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SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Warning/Precautions..................................1
Hooking Up Your TV................................1
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ..............2
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................3
How to Use the On-Screen Menu Controls...............4
• For details on product registration, warranty,
and service refer to the other literature included
with your TV information packet.
Please retain all these materials and keep them
handy for future reference.
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or homes with Cable
TV Converter
Descrambler Boxes (with
Premium/Movie Channels
scrambled), follow the
steps to the right for an
alternative ANT A and
ANT B PIP feature
hookup. Note the Cable TV
signal will be split before
connection to the
Converter box (an optional two-way 75 ohm Signal
Splitter will be required).
CABLE BOX
CABLE CONVERTER BOXES
Connect your Cable
TV signal to the single 75 ohm
INPUT plug on a two-way
Signal Splitter (optional).
Connect one end of RF
Coaxial Cable to each of the
OUTPUT plugs on the 75 ohm
Signal Splitter. The two lengths
of RF Coaxial Cable need Ftype connectors (screw-on or
push type) for both ends.
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Round Cable
75Ω Ohm
Cable TV Company
Cable TV Signal
Connect one of the Signal
Splitter OUTPUTs to the
INput terminal on the Cable
TV Converter Box. Then route
another connection from the
Cable Converter OUTput terminal to the ANTA Input on
the rear of the TV.
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our TV has two separate ANT(enna)/Cable
inputs on the rear of the
set. These two signal
inputs offer convenient
hook-up options for both
normal TV program viewing and Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) features.
The ANT(enna) A input is
intended for use and view-
ing on the TV’s main
screen. Your home’s primary Antenna, or Cable
TV signal, should be connected to this input for
normal TV setup, use and
feature operation.
The ANT(enna) B input is
a second, or auxiliary sig-
nal source, designed to
supply your TV’s PictureIn-Picture (PIP) feature.
For many homes the use of
a single existing Antenna
(or Cable TV) source, for
both ANT A and B, will be
the preferred method of
connection. This type of
connection (optional
Signal Splitter required)
will work properly for the
TV’s Main on-screen features, as well as retain all
the features designed for
PIP. For more details refer
to the Picture-In-Picture
section in your other
owner’s manual.
ANTENNA OR
CABLE TV
ANT(ENNA) A& B INPUTS
Remember,
be sure to set the
TV for the type signal you've connected (see "SETUP"
on page 2 of this
Guide.)
Your TV can set
itself to select only
the channel numbers
on your Cable system (see “Setup"
page 2). If you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TV to the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accessory ordering
number (1-800-851-
8885):
• Two Way Splitter
(M61000)
• 300-75 ohm
Adapter
(M61020)
• UHF/VHF
Antenna
Combiner
(SBV111133A01)
SMART
HELP
A typical ANT(enna)
A and B connection (using a
common signal source and an
optional Signal Splitter):
If your Antenna or Cable TV
signal has a round cable connector
(75 ohm) on the end,
then you're ready to connect it
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.
If your antenna has flat twinlead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter before connecting
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.
Connect your Antenna or
Cable TV signal to the single
75 ohm input plug on the twoway Signal Splitter (optional).
Then connect two lengths of RF
Coaxial Cable to the two Output
plugs on the two-way Signal
Splitter (F-type connector on
both ends).
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300 to 75Ω Adapter
(483521827003)
Twin Lead
Wire
Back of TV
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
Round Cable
75Ω Ohm
- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna -
receives normal broadcast channels
2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).
OR
Note: Proper operation of your TV is not dependent upon
connection of the ANT B input. Its main purpose is to provide
an easily connected, dedicated picture source for PIP feature
use. Other signal source options (such as a satellite dish system, additional external antenna, VCR, or Video Game) could
also be connected and displayed on the TV screen through the
use of the ANT B input.
Note: Although the ANT B input can be used and swapped
as the source for the TV’s Main picture, certain setup fea-
tures (such as Smart Clock) are only based on a signal being
detected at the ANTAinput. To ensure that all features are
operating properly, you may not want to rely solely on the ANT
B input as your TV’s Main screen signal source.
Connect the twin Output
plugs on the Signal Splitter to
the ANT A and ANT B inputs
on the rear of the TV. Push the
round connector end of the RF
Coaxial Cable onto the
ANT(enna) plug and screw it
down tight (if using threaded
cables).
OPTIONAL TWO-WAY
SIGNAL SPLITTER
OR
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Combination VHF/UHFAntenna
(single 75ohm Input to twin
75 ohm Outputs - optional
RF Coaxial connecting
cables also required)
ANT(enna) A
Input
ANT(enna) B
Input
• The signal routed to the TV’s ANT B input will allow for
the selection and viewing of Cable channels at the TV
(except for the scrambled Premium/Movie channels).
