Telev,s,o
User's Gu,de
Changing Entertainment.
Please read this manual before
operating this
first time.
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can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes).
ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is
not covered by your warranty.
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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.
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Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with [_atures that will add to your TV viewing experience, The t_)llowing
inlk)rmation summarizes a l_w of these fi_atures. Chapter 3 provides more inlk)rmation about tile
rest of tile TV's f_atures and how lo use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ TM system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and inl2)rmation dmt is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide lo see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You
can also browse programs by category with tile sort t>ature.
When you access the 3,:ezz_Ii.ature, MSNBC appears in your video window if it's
available through your TV.
One-Touch VCR Recording is anofller benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ systenL _k)tl
don't have to remenlber to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to
set tip a recording.
Requirements:
• Complete tile on-screen interactive setup. Yk)u'll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect tile G-LINKTM cable to tile TV
and place one of tile wands in ficont of tile remote sensor on tile VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to tile TV and place one
of the wands in [_contof the remote sensor on the cable box.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Description: PiP lets you watch two channels at one time -- one channel on
the main screen and the other in a smaller window.
Requirements: Press tile PIP button to [)ring up tile PiP window. Chapter 3 has
detailed instructions on how lo use tile PiP t>ature.
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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 l>are_tal Co_trols menu in tile TV's main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
• The broadcasters must use tile rating system when they send tile prograln to
your TV in order l_)r your TV to block tile program.
Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to set Lip tile TV tO autonlatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on
tile remote.
Requirements: Set up Az_to 7}_ni*zg in tile TV's menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
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Y PB PR
Component (Y, PB,P.) Jacks
Description: When connecting a component with Y, P_, PRjacks to tile TV,
provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three
signals.
Requirements: Use three video-grade cables for the connection. Make sure to
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connect the left and right at dio to tile R-A{ DIO-L INI [3"1"2jacks.
VPORT
VPORT Jack
Description: Allows you to connect an Xbox TM video game system or a
component, such as a DVD player, to tile TV.
Requirements:
• When connecting an Xbox video game system to tilt. TV, use only an Xbox
to VPOiVF cable (Chapter 1 has details).
• When connecting a DVD player, ff)r example, to tile TV, use only tile
Component video to VPORT cable. "File DVD player must have Y, P_, P
jacks (Chapter 1 has details).
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countries."
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Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ............................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 2
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
Component (Y, PB,PR)Jacks ....................................................................................... 2
VPORT Jack ................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6
important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
TV + VCR ............................................................................................................................ 8
TV + VCR + Cable Box ....................................................................................................... 9
TV + VCR + DVD Player ................................................................................................... 11
Using the VPORT Jack..................................................................................................... 12
Jacks on the Back of the TV ........................................................................................... 13
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 14
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 14
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 15
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ......................... 15
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 15
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 16
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 16
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22
Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................... 23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 24
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24
How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25
Remote Codes ................................................................................................................. 25
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Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31
News .......................................................................................................................... 32
Schedule .................................................................................................................... 32
Messages ................................................................................................................... 33
Channels ................................................................................................................... 34
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35
Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 35
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature ............................................................................... 36
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ 38
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 38
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 40
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 40
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 41
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 43
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 44
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 44
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 45
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 46
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 46
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 46
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. 48
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 49
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 51
Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................................. 51
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 52
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 56
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 57
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 57
Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... 59
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Connections 8t Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Using theVPORT Jack
• Jackson the Backof the TV
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
• Plug in theTV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on theTV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn ol] the TV and/or colnpont, nt/)etk>re you connt, ct or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Reti, r to the Important
Sale,guards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation hol(,s on any ot the components. Arrange the components so that
air can circulate I_ceely.
• Don't stack components.
• If yotl place conlponents in a stand, make sLlre yoLl 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 ['low around other conlponents.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the, designated jack,
• If you phlce components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back ot 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
Choos_, the location for your TV car_,fully. Place, the TV on a stand or bas_, that is ot adequaw
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
ot'f. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. P,ef_,r to the Important Sat_guards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
/ •
Don't place the TV _ here sunlight or room lighting will Ix' direcwd toward the screen, l_se 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).
Demo Pin
YOU1hEiStremove the Demo I in trom the G-LINK jack on the back of
your TV in order tor your TV to operate properly and to connect the
G-LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use tile lk)llowing chart to determine which
connection is best l_)r you. Proceed to the appropriatu page and connect your TV,
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who
will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its
operation For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
Components
Connection
Title
TV+ VCR
TV + VCR +
Cable Box
TV + VCR + DVD
Cables
Needed
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video
Component video
G-LINK cable
page 8
page 9
pages10-11
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The' pictures below show the cables needed t_)r tile conn_'ctions represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (AN 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 properiy
G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables
Coaxial cable S-Video cable
Component video (Y, PB,P_)
cables
Component video to
VPORT cable
Xbox to VPORT cable
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TV (back panel)
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From Cable
orAflteflna
TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
2.
