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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ............................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 2
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
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
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8
Connection: TV Only (No PIP) .......................................................................................... 9
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11
Connection: TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................ 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