OPTIONAL TWO-WAY
SIGNAL SPLITTER
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
Cable TV Company
Connect the remaining
Signal Splitter OUTPUT
from the Splitter to the ANT
B Input on the rear of the TV.
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• The signal routed to the TV’s ANT A input will allow for
Premium/Movie channels to be viewable on the TV.
• Channel selection will be at the Converter.
• The ANTAinput channel on the TVshould be set to the same
output channel as the Converter box (usually CH3 or 4).
Connect to ANTAInput
Connect to ANT B Input
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NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different
television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found
with your television set. This is normal and does not
require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.
HD Widescreen Television
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HELP
FEATURES
EXIT
MAIN MENU
SOUNDPICTURE
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This completes the
First-Time Setup.
Press "M" to Exit Setup
TV GUIDE PLUS +
Setup
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Where do you live?
B USA
Y CANADA
Press color key to select
STOP
After ALL connections
and First-Time Setup for
the GUIDE PLUS+ system
are completed, the TV
will have to be turned
OFF overnight to receive
program information.
Many of the current TV
control settings will be
modified by continuing
with First-Time Setup.
Press STATUS to Quit
or
Press "M" to Continue
System is testing for
correct tuning mode
for ANT A.
* Please Wait *
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The search for active
channels is complete
for ANT A.
17 channels were found
and saved in memory
.
Press "M" to Continue
System is searching for
all active channels
on ANT A.
* Please Wait *
Testing channel 2
in cable mode.
The First-Time Setup
provides a simple method
of adjusting the most
important controls for
this television receiver.
Press "M" To Continue
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Press "▲▼" to select the
language you would like
the TV displays to use.
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Press "M" to Continue
Please check that your
other antenna or cable is
connected to the plug
marked ANT B on
the TV rear input panel.
This TV is equipped with
the TV Guide Plus+ feature.
This feature is designed
to operate only on the
main antenna, ANT A.
Press "M" to Continue
OR
Please check that your
main antenna or cable is
connected to the plug
marked ANT A on
the TV rear input panel.
Press STATUS to Quit
or
Press "M" to Continue
System is testing for
correct tuning mode
for ANT B.
* Please Wait *
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The search for active
channels is complete
for ANT B.
17 channels were found
and saved in memory
.
Press "M" to Continue
System is searching for
all active channels
on ANT B.
* Please Wait *
Testing channel 2
in cable mode.
Press STATUS to Quit
or
Press "M" to Continue
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This TV is equipped with
a Surround-Sound system.
Surround Sound requires
the use of additional
speakers being placed
around your room.
Press "M" to Continue
Please thoroughly read
the section in your
owners manual which
details the proper setup
and operation of the
Surround-Sound System.
Press "M" to Continue
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MENU/
SELECT
PLEASE REFER
TO YOUR
GUIDE PLUS+™
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR DETAILS ON
1st TIME SETUP.
CONVERGENCE MENU
ALIGN RED
ALIGN BLUE
CONVERGE MULTI POINT
BACK
HOW TO USE FIRST TIME SETUP
F
irst Time Setup automati-
cally takes care of some
basic TV control settings for
you. Follow the steps in this
section to quickly add area
channel numbers into the
TV's memory, and set the TV
for your connected signal
(Antenna or Cable.) You can
also set the TV's Guide Plus+
system feature (if desired).
AUTOMATIC SETTINGS
SETUP
Press the MENU
SELECT button on the
remote or TV.
An on-screen list of TV fea-
tures shows on the "MAIN
MENU".
Note: You may also press the
center Menu ring button area
on the remote to select the
TV’s Main Menu.
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Select "1ST TIME
SETUP" on the TV's Main
Menu. (Selected MENU item
is highlighted in RED.)
Press the remote's outer
Menu ring buttons to
move UP/DOWN and from
SIDE-TO-SIDE within the
list of on-screen features.
Press CH(annel) ▲▼ and
VOL(ume) (+) (-) on the TV
keyboard to also move
UP/DOWN and from SIDETO-SIDE within the list of
on-screen features.
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Press the center Menu
ring button on the remote
(or the Menu button on the
TV) to begin SETUP.
Follow the instructions
shown on the TV screen to
guide you through the First
Time Setup and use of your
new TV.
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• Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote or TV to
stop the SETUP at any time.
• Remember, SETUP is a first -use, onetime operation and will not have to be
repeated (only the clock settings can be
lost).
• Even if there is no Antenna or Cable
signal connected to the ANT(enna) B
input (located on the rear of the TV), 1st
Time Setup will still attempt to add
channels into memory for that source.
In such cases, a channel search in the
Antenna Mode will be completed, and
“0 channels saved in memory” will be
displayed on-screen.
