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This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" insidethe product that presents arisk of electric shock orpersonal injury. VCR Plus+, C 3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. The GUIDE Plus+ and VCR Plus+ systems ar...
1 Table of Contents Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The followinginformation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about therest of the TV’s features and how to use them. DTVLINK® Certification Log...
2 Table of Contents Record Output Jacks You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD OUTPUTVIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog programs). Your TVmust be tuned to the channel in order to record the program. VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO R L Menu Path Integrated ...
3 Table of Contents Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................
4 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... 54 Navigating the Menu System .............................................................................................
Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • ...
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 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 orpower strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality ofthe signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the...
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only sourcefor the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna ...
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and qualityof sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of eachcomponent that yo...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 IN OUT A/V AMPLIFIER VCR IN TV IN OUT TAPE IN CD L R LEFT RIGHT + – DIGITALAUDIOINPUT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER LEFT RIGHT + – SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Front Speaker OR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Re...
Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT RIGHT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS INT W/ EXT SURR VIDEO I N P U T 1 AUDIO I N P U T 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO I N P U T 2 AUDIO I N P U T 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO I N P U T 3 AUDIO I N P U T 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 ETHERNET Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by usingthe order form on page 73). There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Different j...
Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect a component, such as a DVD player.This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video isseparated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use threevi...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 VIDEO I N P U T 1 AUDIO I N P U T 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO I N P U T 2 AUDIO I N P U T 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO I N P U T 3 AUDIO I N P U T 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO I N P U T 4 AUDIO I N P U T 4 AUDIO I N P U T 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y P R V I D E...
Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 CENTER SPEAKER INPUT • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch - TV Position Sound comes from TV’s internal speakers. - EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center channel. When an external audio/video receiver’s center channeloutput ...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. • R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • DVI-HDTV provides a digital video c...
Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) towork 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 rece...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, or video game: an S-VIDEO input,one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and press to open ...
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 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 thepower cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not pluginto an outlet controlled by a light switch. The TV need...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Tip Channel Search takes several minutes becausethe TV is searching for all possible analog anddigital channels. You may want to leave andcome back later. Tip To access the setup menus manually, pressMENU and choose Assisted Setup. Complete the Assisted Setup The...
Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter yourzip code or postal 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 ar...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System 5. Make sure your cable box ...
Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCRthat 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 and insert a tape. When you complete these steps, pressOK to begin t...
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. Thefollowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appearswith all of your TV p...
Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It •...
Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Control GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system. GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the GUIDE Plus+ system. INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to operate components. Lights when a button is...
30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Important for Direct Entry You must continue pressing the componentbutton while you enter the code. Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program theuniversal remote to operate the VCR, youwould: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enterthe first code listed ...
Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. Thefollowing instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each ofyour components. If you want to stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming an...
32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available inputsources until you find the input associated with the component (such asVCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pr...
Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, andAUX buttons. Admiral ........................................................ 2132Adventura .................................................... 2026Aiko ............................................................. 2027...
34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUXbuttons. Alphastar ................................................................ 5079Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057Dishnet ....................................
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 35 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital or Analog Channels • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • Auto Tuning • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ...
Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner isgrayed out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 37 Digital or Analog TV Channel A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. Channels can be madeup of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called “minor” channels) are channels associated with the primary chan...
Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that listsTV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cablebox and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in orderto view this on-screen p...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window. OK Blue actionbutton Green actionbutton • Press the up and down arro...
Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse t...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 REGULARLY records the program every day of the week when it appears on the same channel at the same time. OFF turns off timer. Promotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions ...
Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the frontpanel controls. The Parental Controls menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) wh...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are sixsubchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are notbased on which subchannels a broadcaster is actuall...
Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicitsexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents St...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing someof the ratings back to Viewable ( V). 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with astatus of...
Using the TV’s Features 46 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of thecontent themes back to (V) Viewable : D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence ...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 47 For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change therating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movieswith a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked. V-Ch...
