RCA HD50LPW167 User Manual
HDTV User’s Guide
Find Inside:
• The DLP Experience ... page 1
• Connections ................. page 9
• Remote .......................... page 34
• Features ........................ page 44
• Menus ............................ page 64
• FAQs ............................... page 80
• Troubleshooting ......... page 81
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re
or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate it.
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, specifi es 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
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.
This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury.
Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be
required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal
or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). With the exception of
the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a fi rm, fl at, surface. Don't place the TV on
soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in
reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use 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 Safety Instructions packed separately.
Product Registration
Please fi ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your
RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. 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 ._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Defi nition Television (HDTV) featuring
Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase
decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP™ and HDTV. Even
though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with
comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features.
This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an
excellent choice:
Part 1: DLP™ technology–brilliance in color and design
Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP™ HDTV is better
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV
Part 1: DLP™ technology–brilliance in color and design
RCA Scenium brings you pictures with DLP™ system–a brilliantly choreographed, engineering
marvel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring you the best and brightest
pictures possible.
Common Field Lens
DMD
Illumination Relay Optics
Integrating Light Pipe
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker
with lamp type listed.
Model No.____________________________________
Lamp Type___________________________________
Date_________________________________________
Projection Optics
Screen
Color Wheel
Lamp
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
SERIAL SERIE LAMP
How DLP™ Technology Works
In general, DLP™ technology combines microscopic mirrors,
a specially designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to
adjust light to display the most brilliant, accurate images! Your
DLP™ HDTV doesn’t use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which
means you don’t have to worry about screen burn (fi xed video
images burning onto the screen permanently) or convergence
(realigning the CRTs). The diagram on the left illustrates the
complex system.
Thin and Light
The effi ciency of DLP™ technology enabled our design team to
create a high-performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin
and weighs less than 100 pounds.
Lamp Replacement
DLP™ technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need
to replace this lamp, which you can do yourself by following
the instructions that come packed with the new lamp. To
order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model
number, serial number, and lamp type–this information is listed
on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker
is shown on the left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is
located on the right side of the TV. The lamp type can also be
found in the TV’s Lamp Power menu. Go to page 78 for more
information. For future reference, write down the information
in the space provided at the left.
Digital Light Processing, DLP, the DLP logo, and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other products and names
may or may not be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better
DLP™ technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing–HDTV. There
are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there are basically three things about
HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.
Resolution (it’s math...that works for you)
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology
provides. The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture
element) is a small dot. The picture you see on your TV is composed of these dots.
A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels =
211,200 pixels). The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600).
More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the
picture on a regular, analog TV!
Feature Analog (NTSC) HD Digital (ATSC)
Total Scan Lines 525 1125
Effective Scan Lines 480 1080
Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9 (Widescreen)
Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080
Sound 2-ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround
16:9 Aspect Ratio
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use
a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a
screen that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall).
When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in
1941 by the NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made
sense to adopt the 4:3 aspect ratio the fi lm industry was using at that time.
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie
industry had to fi nd a way to get people out of their living rooms and
back to the movie theatres. That’s when they created the 16:9 aspect ratio
(also called widescreen format). When the standards for HDTV were being
developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the
16:9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV.
This widescreen format makes sense because it’s much closer to the way
we see. Our fi eld of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our
peripheral vision. Not only is it closer to the way we see, but the pictures are
crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views.
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Introduction
Digital Signal and Sound
The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50
years transmits signals as electronic waves. These waves can suffer degradation as the signal
travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes
passing overhead, weather, and household appliances.
Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images
are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and 0s. Such precision yields a
signal that is capable of displaying studio-quality picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sound.
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV
There are other HDTV’s on the market– even some that use DLP™ technology. But your RCA
Scenium HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience,
and features that provide fl exibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A
summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these
and additional features.
Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM
RCA Scenium was the fi rst to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs, which means there is no
need for another box to receive digital programming. Now, we’ve gone one better–your HDTV’s
tuner is digital cable ready, which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled
digital cable programming. The CableCARD™ slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital
cable card to access digital cable. The tuner is able to decode all 35 formats of digital television
broadcasts, and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM
(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation).
Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels.
Contact your cable provider for more information. Go to page 10 for more information.
TruScan Digital Reality
The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals
and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also
recognizes when original fi lm sources have been modifi ed and can automatically convert
the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail–a process commonly
referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.
CableCARD™ is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
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Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
4Picture Quality
Main Menu
Vibrant Day
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Videogame
Professional
Personal
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3 to return to the menu.
Contrast 65%
Color 70%
Tint 55%
Black Level 60%
Sharpness 55%
Auto Color On
Color Warmth Cool
Noise Reduction Frame Comb
Green Stretch High
Edge Enhancement Low
Contrast Expand High
User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV
• You can customize your TV to fi t your viewing taste and match the lighting
where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture
quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,
Professional. You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV
will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs.
• Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV’s features
and explains how to use them.
Help text
• TV Guide On Screen™ System: The on-screen programming Guide helps
you navigate through channels so you can quickly see what’s on and tune
directly to a specifi c show from the Guide! You can use the Search feature
to search listings. You can even set up reminders to watch a show at a
certain time and record an upcoming show.
Audio/Video Output Jacks
Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can’t receive or record digital TV signals,
recording digital TV broadcasts wasn’t possible without purchasing additional equipment. That’s
why RCA Scenium added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV. These jacks enable
you to record both analog and digital programs. We understand how you watch TV and what’s
necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless.
TV Guide On Screen System is a registered trademark of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connection & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................................... 8
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................................8
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................................8
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................................ 8
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................................... 8
CableCARD Service Details .......................................................................................................8
Choose Your Signal ........................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Cable Input ................................................................................................................ 9
Using the Antenna Input ...........................................................................................................9
Using the CableCARD slot .......................................................................................................10
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................11
Y Pb Pr Connection ..................................................................................................................12
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection ........................................................................... 14
HDMI/DVI Connection ..............................................................................................................16
Advanced Audio Connection Information .............................................................................18
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable .................................................................................19
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................................19
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................................19
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................................. 20
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................................20
Turn on the TV .................................................................................................................................20
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup ........................................................... 20
Complete the Assisted Setup ......................................................................................................... 21
Set the Menu Language .........................................................................................................21
Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................................21
The TV Guide On Screen System Setup ...................................................................................21
What To Expect ...............................................................................................................................26
Watching TV .............................................................................................................................26
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................................27
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................................28
The Front of Your TV ....................................................................................................................... 31
Front Input Jacks ...................................................................................................................... 31
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................32
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ..............................................................................................34
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices .................................................................. 36
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................... 36
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................................36
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................................................................37
The Learning Feature ......................................................................................................................38
Adding a Learned Function .....................................................................................................38
Clearing a Learned Function ...................................................................................................39
Deleting ALL Learned Functions .............................................................................................39
Volume Punchthrough Feature ......................................................................................................40
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ..................................................................40
Using the INPUT Button ..................................................................................................................41
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................................41
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner .............................................................................................................44
Digital or Analog TV Channels .......................................................................................................45
Direct Tuning to a Channel .....................................................................................................45
About the TV Guide On Screen System ........................................................................................46
The TV Guide On Screen System Services ...............................................................................46
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Table of Contents
Listings ......................................................................................................................................47
Listings Panel Menu ................................................................................................................. 47
Search .......................................................................................................................................50
Setup .........................................................................................................................................51
Schedule ...................................................................................................................................52
Promotions and Advertising ....................................................................................................53
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................54
Lock/Unlock TV .........................................................................................................................54
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ................................54
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ................................................................................55
USA V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................................................................................55
