GE CRT Television User's Manual
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1. Closed Captioning Off Picture ocd tt Stereo Off Tone High Stereo On Off Sound is automatically reproduced Sound is reproduced in mono in stereo or mono whichever the TV station is broadcasting Tone High Low High pitched sounds are louder Low pitched sounds are louder Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory Autoprogramming Only channels 2 13 appear in the TV s memory when you first turn it on The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV s memory when you hook up your TV Using CHANNEL up and down allows you to scan through these channels You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed Refer to the Add or Delete Channels section below 1 Place channels in memory Autoprogram 2 Add or delete channels Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Erased able Air Cable Hook up an antenna cable or components before you begin these steps or you will not be able to add channels into memory Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup Menu and highlight Autoprogr2. We bring good things to life Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of 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 PANS 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 CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Operate TV only on 120 volts 60 Hz AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to 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 regist
3. 1 4 Stereo On Tone High Press MENU to select the Controls menu This menu is yellow Press CHANNEL down to highlight Closed Captioning Press VOLUME or to select Off C1 or C2 Select C1 for full translation of the primary language in your area Select C2 for secondary language translation simplified English or whatever is being broadcast in your area 13 Using Advanced Features Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory Autoprogram Follow the steps below to change the setting as needed 1 Select the Setup menu 2 Highlight Cable Air 3 Select Cable or Air 14 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup menu This menu is white Press CHANNEL down to highlight Cable Air Press VOLUME or to select Cable or Air Select Cable if you have cable Select Air if you have a home antenna connected to your TV References Front Panel Buttons For details on using buttons with menus see Menu Basics on page 5 MENU CH Y CH VOL VOL POWER O O MENU CH 2 and 1 VOL and
4. POWER O O O Shows menus on screen Moves from menu to menu Channel up and down Scans up and down through channels in the TV s memory Moves up and down menus Volume up and down Raises and lowers sound Moves left and right on a menu line Changes a feature setting Turns the TV on or off 15 References Displays on the Screen Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen To see what features have been set on your TV press DISPLAY on the remote 12 00 AM _ or Video 00 Alarm Sleep Volume rezk ieee or Unusable Signal Stereo 1 55 Screen Display Description 12 00 AM Time of the clock Details are on page 3 13 Channel number you are watching Video 00 Indicates that a component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV it is turned on and channel 00 is selected Alarm Alarm clock is set to turn on or off Details are on page 12 Sleep Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV Details are on page 11 Volume Sound level of the TV Unusable Signal No signal is coming in on video input channel 00 Mute There is no sound See MUTE button on page 6 Stereo The sound is being broadcast in stereo Details are on page 9 1 55 The time remaining for commercial skip Details are on page 6 References 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
5. Sleep Timer This menu is yellow B Press VOLUME to enter the amount of time you want to watch TV before it shuts off Each press equals 15 minutes C Press VOLUME to subtract time from the sleep timer When 0 01 appears on the screen the TV will shut off in one minute Press VOLUME to add more time A Press MENU to select the Controls menu and highlight Sleep Timer B Press VOLUME until the time reaches 11 12 Using Advanced Features Setting the Alarm Clock The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock You can set it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time You can also set it to turn itself off again The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set 1 Turn on the Alarm 2 Set the Alarm Channel 3 Set On and Off Times 12 34 AM 13 Alarm Controls Alarm Adjust Te Alarm Channel 07 On Time Disabled Off Time Disabled Clock 12 34 AM 12 34 AM 13 Alarm Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Alarm On On Time Disabled Off Time Disabled Clock 12 34 AM 12 34 AM 13 Alarm Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Alarm On Alarm Channel 07 Off Time Disabled Clock 12 34 AM 12 34 AM 13 Alarm Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Alarm On Alarm Channel 07 On Time 7 30 AM Off Time Disabled Clock 12 34 AM Press MENU to select the Alarm menu and highlight Alarm This menu is green Press VOLUM
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7. screen Clears menus from the screen POWER Turns the TV on and off MUTE Switches the TV sound on or off PREV CH Previous Channel Changes back and forth between two channels Select a channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels CHAN 2 and 1 Channel up and down Scans up and down through channels in the TV s memory Moves up and down menus See Menu Basics on page 5 VOL and Volume up and down Raises and lowers sound Moves left and right on a menu line See Menu Basics on page 5 Changes a feature setting CLEAR Clears menus and displays from the screen MENU Shows menus on the screen and moves from menu to menu RESET Returns the picture adjustments to the original settings Number Buttons Selects any channel number Two numbers must be pressed for each channel Press 0 and 6 for channel 6 For three digit channels press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers INPUT Switches between the TV channels and Video 00 SKIP Commercial Skip Allows you to look at other channels during commercials Each press adds 30 seconds Use the CHANNEL or number buttons to scan the other channels TV switches back to original channel when time runs out Press CLEAR to cancel SKIP Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the c
