Table of Contents
3
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 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
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection..................................................................................................7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................7
Connection: TV + VCR.......................................................................................................8
Connection: TV Only.........................................................................................................9
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ...................................................................11
The Front 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 ...............................................................................................................19
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................20
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System.....................................................................................22
Downloading Data ...................................................................................................22
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System .........................................................23
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................23
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................23
Sort ............................................................................................................................25
News..........................................................................................................................26
Schedule....................................................................................................................26
Messages ...................................................................................................................27
Setup .........................................................................................................................28
Channels ...................................................................................................................28
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program...............29
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................29
Channel Banner ..............................................................................................................30
Parental Controls and V-Chip.........................................................................................30
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................31
V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................................32