GE 31GT720 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...y Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided 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 ...

Page 3: ...ng Point and Select 12 Entering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 Setting up the GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting the _me 16 Setting the vcR1 Channel Auto Tuning 17 Setting the VCR2 Channel Auto Tuning 17 Setting the DVD Channel Auto Tuning 18 Setting the SAT CABLE Channel Auto Tuning 18 Labeling the Channels 19 What Now 20 Program the Remote 20 Using the Remote 21 Remote Buttons...

Page 4: ...t of the Guide Plus System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 44 Expanded Information 45 Troubleshooting 45 Channel Marker 46 Parental Controls and V Chip 47 V Chip TV Rating Limit 48 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 52 V Chip Unrated Program Block 53 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Lock Unlock Parental Controls i 53 ...

Page 5: ...tures and controls of your TV The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started SETUP AND CONNECTIONS V V I V V I heck out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these tip boxes There are some important tips that will help you...

Page 6: ...e following cable to make your connection Coaxial Cable These cables carry audio and video signals to the TV from an antenna cable or cable box Important Stand Information CAUTION Choose the location for your TV carefully Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is placed is properly located see Important Safeguards sheet and of adequate size and strength to prevent the T...

Page 7: ...connection two coaxial cables are used one connects from an antenna cable or cable box to the VCR and one connects from the VCR to the TV These cables carry both audio and video signals CABLE CABLEBOX ORANTENNA VCR1 INFROMANT CH3 I I VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO R AUDIO L _ leo el OUT G LINK CABLE TV How to View the VCR To watch the VCR in this connection tune the TV to Channel 3 or 4 Later in the Interactiv...

Page 8: ... V cables be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc Video and Audio Inputs Connect any one of the following components VCR Internet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver To view the component connected to VIDEO use the WHO INPUT button on the remote _ VID O 18 G LINK Aoo o _ L R L 8 81 S V_DEO G LINK Connect the G LINK ...

Page 9: ...the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables Protect Your Components From Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand Pla...

Page 10: ...s connection press TV to put the remote control into TV mode then press WHO INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID or SVID input To watch the VCR in this connection enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component 8 ...

Page 11: ... labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box to locate the sensor 1 Turn offthe VCR and or cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re connecting the G LINK cable so it is touching the front...

Page 12: ...trol TV functions On Screen Program Guide The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus on screen program guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV after you have set up the GUIDE Plus system For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus system see the next section Interactive Setup To get out of the GUIDE Plus System Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to th...

Page 13: ...to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus menu system Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels V INTERACTIVE SETUP V V I 11 ...

Page 14: ... when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage 1 Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit f O1 _ MENU CLEAR Point and Select buttons You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Setup and press MENU or OK The first Setup screen comes up asking you to confirm that you want to begin You can also select a men...

Page 15: ...ch for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming Note that Auto Channel Search is not available if the GUIDE Plus System is set up with a cable box configuration When GUIDE Plus is set up for a cable box channels 1 99 are automatically put in the channel list 1 Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels When done pr...

Page 16: ... cable wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and VCR if you have them Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup If you have a cable box you need to set the GUIDE Plus system to control it Otherwise it may not be able to locate and download pro...

Page 17: ...ccessfully complete this procedure Once the correct model of cable box has been identified you need to set the cable box s output channel Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box usually 3 or 4 Consult your cable box s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure Choose 0to use VIDEO INPUT Select YES if you have a VCR or NO if not Answering NO automatically s...

Page 18: ...ls Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day If your GUIDE Plus system has not completed its first download you need to set the time Once the system has completed its first download it sets the time for you automatically 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel 2 Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use th...

Page 19: ...to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV 3 Press MENU or OK to continue Setting the VCR2 Channel Auto Tuning The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel When you set the VCR2 channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2 button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR If you don t have a second VCR component...

Page 20: ...nn ected to the TV 3 Press MENU or OK to continue Setting the SAT CABLE Channel Auto Tuning The neXt step lets you set the SAT CABLE channel When you set the SAT CABLE channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT CABLE button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box If you don t have a satellite receiver or cable box...

Page 21: ...isted in your newspaper s TV section for ideas on labeling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OK to continue The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory Use the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons to change channels in the Channel field This works even if you re not in the Channel field Or enter the channel number directly using the number buttons...

Page 22: ... sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR DVD player satellite receiver or other components To find out how to program the remote go to the next section 2O ...

Page 23: ... boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all V USING THE REMOTE V I V V Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remo...

Page 24: ... Tuning is enabled Puts the remote in AUX mode to control a device that has been programmed VCR RCA audio component etc SAToCABLE Puts the remote in SAT CABLE mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel MUTE Reduces the rv s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 se...

Page 25: ...el lists ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode When used with an RCA GE or PROSCAN satellite receiver or cable box ANTENNA functions as a TV receiver button in SAT CABLE mode REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECoVCR STOP PAUSE programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and CD players Pressing REC VCR when using the GUIDE Plus syste...

Page 26: ...gram VCR1 VCR2 etc Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See the next section for details While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the device press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for ...

Page 27: ...s To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD AUX or SAT CABLE to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it sele...

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Page 29: ...n explores the menus of your TV beginning with some informaiion on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV V V V USING THE MENU SYSTEM V 27 ...

