Page 2 - Product Registration; Important Information; WARNING
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. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THEPROGRAM INFOR...
Page 3 - Introduction; Key Features Overview; On-screen Program Guide; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Introduction 1 Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV watching experience. The following information summarizesa 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 Descr...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 3 Introduction Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1V-Chip: Parental Controls ..............................
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Table of Contents 4 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 29Channel Banner ................................................................................ 30 Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................... 3...
Page 7 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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 Cabl...
Page 8 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Important Stand and Base Safety Information
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. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and ...
Page 9 - Choose Your Connection; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV; VCR; TV; TV; Components
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best foryou. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below sh...
Page 12 - SATELLITE RECEIVER; Satellite
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 CH3CH4 SATELLITE RECEIVER L R VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO TV (back panel) From Cable or Antenna Satellite Signal ANTENNA G-LINK VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS 4 3B 3A 2B 2A 1A 1B TV VCR Satellite 15720240.01 Setup 4/9...
Page 14 - The Front of Your TV; Front Panel; Front Panel Jacks; AUDIO
Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operatemany 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 men...
Page 15 - Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable; How to Find the Remote Sensor; Placing the G-LINK Wands
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 VCR 03 CHANNEL CABLE BOX Tip If you don’t have both a cablebox and a VCR connected toyour TV, just coil the cable ofthe extra G-LINK wand with atwist tie and leave it behindthe TV. VCR 03 CHANNEL SENSOR SENSOR Connect to G-LINK jackon the back of the TV. TV (back...
Page 16 - Plug in the TV; Turn on the TV
Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Use the arrowbuttons and the OKbutton to movethrough the menusystem. Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in...
Page 17 - SETUP; Complete the Interactive Setup; Set the Menu Language; Complete Auto Channel Search; The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 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 Tip To access the setup menus manually, press MENUand choose Setup. Tip I...
Page 18 - Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 Tip If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’s outputchannel, consult the book that came with your cable box orcontact your cable company. Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on theremote control. If your co...
Page 20 - Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 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 cableto your TV and VCR). 3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF yourVCR. When you ...
Page 21 - Step 4: Confirming Your Settings; What to Expect
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to downloadprogram information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list oftroubleshooting instructions appears to helpyou before you try aga...
Page 22 - The Buttons on the Remote Control
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 0 INPUT SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INFO MENU GUIDE CLEAR VOL CHAN MUTE POWER GOBACK OK The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digi...
Page 23 - Chapter 2; Using the TV’s Features; About the GUIDE Plus+ System
Chapter 2 21 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items • Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip 15720240.02 Features 4/9/02, 1:00 PM 2...
Page 24 - Downloading Data; Channel Lineup
Using the TV’s Features 22 Chapter 2 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screenprogram guide that lists TV schedules for your area andallows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR.You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system inorder to view this on-sc...
Page 25 - The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus; Grid Guide
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 23 Press GUIDE on theremote control tosee the GUIDE Plus+system. To removethe program guidefrom the screen,press OK, GUIDE, orCLEAR. Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for...
Page 26 - Grid Guide Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features 24 Chapter 2 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are inthe GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the actionbar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Actionbuttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on t...
Page 27 - Categories; Sort; Sort Menu Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 25 Sort menuselection Categories Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned isdisplayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, pressGUIDE on your remote control. 2. ...
Page 29 - Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Messages; Messages Menu Action Button
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 27 To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, orweekly) 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. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the S...
Page 30 - Channels Menu Action Buttons; Setup
Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 2 Channels menuselection Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling ordisabling the display of certain channels. For instance,you may disable channels that you never watch. You canrestore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If the Guide P...
Page 31 - TV MAIN MENU; GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 29 How to Get More Information Aboutan Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program,advertisement or special, use the left arrow button tohighlight the channel listing or promotionalinformation box. Requesting more information about a part...
Page 32 - Channel Banner; Parental Controls and V-Chip
Using the TV’s Features 30 Chapter 2 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when youpress the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This displayis called the Channel Banner. The following list describesthe items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right andtop to bottom). Sample...