SMART HELP
Note: The Guide Plus+™ system is
an electronic program service available with your set to show you current and future TV listings; program
content descriptions, and other programming information. Your TV may display a Guide Plus+ system demonstration mode when first turned on for normal operation and use. Pressing the TV’s control panel or remote control
buttons will enable you to bypass the demonstration and continue
with normal TV program viewing.
Remove the Guide Plus+ Demo Mode Pin (tag label attached to
the “G-LINK” connection plug at the rear of TV) when setting up
the Guide Plus+ system for use (and to completely disable the
automatic demo). Follow the instructions contained in your separate Guide Plus+ information manual for feature installation and
other operation details.
Note: Convergence
(or lining up of red
and blue light paths
on the TV screen)
has been preset at
the factory for your conve-
nience and should not need
any further adjustments.
However, Convergence con-
trols are provided (in both the
First Time Setup and Picture
Menu areas) in case the picture on your TV shows color fringing.
Color fringing is when colors “bleed” or appear around the edges
of onscreen images and objects. Please refer to the TV’s Picture
Menu Convergence control page section for further details.
PRESS TO ALIGN BLUE
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
PRESS TO ALIGN RED
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
CONVERGENCE MULTI POINT
CONVERGE RED POINTS
CONVERGE BLUE POINTS
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
SAVE ADJUSTMENTS
BACK
CONVERGE RED POINTS
USE TO ADJUST
DIGIT 2, 4, 6, 8 TO MOVE CURSOR
MENU TO RETURN
PRESS MENU NOW TO CONTINUE
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TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
TELEVISION
T
o load the supplied bat-
teries into the remote:
1. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2AA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Press the TV
"System" button on the
remote to be sure the remote
sends its commands to the TV.
Point the remote control
toward the remote sensor window on the TV when operating
the TV with the remote.
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Press the POWER
button to turn the TV ON.
Press the VOLUME UP
(+) or DOWN (-) buttons to
adjust the TV sound level.
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Press the CHANNEL UP
(▲) or DOWN (▼) button to
select TV channels.
Note: Always press
two number
buttons on the remote when
selecting channels.
For example: press "0" then "6"
for channel 6.
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The remote's TV-ACC-VCR
System
buttons control how
buttons on the remote are
used.
For example:
With the "TV" system but-
ton pressed:
the Menu ring buttons
and (+,-) buttons are used
to select and adjust onscreen TV features.
With the "VCR" system
button pressed:
the Power, Channel, and
other dedicated VCR
buttons (see remote’s flip
down door) are used to
select and adjust VCR
model features.
With the "ACC" system
button pressed:
the Power, Channel
Number, and Channel
Up▲ /Down▼ buttons on
the remote can work with
Cable TV Converters,
Laser Disc players, and
Home Satellite Dish
systems.
Note: For more details on
how the TV remote works
with VCRs, Cable Converters,
and other accessory equipment see the other owner's
manual supplied with your
TV.
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REC
MENU/
SELECT
CLEAR
A/V Button
Press to quickly select Auxiliary source
inputs on the TV (AUX1 VIDEO; AUX2
VIDEO; etc.), as well as Antenna A/B inputs,
and the last viewed channel on the TV.
Guide Plus+ Buttons
Press to use the Guide Plus+ electronic guide
for TV program listings and information.
Refer to your separate Guide Plus+ information manual for setup and use details.
TV-ACC-VCR System Buttons
Press to send remote signals to either the TV or
accessory VCRs, Cable TV Converters, Laser
Disc players, etc.
Format Button
Press to display the TV in various height-towidth screen display options or aspect ratio
controls (4x3 - Standard; 16x9 - Expand;
Theater 1 & 2 - Zoom, etc.).
Menu Select Buttons
Press the Menu Select button to show onscreen controls. Press the outer Menu ring
button to move up and down (or left and
right) through the list of on-screen controls.
Press the center Menu ring button to select
and access highlighted controls.
Status/Exit Button
Press to see the current channel number on
the TV screen. Also press to clear the TV
screen after control adjustments.
V
olume Buttons
Press to adjust the TV sound level up (+) or
down (-).
Mute Button
Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press
again to return the sound to its previous
level.
100+ Button
Press to select channel numbers greater than
99 (by direct button entry). Press the 100 button then the remaining two digits to select
the desired channel.
VCR Buttons
For use of VCR buttons see the "Using the
Remote With a VCR" in your other owner's
manual.
Remember, You
can press any button on
the front of the TV to
turn the TV ON.
SMART HELP
You can also press the STATUS
button (on the remote) to see
what channel the TV is ON.
The tuned channel number will
always briefly appear when the
TV is first turned ON (and with
channel changes.)
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Note: You
can press any of the
TV’s front keyboard
buttons to turn the
TV ON, but the
Power button must
be used to turn the
set OFF (from the
TV’s local keyboard).
