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T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again..
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will ad 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.
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T able of Contents 3 Introduction Key Featur es Over view .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ..................................................................
T able of Contents 4 Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 34 Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 35 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit .
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Why Y ou Should Connect This G-LINK Cabl.
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • 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.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable Coaxial cable TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial G-LINK cable TV + VCR page 8 Coaxial G-LINK cable TV Only page 9 TV VCR Satellite Coaxial G-LINK cable TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver pages 10-11 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV .
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna TV VCR 2 3B 1 Connection: TV + VCR 1.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK From Cable or Antenna 1 TV 2B Connection: TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV .
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup CH3 CH4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R TV (back panel) .
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup AUDIO VIDEO The Fr ont of Y our 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.
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup VCR 03 CHANNEL CABLE BOX Ti p 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 . VCR 03 CHANNEL SENSOR SENSOR Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TV .
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. O K 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.
Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Ti p T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Setup.
16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Ti p 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 . Step 1: Identifying Y our TV’ s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
Chapter 1 17 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.
18 Chapter 1 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 .
Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Ti p Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’ t locate the cor rect code for the VCR, a list of tr oubleshooting instr uctions appears to help you befor e you tr y again.
20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 0 INPUT SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INFO MENU GUIDE CLEAR VOL CHAN MUTE POWER GO BACK O K The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Par ental Controls and V -Chip 21 21 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for r epr esentation only.
Using the TV ’ s Features 22 Chapter 2 About the GUIDE Plus + System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 23 Press GUIDE on the r emote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. T o remove the program guide fr om the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus + System T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote.
Using the TV ’ s Features 24 Chapter 2 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 25 Sort menu selection Categories Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. T o Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.
Using the TV ’ s Features 26 Chapter 2 News menu selection News menu action buttons Schedule menu selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 27 T o remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar . 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar .
Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 2 Channels menu selection Channels menu action buttons Channels Y ou can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 29 How to Get Mor e Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box.
Using the TV ’ s Features 30 Chapter 2 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 31 How V -Chip W orks When turned “ on, ” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program ’ s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV -14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.
Using the TV ’ s Features 32 Chapter 2 V -Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Par ental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 33 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Using the TV ’ s Features 34 Chapter 2 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to Vie w . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status of Block .
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 35 3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you want to block out. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B . All higher ratings ’ content theme will automatically change to B .
Using the TV ’ s Features 36 Chapter 2 Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 37 V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V -Chip recognizes as “ unrated ” can be viewed.
Using the TV ’ s Features 38 Chapter 2 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Lock/Unlock Par ental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Differ ent T ypes of Menus and Contr ol Panels • Pictur e Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu 39 39 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for r epr esentation only.
40 Chapter 3 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ’ re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you ’ re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.
Chapter 3 41 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. T o use a Slider in a menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the right or left arrow button to adjust the indicator line on the slider .
42 Chapter 3 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu Basic Picture Contr ols Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color .
Chapter 3 43 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p If you don ’ t know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but are rarely used at this time.
44 Chapter 3 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Limited W arranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 45 45 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for r epr esentation only.
Other Information 46 Chapter 4 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won ’ t tur n on • Press the POWER button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Chapter 4 47 Other Information T r oubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the Channel menu. Go to page 44 for more information. • The channel might be empty — change channels.
Other Information 48 Chapter 4 Scheduled W atch or Record doesn ’ t occur • Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 44 for instructions. • Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).
Chapter 4 49 Other Information Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: Tur n OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
Other Information 50 Chapter 4 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer).
Chapter 4 51 Other Information Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.
Other Information 52 Chapter 4 T o Or der T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Chapter 4 53 Other Information Index A Accessories 51 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 30 Arrow buttons 20 Auto Channel Search 15, 44 Color 42 B Basic connections 8, 9 Picture Controls 42 Bat.
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