Canada V-Chip ..........................................................................................................................59
Auto Tuning Feature ...................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ................................................................................. 64
Navigating the Menu System .................................................................................................. 64
On-Screen Help ........................................................................................................................64
Controls ....................................................................................................................................64
TV Guide Menu ...............................................................................................................................66
Picture Quality Menu ......................................................................................................................66
Picture Settings ........................................................................................................................66
Picture Presets ..........................................................................................................................67
Auto Color ............................................................................................................................. 67
Color Warmth ........................................................................................................................67
Noise Reduction .......................................................................................................................67
Green Stretch ...........................................................................................................................67
Edge Enhancement .................................................................................................................. 68
Contrast Expand .......................................................................................................................68
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................68
Audio Menu .....................................................................................................................................69
Equalizer Presets ......................................................................................................................69
Audio Processor ........................................................................................................................69
Sound Logic .............................................................................................................................. 70
Audio Mode .............................................................................................................................70
SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................................................................. 70
Balance .....................................................................................................................................70
Audio Connections ...................................................................................................................71
Connections Menu .......................................................................................................................... 72
Signal Strength .........................................................................................................................72
Channel Search .........................................................................................................................72
Signal Source ............................................................................................................................ 73
Auto Tuning .............................................................................................................................73
Special Features ........................................................................................................................73
Preferences Menu ...........................................................................................................................74
Closed Captioning ....................................................................................................................74
Screen Format .........................................................................................................................76
Time Menu ...............................................................................................................................77
Color Scheme ............................................................................................................................77
Translucency .............................................................................................................................77
Menu Language ....................................................................................................................... 77
Power Indicator ........................................................................................................................78
Lamp Power ..............................................................................................................................78
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..............................................................................................80
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................81
Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................................85
Accessory Information ....................................................................................................................88
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 89
Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................90
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................90
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Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
t Things to Consider Before You Connect
t Choose Your Signal
t Choose Your Connection
t Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
t Plug in the TV
t Put Batteries in the Remote
Chapter 1
t Turn on the TV
t Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Assisted Setup
t Complete the Assisted Setup
t What To Expect
t Next Steps
t Explanation of Jacks
t The Front of Your TV
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Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power
strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack devices.
• If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it won’t fl ow around other devices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
CableCARD Service Details
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A
security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming.
Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of
a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator.
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The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to
connect cable by using the CABLE INPUT; off-air antenna by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a
digital cable card by using the CableCARD slot. See below for these locations.
CableCARD Slot
CABLE INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT
OUTPUT
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Using the Cable Input
Connect a coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to
receive cable channels.
What You Need
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
• If you have cable connected and you want to record programs, go to the connection on page 14
for more information.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Cable Input.
Using the Antenna Input
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive off-air
channels and local digital channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
Chapter 1 9
What you Need to Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local
digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what
local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what
type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the accessories on page 88.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input.
Connections & Setup
Using the CableCARD Slot
The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services,
including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact
your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable company,
someone might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they’ll simply send
you the digital cable card.
Important Note:
are determined by your cable company.
When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the
CABLE INPUT jack. Then, turn on your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back
of the TV labeled CableCARD. Push fi rmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted.
Wait to receive information on-screen regarding your digital cable television services. See below
for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV.
CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing
What You Need
• Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
Digital Cable
Card
• Digital cable service subscription
• Digital cable card
What You Need to Know
• The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the
digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information.
• Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other
TV, unless it is re-authorized to it.
• You won’t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make
sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT.
• Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to
be removed, grasp fi rmly, and pull the card straight out.
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service
Once you have inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV (explained
above), you are ready to receive digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status
screen to appear. Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them
with the information on-screen.
If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up, try resetting
your card. Go to page 73 for more information. If problems persist, contact your cable company.
Notes: If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the
information, press MENU on the remote to access the menu system. Then press 9, 9, 9, and
the information screen appears. Go to page 73 for more information on the CableCARD Tools
menu.
