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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or personal injury.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

GETTING STARTED

This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the Features and Menus of your TV.

The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, accessory ordering information and your warranty.

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2 INTERACTIVE SETUP

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3 USING THE REMOTE

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4 FEATURES AND MENUS

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TV

How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO???INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 input.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to automatically tune to the VID1 input channel when you turn on the VCR.

Most Audio/Video cables are combined into one cable with three heads on each end.

Once you have completed this connection go to ???Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable??? on page 9.

We show individual cables in these sample connections. Either

may be used, but you must be sure to connect Video to Video, Right to Right and Left to Left.

Video (yellow)

Right Audio (red)

Left Audio (white)

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

THE BASIC CONNECTION (PIP NOT AVAILABLE)

The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to,

Advanced Connections.

Note:

This connection does not allow PIP to work.

FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

TV

Once you have completed this connection go to ???Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable??? on page 9.

How to View the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or 4 when you turn on the VCR.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple components.

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.

Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune to the correct Video INPUT channel in order to see and hear audio and video from the component. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup.

To view the component connected to Input 1: Use the WHO???INPUT button on the remote.

To view the component connected to Input 2: Use the WHO???INPUT button on the remote.

S-Video

This optional connection can be used for better video quality.

S-Video

This optional connection can be used for better video quality.

G-LINK

Connect the G-LINK cable for one-button recording and channel tuning from the Guide.

Audio Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver or amplifier for variable controlled or fixed level stereo output.

Cable/Antenna

Takes the signal input from a cable, cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be used for basic component connections.

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SATELLITE RECEIVER

Once you have completed this connection go to ???Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable??? on page 9.

TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

DVD PLAYER

OUT

VIDEO R L S-VIDEO

Once you have completed this connection go to ???Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable??? on page 9.

How to View Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO???INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO???INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID2 input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press the component button on the remote.

How to View Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO???INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3 or 4.

To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO???INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID2 (or SVID 2) input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press the component button on the remote.

STEP 3: CONNECT THE G-LINK CABLE

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.

Cable Box ??? If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don???t connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide.

VCR ??? If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don???t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won???t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

HOW TO FIND THE REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn???t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.

1.Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

2.Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you???re connecting the G-LINK cable) so it is touching the front of the component.

3.Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won???t work).

CHANNEL

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The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to your VCR and/or cable box.

If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack, you must remove it before you connect the G-LINK cable. If there is no demo pin, just insert the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.

4.When the component turns on, you???ve located the remote control sensor.

5.Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable box (see instructions on right).

Placing the Wands Under the VCR and/or Cable Box

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable box. Place them about one inch away from the remote control sensor.

VCR

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If you don't have a VCR, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV.

If you don't have a cable box, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a

twist tie and leave it behind the TV. Connect to G-LINK jack

on the back of the TV.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN THE

REMOTE

???Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.

???Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

???Replace the cover.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.

Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV functions.

ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV (after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information, see ???GUIDE Plus+ system??? on page 43.

To get out of the Guide:

???Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.

???Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in the View window.

???Press CLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were watching.

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TV

DVD VCR2 AUX SAT???CABLE

GUIDEINFO

OK

MENUCLEAR

STEP 7: PROGRAM THE TV

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV. The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV???s memory.

Picture Quality

If the picture appears to have a double or triple image or if you notice rings or halos around objects, you may have to adjust the color convergence. Details can be found under the Screen menu heading in the Features and Menus section of this manual.

INTERACTIVE SETUP

THERE???S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE

The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV:

???Select a menu language

???Search for available channels

???Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

???Set the time

???Set the VCR1 channel

???Set the VCR2 channel

???Set the DVD channel

???Set the SAT/CABLE channel

???Make the channel list and labels

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps.

1.Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote.

To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or right, press the left or right arrows.

2.Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.

Selecting an item tells the TV???s menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

ENTERING SETUP

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

1.Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

SETUP

When first used or after a power outage, your television needs to be set up.

