LG Electronics LST-3410A TV Guide On Screen system Overview and Setup, Cable Box Setup and Test

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TV Guide On Screen™ system

Overview and Setup

Setting up your HD DVR to receive TV Guide On Screen system Program

Listings.

Overview

The TV Guide On Screen system enables you to program your HD DVR to:

Watch - the HD DVR will tune to the program automatically as it is aired. (If necessary, will turn the HD DVR on.)

Record - the HD DVR will tune the cable box to the channel of the program and make the recording.

The feature also enables you to view on-screen the current program you are watching as well as to browse other channels to see what else is being broadcast. Advanced features offer you additional options which are avail- able when the Program Listings is on the TV screen, like VCR Plus+ record- ing using the program’s PlusCode programming number.

Get Information Ready for the EZ Setup

Prior to the TV Guide On Screen system set up, and the Cable box tests, you will need to have the following information handy:

-Your Zip or Postal Code.

-Whether you receive programs over-the-air, or subscribe to a cable serv- ice.

-Brand name on your cable box, if you have a cable box.

-Cable Box output channel number.

(Usually printed on the back of the cable box. If output channel number is not there see your cable box owner’s manual or call your cable service provider for the number.)

Run TV Guide On Screen system Setup

With the Setup option highlighted, press (SELECT). Answer the questions with the information you wrote in the “Write in Setup Information” box above, this will be used for the Cable Box tests.

Cable Box Setup and Test

This test determines if the HD DVR can control your Cable Box. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cable Box.

Once the tests are complete, you can use the TV Guide On Screen system to view, schedule to watch, and schedule to record, programs listed in the Program Listings.

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Be sure cable box controller for the Cable Box is in position and connected, see “Cable Box Connections” on pages 19-21.

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Contents Hdtv Digital Video Recorder / Receiver HD DVR Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartTV Guide On Screen Notice for U.S.A. and Canada IntroductionSetup Checklist About the symbols used in this manualTable of Contents Front Panel Controls PowerRemote Control Sensor Display WindowDisplay Window Remote Control Key Functions Connection Panel Unpacking HD DVR and Accessories/Connection Overview Before connecting an antenna and/or cable service Connections Antenna/CATV ConnectionsDisplay Formats Overview ConnectionsAnalog Monitor Connections OteConnections HD Monitor Component YPbPr Connections Connections HD Monitor RGB Connections Connections HD Monitor DVI Connections OtesConnections VCR Connections Connections Amplifier Receiver Connections Digital Multi-channel soundCamcorder Game Device DVD Player Cable Box IR Sensor Side view Cable Box front view Cable Box IR Sensor Side view Cable Box front view Cable Box Side view IR Sensor Cable Box front view Connections IEEE-1394 Connections Compatible IEEE-1394 devices Dvhs Maker Compatible ModelMV Camcorder Maker Compatible Model Setting the Display Format Output Display Format Output SetupMega Pixels Hdtv Reception Basics Features OverviewSeek a scene using the Drag +/- feature Record now and watch laterSmart Skip Save your recordings to Dvhs Digital VHSRecording capability with the IEEE-1394 connection Volume Adjustment SignalChannel Selection To bring up and exit the Menu How to operate and navigate the menusMenu Operation Basic Menu Operation To go to the next levelSetup Menu Operation EZ Scan Channel SearchCh. Edit Add-delete Channels DTV Signal Channel LabelsThen press Select or Press Menu to display the on-screen menu Input SourceAuto Demo Press Menu or Exit to stop Auto DemoTroubleshooting Function Use 3 / 4 to select desired optionAudio Language Option Menu OperationAudio Output ClockAspect Ratio Menu Language Use 3 / 4 to select the Option menu then press 2 orCaption Settings, General Operation Caption Menu OperationPress Menu Caption If you watch programming without digital closed captionsCaption Option StyleLock Parental Control Menu Operation Set PasswordWhen you have already entered a password Lock SystemBlock Ch. Channel Movie RatingTV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Aux.Block DVR Menu Operation TV Guide On Screen systemProgram List Setting, General Operation Program ListRecording Quality Recording time by recording quality chartHDD Format Main menu appearsProgram Information Display Information DisplaysChannel Banner Display To remove the Channel Banner display, press Select again orRecording Setup Operation Manual RecordingSelect the desired channel with CH + Playback Operation Press Timeshift while watching a TV program Timeshift Pause, Live TV/Playback Setup and OperationBookmark Press Stop to exit Timeshift functionEdit Clip EditClip Record During Timeshift, press RECORD/EDIT at the starting pointVideo Synopsis Smart Skip +/-, Video Synopsis, Drag & PlaySmart Skip + Drag & PlayIEEE-1394 Devices List of DevicesControl Panel Record contents from Dvhs to the HDD Hard Drive Control MV CamcorderRun TV Guide On Screen system Setup TV Guide On Screen system Overview and SetupGet Information Ready for the EZ Setup Cable Box Setup and TestTV Guide On Screen system Overview of downloads Panel Ads TV Guide On Screen system Grid Guide LayoutPIG Picture-in-Guide Info Box?????????????? Navigation Menu Bar TileSoft Action Buttons TV Guide On Screen system FAVORITES/RECORD in Listings GlossaryPress VCR Plus+ On/Off SetupTV Guide On Screen system VCR Plus+ Recording Press TV Guide to return to TV viewing OteProgramming the Remote Control to Operate Other Devices Remote Control Codes for Other Devices TV CodesVCR Codes AUX CD Codes DVD CodesAUX Audio Codes STB CodesTroubleshooting Symptom Possible SolutionsSpecifications Reference Page Reference Hdtv Digital Video Recorder / Receiver LST-3410A