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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
Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks.......................................................................................2
VPORT Jack .................................................................................................................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
TV + VCR............................................................................................................................ 8
TV + VCR + Cable Box....................................................................................................... 9
TV + VCR + DVD Player................................................................................................... 11
Using the VPORT Jack..................................................................................................... 12
Jacks on the Back of the TV ...........................................................................................13
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ...............................................................14
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................14
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Plug in the TV..................................................................................................................15
Put Batteries in the Remote........................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup......................... 15
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................ 15
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search ..............................................................................16
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup................................................................................ 16
What to Expect ...............................................................................................................20
Next Steps....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................22
Using the 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
Remote Codes................................................................................................................. 25