Page 30: ...o bring up the Main menu Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Exit and press MENU or OK Press 0 on the remote Press CL...

Page 31: ...adjust 2 Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider VCRI ON OFF TV c __ 3 DV9 VCRZ AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKiP SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR WHO INpUT f_ ANTENNA o LAL_ REVERSE pLAy FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing 1 Use the digits to en...

Page 32: ...on on the Main menu Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV s volume to its minimum level Press OK again to restore the volume Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s treble bass and balance Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when r...

Page 33: ...ers on and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Variable Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On t...

Page 34: ...select them easily if someone changes the settings Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the pictur...

Page 35: ...ress the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus Eng ish Spanish or French Picture flit Your TV has an extra large picture tube ...

Page 36: ...s The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press OK A choice list displays 3 Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu Turning off Closed Captioning 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Poi...

Page 37: ... channels available via your antenna You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH v buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Channel Label Use the up and down ...

Page 38: ... jack on the back of the TV and you want the IV to tune to VID SVID if you used an S Video cable input channel when you press the specified component button Video input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the S Video jack to connect a component If you are using the S Video jack in this way select S Video Input If not select Video Input I Other Menus The rest of the menus Parental C...

Page 39: ... This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped In this section you will learn how to use The GUIDE Plus Menu system Parental controls including V Chip rating limits V V FEATURES AND CONTROLS V 37 ...

Page 40: ...UIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus system how to use it and how it works About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that...

Page 41: ...hen power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus program will complete a download at the next available time The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers six different options on the Menu bar GRID SORT SCHEDULE MESSAGES EDITOR and SETUR To access the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus screen 2 Press MENU or use the up and do...

Page 42: ... be downloaded to the system These too are subject to change Grid Guide Action Buttons I Grid Guide Menu I c__ Pond Selection I E Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned Record Pre...

Page 43: ... the results of a Sort the following Action buttons will appear on the bar Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically app...

Page 44: ...mer conflict message The GUIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection 4 Us...

Page 45: ...n arrows 4 5 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message pressing INFO closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages screen Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section Messages Action Buttons Messages Menu Selection Mes...

Page 46: ... entering the Editor Menu Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off Setup The Setup Menu lets you access GUIDE Plus System setup information To access the Setup option 1 Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar 2 Use the arrows to highlight the Setup menu op...

Page 47: ...es Program information does not download Review your setup information and make sure it is correct The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive a download for your area If you are using a cable box make sure the cable box is on in order to receive program information Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur Check Schedule for timer conflic...

Page 48: ...te is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked Sleep Displayed whenthe Sleep l mer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer You can program the TV ...

Page 49: ...dults and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned agai...

Page 50: ...a TV program rating or content theme from Viewto Block The Ratings Limits Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limff to the left is View or Block Content Themes Lists the content themes yo...

Page 51: ...il TV PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field Press the up or down arrow to toggle between Viewand Block The states for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B Rating status field IWhen you change the status of a rating to Block the system wi...

Page 52: ...grams that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 3 4 5 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rat...

Page 53: ...own arrows to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears 4 Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult languag...

Page 54: ... status of View will automatically change to Block Rating field Rating status field Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies u 3 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen 4 If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect I ou must remember to Lock 1 Par...

Page 55: ...programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present or keep them from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you shoul...

Page 56: ...rocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Guide comes on when I turn on TV The GUIDE Plus system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Turn it off by selecting GUIDE Plus Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus Menu and setting it to Off Turns off while playing You may have scheduled the TV to turn o...

Page 57: ...ake sure the wands are positioned correctly in front of the IR sensors on the VCR and or cable box GUIDE Plus Gold System control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box when changing channels You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Map because the guide has gotten out of sync with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus menu Setup feature to change the ZIP Code to 99999 Turn the ...

Page 58: ...you get service For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete For screens sizes larger than 26 Request home service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE Television Service Center If not you...

Page 59: ...ed outside the U S A Acts of God such as but not limited to lightening damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV 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 also m...

Page 60: ...ps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete line of gold tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables VH81 3 ft VH...

Page 61: ...ideo Cable 6 ft S Video Cable 12 ft 2 way Signal Splitter Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer Remote Control CRK76TG1 Audio Video Adapter VH82 VH89 VH83 VH84 VH976 VH913 VH47 ANT200 193984 240895 228449 5 95 5 95 5 95 9 95 7 95 14 95 3 95 49 95 11 15 29 20 4 45 Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to whic...

Page 62: ...nd correct order address clearly _ will save you days of waiting Name Street City State Daytime Phone Apt Zip Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll...

Page 63: ...ion 39 Editor 44 Menu 38 Messages 43 Schedules 42 Setting up the Guide 14 Sort menus 41 I INPUT1 36 Interactive Setup 12 L Labels 19 35 Language 13 33 Selecting 13 Limited Warranty 56 List Labels 19 M Main Menu 12 Memory 35 Menu 28 Button 12 Language 13 33 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 N Normal List 35 P Parental ControLs Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Locking unlocking 53 Menu 47 Picture Pre...

Page 64: ...or your product The following materials were used in printing this publication q_ IHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 02000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA MODEL TOCOM 1551929A 3 1GT720 60 RECYCiFn PAPER MINIMUM 20 POST CONSUME 1551929A ...

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