Table of Contents
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Introduction
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ...........................................................................................1
16:9 Mode ................................................................................................................... 2
High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks......................................2
Autotuning .................................................................................................................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
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................7
How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player .........................................8
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................................... 10
How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR .......................................................................... 11
How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers.............................................................. 12
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables .........................................................................13
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable.................................................................15
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 15
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 15
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 16
Front Inputs .............................................................................................................. 16
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
Plug in the TV ...........................................................................................................17
Place batteries in the remote .................................................................................. 17
Turn on the TV .......................................................................................................... 17
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 18
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 18
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 19
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23
Next Steps....................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 26
Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................... 27
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 28
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................28
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................28
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .......................................... 30
