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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls .............................................................................................. 1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges....................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating....................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference................................................ 6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ............................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................... 6
Connection Pictures ....................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection.................................................................... 7
TV + VCR.............................................................................................. 8
TV Only................................................................................................ 9
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver........................................................... 11
Jacks on the Back of Your TV........................................................... 12
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ................................. 13
How to Find the Remote Sensor ................................................................................. 13
Placing the G-LINK Wands........................................................................................... 13
Complete the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 15
Set the Menu Language .............................................................................................. 15
Complete Auto Channel Search.................................................................................. 15
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................... 15
What to Expect ................................................................................. 20
Next Steps ......................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................... 22
Using the WHO•INPUT Button.................................................................................... 23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........... 24
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................... 24
How to Program the Remote...................................................................................... 24
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................. 25
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ....................................................... 28
Downloading Data ...................................................................................................... 28
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ............................................................. 29
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus.................................................................................. 29
Grid Guide .................................................................................................................... 29
Sort ............................................................................................................................... 31
News ............................................................................................................................. 32
Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 32
Messages ...................................................................................................................... 33
Channels ....................................................................................................................... 34
Setup............................................................................................................................. 34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program .................. 35
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