part of 221160 or 195385 Part of 221160 or 195385 Power the TV Radio You can power your Television Radio several different ways See page 12 for the different power options Turn TV On and Off
12. ation Select FM or AM by first placing the AM FM switch in the proper position and then turning the TUNING control UHF V HI V LOW Switch Switch must be in the TV position to select UHF and VHF television channels Place in the UHF position to select UHF channels 14 69 Then slowly rotate the TUNING control until the indicator aligns with the desired channel number on the UHF dial scale Place V HI position to select VHF channels 7 through 13 and in the V LOW position to select VHF channels 2 through 6 Then slowly turn the TUNING control until the indicator aligns with the channel on the VHF dial scales AM FM Radio Switch Place in the RADIO position to select AM or FM radio stations Set in the AM position to select AM stations and FM to select FM stations Then slowly turn the TUNING control until the indicator aligns with the number of the radio station under the FM or AM radio dial scale Radio Dial Scales FM AM FM radio stations are listed under the word FM and AM stations are listed under the word AM on the radio dial scales VOLUME Control Slide to the right to increase volume Slide to the left to decrease volume TV Dial Scales UHF VHF UHF TV channel numbers are listed under the UHF dial scale and VHF TV channel numbers are listed under the VHF dial scale Control Inside the Battery Compartment The FOCUS control in the battery compartment is not a customer control It should onl
13. attery operation to minimize battery drain e Controls the overall picture brightness and contrast of the picture Headphone Jack e Plug optional headphones into this jack for private listening Carrying Handle and Tilt Stand e Folds out for portable use and folds down for mounting the TV under a TINT Knob cabinet e Controls the color of the fleshtones e The carrying handle can be used as a tilt stand when folded under the TV COLOR Knob e Controls the amount of color in the picture BRIGHT Knob Controls the black level of the picture continued on next page 5 Location of Controls B AN TUNING Control 7 VI NS D TV Dial Scales UHF VHF VOLUME Control OFF TV RADIO Switch UHF V HI V LOW TV Switch AM FM Radio Switch Radio Dial Scales FM AM Location of Controls TUNING Control Turn to select the station or channel after selecting TV or RADIO with the OFF TV RADIO switch Refer to the channel numbers on the VHF UHF dial scales when choosing a TV channel Refer to the station numbers on the FM AM dial scales when choosing a radio station OFF TV RADIO Switch Place in the OFF position to turn off the TV Radio Place in the TV position to select a TV channel Select UHF or VHF by first placing the UHF V HI V LOW switch in the proper position and then turning the tuning control Place in the RADIO position to select a radio st
14. binet B Holding the selected spacers for one of the screw holes PORNO under the cabinet install a washer and screw inside the cabinet using one of the three lengths of screws provid ed i SS i Mounting Bracket 9 Attach Mounting Bracket to cabinet C Use the Screw Guide you cut from the Mounting Guide to determine if the screw is the proper length for your A First mount one corner of the Bracket Hold the Bracket cabinet See the diagram below 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 did not countersink the drilled holes ssm _ B Position the washer flat side down and place screw into screw hole through the spacer s and through the screw hole in the Mounting Bracket 1 4 to 5 8 for proper mounting C Place a nut into the cylinder at the bottom of the Mounting Bracket screw hole Hold nut in place if neces sary use the top of a pencil While maintaining upward pressure on the Mounting Bracket finger tighten the D Ifthe screw threads fall within the shaded area of the screw Do not tighten firmly until all four screws have Screw Guide then the selected screw is of the proper been started length for mounting the Bracket D Align each of the remaining three Mounting Bracket E If the threads end abov