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card. Call your local cable
company to place an order.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal
you want to achieve. The HDMI/DVI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks
are good, while connecting devices to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Cables may be ordered separately by calling
the number on page 88. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Note for U.S. Customers: 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. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product,
please visit www.rcascenium.com.
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
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adapter
page 14-15
page 16-17
Audio
Connecting an optional audio receiver:
After you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for
general information about connecting an audio/video receiver.
HDMI and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG)
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Viewing the Picture from Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s INPUT 2 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels
MM
CH
until you see INPUT 2 displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view.
This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:30 AM
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
Input 2
Listening to English in SRS
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
12:39 PM
Cable Input
MPAA - Not Rated
Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Green
Blue
Red
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
Red
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for
example, a DVD player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or
composite video, we recommend you use the component video input for better
quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks on
the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR outputs on the DVD player.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 2 R and L Audio
jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD
player.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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Connections & Setup
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection
G-LINK
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
COMPOSITE INPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
VIDEO
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 2
Y/VIDEO
P
INPUT 1
VIDEO
L
R
L
Y/VIDEO
R
B
S-VIDEO
B
P
PR
INPUT 3
CABLE INPUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
AUDIO
L
Pr
Pb
AUDIO
L
R
S-VIDEO
R
OUT
R
IN
INPUT
button
TV button
ON-OFF
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TV
DVD VCR
SAT
/
AUDIO
AUX
CAB
FREEZE
PRESETS
CC
LIGHT
CCCC
FORMAT INFO
i
CLEAR
CC
SOUND
GUIDE
VOLVOL
MUTEMUTE GO
BACKGOBACK
225511
33
44
66
77 88
99
INPUTINPUT
ANT•CAB
ININ
00
PLAYPLAY FORWARDFORWARDREVERSEREVERSE
PAUSEPAUSERECORDRECORD
STOPSTOP
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until
MENU
MM
SKIP
CH
you see INPUT 1 in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This
is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:30 AM
Input 1
Listening to English in SRS
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
Cable Input
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
12:39 PM
MPAA - Not Rated
Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Red
Yellow
White
Use one set of composite audio/video
cables to connect to the TV’s input;
another set to connect to the TV’s output.
Composite cables are color codedYellow= video; Red= right audio; white=
left audio
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/
video inputs and outputs. Connecting to the TV’s output allows you to record
both analog and digital programs (except copy protected or component video
formats).
Using the example of a VCR:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9.
2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks (R and
L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs.
3. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s output.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video input.
4. Connect the supplied G-LINK cable. If you want to use one-touch VCR
recording and timed recordings, you need to connect the G-LINK cable. Go
to page 19 for more information.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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Connections & Setup
HDMI/DVI Connection
G-LINK
Device with HDMI
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
Y
Video Out
COMPOSITE INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 1
Y/VIDEO
B
P
L
PR
R
INPUT 2
S-VIDEO
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Y/VIDEO
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
L
R
INPUT 3
L
P
B
PR
R
S-VIDEO
L
R
C
L
R
A
B
Device with DVI
L
Pb
R
Pr
Audio Out
HDMI Out
OR
DVI Out
R
Audio Out
L
INPUT
button
TV button
ON-OFF
learning
TV
DVD VCR
SAT
/
AUDIO
AUX
CAB
FREEZE
PRESETS
CC
LIGHT
CCCC
FORMAT INFO
i
MENU
CLEAR
CC
SKIP
SOUND
GUIDE
VOLVOL
MUTEMUTE GO
BACKGOBACK
225511
33
44
66
77 88
99
INPUTINPUT
ANT•CAB
ININ
00
PLAYPLAY FORWARDFORWARDREVERSEREVERSE
PAUSEPAUSERECORDRECORD
STOPSTOP
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until
MM
you see HDMI/DVI displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This
CH
is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:30 AM
HDMI/DVI
Listening to English in SRS
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
Cable Input
12:39 PM
MPAA - Not Rated
Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Connecting the Device
High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries
both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices
that have a DVI jack.
Note: The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer.