SMART
HELP
Remote Sensor
Window
Open the remote control VCR button
area with the pull tabs located on both
sides of the hinged door.
Press the Backlight button to illuminate or
light the remote’s buttons to make them easier to
read and use in dark room conditions.
Power Button
Press to turn the TV (or select VCR, Cable
Converters, etc.) ON and OFF.
PIP Buttons
Press to operate Picture-In-Picture features.
See “PIP” section in your other owner’s
manual for details.
Auto Button
Press to select from a list of Auto controls.
Auto Picture for factory preset picture control levels (set for different types of viewing
sources and programs.) Auto Sound to
select various audio mode settings matched
to different types of TV programming. Auto
Surf to quickly select up to 10 channels
(separate from the TV’s normal channel scan
memory). See the "Auto Features" section in
your other owner's manual for details.
Channel Scan Button
Press to scan up (+) or down (-) through
programmed channel numbers.
Number Buttons
Press the number buttons to select TV channels. Press two number buttons to select single digit channels. For example: press "0"
then "6" for channel 6.
Surf Button
Press to select previously viewed channels.
With the TV’s “Auto Surf” control ON you
can place up to 10 channels in memory.
Then by pressing the SURF button you can
quickly view the select channels.
See the "Auto Surf" section (in your other
owner's manual) to see how to select a series
of channels using the Surf button.
Sleep Button
Press to set the TV to automatically turn
itself Off. Press the Sleep button repeatedly
to select the amount of time (15 minutes to 2
hours) before the TV shuts Off.
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ON-SCREEN MENU CONTROLS
F
eatures for your TV can
be adjusted from a
MENU screen shown on the
TV. A MENU is nothing more
than an on-screen list of features. Each MENU item can
be adjusted by viewing the
screen and pressing a button.
FEATURE CONTROLS
MENUS
If the on-screen Menu disappears
and you are not finished working with it,
press the MENU button and the "Main
Menu" will return to the screen. Continue to
press the MENU button and the on-screen Menu
will advance until you are returned to the last feature control screen you had selected.
Press MENU on the
TV (or Menu Select button
on the remote). An on-screen
list of TV features shows on
the screen - "MAIN MENU".
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Press CH(annel) ▲▼
and VOL(ume) (+) (-) on the
TV to move UP/DOWN and
from SIDE-TO-SIDE within
the list of on-screen features.
The selected MENU item will
be highlighted in RED.
Press the remote's outer
Menu ring buttons to
move UP/DOWN and from
SIDE-TO-SIDE within the
list of on-screen features.
See the "How to Select
Features" drawing on this
page.
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Press (+) or (-) button
on the TV (or the outer
Menu ring buttons on the
remote) to adjust a selected
on-screen feature.
Press STATUS/EXIT
button on the remote or TV
to clear the screen after an
adjustment.
The screen can also be
cleared by selecting the Main
Menu's "EXIT" item and
pressing the MENU (M) button. Waiting about a minute,
without a button press, will
also remove the MENU from
the screen.
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Press MENU on the
TV (or the
center Menu ring
button on the remote) to
select the RED highlighted
feature control.
NOTE: Many Main Menu
features have 2 or 3 screens
of controls listed under its
heading. Select the "MORE"
on-screen item and press the
MENU (M) button to view all
of the individual controls listed under a Main Menu feature heading.
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ON THE TV
ON THE REMOTE
SELECTED FEATURE CONTROL
HIGHLIGHTED IN RED
Select and then press
MENU (M) button to
return to previous Menu
screens.
Select and then press
MENU (M) button to
view an explanation of
the selected feature.
Select and then press MENU
(M) button to view additional controls grouped under
same feature heading. For
Example: Tint, Brightness,
Picture, etc.
PICTURE MENU
SHARP
PICTURE
CLEARVIEW
EXIT
1 OF 2
COLOR TINT
MORE...
BRIGHT
VOL
MENU
CH
STATUS/EXIT
MENU/
SELECT
SOURCE
SELECT
Press VOL(ume)
(+) and (-) to
move from Sideto-Side within
the Menu.
Press CH(annel)
▲ ▼ to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.
Press MENU to
select RED highlighted feature.
Press outer MENU ring
button to move from
Side-to-Side within the
Menu.
HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE TV)
HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press outer MENU
ring button to move
Up and Down within the Menu.
Press MENU SELECT button
to display on-screen Menu.
Can also be used to back up
through multi-level Menus
(one control screen at a time).
TV ON-SCREEN FEATURE MENU
Press MENU (M) to select RED highlighted item.
SMART HELP
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Press center MENU
button to select RED
highlighted feature.
MAIN MENU
PICTURE
FEATURES
1ST TIME SETUP
MENU
VOL
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STATUS/EXIT
SOUND
HELP
EXIT
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EXIT
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PICTURE
CLEARVIEW
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