Page 33 - Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 31 How V-Chip Works When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells thesoftware the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),etc.)]. If you hav...
Page 34 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; PARENTAL CONTROLS; The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; V V V
Using the TV’s Features 32 Chapter 2 TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Quality2 Screen3 Channel4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu7 Setup0 Exit V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TVprogramming limits: 1. Choose Parental...
Page 35 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Parents Strongly Cautioned
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 33 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above aspecified age-based rating level. For example, if you onlywant your child to watch programs that have a TV-Grating and lower (in other words, you want the child towatch TV-G, TV-Y7,...
Page 36 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes; Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 2 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option ofchanging some of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select therating with a status of Block . 3....
Page 37 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 35 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the optionof going back and changing some of the content themesback to (V) View : 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View . 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons ...
Page 38 - Blocking Movie Ratings; V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 2 Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have aPG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PGand G), then you could automatically block out all othermovies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Highlight the Rating field an...
Page 39 - Unblock; V-Chip Unrated Program Block; Channel Block; Front Panel Block
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 2 37 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block5 Front Panel Block6 Lock Parental Controls0 Exit 1 View 2 Block V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit2 V-Chip Mo...
Page 40 - Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 2 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block4 Channel Block5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parentalcontrols set...
Page 41 - Chapter 3
Chapter 3 39 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu •...
Page 42 - Using the TV’s Menu System; How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels; Menus; Exiting a menu; Control Panels
40 Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’reever unsure where you are in the menu system, oryou’re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR toremove the menus from the screen and start overagain. How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Pan...
Page 43 - Sliders; Numeric Entry; SET TIME; Choice Lists
Chapter 3 41 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particularcontrol. To use a Slider in a menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to select theslider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the right or left arrow button to adjust theindicator ...
Page 44 - Picture Quality Menu; PICTURE QUALITY; SCREEN
42 Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls 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. Tint Adjusts the ba...
Page 45 - Using Closed Captioning; Turning off Closed-Caption
Chapter 3 43 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip If you don’t know which Closed-Caption mode to use, selectCC1. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2,CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but arerarely used at this time. SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Closed-Caption Mode3 ...
Page 46 - Channel Menu; Time Menu; 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 appearwhen the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV ...
Page 47 - Chapter 4; Other Information
Chapter 4 45 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Glossary • Index 15720240.04 Other 4/9/02, 1:00 PM 45
Page 48 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Other Information 46 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the POWER button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to mak...
Page 49 - No picture, no sound but TV is on; Sound okay, picture poor; Closed-Caption Display; Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen; Review options; GUIDE Plus+ System Problems; Program information doesn’t download
Other Information Chapter 4 47 Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detail...
Page 50 - Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur; The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; The rating limits don’t work
Other Information 48 Chapter 4 Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur • Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 26 for instructions. • Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s). • Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time y...
Page 51 - Care and Cleaning; Limited Warranty
Other Information Chapter 4 49 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 ventilation slots in thecabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft...
Page 53 - Detach Her; Please complete other side also; Accessory Order Form
Other Information Chapter 4 51 ✂ Detach Her e All accessories are subject to availability.Where applicable, we will ship asuperseding model. Please complete other side also Prices are subject to changewithout notice. Total Merchandise ......................... Sales Tax ................................
Page 54 - To Order
Other Information 52 Chapter 4 To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call thetoll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order foraccessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach an...
Page 55 - Glossary
Other Information Chapter 4 53 Glossary Antenna A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air. In television, an antenna can be alternative to cable service but does not receive cable channels such as CNN. Audio Input Used to connect line-level stereo coming from a VCR, lase...
Page 56 - Index
Other Information 54 Chapter 4 Index A Accessories 51Advanced connections 11Age-Based Ratings 31ANTENNA jack 8, 9, 11Arrow buttons 20AUDIO jack 8, 11Auto Channel Search 15, 44Tuning 44 B Basic connections 8Picture Controls 42 Batteries for the remote 14Black Level 42Block Age-Based Ratings 33Channel...
Page 64 - Thomson multimedia Inc.; THOMSON
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