• Connect your device that has an HDMI jack using an HDMI cable.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the
TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device.
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
HDMI/DVI adapter
Red
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
White
OR
• Connect your device that has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable and an
HDMI/DVI adapter.
A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the
TV.
B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then
connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device.
C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio
left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R
and L Audio jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.
Note: If the device you’re connecting has a digital audio output jack,
connect a digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for
digital audio.
D. After you’ve completed the on-screen Assisted Setup (page 21), go to
the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which
Audio Input jack you’re using. In the example on the opposite page you
would choose INPUT 3.
.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To fi nd out more about
connecting audio/video
receivers, go to the next
page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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FIXED/V
U
U
DIGIT
AL
AUDI
O
OUTPU
(
)
Advanced Audio Connection Information
With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of
sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each device that
you are connecting to get the best results.
• Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack
(best sound)
Red
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right
audio; white= left
audio
Subwoofer
cable
G-LINK
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
(OPTICAL)
COMPOSITE INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 1
Y/VIDEO
B
P
L
PR
R
INPUT 2
S-VIDEO
FIXED/V
AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPU
DIO OUTP
INPUT 3
L
Y/VIDEO
R
L
R
B
P
PR
S-VIDEO
CABLE INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
SU
SU
L
R
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
L
R
Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver
For better sound quality than the TV’s internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio
cables to the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.
• Use the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection. Connect the FIXED/
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select
whether you want the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fi xed or variable volume
audio. Go to page 71 for more information.
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the
TV’s volume.
• Fixed Output provides fi xed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for
connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.
• If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack, be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the
Audio Connections menu and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer. Go to page 71
for more information.
Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby® Digital
If you own a receiver with Dolby® digital decoding or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an
optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality.
• Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your
Digital Optical
cable
TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver/amplifi er receiver.
• If your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Audio
Connections, then Digital Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
The supplied G-LINK cable enables the TV Guide On Screen 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 TV Guide
On Screen system is on.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch
VCR recording and timed recordings won’t work. The other features of the TV Guide On Screen
system will work properly.
G-LINK cable
G-LINK wands
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 device.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the device (VCR or cable box) while
you continually press the power button. You must press and release the power button
each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
VCR
4. When the device turns on, you’ve located the VCR’s or cable box’s remote sensor.
CABLE BOX
CHANNEL
03
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 below).
Tips
If you have both a VCR
and a cable box, it
doesn’t matter which
wand is connected to
which box.
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.
SENSOR
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
VCR
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COMPOSITE INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
L
Y/VIDEO
VIDEO
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV
R
B
P
L
PR
R
S-VIDEO
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT 3
Y/VIDEO
B
P
PR
SENSOR
OUTPUT
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
L
L
R
R
TV (back panel)
CHANNEL
03
Connections & Setup
Plug in the TV
Plug the fl at end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the other
end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do
not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch.
Note: When you fi rst plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front
panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the
initialization of the TV. This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back
in. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on the tab and lifting the cover.
• Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly with the polarities inside the remote.
• Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
Tip
When remote batteries are low, the device
button corresponding to the mode you’re
in fl ashes when you press a button. Also, a
message might appear on the TV screen and
disappear within a few seconds. Press CLEAR and
replace the batteries to remove the message.
Press TV on the remote, or press the Power button on the TV’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into
TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control
operate the TV’s functions.
ON-OFF
learning
TV
button
MENU
button
DVD VCR
SAT
/
CAB
PRESETS
CC
CCCC
FORMAT INFO
CLEAR
CC
TV
AUX
FREEZE
i
AUDIO
LIGHT
MENU
MM
Arrow
buttons
SOUND
SKIP
OK button
Tip
To access the initial setup menus, press MENU
and choose Assisted Setup.
Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Assisted Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen
menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
To use the TV’s menus, fi rst press the TV button on the remote control to put
the remote in TV mode. When the Assisted Setup screen appears, use the arrow
buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu. 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).
