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HDTV Monitor
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Important Information WARNING Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock, do not expose parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or
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Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that progra
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16:9 Mode Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV. Requirements: • A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver. • A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal. • The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal. • The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on. HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks AUDIO INPUTS L R
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview....................................................................................................1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls........................................................................................... 1 16:9 Mode .....................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System.....................................................................................34 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 35 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive Setup Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that
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Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial page 8 TV + HD Receiver + DVD + VCR Audio/video G-LINK cable RGB cable Coaxial TV + Satellite page 10 Audio/video Receiver + VCR G-LINK cable TV + DVD + VCR Coaxial pages 11 Audio/video G-LINK cable Cables Needed to Connect
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Connections & Setup VCR ANTENNA IN VIDEO L AUDIO R CABLE IN VIDEO L AUDIO R O OUT R ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTENNA 3 2B AUDIO VIDEO L R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT HDTV MONITOR AUDIO INPUT1 2A Y PB PR R AUDIO OUTPUTS HIGH RESOLUTION ANTENNA/ FIXED VARIABLE INPUT LR L R CABLE INPUT L INPUT2 AUDIO INPUTS L R G-LINK EXT SPEAKERS EXT INPUT3 INT POWER + + R L 1 4C DVD PLAYER HD RECEIVER 4B AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R R L R L 4A How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect you
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Connections & Setup 4. Connect your HD Receiver to your TV. A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV. Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you also must connect the Audio/Video jacks to the TV. B. Connect audio/video cables from the HD receiver’s AUDIO OUT (R and L) and VIDEO ja
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Connections & Setup VCR ANTENNA IN VIDEO L AUDIO R CABLE IN VIDEO L AUDIO R O OUT R ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTENNA 2 1B AUDIO VIDEO L R S-VIDEO 1A HDTV MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT1 R Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUTS HIGH RESOLUTION ANTENNA/ INPUT FIXED VARIABLE CABLE INPUT LR L R L INPUT2 AUDIO INPUTS L R G-LINK EXT SPEAKERS EXT INPUT3 INT POWER + + R L 3 SATELLITE RECEIVER VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial
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Connections & Setup VCR ANTENNA IN VIDEO L AUDIO R CABLE IN VIDEO L AUDIO R O OUT R ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTENNA 3 2B 2A AUDIO VIDEO L R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT HDTV MONITOR AUDIO INPUT1 Y PB PR R AUDIO OUTPUTS HIGH RESOLUTION ANTENNA/ FIXED VARIABLE INPUT CABLE INPUT LR L R L INPUT2 AUDIO INPUTS L R G-LINK EXT SPEAKERS EXT INPUT3 INT POWER + + R L 1 DVD PLAYER S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/vid
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Connections & Setup How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers 1. Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control. Note: If you use the fixed audio output jacks, you may want to turn off the volume display in the Audio menu. • VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled
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Connections & Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for
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Connections & Setup RF Jack and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jack is necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and satellite signals. This jack is required for antenna or cable connections. The RF jack on the TV is RF Jack labeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution. Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L These jacks are used to connect your TV to an audio receiver or o
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Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR recordi
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Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout. Notes: • When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers are automatically turned off. • When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to get sound from b
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L O V C + H Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. How to Use the Rem
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Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. Tip In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you To access the setup menus questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. manually, press MENU and choose The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear SETUP. automatically. SETUP Set the Menu Language Select the language to be used The first part of the SETUP menu