8. the suggestions to get your TV going again For warranty information see page 19 Trouble Power TV will not turn on No picture no sound but TV has power Picture Blank screen or Unusable Signal appears on screen Picture poor sound okay Sound Noisy stereo reception Picture okay no sound Picture okay sound poor No stereo on stereo station Checks and Adjustments Plug TV in Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead Aim the remote at the TV and press POWER Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way See batteries on page 2 Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again Check antenna connections Check position of Cable Air feature See page 14 Try another channel Inactive channel may be tuned Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if you choose channel 00 Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR if watching a VCR Make sure TV VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR Try another channel Inactive channel may be tuned Scan the channels Check antenna connections Adjust TV picture See pages 7 8 Turn Stereo off The stereo broadcast may not be clear See page 9 Press VOLUME or MUTE to restore sound Try another channel Try adjusting the Stereo or Tone See page 9 Change Stereo to off The stereo broadcast ma
9. 0 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 USA References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers How long after your purchase What we will do How you get service What your warranty does not cover What to do with the Product Registration Card How state law relates to this warranty If you purchased your product outside the Any defect in material or workmanship 90 days for labor charges One year for parts Two years for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental Pay any Authorized GE Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television Pay any Authorized GE Television Servicenter for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television For screen sizes of 20 and smaller Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Servicenter For screen sizes larger than 20 Request service from any Authorized GE Television Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Servicenter ask your Dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 447 1700 Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date 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 Acts of God such as but not limited to lightn
10. Dae eee eee Card expires CL CI Copy complete account number Copy Number above the name CLII on your MasterCard Card expires CL CL 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 Make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out U S and Canadian Orders By Phone 1 800 338 0376 Call this toll free number between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time and place your order using your Visa or MasterCard Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form By Mail Detach the information at the left and mail the payment to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc at Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 Most orders are shipped UPS within 72 hours If it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you For more current information on these accessories write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford NJ 08096 2088 International Orders This offer is valid only in the U S and Canada Send your request for price quotation not orders to International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Distributor amp Special Products 200
11. E or to select On or Off Press CHANNEL down to highlight the Alarm Channel Press VOLUME to highlight the channel number Enter the channel that you want the TV to turn on to with the number buttons Press CHANNEL down to highlight the On or Off Time Press VOLUME to set the hour Press VOLUME to set the minutes Press and hold VOLUME to choose Disabled This turns the TV only on or only off at a certain time each day Using Advanced Features Watching Closed Captioning Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on the TV screen It is useful for the deaf hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen it is not available on the channel you are watching This TV does not support the text mode Text information typically consists of program information weather bulletins local activities etc 1 Select the Controls Menu 2 Highlight Closed Captioning 3 Select Setting Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 4 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 4 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning C1 Picture