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Complete the Assisted Setup
Your TV’s menu system allows you to customize your TV’s features. On-screen information helps
you choose settings to match your setup. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup
screen appears automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit.
Main Menu
4
Go Back
0
Continue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Go Back
0
Continue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Assisted Setup
English
Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Select with the OK button.
Note: Menu Language only affects the menus, not the
TV Guide On Screen™ guide.
Español
Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Seleccione con el botón OK.
Nota: Idioma de los Menús afecta sólo los menús, no el
sistema TV Guide On Screen™.
Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6. Sélection avec OK.
Nota: Menu des langues pour les menus, non pour le
systéme TV Guide On Screen™.
Press 5or 6to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 4 to return to the menu.
Main Menu
4
Assisted Setup4Channel Search
Input to search:
Cable Input
Antenna Input
Channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
Search channels already in my channel list(s)
Start
Press4to make changes to this screen's settings.
Press OK to skip to the next step in the setup routine.
Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Tip
The fi rst Channel Search takes several minutes
if the TV is searching for analog and digital
channels and cable and antenna inputs are
being searched. You may want to leave and
come back later.
Set the Menu Language
1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the
menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
3. Press the left arrow button to highlight Continue Setup and press OK to
continue.
Complete Channel Search
Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, it is important
to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Make
sure you have connected cable and/or off-air antenna to the corresponding
inputs before you start channel search.
1. Press the right arrow button to access the channel search screen, then use
the up and down arrow buttons to choose an option. Press the OK button
to toggle the option on (check mark in box) or off.
To do a channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight
Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box.
Note: If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or the
CableCARD slot is in use, don’t check the Cable Input box.
2. Press the down arrow to highlight Start and press OK to begin the setup.
3. When the channel search is complete, a message screen appears. Select
Continue and press OK to setup the TV Guide On Screen system.
Note: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through the
Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
Tip
If you move to a new ZIP or postal code, or if
any of your information changes and you need
to access the setup screens from the TV’s main
menu— press MENU, choose TV Guide Menu,
and choose TV Guide Setup, then choose “No,
repeat setup process.”
The TV Guide On Screen System Setup
Important Notes: If you have a VCR and/or cable box connected to
the TV, you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the TV Guide On
Screen system. If you didn’t connect the G-LINK cable, go to page 19.
The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings.
Leave your TV when it’s not in use. It may take up to 24 hours to start to
receive the initial download for your area. It may take up to one week
to receive tall eight days of TV program listings.
The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for
cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the-air
broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite services.
The TV Guide On Screen system is a no-fee, 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 after you’ve read through the
introductory screens.
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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
2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your
Step 2: Confi guring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to
know if your TV is connected to cable.
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re fi nished.
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 also moves the highlight to
the left.
Note: If you’re using a cable box, always leave it on so you can receive
program information.
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:
Confi guring for Antenna appears–go to page 24).
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK.
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the TV Guide
On Screen system must fi nd 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: Confi guring for Antenna appears–go to page 24).
3. Highlight the input where you connected your cable box to the TV, and
press OK.
If you select Cable Input, continue to step 4.
If you select any other option, go to step 5 on the next page.
Important Note: Your cable box can’t be connected to ANTENNA
INPUT if it is to be controlled by the TV Guide On Screen system.
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4. Highlight the channel you have to tune your TV to see cable box
programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect
your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes: This screen only appears if Cable Input was selected in the
previous screen.
Channel 03 is the most common.
5. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
6. 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 TV Guide On Screen system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
cable box or any of the remote controls for these products. Make sure
the placement of the G-LINK wand is in front of the remote sensor on the
cable box. Go to page 19 for more information.
7. 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: Confi guring for
Antenna appears).
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 the G-LINK wand is out of place, position it
correctly (go to page 19 for an example). 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 TV Guide
On Screen system runs the same set of codes).
