To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of 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.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This
damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the 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 need them. The numbers are located on the back of the
television.
Model No. _________________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:__________________________________________________
Accessory Information ...................................................................58
Index ............................................................................................. 61
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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV setup and connected, run the Interactive
Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,
features, 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
1
➣
Interactive Setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Using the Menu System
4
➣
Features and Controls
5
➣
Reference
6
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important tips that
will help you get the most from your TV.
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Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect Your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only:If you’re only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection:If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections:If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of
connection. Once you have completed your desired connection you may
skip forward to Step 3.
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
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 TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your TV.
Cables
You will use the 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.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV
R
R
AUDIO
L / MONO
L
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
Please note that models F25625 and
F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or
Audio Output jacks.
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Setup and Connections
The Basic connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this 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, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNACABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
OUT
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
CH3
CH4
TV
R
R
AUDIO
L / MONO
L
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
VIDEO
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,
“Connect the IR Controller.”
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
Please note that models F25625 and
F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or
Audio Output jacks.
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/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.
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
* Audio Outputs
VCR
CONTROL
VCR Control
Connect the GUIDE Plus+
system IR controller for
one-button recording
and channel tuning from
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
* These features are not available in models F25625 and F27625.
VIDEO
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
AUDIO
L / MONO
R
R
L
* S-Video
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
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Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when
connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer
an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must
match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carries audio and video
from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best picture
quality.
TV and Stereo VCR
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to 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.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT
OUT
VIDEO
R
L
TV
R
R
AUDIO
L / MONO
L
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
VIDEO
Please note that models F25625 and
F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or
Audio Output jacks.
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
CABLE/
ANTENNA
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
toggle to the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VID input channel when you turn
on the VCR.
Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three
heads on each end.
We show individual
cables in these
sample connections.
Either may be used,
but you must be sure to
connect Video to Video,
Right to Right and Left to Left.
Video (yellow)
Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
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Setup and Connections
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE SIGNAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
VIDEO
R
L
VCR 1
TV
VIDEO
R
R
VCR
CONTROL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
L / MONO
IN
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
SATELLITE
IN
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CH3
CH4
CH3
CH4
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this 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.
Please note that models F25625 and
F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or
Audio Output jacks.
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Setup and Connections
Step 3: Connect the IR Controller
The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control
your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television
channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+
system.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive
setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ system to test the connected
components.
Attaching the IR Controller
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your component, you need to
use to use the component’s remote control to locate the sensor.
1.Hold the component’s remote control (not the remote that came
with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.
The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.
2.Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while
pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and
release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding
the button may not work.)
Cable Box
CHANNEL
03
3.When the component turns off or on, you’ve located the sensor.
4.Affix the controller’s node directly to the remote sensor.
VCR
SENSOR
Attach to the VCR
SENSOR
Attach to the cable box. If you do not
have a cable box, just leave it unattached.
CHANNEL
03
VCR
Tip
You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller’s node until you have completed
the interactive setup. That way you can
easily move it if you have not placed it
exactly over the sensor.
Connect to the TV
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Setup and Connections
TV
ON OFF
AUX
DVD
SAT
CABLE
SOUND
GO BACK
C
H
+
C
H
-
V
O
L
V
O
L
SKIPMUTE
INFOGUIDE
VCR1
VCR2
Step 4: Plug in the TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote
•Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
•Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
•Replace the cover.
Step 6: Turn On the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control 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, InteractiveSetup.
To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ System:
•Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the highlighted
channel.
•Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the View window.
•Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and go to the last
channel you were watching.
TV
Step 7: Program the TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV’s memory.
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Interactive Setup
There’s an on-screen setup routine
The Interactive Setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+
menu system:
•Select a menu language
Setup and connections
1
➣
•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
Interactive Setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Using the Menu System
4
➣
Features and Controls
5
➣
Reference
6
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Interactive Setup
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically 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.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1.Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
OK
MENU
Point and Select
buttons
CLEAR
2.Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
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You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on
this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to
a SELECT button. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.
Interactive Setup
3.Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
Selecting a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1.Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2.Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine 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 MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2.Press MENU or OK to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Using the Menu System for
more details.
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Interactive Setup
The GUIDE PIUS+ System
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program
listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
SETUP
This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the
new on-screen program guide
with one-button VCR recording.
1 Set up GUIDE Plus+
2 Skip this step
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during
Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE Plus+Menu from the Main Menu.
Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS+ System
To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers must be connected to 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 program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and
then select the brand of your cable
box from the choices available. The
system then searches for the correct
code to control your cable box. When
your cable box switches to channel 9 it
has located the correct code.
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Interactive Setup
Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen
stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a
choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
•Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until
you successfully complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) 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
0 to use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR,
the VCR’s tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try another
code.
The last screen comes up when you’ve
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup.
Remember:
•Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
•Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either return to the
TV’s Interactive Setup or the Main Menu. For more information about the
GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section Features and Controls.
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Interactive Setup
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.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
Enter
01 to 12
Press MENU to exit.
for the hour.
2.Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
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Interactive Setup
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select NotConnected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video Input
2.Point 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 connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see
Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)
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Interactive Setup
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the DVD Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t have
a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the
Using the Menu System section.)
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
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