Would you like to begin now?

Press MENU to begin setup or

Press CLEAR to exit.

OK

MENUCLEAR

Point and Select buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1.Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

TV MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental Controls

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

8 Setup

0Exit

2.Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by entering the item number with the number buttons on the remote.

Press CLEAR at any time to remove all displays from the screen and return to TV viewing.

1.Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished.

2.Press MENU or OK to continue.

If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. You can also put channels in memory manually using List & Labels. See Features and Menus for more details.

INTERACTIVE SETUP

THE GUIDE PIUS+ SYSTEM

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.

You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.

SETUP

This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the new on-screen program guide with one-button VCR recording.

1 Set up GUIDE Plus+

2 Skip this step

You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ system during Interactive Setup. You can also access the GUIDE Plus+ menus by pressing menu on the remote, and selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu.

1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.

SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL

1 Not connected

2 Channel 2

3 Channel 3

4 Channel 4

5 Video 1 Input

6 Video 2 Input

2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to.

3.Press MENU or OK to continue.

If You Have Both a Satellite Receiver and a Cable Box Connected to the TV

The remote cannot control both a cable box and the satellite receiver. If you choose to have the remote control the satellite receiver, you must then use your cable box remote to control the cable box. You may, however, prefer to use the satellite receiver remote for satellite programming, and set your SAT???CABLE button to control your cable box. It???s your choice.

INTERACTIVE SETUP

LABELING THE CHANNELS

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more information see List and Labels in the

Features and Menus section.)

SETUP

Would you like to name each channel?

1 Name channels

2 Skip this step

1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel.

LIST AND LABELS

to set channel, MENU to exit.

2.Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called ???fields???).

3.Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers in the Channel # field, and letters in the Channel Label field, and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper???s TV section for ideas on labeling the channels.

4.Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Channel # field. This works even if you???re not in the Channel # field. Or, enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on the universal remote. To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold ???1??? to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers.

The List and Labels feature can also be accessed from the Channel menu. Because this procedure can be time consuming, feel free to skip this step and come back to it later.

USING THE REMOTE

HOW TO USE YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE

This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components.

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, GE or Proscan component, you probably don???t need to program it at all.

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Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV.

USING THE REMOTE

REMOTE BUTTONS

(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Used to point to different items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.

ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT???CABLE mode.

AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Also turns on the TV, if auto tune is enabled.

CH (up and down) buttons Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.

CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP window) to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD players. It cannot be programmed. If autotuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

FORWARD If you???re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

GUIDE Brings up GUIDE Plus+ system; press again to exit.

INFO Press to get more information about a program, channel, or advertisement.

L.E.D. The little light below the ON???OFF button that lights when you are programming the remote. It also lights when you press an invalid button on the remote.

MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

MUTE Reduces the TV???s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

ON???OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products).

L.E.D.

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OK

MENUCLEAR

WHO???INPUT ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

REC???VCR+ STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET

USING THE REMOTE

ACCESSING THE VIDEO INPUT

Use the WHO???INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV.

1.Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the component you want to view is turned ON.

2.Press WHO???INPUT to tune to an available input channel.

3.Continue to press the WHO???INPUT button to scroll through the channels.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

TESTING THE REMOTE

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ON???OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.

USING AUTOMATIC CODE SEARCH

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the LED turns off.

1.Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc.)

2.Point the remote at the component to be controlled. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON???OFF until the light on the remote turns on, then release both buttons. For the AUX button, using code search will not work, you must use direct entry.

3.Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that particular component.

L.E.D.

REVERSE PLAY

STOP

You???ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any component.

The remote may not operate all models of all brands.

FEATURES AND MENUS

USING THE TV

This section explores the features and menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels.

Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV.

This section also includes information on using your GUIDE Plus+ system.

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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels.

Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of your TV.

MENUS

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu.