15. ch on each side the battery is discharged Continued use of the battery without recharging will damage it Remove the PRECAUTIONS battery from the TV and recharge it according to the e To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock haz darn era uae lett ard do not operate the television set on battery power while recharging the battery Avoid charging the battery in temperature over 104 F This will reduce the battery life Be sure to recharge the battery before and after use If left uncharged for a long period of time the battery will be excessively discharged resulting in a shorter life Never store battery in temperatures above 100 F or in direct strong sunlight Do not short circuit battery Do not place battery in fire 14 Powering Your Spacemaker Connecting TV to 12 volt Car Truck Battery You can power your Spacemaker from a 12 volt car or truck battery by using an optional DC Car Cord You can use the order form on page 17 to order a DC Car Cord 1 Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet 2 Unplug the AC cord from the side of your TV The TV will not operate on battery power unless this cord is removed 3 Plug the small end of the DC Car Cord into the jack labeled DC 12V on the side of the TV Side of TV Small Plug on DC Car Cord DC 12V 120V 60Hz 4 Plug the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of a car or truck Make sure the ve
16. e local interference Color blotches in picture Press DEGAUSS button to remove magnetic build up from picture tube Blurry picture Check antenna position Try moving antenna Background noise interference Try another channel station trouble e Check antenna position Try moving antenna Poor FM reception e Check antenna position e Adjust dipole antenna Poor AM reception Built in directional AM antenna not Turn Spacemaker around aimed for best reception 16 Optional Accessories Your Television Radio is highly versatile piece of equipment The accessories shown below will let you take full advantage of that versatility Stereo Headphone amp a si N Adapters l Lightweight stereo headphone with 3 5mm stereo plug Includes the two Headphone Adapters shown below at no extra cost No 3 5750 The 1 4 inch adapter allows you to use the headphone shown above with stereo products that have a 4 headphone jack a 1 4 Stereo Adapter B 3 5 mm Mono Adapter The 3 5 adapter lets you use the headphone shown above with mono products that have a 3 5mm headphone jack These adapters automatically come with the Stereo Headphone shown above at no extra cost DC Car Cord This Car Cord plugs into a cigarette lighter and allows you to power your Television Radio from a car or truck Keep one in each of your vehicles No 221162 Rechargeable Battery Pack Powers your Television Radio for about
17. e of this Warranty 19 References Glossary AC Operation 120 volts 60 Hz Normal household power available at wall outlet AC Power Cord Jack Detachable power cord that connects nor mal household power to your TV AC Power Plug Detachable power cord that connects nor mal household power to your TV AM Antenna Directional antenna built in TV for receiv ing Am radio signals AM FM Radio Switch Switch used to select AM or FM radio sta tion broadcasts Antenna A device used to receive broadcast signals form local TV and radio stations Receives UHF VHF TV signals and FM radio sig nals Awl Pointed tool used to start the drill holes for mounting your TV Bright Brightness Knob controlling black level light and dark areas of TV picture Car Battery Cord See DC Car Cord Contrast Knob controlling overall brightness and contrast of TV picture DC Car Cord Optional 12 volt DC power cord for oper ating TV Radio from car truck battery DC Operation 12 volt Power supplied by ten D cell batteries or optional DC 12 volt power cord plugged into cigarette lighter of car truck 20 Dipole Antenna Adjustable antenna on TV Receives UHF VHF TV and FM radio signals See Antenna Ext Ant Jack External Antenna Jack port on TV used to connect an exter nal home antenna or cable TV to your TV FM Antenna See Antenna Image Imprint Ghost images on TV screen caused by improper use o
18. e or below the shaded area try screw holes with the drilled holes and properly position one of the other screws provided Screw length must fall the selected Spacers Install washers SCENA and nuts as into the shaded area on the Screw Guide for proper previously described Now finish tightening the four mounting screws but do not over tighten them CAUTION If the screw is too short it will not screw into the nut far enough to securely hold the TV If the screw is too long it may protrude below the Bracket and the TV will hit it when sliding onto the Bracket Note If none of the screws provided are the proper length for your cabinet you can do one of the following a Increase the spacer length by and try one of the longer screws provided b Purchase proper length screws at your local hardware store type 10 32 Mounting Your Spacemaker 10 Clip dipole antenna to bottom clip A If the dipole antenna is attached to the top clip remove it from the clip and rotate it to the bottom B Snap the antenna into the bottom clip Top Clip Bottom Clip 11 Slide Spacemaker onto Bracket A Slide the Spacemaker onto the retainer rails of the Bracket until the front of the TV is approximately flush with the front edge of the cabinet As you slide the TV back it will stop at each of four locking posi tions To unlock and move further