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A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your T\ and to the Output Jack on
your VCP, (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables, Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INt I_T2 ALDIO
R and L jacks on the back ot the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sonletinles
labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back ot the TV and to the
Video Output Jack on the VCR.
Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect tile coaxi;tl cable troln your cabh, outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR
(sonletimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin lrom the (}-LINK jack, Then, connect the
G-LINK cable to the (}-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, phtce one <3!the wands <3!the G-LINK
cable to work with your VCP, (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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From Cable Line
SIGNAL SPLITTER
CABLEBOX
VCR
cABLE,
Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system's One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection. If
you want to use the One-Touch VCR Recording feature with your cable box, you must use the TV and VCR
connection on page 8. You can do so by routing the signal from your cable box into the antenna input on
your VCR. Note that the PIP feature of your TV will be unavailable if you connect a cable box in this manner.
You must view PIP through the VCR with the above connection. For more information, go to page 37.
TV + VCR + Cable Box
1.
2.
Connect Signal Splitter to your VCR and TV
A. Use a Signal Spliuer (not provided) to split the signal coming into tile room. You can purchase
a Signal Spliuer at your local electronics store or through the Accessory Order Form on
page 59.
B. Connect a coaxial cable to Signal Splitler and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled
ANTENNA IN).
C. Connect a coaxial cable to the Signal Splilter and to the CABLE IN Jack on the cable box.
Connect Cable Box to TV
Connect a coaxial cable to the TV O[T Jack on the cable box and to tilt, CABLE/ANTENNA jack
on tile TV.
.
4.
Connect the TV to your VCR
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 A[DIO R and L jacks on tile TV and
to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled AUDIO OUT R and L).
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPt T2 VIDEO jack on the TV and to Vide() Output
Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled VIDEO).
Connect G-LINK cable
If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect the
G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to
work with the VCR and cable box (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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TV(backpanel)
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INFROMANT
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romCable
orAntenna
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DVD
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must
connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO
R and Ljacks on the back of the TV, not the
INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your IW to your DVD player
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to tile INPt T2 AI_DIO R and L jacks on tile
back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on tile DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Ps, P_), connect three video grade
cables to lhe Y; P_, Pj_jacks on the DVD player and lo the Y, P_, PRjacks on the back of
the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have Y, P_, PRjacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on
lhe DVD phtyer and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't
have an S-Video jack, go to D.
Note: IfyouconnectanS-Videocable,youmust connectthe audiocablesto the INPUTIAUDIORand
Ljacks on the backofthe TV, not the INPUT2AUDIOjacks.
-OR-
1). Connect a vi&,o cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on tile I)VD player and to tilt,
INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack
on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Note: IfyourVCRhasA/Vinput jacks, youcanconnectyourTVto yourVCRusing audio/videocables
for better quality
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connvct tile coaxial cable t)com your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven't already done so, remove lhe l)emo Pin l_com tile G-LINK jack. Then, connvct
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 14).
Go to page 14
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Xbox
DVD
JVP_RT
G'LI_K
TV (back panel)
fr_Eo a4, o L z
FromCable,
CableBox,
Ot Antsnna
Component video
to VPORT cable
Xbox to VPORT
cable
Using the VPORT Jack
The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game system to the TV using an Xbox to VPOKI"
cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks
(Y, P_, P_) using a Component vide() to VPORT cable. When using a Component video to VPORT
cable, make sure to connect the left and right audio cables to the component in order tk)r the TV to
receive sound. Go to the Accessory Order Fc)rm on page 59 to purchase a Xbnx to VPORT cable and
a Component video to VPORT cable.
Note: TheVPORTjack cannot beusedfor gameconsolesotherthan the Xboxvideogamesystem.
1.
Connect your TV to a DVD player
Use a Component video to VPORT cable to connect your TV to another component, such as a
DVD player, that has Y, P_, P jacks.
Connect a Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV.
Connect the o[her ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the Y, P_, P and the Audio
Output Jacks on the back of the DVD.
-OR-
2. Connect your TV to an Xbox video game system
Connect the end ot an Xbox to VPORT cable labeled T'_ to tile _ t ORT jack on tile back of the
TV and the other end labeled Xbox to the corresponding jack on the back of the Xbox video
game system.
Note: If you have an audio receiver, you might be able to connect a digital audio cable to the digital audio
jack that's on the VPORT cable.
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Jacks on the Back of the TV
This section describes each of the jacks on the back ol the TV, When connecting A/V cables, be
sun. to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.)
VPORT Go to page 12 tor VPORT explanation.
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable
enables the TV's Guide Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCP,. A picture ot
the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal lYom the antenna,
cable or cable box.