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a menu:

???Point with the arrow buttons and then select with MENU or OK.

???Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

???Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.

???Press 0 on the remote.

???Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing.

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental Controls

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

8 Setup

0 Exit

Feel free to explore the menu system. If you???re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you???re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.

CONTROL PANELS

Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists and numeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.

To use a Slider in a menu:

1.Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.

2.Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

PICTURE CONTROLS

Contrast

Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Press MENU to exit.

Numeric Entry

SET TIME

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.

Pointer

: AM

A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

1.Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the pointer.

2.Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up or down arrow to enter a number.

3.When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.

CHOICE LISTS

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings.

1.Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features. The features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.

AUDIO MENU

Mute Press OK to reduce the TV???s volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV???s treble, bass and balance.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. You can also directly access this menu by pressing the SOUND button on your remote.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Sound Logic??? Stereo Sound Logic technology monitors a program???s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic range, it compresses to limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial comes on.

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Press MENU to exit.

If the control panel is not set at the current time, use the left arrow to go back over the columns and the up arrow to make changes.

You can also enter numbers directly by using the number buttons.

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

AUDIO

3 Screen

41 Mute

5 2 Tone Controls

63 Audio Processor

7 4 Audio Output & Speakers

8 0 Exit

0 Exit

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program???s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program???s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV???s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV???s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV???s audio output jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV???s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV???s audio output jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV???s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV???s audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed Output On, the TV???s volume control, tone controls and mute are disabled.

USING THE REMOTE TO SELECT AN

AUDIO PROCESSOR

You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. To make a selection using the remote:

1.Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2.Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit.

PICTURE QUALITY MENU

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset Choice List will appear. You can choose either Yes or No.

OK

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

PICTURE QUALITY

4 Channel

5 1 Basic Picture Controls

6 2 Picture Presets

73 Auto Color

84 Color Warmth

05 Video Noise Reduction

0 Exit

Picture Quality menu

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Presets. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment and edit your Personal Picture Preset.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference. It???s your choice.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500??K.

Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture.

SCREEN MENU

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On Captioning information shown always, when available.

On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV???s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.

Adjust Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV???s three colors. Selecting Green Centering brings up a control panel that lets you center the green projection tube on the screen. Selecting Red Convergence or Blue Convergence lets you align the red and blue projection tubes.

USING CLOSED CAPTIONING

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker.

Press the RESET button on the remote to bring up the Picture Control Presets choice list. Point to the desired setting; press MENU or OK to select it.

61 Closed-Caption Display

72 Closed-Caption Mode

83 Menu Language

04 Adjust Projection TV

0 Exit

FEATURES AND MENUS

Closed Captioning Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.

To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode:

1.Select Screen from the Main menu.

2.Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list appears.

3.Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1.Select Screen from the Main menu.

2.Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

3.Point to Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

ADJUSTING THE COLOR PROJECTION TUBES

Your projection TV has three color projection tubes - one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment due to normal component aging, bumps and vibrations, or moving the TV. If you notice rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may want to readjust the alignment of the picture tubes.

To readjust the picture tubes, first do an overall adjustment with the

Adjust Projection TV option in the Screen menu. The Adjust Projection TV option is used to center the green tube and align the blue and red tubes to the green tube. To make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen, use the Advanced Convergence feature described on the next page.

To readjust the picture tubes:

1.Allow the set to warm up for at least 20 minutes.

2.Press the MENU button on the remote.

3.Press 3 to select the Screen option.

4.Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.

5.Press 1 to align Green Centering. Use the arrow buttons to center green square on screen. Press MENU when done.

6.Press 2 to align Blue Convergence. Use the arrow buttons to align blue crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when done.

7.Press 3 to align Red Convergence. Use arrow buttons to align red crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when done.

8.If you want to make finer color adjustments, press 4 to select Advanced Convergence (explained next) or press 0 to exit.

