To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV
picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone
numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: 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.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
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 need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.__________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No.__________________________________________________________________________________
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE
PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA INC. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE
OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
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Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a
few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen
interactive list of programs and information that is built
into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see
what’s on and tune directly to that program from the
guide. You can also browse programs by category with
the sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in
your video window if it’s available through your TV.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the
GUIDE Plus+ system. You don’t have to remember to
program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set
up a recording.
Requirements:
• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find
detailed instructions in Chapter 1.
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the GLINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front
of the remote sensor on the VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to
the TV and place one of the wands in front of the
remote sensor on the cable box.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
TV-14View
Press ^/v to block programs with
- - Content - -
DLSVFV
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this content for this rating.
RATINGSTATUS
TV-MAView
TV-14View
TV-PGView
DLSVFV
BVV
VVVV
VBVV
TV-GView
TV-Y7View
TV-YView
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V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by
content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main
menu (Chapter 2 has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when
they send the program to your TV in order for your
TV to block the program.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1
Accessory Order Form ...................................................................... 53
Index .................................................................................................. 61
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
•Things to Consider Before You Connect
•Choose Your Connection
•Connections
•Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
•Plug in the TV
•Put Batteries in the Remote
•How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup
•Turn on the TV
•Complete the Interactive Setup
•The Buttons on the Remote Control
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your
TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around
other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down
the middle of the back of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from
audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or
damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each
cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for
you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
ComponentsConnectionCablesGo to...
TitleNeeded
Coaxial
TV
VCR
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
TV + VCR
TV Only
TV
TV
VCR
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures
in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect
this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to
work properly.
page 8
page 9
pages 10-11
G-LINK cable
Audio/Video cables
Coaxial cable
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1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack
on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the
AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio
Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV
and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the
Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM
ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the
wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 12).
Go to page 12
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INPUTS
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VIDEO
TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the
back of your TV.
2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands
of the G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on page 12).
ANTENNA
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1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV
A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO input jacks on the back
of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on
the satellite receiver.
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite
receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes
labeled SATELLITE IN).
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the satellite receiver and to the
Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) and to the ANTENNA
jack on the TV.
4. Connect G-LINK cable
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to
work with your VCR (instructions are on page 12).
Go to page 12
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program
guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable
to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the
program guide is on your TV screen.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable,
one-touch VCR recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work
properly.
G-LINK cable
G-LINK wands
Tip
If you don’t have both a cable
box and a VCR connected to
your TV, just coil the cable of
the extra G-LINK wand with a
twist tie and leave it behind
the TV.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or
cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor 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 off the 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 attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it
is touching the front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable
box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the
power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t
work).
VCR
CABLE BOX
CHANNEL
03
4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV (back panel)
INPUTS
R
L/MONO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV.
SENSOR
ANTENNA
G-LINK
VCR
CHANNEL
SENSOR
03
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Use the arrow
buttons and the OK
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through the menu
system.
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram
on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Interactive Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The
theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the
items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use
the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the
Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you
don’t make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu
screens manually.
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Tip
To access the setup menus manually, press MENU
and choose Setup.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Tip
If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any
of your information changes, you need to access
the setup screens from the TV’s main menu—
press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and
choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup.
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to
work properly. In this book, we call it the “interactive
setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer,
and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first
time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear
automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your
preferred language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu
system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV
to search for all channels viewable through your antenna
or cable TV system. This is sometimes called “auto
programming.”
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A
progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is
complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system
setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now,
you can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Chapter 3 for more details.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive
program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your
area. In order to receive program listings, you need to
complete the following steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your
TV, and the wands must be placed in front of the remote
sensor of the cable box and/or VCR in order for the
GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 12 for
details).
1. You should see a screen displaying the features of
the Guide Plus+ system. Press OK to continue.
2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials
and hardware. Once you have done this, press OK to
continue.
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Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the
remote control.
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or
down arrow button on the remote control to
highlight your country and press OK.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter
your zip code.
Press OK when you’re finished.
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press
the up and down arrow buttons on your
remote to enter letters, and press the right
arrow button to go to the next space. The left
arrow button moves you to the left.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable
setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program
listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your
TV is connected to cable.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and
press OK.
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV,
highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control.
Note: The next series of screens is very
important because the GUIDE Plus+ system
must find the correct cable box information in
order to receive the correct TV program listings.
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV,
highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for aVCR appears).
Tip
If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’s output
channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or
contact your cable company.
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3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your
TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK
(a screen appears reminding you to connect your GLINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is
connected to your TV with audio/video cables
instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for
pictures of these cables.
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and
press OK.
5. Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote
control that came with your cable box, or press the
channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing
codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in
progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable box
or any of the remote controls for these
products.
6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to
channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes,
and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCRappears).
If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or
turned itself off, you have two choices: No and Test
this code again.
Test this code again: If you think the TV, the
cable box, or any of the remote controls might
have been touched or bumped during the test,
highlight Test this code again and press OK (the
GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes).
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted,
highlight No and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests
the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the
correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box
code, a troubleshooting checklist appears.
Carefully review each checklist and follow
the instructions on the screen.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will
appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable
to your TV and VCR.).
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the
brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and
press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and
press OK.
3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your
VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to
begin testing.
Important Note: When code testing is in
progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, or any of
the remote controls for these products.
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Tip
Leave your cable box turned ON to download
program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on
automatically and changed to channel 09, the test
was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK.
If your VCR didn’t change to channel 09, you can
either choose No or Test this code again.
If you think your TV or remotes might have been
touched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02,
turn off your VCR and highlight Test this code again.
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight
No. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your
VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing
another set of codes.)
Keep following the previous instructions until the
VCR finds the correct code.
Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate
the correct code for the VCR, a list of
troubleshooting instructions appears to help
you before you try again.
• Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR
setup.
• Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and
if this fails, the test continues with all codes in
the system.
• Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system
won’t be able to automatically schedule
programs to record on your VCR.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
1. Check to make sure all settings are complete and
correct. If all settings are complete, highlight Yes, endsetup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR
code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE
where the cable box and VCR codes are listed. Once
setup is complete, additional screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight
No, repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
2. You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+
features, which may take a few minutes to load. If
you don’t want to see the demo right now, press OK
to watch TV.
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