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GT SERIES COLOR TELEVISIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Standard - GT2015, GT2415, GT2715, GT3215
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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BEFORE OPERATION Dear Customer: Customer's Record Congratulations! You have purchased one of the You wiIl find the model number and chassis num- finest CoIor TVs on the market! This manuaI wiIl help you use the many exciting ber on the back of your TV set. and usefuI features to make your TV viewing more Record these numbers in the spaces provided enjoyabIe than ever before. beIow. Before operating your TV set, pIease read alI these Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex safety an
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BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Important Safety Instructions CAUTION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safe guards incorporated in this TV set, observe the follow- ing basic rules for antenna
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BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Precautions (continued) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. lf the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV set. c. lf the TV set has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. e. If the TV set does
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the Iimits for a class B digitaI device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabIe protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instalIed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfuI interf
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the Iimits for a class B digitaI device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabIe protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instalIed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfuI interf
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CONTENTS lNTRODUCTlON Features....................................................................................................................................................9 ControI Buttons........................................................................................................................................10 Menus......................................................................................................................................................12 INSTALLA
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FeaturesINTRODUCTION Features True FIat Picture Tube DeIivers real pictures, which ensures that you can watch sharper and more natural pictures. By adopting the invar shadow - mask, the tube increases the transparency and reduces thermaI deformation, which greatly improves the picture stability and deIivers more vivid pictures. English/French/Spanish Menus The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily. 181 Channel Tuner 2-69 channels in the Air mode and
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INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel (GT2015) STANDBY POWER INDICATOR INFRARED SENSOR Press to open the door. - CH + VIDEO MENU - VOL + TV/VIDEO SELECT CHANNEL DOWN/UP MENU SELECT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VOLUME DOWN/UP Note: The buttons on the TV set share the same functions with those buttons of the same name on the remote controI. The foIlowing section of this manuaI wiIl focus on operation of the remote controI. Top panel ANTENNA IN See the right figure. 9
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INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel (Gt2415, GT2715, GT3215) STANDBY POWER INDICATOR INFRARED SENSOR Press to open the door. VIDEO MENU - VOL + - CH + TV/VIDEO SELECT Front-set AV IN(3) CHANNEL DOWN/UP MENU SELECT VOLUME DOWN/UP Note: The buttons on the TV set share the same functions with those buttons of the same name on the remote controI. The foIlowing section of this manuaI wiIl focus on operation of the remote controI. Top panel ANTENNA IN See the right figure. 10
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INTRODUCTION (continued) (continued) Control Buttons Remote control INDICATOR STANDBY ASSIST OPERATION Channel Number THREE-DIGIT SELECT TV/VIDEO SELECT CHANNEL UP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VOLUME DOWN CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN RECALL CHANNEL SCAN CCD/TEXT MUTE PICTURE MODE SELECT SOUND MODE SELECT MENU SELECT STEREO SELECT SWITCH TO TV TIME SELECT SWITCH TO DVD The buttons marked with shades don't function for the TV set. Notes: 1 When in operation, please point your remote control directly to the infra
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INTRODUCTION (continued) Menus Press the MENU button , and the TV will display the primary menu as follows: Menu Picture Audio Tuner Timer System To adjust a function, press the / buttons to highlight the selection, and press the / buttons to select a sub-menu. (Take English menus for example). Picture Audio Tuner Tint 00 2 Bass 31 Channel Brightness 32 Treble Add 31 Add/Erase Balance Contrast 32 Ai r 00 Antenna Surround Low Color 32 Auto Program AVC Off Sharp 32 Stop
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INSTALLATION Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation. Install your TV in a room where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the TV and the wall for proper ventilation. It is recommended to watch TV in soft and indirect light. The optimum watching distance is 5-7 times of the screen's vertical length. Auto-degaussing Color TV is easily affected by magnetism which leads to color distortion. If your TV is
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INSTALLATION (continued) To Connect External Equipment The following are optional connections. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be con- nected to your set. Connect VCR' s or DVD player' s RF OUT terminal to the AN- TENNA IN jack located on the rear panel. Coaxial Cable ANTENNA IN VCR with Modulator AUDIO/VIDEO OUT With S-VIDEO Terminal DVD Player AV IN on the rear panel VIDEO Yellow Yellow Camcorder White White AUDIO Red Red AV IN on the frontr pane
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Power On/Off 1.Power on Plug in the supply socket, and press the MAIN POWER SWITCH on the TV to enter the Power On mode. 2.Standby When in the Power On mode, press the button on the remote control to enter the Standby mode. At this time, part of circuit on the TV set remaims active. In the Standby mode, press the button on the remote control to enter the Power On mode. 3.Power off When in the Power On or Standby mode, Press the MAIN POWER SWITCH on the TV t
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Tuning in This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the Tuner menu. 1.Auto program 1)Press the / buttons to highlight “ Auto Program”. Tuner Channel 2 Add/Erase Add Antenna Ai r Auto Program Stop Start 2)Press the button, and the TV will search automatically in sequence. After auto search, the TV will store receivable channels and return to the lowest channel number. During auto program, press the button to stop searchi
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function SelectionMenus 1.Language selection 1)Press the / ¸ buttons to highlight “ Language ”. System Language Eng.Fra. Esp. Blue Back On CCD/Text Off Parental Guide On TV - Y7 MPAA - R 2)Press the / buttons to select a desired language display (English/French/Spanish). 2.Blue screen display When there is no signal received with Blue Back On, the TV will display a soft blue backgrund on the screen. 1)Press the / buttons to highlight”Blue Ba
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen while a captioned broadcast is received. When you select the Text (T1-T4) mode, the TV can receive teletext signal. When you select “CCD/Text Off ”, the CCD / Text function is off. 3)Press the CC button to turn on/off the CCD/Text mode. Notes: A CCD signal may not be decoded in the following conditions: When a video tape has been dubbed. When the signal reception is wea
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) (continued) Function Selection TV - Rating MPAA Rating System Pass Code Menu Press the button to move the cursor from “ Pass Code Menu ”,“ MPAA Rating ”, “TV-Rating” to “System”, and select “ Parental Guide Off ” to stop circulation. The following is the MPAA-Rating menu. MPAA - Rating Moving Rating G U PG U PG - 13 U R U NC - 17 B X B Age Based Rating Press the button repeatedly to reca
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation 1.To control volume Volume 20 Press the - VOL + buttons to decrease or increase the vol- ume. While adjusting volume, press the F and - VOL + buttons at the same time and the volume decreases or increases by 4 levels. During normal play, press the MUTE button to eliminate the sound until you press the VOL + or MUTE button again. Mute 2.To select a channel Press the CH + button to choose higher-num- the CH button - Press the CH +
