GE 05GP005 manual

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    SP ACEMAKER TM T elevision/Radio User's Guide Model 05GP005 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION T ABLE OF CONTENTS ST ARTUP LOCA TION OF CONTROLS MOUNTING YOUR SP ACEMAKER TM CONNECTIONS POWERING YOUR SP ACEMAKER TM TROUBLE CHECKS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES REFERENCES ..........................................................i ..................................[...]

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    Safety Precautions i 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 th[...]

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    Introduction T able of Contents Important Information Safety Precautions _____________________________________________________i Startup Unpack TV and Accessories ____________________________________________2 Turning TV On and Off ________________________________________________3 Turning Radio On and Off _____________________________________________[...]

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    Start Up 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™. 2 Drill 1/4 inch holes at the 5 locations marked. FRONT 1/4" Percez t[...]

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    Power the TV/Radio You can power your Television/Radio several different ways. See page 12 for the different power options. T ur n TV On and Off A. To turn on, slide the OFF/TV/RADIO switch to the TV position. B. 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[...]

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    Adjust the V olume • Slide VOLUME to the right to increase the volume level. • 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: A. Turn COLOR and CONTRAST to th[...]

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    Antenna AC POWER (120V/60Hz) Cord Jack DC (12V) Jack Carrying Handle and Tilt Stand CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT HEADPHONE EXT.ANT. DEGAUSS Location of Controls 5 continued on next page Antenna • Receives UHF/VHF TV signals and FM radio signals. • Attach to the top clip for portable use. • Attach to the bottom clip for mounting the TV under the[...]

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    6 Location of Controls TUNNING CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT DEGAUSS FUNCTION TV-BAND RADIO-BAND AM FM UHF H L VHF VOLUME MIN MAX TUNING Control OFF/TV/RADIO Switch UHF/V-HI/V-LOW TV Switch AM/FM Radio Switch Radio Dial Scales (FM/AM) VOLUME Control TV Dial Scales (UHF/VHF)[...]

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    7 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 th[...]

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    8 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 und[...]

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    9 B. Select spacers which are approximately 1 ⁄ 4 ” shorter than the overhang. Two or three spacers can be used together to make length of 1 ⁄ 4 ” to 1- 3 ⁄ 4 ” at 1 ⁄ 4 ” 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 easil[...]

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    10 Mounting Y our 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. 11. Slide Spacemaker™ onto Bracket. A. Slide the Spacemaker™ onto the retainer rails of the Bracket until the front of the T[...]

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    11 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: B. Home Antenna If your antenna has two separate flat twin-lead (one [...]

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    12 Powering Y our Spacemaker™ Y ou can power your Spacemaker™ four differ ent ways: A. Standard Household AC Operation. Plug the power cord into a standard AC power outlet. B. DC Operation from ten “D” batteries installed in the battery compartment. C. Optional DC Rechargeable Battery. You can purchase an optional rechargeable battery to in[...]

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    13 Powering Y our Spacemaker™ 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. 2. Insert ten “D” batteries into the battery compartmen[...]

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    14 Powering Y our Spacemaker™ Optional Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery (No. RT007) is an optional accessory 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- tery will supply about 2 to 2- 1 ⁄ 2 hours of operating time. Charging Instructions • The bat[...]

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    15 Powering Y our Spacemaker™ Connecting TV to 12-volt Car/T ruck Batter y 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 [...]

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    16 T rouble 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. T rouble Check Adjust No picture or sound. • Be sure power cord is plugged in. (AC power) • Be sure TV is turned[...]

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    Your Television/Radio is highly versatile piece of equipment. The accessories shown below will let you take full advantage of that versatility. Stereo Headphone & Adapters 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 h[...]

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    18 Accessory Order Form 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 [...]

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    19 Limited W arranty What your W arranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized GE Television Service center t[...]

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    20 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[...]

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    21 References Index AC operation ..............................11, 20 AC power cord ...........................10, 20 AC POWER (120V/60Hz) cord jack .....................5, 12, 14, 20 Accessories ....................................2, 17 AM antenna ......................................20 AM/FM radio switch ..............6, 7, 20 AM selection .....[...]

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    Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr , PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. T rademarks(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in U.S.A. Part Number 1Q57 441-01A If your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter. Please do not send any products to the Indi[...]