19. f TV with some video games Monaural Sound system with only one audio chan nel output Mono Slang for monaural Radio Dial Scales See AM FM Radio Switch Rechargeable Battery Pack Optional accessory that provides 12 volt DC power for portable Radio TV opera tion Rechargeable from standard house hold 120 volt AC wall outlet Stereo Two channel sound system using separate right and left channels Stereo Headphone Accessory providing two channel sound Tint Color in fleshtones on TV picture Tuning Control Dial control for fine tuning on radio and TV stations UHF Abbreviation for channels transmitting Ultra High Frequency TV signals above channel 13 UHF V Hi V Low Switch Switch used to select UHF or VHF televi sion stations UHF for channels above 13 V Hi for channels 7 through 13 and V Low for channels 2 through 6 VHF Abbreviation for channels transmitting Very High Frequency TV signals chan nels 2 13 References Index AC operation 20 AC power cord fo bd AC POWER 120V 60Hz cord jack 5 bd ACCESSOLIES iii DI AM antenna AM FM radio switch H bd AM Selection ie ANTENNA nziriri bj bd Antenna adapter Antenna connections PW i vicstesss siete cians ira 20 PAET Seenen hg Battery operation 3 15 Battery
20. hicle has a negative ground as explained at right Cigarette Lighter Socket in Car Large Plug on Car Battery Cord 5 Operate TV as normal IMPORTANT e The DC Car Cord is designed for use only in cars or trucks with negative ground negative terminal of car battery is connected to car chassis The DC Car Cord should never be used in cars with a positive ground If you are unable to identify the negative or positive polarity of your car consult your car s owner s manual or check with an authorized service station before use CAUTION Use of an improper DC Car Cord or similar adapter may result in damage to your Spacemaker Replacing Fuse in Car Battery Cord There is a safety fuse in the plug of the Car Battery Cord If the fuse blows out follow the steps below to replace it 1 Unscrew the end of the plug by turning it counterclockwise Idee GIP 2 When you remove the end you will see the fuse N FA eta N wa 7 I N _ lee ers 3 Replace fuse with a new 250 volt 3 amp fuse De TE oC ST AH 4 Screw end back on plug 15 Trouble Checks You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the suggestions to get your TV going again For warranty information see page 19 Trouble Check Adjust No picture or sound Be sure power cord is plugged in AC power Be sure TV is turned on
21. not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to can cel To place your order by mail detach and mail the 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 or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 Canadian Orders For Canada inquiries please call one of these toll free numbers for information about accessories English 1 800 668 5518 French 1 800 668 5507 International Orders This offer is valid only in the 50 United States For internation al orders please send your request for quotation not an order to International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 USA Limited Warranty Spacemaker Color Television Radio What your Warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days for labor charges e One year for parts e Two years for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do
22. o be degaussed Press the DEGAUSS button Any magnetic build up will be immediately removed on Use this button sparingly during battery operation to minimize battery drain Use Carrying Handle as a Tilt Stand Turn it under the TV as far as it will go This allows you to tilt the front of the TV for a better viewing angle Location of Controls A Carrying Handle and Tilt Stand Antenna e Receives UHF VHF TV signals and FM radio signals e Attach to the top clip for portable use e Attach to the bottom clip for mounting the TV under the counter DC 12V Jack e Plug an optional DC 12 Volt car cord into this jack to operate the TV from a car truck battery AC POWER 120V 60Hz Cord Jack e Plug the detachable power cord into this jack for use with normal household power 120 Volts EXT ANT External Antenna Jack e Use this jack to attach an external home antenna or cable TV to your TV BO gt Antenna DC 12V Jack X AC POWER 120V 60Hz Cord Jack O o O O 6 o HEADPHONE CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT DEGAUSS EXT ANT DEGAUSS Button CONTRAST Knob e Press to degauss the picture tube This removes any magnetic charge build up that may have accumulated due to electrical devices such as appliances that may be operated nearby e Press whenever color blotches begin to appear in the TV picture e Use sparingly during b
