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Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
15720240 Cover 1 4/9/02, 12:59 PM
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Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do WARNING WARNING not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock, do not expose this personnel. product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside accompanying the product. the product that presents a 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 watching experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that progr
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls .............................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................... 6 Protect Against
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Table of Contents GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 29 Channel Banner ................................................................................ 30 Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................... 30 How V-Chip Works ....................................................................................................... 31 V-Chip TV Rating Limit ....................................................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive Setup • Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 1572024
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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 Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed page 8 TV + VCR Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV Only Coaxial page 9 G-LINK cable Coaxial TV + VCR + Audio/video pages 10-11 Satellite Receiver G-LINK cable Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show t
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Connections & Setup TV (back panel) INPUTS VIDEO ANTENNA G-LINK AUDIO 3 1C 1A 1B VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 R L OUT TO TV 2 From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect an audio cable (white) to the AUDIO input jack on the back of the TV and to the left mono Audio Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes la
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Connections & Setup TV (back panel) INPUTS VIDEO ANTENNA G-LINK AUDIO 2 1 From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 14 2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13). Go to page 13 Cha
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Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 2A CH3 OUT CH4 OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L 2B 3A 1A VCR Satellite 1B Signal VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 R L OUT TO TV 3B TV (back panel) INPUTS VIDEO ANTENNA G-LINK AUDIO 4 10 Chapter 1 15720240.01 Setup 10 4/9/02, 1:00 PM VCR Satellite TV
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Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect an audio cable (white) to the AUDIO input jack on the back of the TV and to the left mono Audio Output Jack on the Satellite Receiver. B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver. 2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable from yo
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Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. CH Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote con
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Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one- touch recording
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K Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interact
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Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to Tip work properly. In this book, we call it the “interactive To access the setup menus manually, press MENU setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and choose Setup. and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically. Set the Menu Language SETUP The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your Select the l
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Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Press OK when you’re finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button t
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Connections & Setup 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G- LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Note: Channel 03 is the most common. 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press
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Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. I