Using the TV’s Features 48 Chapter 3 Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way youhave each component connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning,you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 49 Tip A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels inthe PIP window, and when you find a channel youlike, press SWAP to display that channel in the mainpicture, sending the current channel to the PIPwindow. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-I...
Using the TV’s Features 50 Chapter 3 Using the Web Browser Important: To use the TV’s browser, you must have your TV connectedto the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an InternetService Provider (ISP). You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the mainmenu. The TV ...
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 51 Browser Screen Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it offwhen you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tendto “burn” in. In browser mode, the cont...
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 53 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • Menus and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu
54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is topress the number button on the remote thatmatches the number next to the on-screenmenu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 3to go straight to the Audio menu. Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’reeve...
Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.To make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature youwant to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow to adjust the indica...
56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Filter, Convergence,SVM, Reset Controls. To access the Picture Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remot...
Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. The Auto Color setting can be stored for each input. Choose On or Off , depending on your preference. Color Warmth Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the pict...
58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System SVM SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness ofthe picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam whenit transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to-white edges and...
Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’s Menu System TruSurround, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Audio Processor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, whichcontrol the way the sound comes ...
60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System SAP (Second Audio Program) When turned on, Second Audio Program plays the program’s audio in a secondlanguage, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Or, SAP might containa...
Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’s Menu System Subwoofer The built-in Subwoofer enhances low-frequency audio. The Subwoofer settingcan only be changed if the Fixed/Variable audio output is set to the VariableOutput. The choices are: Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off . Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up ti...
62 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TVchannels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an activechannel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations orchannels with n...
Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to yourTV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR1, VCR2,DVD, or SAT•CABLE) so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TVand turns the TV to...
64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Ethernet Setup If you have a NAT (Network Address Translation)/PAT (Port Address Translation)device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically setsitself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NAT/PAT router, you may needto establish s...
Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’s Menu System Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used fordisplaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC andText are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. CC CC displa...
66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Opacity allows you to chan...
Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’s Menu System Record Output 16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cropped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording . Cropped Recording records the center of a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area. No...
68 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Digital Channel Info The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive information about digital TV channels like program titles. The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information . Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort becau...
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 69 Changing Entertainment. Again. Reference Chapter 5 Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications and Features • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • Index
References 70 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet oroutlet stri...
References 72 Chapter 5 GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box • Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct cont...
References Chapter 5 73 The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mod...
References 74 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ........................................................................ NTSC/ATSCDigital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV, ........................................
References 76 Chapter 5 Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in caseyou want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Cable is a double cable that lets youconnect the...
References Chapter 5 77 Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that camepacked with your TV.Replacements or spares canbe ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter, 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to othercomponents. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to...
References 78 Chapter 5 Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow. Use this number only to place an order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach a...
References Chapter 5 79 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:• One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty per...
References 80 Chapter 5 Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it everbe necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE I...
References Chapter 5 81 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equ...
References 82 Chapter 5 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilationslots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-...
Index Chapter 5 89 Index Symbols 1394 Jacks 1716:9 icon 36 A Accessories 76Action buttons 28, 55 GUIDE Plus+ system 39 Age-based rating 44 Blocking 45Viewing 45 Amplifier 6Analog captions 65Analog TV channel 37ANTENNA A 8, 9, 14ANTENNA A INPUT 17ANTENNA B 8, 9, 14, 17ANTENNA button 28Antenna Info 61...
Index 90 Chapter 5 Cleaning and care 82CLEAR button 28Closed captioning 36, 64, 65Coaxial cable 7Codes Audio 34Cable box 33DVD 34Satellite receiver 34VCR 33 Color 56 Warmth 57 Color scheme 67Color warmth 56Component video cables 7Components, connecting 7Composite jacks 14Connection DVD player, TV, V...
Index Chapter 5 91 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 11, 12Input 13RF 14S-VIDEO 14S-Video 16Y•Pb•Pr 14 K Keyboard, optional 50 L Language Audio 59Menu 21, 67 Languages, selecting 21LED, front panel 20, 70Limited warranty 79Listings, GUIDE Plus+ system 39Locating remote sensor 18 M Main Menu 54Menu Audio 58Exiting 5...
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