23. o operate it 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 Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this 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 the TV Model No ___05GP005 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Safety Precautions fi Startup Unpack TV and Accessories Turning TV On and Off Turning Radio On and Off Adjusting Volume a Adjusting Picture Degaussing the Picture Tube Using Carrying Handle as a Tilt Stand 4 Location of Controls TV and Radio Function and Control Buttons 5 7 Mounting Your Spacemaker Required Tools Mounting Considerations Mounting Instructions 8 10 Unmounting the TV Radio 10 Connecting Home Antenna or Cable TV System Home Antenna with One Flat Lead Home Antenn
24. on number you want to hear AM for AM stations or FM for FM stations D Adjust the antenna for the best FM reception The AM antenna is built in and somewhat directional It may be necessary to rotate the TV Radio for the best AM reception Startup Adjust the Volume e Slide VOLUME to the right to increase the volume level e Slide VOLUME to the left to decrease the volume level Adjust the Picture What is pleasing to one person may not be to another If the picture is not to your liking after you have tuned in a TV channel make the following adjustments o o O O HEADPHONE O DEGAUSS EXT ANT CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT A Turn COLOR and CONTRAST to the left as far as they will go This will leave a dim black and white image on the screen B Turn BRIGHT left or right until portions of the picture you know to be black appear black C Turn CONTRAST to the right until the overall brightness is to your preference D Turn COLOR to the right until you reach a pleasing level of color intensity E Adjust TINT until fleshtones and other colors appear natural Degaussing the Picture Tube Remove Color Blotches Degaussing the picture tube removes any magnetic charge build up that has accumulated inside the TV due to electrical devices such as appliances that may be operated nearby Color blotches or uneven color patches will appear in the TV picture whenever your set needs t
25. rd Cord You can purchase an optional DC car cord and operate your Spacemaker from the cigarette lighter of a car or truck Standard Household AC Operation Side of TV Your Spacemaker is designed to operate from standard polarized AC household outlets having 120 Volt 60 Hz current 1 Insert the flat end of the detachable power cord in the AC POWER 120V 60Hz jack located on the side on the TV Note The plug will fit into the jack only one way If it does not fit turn it over and insert it the other way 2 Plug the other end of the AC cord into a polarized AC outlet CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug on this TV with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless both blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 12 Powering Your Spacemaker DC Operation from Ten D Batteries Installing Batteries You can operate your Spacemaker from DC power by installing ten D batteries into the battery compartment 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment located on the back of the TV by pressing down on the two tabs marked OPEN Press Here Back of TV 2 Insert ten D batteries into the battery compartment as indi cated by the drawings in the battery compartment Be sure to insert a battery in the single battery compartment Single Positive Battery Terminals Compartment f Dg
26. s Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed VISA or MasterCard Preferred Money order or check must be in US currency only No COD or CASH Please Complete Other Side Also Specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice 17 Accessory Order Form USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Copy complete account number as VISA as PER Geen ee LUCIDI Card expires Copy complete account number Master Card TAATA TLT LITT LOCLI Copy Numter above the name on your MasterCard Card expires AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice PLEASE Print or type your name and address This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street Apt City State___ iD Make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out 18 3 lt Cut Here mR Cut Here United States Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most time your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is
27. t twin lead one for VHF and one for UHF signals connect it to your set like this _ From Home _ 277 EXT ANT Antenna es ui gt lt T Insert Plug In TV s Adapter Jack Labeled EXT ANT such as RCA AH058 C Home Antenna or Cable TV System If the cable coming from your antenna or cable TV system is a round coaxial cable that carries only VHF sig nals connect it to your set like this From Home Antenna or Cable TV System i Insert Plug In TV s VHF or Cable Jack Labeled EXT ANT Antenna Adapter such as RCA 189268 D Home Antenna If the cable coming from your antenna is a round coaxial cable that carries both VHF and UHF signals connect it to your set like this From Home Antenna Insert Plug In TV s VHF and UHF Jack Labeled EXT ANT Antenna Adapter ie irta such as RCA 189268 Optional accessory available from your local GE dealer or electronic supply store 11 Powering Your Spacemaker You can power your Spacemaker four different ways A Standard Household AC Operation Plug the power cord into a standard AC power outlet DC Operation from ten D batteries installed in the battery compartment C Optional DC Rechargeable Battery You can purchase an optional rechargeable battery to install in the battery compartment D Optional DC Ca