12. OR Press POWER on the TV MENU CHWY CHM VOL VOL POWER 000000 5 Place all available 13 A Press MENU until the Setup menu channels in memory is selected This menu is white Autoprogram B Press VOLUME to place Details for adding and deleting Controls Alarm Adjust Setup channels in the TV s memory R E 10 Autoprogram e K e C Wait until TV has cycled through all the channels and returns to original channel 6 Set the Time 12 21 AM 13 A Press MENU until the Alarm menu is selected This menu is green Controls BEEN Adjust Setup B The Clock is automatically Alarm Off highlighted the first time you Alarm Channel 07 set it If it is not press On Time Disabled CHANNEL down to highlight it Off Time Disabled Clock Use to set time C Press VOLUME to set the hour D Press VOLUME to set the minutes F Press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen or the menus will automatically disappear from the screen after a brief period of time Quick Guide to Your TV Basic Tour of the Remote Basic information about your remote is shown below This will give you a general idea of how your remote works For more details see page 6 Power Button Turns the TV on and off Operate the TV Operate special features of the TV Volume Channel and Special Buttons Details are on page 6 DISPLAY MUTE PREV CH O ax O VOL VOL Menu Butt
13. am This menu is white Press VOLUME to start the TV adding all active channels into memory Wait until the TV has cycled through all the channels and returns to the original channel Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup menu This menu is white Press CHANNEL down to highlight Channel Memory Press VOLUME to underline the channel number Select the channel number you want to add or delete with the number buttons Press VOLUME to add or delete a channel you will see Stored on the screen when added and Erased when deleted Repeat D and E for more channels Using Advanced Features Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your TV to turn itself off If you re watching TV at night and fall asleep the TV will turn off for you 1 Set Sleep Timer 2 Add more time 3 Cancel the Timer Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture me Stereo On Tone High 11 00 PM 13 Sleep Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer 0 15 Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 4 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer 0 01 Closed Captioning Off Bicture a Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture F Stereo On Tone High A Press MENU to select the Controls menu and highlight
14. er images Turn on to keep Color and Tint in proper balance each time you change channels Reset the picture back to the original settings Press VOLUME to Lower color to black and white Give green tint to skin color Add more dark to light parts of the picture Make picture more smooth Turn off for manual adjustment of Color and Tint Reset the picture back to the original settings Adjusting Your TV Sound Settings Stereo and Tone Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV The chart below explains your options 1 Select the Controls Menu 2 Highlight item to change 3 Use VOLUME or to adjust each item Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 4 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup XS Stereo An Innovative Method for Providing Stereo Sound Effect The sound delivered by your television is XS Stereo This patented process suppresses noise restores the dynamic range and electronically expands the stereo signal to create a more spacious sound effect Press MENU to select the Controls menu This menu is yellow Press CHANNEL down to highlight the sound item you want to adjust Press VOLUME or to adjust each item Sleep Timer
15. ing damage 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 is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A television purchased or serviced outside the USA Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 21 Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporations to take part in a special program to improve our environment Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program through the U S Environmental Protection Agency The program s purpose is to reduce toxic air emissions and to promote pollution prevention Thomson s involvement includes a concentrated effort to phase in new water based paints to replace solvent based paints normally used in our manufacturing operations The key benefit of these new paints is to significantly reduce air pollution Thomson Consumer Electronics remains committed to improving our manufacturing process through changes like these to help our environment At Thomson on going efforts to
16. ng For more details see the page numbers listed 1 Hook up your TV Hook up any antennas cables or F f thi i tt TV bef Details are in the Connections ONET SAPRENE AY ORT ere Guid you follow the steps below G CONNECTIONS GUIDE THIS GUIDE SHOWS HOW Q f to HOOK uP Q V YOUR TV AND OTHER COMPONENTS CAUTION Matching stands were designed to be used with the TV models included in this book The recommended stands are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pulled off or tipped over Your GE dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV Stands are not available by mail order To locate your nearest GE dealer call 1 800 447 1700 If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV take precautions that the stand or furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over or pulled off This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury Plug the cord into the outlet matching the wide and the small end of the plug with the outlet 2 Plug in the TV A Pull off the cover of the battery compartment B Place the two AAA batteries as shown matching the and end of each battery in the compartment 3 Put Batteries in the Remote C Replace the cover Quick Guide to Your TV Startup 4 Turn on the TV Press POWER on the remote
