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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 8
Choose Your Connection................................................................................................................. 9
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 10
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR.................................................................... 11
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers........................................... 12
How to Connect: TV + A/V/Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel .................... 12
How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver ....................................................... 14
How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV’s ETHERNET Jack ............................................ 15
How to Connect: TV + DTVLink® and/or 1394 Components ............................................... 16
How to Connect: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) .................. 17
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................................ 18
Back of the TV................................................................................................................................ 20
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable ............................................................................ 23
How to Find the Remote Sensor............................................................................................ 23
Placing the G-LINK Wands ..................................................................................................... 23
The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 24
Front Input Jacks..................................................................................................................... 24
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................. 24
Plug in the TV................................................................................................................................. 25
Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 25
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 25
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup.......................................................... 25
Complete the Assisted Setup........................................................................................................ 26
Set the Menu Language......................................................................................................... 26
Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 26
The GUIDE Plus+ System™ Setup .......................................................................................... 26
What to Expect .............................................................................................................................. 30
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 32
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 34
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 36
Volume Punchthrough Feature.....................................................................................................37
Using the Input Button ................................................................................................................. 38
Remote Code List........................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 42
Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 43
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ....................................................................................................44
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 48
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada............................................................................... 49
Auto Tuning Feature...................................................................................................................... 55
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 56
Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 58
1394 Recording .............................................................................................................................. 59
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