VIDEO R-AUDIO-L z
Y PB PR
INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite
receiver or laserdisc player.
• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.
• P, AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
• L A[DIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually
white.
S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks
(INPUT1 and INPtT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is
separated t)com the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video,
make sure to connect letk and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INP[ T1
jacks.
INPUT2 Lets you connect a second conlponent such as a VCR, internet access
device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its A[DIO and VIDEO jacks are the
same as described tor INPt T1 above.
Y, P_, PR(Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals, tse three video-grade cables t_)r the
connection. When using Y; P_, Pj_,make sure to connect lelk and right audio
cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
IlAo0'0O
AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver [k)r improved
sound qualily,
Note: You might want to turn off the TV'sspeakers from the Audio Menu. Go to
page 49 for more information.
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (tile on-screen interactive prograln guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect tile G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings lk_r your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the prograln
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 fl.atures of the guide will work properly.
2.
G-LINK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the (}-LINK wands in t)ront of lhe remote sensor on lhe VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCRs have tile remote sensor labeled on the unit. If tile remote sensor isn't
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remol_, control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
Hold the remote control (not tile one that came with your TV, but tile one that calne with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching tile G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the
l}ont ot tile conlponent.
Slowly move the remote control across the front of tile component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and oil'. You nlust press and release the power button each time
you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in l_cont of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box approximately
one inch away [_comthe remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV(back pan_l)
np
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
T_
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade ot tile plug with the
wide slot in the outlet. Insert tile plug completely into the outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the ba/lery compamnent cover on the rem<m..
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the baueries with the
diagram on the remote.
3. Put the batlery compamnent cover back on the remote.
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
"File technical term is "Navigation" - how you move tim)ugh the on-screen
menus. The theory is the Salne throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
To highlight an item on-screen, press tile arrow buttons on tile remote. [se tile
up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left. arrow
button to move right or left.
To select tile 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 adifferent color).
Turn on the TV
Press tile TV button on the remote control or the POWER buuon on the TV (the
l]rst screen of tile interactive Setup appears). The menu screens 'time out" alter
a period of lime if you don't make a selection. The tips in this section tell you
how R) access the Setup menu screens manually.
Note: Pressingthe TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV
mode. "TV mode" meansthat the buttons on the remote control operate the TV's
functions.
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Toaccessthe setup menus manually,
press MENU and choose Setup.
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu syslem in your TV allows the TV's t_atures to work properly. 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 he _7_ asks you to select your pret_rred language for the
menu system.
1. Highlight your prefi.rred language tor tile menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SE2_ asks if you want the TV to search h)r all avaihlble
channels. This is sometimes called "auto programming."
1. Press OK to tell tile TV to begin searching tor channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.
2.
When the screen on tile TV tells you tile search is complete, press OK (the
tirst 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 4 for more details.
If you move to a new zip or postal code,
or if any of your information changes,
you need to accessthe setup screens
from the TV's main menu-- press MENU,
choose GUIDEPlus+ Menu, and choose
GUIDEPlus+Setup,
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GLIDE Plus+ system is an on-scre_,n interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you
need to complete tile following steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
Intlst be placed in tront ot tile remote sensor on your cable box and/or VCR in
<rder f<r the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 14 R)r details).
1. You should see a screen displaying the teatures ot tile 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 y()ur country is highlighted, press OK on the, remote control.
If your country isn't highlighted, press tile up or down arrow button on tile
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2_
Use tile number bultons 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 pressthe 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 G{IDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV is connected to cable.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yt,s and press OK.
If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight NO and press OK (STtSP:;..
6"(_*_/l_z_ring.fi)ra VCR appears). Go to page 19.
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 screensis very important becausethe GUIDEPlus+system
must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV
program listings,
If you dont haw, a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STiff) 3: 6"o_/l_z_ri_N.ibr a VCR appears). Go to page 19.
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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Highlight tile channel to which you have lo tune your TV in order to see
cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo
connect your G-LINK cable lo your TV and cable box).
Notes: Channel 03 isthe most common.
ChooseVideol/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.
For more information, goto cable box connection on page 9.
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK,
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not LL_/ed and press OK.
5,
Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune tile cable box to channel 02 (use tile remote control that came with
your cable box, or press tile channel buttons on the cable Ix)x).
Press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes),
Important Note: When code testing isin progress, don't touch your TV, VCR,cable
box or any of the remote controls for these products.
,
Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile lust
was successl\ll. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STF_3: C'ot_/_gz_qn/4jbra VCR
appea*:s).
If your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and 7k,st /bLs code again.
7},.s-t/bLscode again: If you drink tile TV, the cable box, or any of file remote
controls might have been touched or bumped during lhe test, highlight 7b._t
/bLs 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 k.sts the next code).
Rupeat tile previous instructions until the TV finds file correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on lhe 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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