17. olor levels 1 Select the Controls Menu 2 Highlight Picture 3 Use VOLUME and to adjust the Picture Sleep Timer Closed Captioning Off Picture 1 Stereo On Tone High Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer Closed Ere Off Stereo On Tone High Picture eect Press MENU to select the Controls menu This menu is yellow Press CHANNEL down to highlight Picture Press VOLUME to lighten the picture OR Press VOLUME to darken the picture Adjusting Your TV Picture Settings Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting The chart below explains your options 1 Select the Adjust Menu 2 Highlight item to change 3 Use VOLUME or to adjust each item Controls Alarm Adjust er Tint Ghouwsdllsoaclh Bright aAncllcsoett Sharp a ro Autocolor On Picture Reset Press MENU repeatedly to select the Adjust menu This menu is light blue Press CHANNEL down to highlight the picture item you want to adjust Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autocolor On Picture Reset Press VOLUME or to adjust each item Color Tint Bright Brightness Sharp Sharpness Autocolor Picture Reset Press VOLUME to Increase color richness Give red tint to skin color Add more light to dark parts of the picture Show cleaner clear
18. ons E Details are on page 5 om CLEAR MENU RESET Change the menus and features on the screen Quick Guide to Your TV Menu Basics General information about using the on screen menu system is shown below Details on using the remote buttons are on page 6 Many menu items are explained in detail in Adjusting Your TV starting on page 7 and Using the Advanced Features starting on page 10 Colors Menu Buttons These buttons are used with the TV s menus to adjust the features You can use the menu buttons on the remote or the front of the TV Moving through the Menus Yellow Green Light White Blue 13 Press MENU repeatedly to see each of the four menu colors Each menu has a different color background as shown at the left Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram annel Memory tored Cable Air Cable POWER MUTE PREV CH O w O CHAN CLEAR MENU RESET L OOO OOO OO OOO 13 Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Autoprogram Channel Memory 13 Stored Cable Air Cable MENU CHV CH VOL VOL 0000 Press MENU to move from menu to menu Press CHANNEL up and down to move through the features in the menu Press VOLUME and to move left and right on the menu lines Using Your Remote With Remote Buttons POWER Q CHAN CLEAR MENU RESET H a H YOY YOY IY OOO DISPLAY Shows displays on the
19. ration 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 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Table of Contents Important Information Quick Guide to Your TV Using Your Remote Adjusting Your TV Using Advanced Features References Warning Product Registration i N Qo Startup Hook up your TV Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV Place Channels in Memory Set the Time Basic Tour of the Remote Power Volume Channel Special and Menu Buttons Ct N Menu Basics Colors Menu Buttons Moving through the Menus With Remote Buttons Ken Overall Picture Picture Settings Color Tint Brightness Sharpness Autocolor Picture Reset COUNT Sound Settings Stereo Tone CS Placing Channels in Memory Autoprogram Setting the Sleep Timer Setting the Alarm Clock Watching Closed Captioning Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable IRR ES Front Panel Buttons Displays on the Screen Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Order Form for Parts Quick Guide to Your TV Startup The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watchi
20. set correctly including AM and PM Check Alarm Off time References Order Form for Parts Remote 226725 This is the remote Order Form that came packed Book No 15083860 with your TV You can use the order form at the right to order it by mail Total Price 6 95 34 95 Part Part Number Qty Cleaner AH035 Remote CRK20A1 226725 Total 10 Minimum Order Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the Cleaner AHO35 merchandise is being sent To clean your TV cabinet we recommend Murphy s Oil Soap or Cleaner AH035 You should not use cleaners such as Windex with vinegar Lenox Furniture Polish spray or Heinz Cleaning Vinegar to clean your TV cabinet Using these cleaners will permanently mar the surface of the cabinet Such damage is not covered under your purchase warranty Detach Here Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed VISA or MasterCard preferred Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH Fill out both sides of the information All specifications and descriptions of parts are subject to change without notice 19 20 References Order Form for Parts l l Name l Street l l Apt l l a l City l l State Zip l l E E ee EEEN USE YOUR CREDIT CARD as Copy complete account number VISA ESS Rae
21. y not be clear See page 9 Make sure Stereo is turned on See page 9 References Trouble Checks Trouble Remote Remote lockup Works part or none of the time Can t select certain channel TV Turns on or off Turns off by itself Turns on by itself Does not turn off at Alarm Time 18 Checks and Adjustments Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it Re install the batteries and try remote again Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead See if batteries are placed in remote correctly See batteries page 2 Press number buttons Channel may not be in memory See Autoprogram on page 10 Make sure TV VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position if using VCR For numbers over 100 press and hold 1 until 1 appears then press the other two numbers Set Cable Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69 See page 14 Check Sleep Timer See sleep timer on page 11 Wait 30 seconds and turn on again a power surge may have occurred Check Alarm Off time See alarm clock on page 12 Check Alarm On Time See alarm clock on page 12 Check clock time See clock on page 3 Make sure alarm is turned on or off See alarm clock on page 12 Check clock time See clock on page 3 Make sure Clock time is
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