28. tially fully charged However the battery may not give full operating time with it s initial use e To recharge the battery use the charger that came packed with the battery ji 1 Connect the 2 wire plug from the charger to the matching connector on the battery This connection has been designed so that connection can only be made one way y 2 Plug the charger into any 120 volt AC wall outlet and the bat tery will begin its recharge cycle The battery should be recharged for 24 hours after each use Notes 3 Insert the battery into the compartment with the negative e Your rechargeable battery can be used with as little as 18 hours contacts to the left and the positive contacts to the right as of daily recharging for a limited period up to two weeks After shown inside the TV Your TV may be damaged if the battery such use it is recommended that you recharge the battery for is not properly connected 48 hours to maintain maximum play time and battery life PRA i EE en 4 Replace the battery compartment cover by first inserting the e For maximum battery life start recharging the battery within bottom two tabs and then gently pressing the cover closed at 24 hours of each use Disconnect the battery from the charger the top after 48 hours because additional charging wastes energy and may shorten battery life 5 Operate your TV or radio as normal CAUTION When the TV picture shrinks approximately 14 in
29. to reduce walking of the drill bit from the markings e Ifyou have a countersink attachment for your drill and if you are drilling through a wood cabinet you may wish to counter sink the drilled holes from the inside of the cabinet This will eliminate the use of washers and allow the screw heads to be flush with the floor of your cabinet If you cannot countersink the holes use the washers that are supplied CAUTION Check thickness of shelf before attempting to countersink holes Minimum thickness should be at least 4 or more preferred Mounting Your Spacemaker Your Spacemaker Mounting Instructions 1 Prepare cabinet A To prevent anything from breaking remove items from the above the cabinet where the Spacemaker will be mounted B Clean the underside of the cabinet to remove any residue 2 Cut out the Mounting Guide and Screw Guide A Cut out the guides on the lines indicated 3 Position Mounting Guide on underside of cabinet A Position the Mounting Guide on the underside of cabinet at least 1 inches back from the cabinet s front edge This will make the front of the TV almost flush with the cabinet B Position the Mounting Guide in the desired location and tape it to the bottom of the cabinet Be sure it is on a flat surface free from any glue lumps or other bumps Note Some kitchen cabinets have front overhangs as shown here If the thickness of the overhang exceeds
30. y be adjusted by a qualified service technician Mounting Your Spacemaker Follow the instructions below if you want to mount your Spacemaker under a cabinet Required Tools e Ruler or Tape Measure e Masking Tape e Scissors e Phillips Screwdriver e Drill and Drill Bit e Drill Countersink Attachment Optional Mounting Considerations e Make sure the bottom of the cabinet you select is strong enough to hold the Spacemaker e Allow adequate room on both sides of the Spacemaker to allow proper ventilation and access to control knobs e Mount your Spacemaker near an AC power outlet so the power cord will reach it e The area directly below your Spacemaker should not be used for cooking or by appliances that generate heat or steam e Select an area as far away as possible from large metal appli ances such as refrigerator ovens etc e Hold the Spacemaker in various locations while you think through what will be the most convenient location in your kitchen Keep in mind your normal work pattern especially your use of other electrical countertop appliances e Before mounting turn set on to check the AM radio reception in the location you ve selected Helpful Hints e You may want to start the drill holes with a nail or an awl e Splintering will be reduced if you place masking tape above the hole locations on the inside of the cabinet e Be sure to hold the drill firmly against the cabinet
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