Using the TV’s Menu System
0 Go Back
1 Antenna Info
2 Channel Search
3 Software Upgrade
4 Signal Source
5 Signal Type
6 Auto Tuning
7 1394 Setup
8 Special Features
9 Ethernet Setup
Main Menu Connections
Use Full Search the first time that your TV is setup to
search for channels on Antenna A and B. Full Search will also automatically detect the proper Air or Cable setting.
A Full Channel Search requires several minutes to complete. Thereafter, use Quick Search. It only searches the currently- tuned antenna, keeps the Air or Cable setting the same, and is faster. Quick Search is useful when adjusting an
Tip: If you have Cable and Air, connect Cable to Antenna A. If you have only Air, connect it to Antenna A.
Status: Antenna A (Cable), Antenna B (Air).
Full Search | Quick Search |
Press OK to startt a Full Channel Search of both antennas including automatic detection of Cable or Air antenna.
Channel Search
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.
The Channel Search screen lets you choose a Full Search or a Quick Search.
Full Search Searches both Antenna A and B, and automatically detects whether they are cable or
Note: A Full Search can take several minutes.
Quick Search Searches only for channels on the antenna you’re currently using and uses the current Air or Cable setting. For optimum reception, you need to conduct a Quick Search after you’ve adjusted a terrestrial antenna because the TV might pick up new channels.
Notes: Channel Search takes a long time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched.
If a cable box is connected to Antenna A and GUIDE Plus+ Setup was performed, a channel search will not be permitted.
0 Go Back
1 Antenna Info
2 Channel Search
3 Software Upgrade
4 Signal Source
5 Signal Type
6 Auto Tuning
7 1394 Setup
8 Special Features
9 Ethernet Setup
Main Menu Connections
Current Software Version and Date: \A05.82d 5/12/2003
If you have a connection to the TV's Ethernet jack, your TV may periodically alert you to the availability of a TV software upgrade which can be downloaded through the Ethernet jack.
Status: Software upgrade is not available at this time.
If one were available, you would be able to select a button on this screen to acquire it.
You can view your current
Software Upgrade
The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available. The software information and upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet with ISP subscription.
Note: If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speed of 56K, the Software Upgrade could take several hours or more. If TV is unplugged while doing a Software Upgrade during this time, it could render the TV inoperable.You may want to decline a software upgrade if you have this setup.
0 Go Back
1 Antenna Info
2 Channel Search
3 Software Upgrade
4 Signal Source
5 Signal Type
6 Auto Tuning
7 1394 Setup
8 Special Features
9 Ethernet Setup
Main Menu Connections
Front Input
Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to the video inputs. Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle then press OK or
You can select a source from the available signal sources. Press OK to continue.
Signal Source
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.
0 Go Back
1 Antenna Info
2 Channel Search
3 Software Upgrade
4 Signal Source
5 Signal Type
6 Auto Tuning
7 1394 Setup
8 Special Features
9 Ethernet Setup
Main Menu Connections
Antenna A Signal Type
Air (UHF/VHF Antenna)
Cable
Antenna B Signal Type
Air (UHF/VHF Antenna)
Cable
You should not normally need to change the settings above because they are set automatically by a Full Channel Search. If a setting in this screen is changed, you may have to run a new Quick Channel Search to find that signal type's channels.
Tip: If you have Cable and Air, connect Cable to Antenna A. If you have only Air, connect it to AntennaA.
You can select the Air/Cable setting for Antenna A and Antenna B. Press OK to continue.
Signal Type
The Signal Type screen lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an
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