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(TV Guide On Screen system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV fi nds the correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the TV can’t fi nd your cable box code, a troubleshooting
checklist appears. Carefully review the checklist and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Step 3: Confi guring for Antenna
If you have an antenna connected to your TV, press OK to select Yes and
continue.
If you don’t have an antenna connected to your TV, press the down arrow
button to highlight No and press OK to continue.
Step 4: Confi rming Your Settings
The next screen allows you to review what items you’ve set so far during the
setup. Review each item, and press OK to continue. If any items are incorrect,
press the down arrow to highlight No, repeat setup process, and press OK to
start over. There may be a slight delay before the setup screen appears.
Step 5: Confi guring for a VCR
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR and you want the TV Guide On Screen
Note: If you have two off-air antennas connected and you’re not getting
channel listings after setup is complete, try swapping the antennas.
system to work with your VCR for recording, press OK (a screen appears
reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).
If you don’t have a VCR, or you don’t want the TV Guide On Screen system
to work with your VCR for recording, highlight No and press OK (STEP 6:
Confi rming Your Settings appears–go to page 25).
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. Keep the VCR on. Insert a tape and press play. 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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4. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the test was successful. Highlight Yes
and press OK.
If your VCR didn’t stop playing the tape, you can either choose No or Test
this code again.
If the G-LINK wand is out of place, position it correctly (go to page 19 for
an example). If you think your TV or remote might have been touched
during the test, make sure the VCR is on and playing a tape. Highlight Test
this code again.
Tips
Leave your cable box turned ON all the time in
order to receive listings and record shows.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Make sure the
VCR is playing a tape and is on. Press OK (the TV Guide On Screen system
starts testing another set of codes).
Keep following the previous instructions until the TV fi nds the correct code
for the VCR.
Note: If the TV Guide On Screen system can’t locate the correct code for
the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appear to help you before
you try again.
• Try VCR confi guration 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 TV Guide On Screen system won’t be able to
automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR.
Step 6: Confi rming Your Settings
Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are
complete, highlight Yes, end setup 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.
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What To Expect
The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the TV Guide On Screen system, the Guide
will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see:
• If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the TV Guide On Screen system
appears with all of your TV program listings.
• If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the TV Guide On
Screen system (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information
is usually sent several times a day. Turn off your TV when it’s not in use to receive updated
listing information.
• If more than one cable company services your area, or your cable provider has multiple
service levels for your area, you may be prompted to choose your Channel Lineup. A
channel lineup represents the specifi c service you receive at your location. On this screen
you might have to choose between cable providers and service levels from your provider.
In most cases you will have at least two choices, but in larger cities you may have several.
Selecting the provider and service level that you have allows the TV Guide On Screen
system to download listings that precisely match the programming you receive. If you
aren’t sure of your specifi c service, you may need to repeat this procedure until you receive
current program listings.
Features of the TV Guide On Screen system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
Watching TV
If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list.
To tell the difference between these channels, press the INFO button and look in the channel
banner for these things: a subchannel, the format, and resolution the TV is receiving.
• Analog channels only display one channel number. Digital channels received through the
digital cable card also have one channel number. Digital channels received through cable
have a primary channel and a subchannel. In the example below, 6 is the primary channel;
1 is the subchannel.
• Analog channels are sent in a 4:3 format. Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4:3, but
usually 16:9.
• Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i. Digital channels are sent in a resolution
of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Channel number
12:30 AM
Ch 6-1 DNLJ
Listening to English in SRS
MPAA - Not Rated
Channel format and resolution
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:39 PM
Cable Input
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
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Changing Channels
Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that
the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels
sometimes take longer to tune.
Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren’t available. Some channels
are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as video-on-demand.
When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Unusable signal. You probably want
to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list. Remove these in the Channel
List menu. Go to page 55 for more information.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve fi nished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good
time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be
programmed to operate other devices. Go to the next chapter to fi nd out how to program your
remote. Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your
TV.
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
• Chapter 5: Other Information
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