CLOSED-CAPTION MODE

1 CC1

2 CC2

3 CC3

4 CC4

5 Text1

6 Text2

7 Text3

8 Text4

If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

61 Closed-Caption Display

72 Closed-Caption Mode

83 Menu Language

04 Adjust Projection TV

0 Exit

ADJUST PROJECTION TV

1 Green Centering

2 Blue Convergence

3 Red Convergence

4 Advanced Convergence

0 Exit

FEATURES AND MENUS

Advanced Convergence

After you have adjusted the color projection tubes as described previously, you can make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen using the Advanced Convergence feature described below.

Note: Before you use the advanced convergence feature, you must complete the previous steps to align the tubes.

1.Press the MENU button on the remote.

2.Press 3 to select the Screen option.

3.Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.

4.Press 4 to select the Advanced Convergence option (the

Advanced Convergence screen appears).

The green pattern is fixed. The red and blue patterns are adjusted to the green pattern. The Red Convergence appears first by default.

5.Colored cross-hairs show the current adjustment position on the grid. To move the cross-hairs to a different position, use the CH+/- buttons on the remote to move the cross-hair highlight up and down, and the VOL+/- buttons to move it right and left.

6.Use the arrow buttons to adjust the red pattern. Each press of the arrow button makes a slight adjustment from the center of the cross-hairs ??? you can press and hold the desired arrow button to make a faster adjustment, and then make fine adjustments with single presses of the arrow button.

7.Press the INFO button to switch to Blue Convergence and follow the steps above to adjust the blue pattern.

8.Press OK to exit. You will be asked if you want to save the adjustments.

Yes Saves adjustments

No Returns to the Advanced Convergence screen allowing further adjustments.

Clear Exits screen without making any changes.

CHANNEL MENU

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.

ADJUST PROJECTION TV

1 Green Centering

2 Blue Convergence

3 Red Convergence

4 Advanced Convergence

0 Exit

ADVANCED RED CONVERGENCE

OK Exit

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

CHANNEL

6 Parental Controls

UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.

7

8

0

1 Signal Type

2 Auto Channel Search

3 List and Labels

4 Auto Tuning

0 Exit

FEATURES AND MENUS

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. 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) will be removed from the channel list. If you are using a cable box and have setup your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System, this option will not appear.

List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and other information.

Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons.

Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH +/- buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.

Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a six- character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label. The TV

can store up to 27 labels in memory.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX or SAT???CABLE) on the remote.

Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.

Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.

Set SAT/Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT???CABLE button.

The choices for each screen are:

Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don???t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed.

Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component???s Ch 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2.

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental ControlsCHANNEL

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

81 Signal Type

02 Auto Channel Search

3 List and Labels

4 Auto Tuning

0 Exit

SET VCR1 CHANNEL

1 Not connected

2 Channel 3

3 Channel 4

4 Video 1 Input

5 Video 2 Input

FEATURES AND MENUS

Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component???s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component???s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID1 (SVID1 if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you press the specified component button.

Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID2 (SVID2 if you used the S-Video cable) input channel when you press the specified component button.

TIME MENU

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule on. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.

Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is setup and running then it will automatically update your time and this option will not be available.

SETUP MENU

The setup routine is discussed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental Controls

TIME

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

8 1 Sleep Timer

02 Schedule

3 Set Time

0 Exit

Would you like to begin Setup now?

1 Begin setup now

2 Cancel setup

FEATURES AND MENUS

PARENTAL CONTROLS AND V-CHIP

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to ???block??? TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs.

Once you block programs, you or other adults can ???unblock??? programs by entering a password.

The software inside your TV comes turned ???off,??? so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

HOW V-CHIP WORKS

When turned ???on,??? the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program???s age- based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, ???This channel is not approved for viewing,??? when you turn to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of ???Not Rated,??? and programs that are considered ???unrated??? because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental Controls

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

PARENTAL CONTROLS

8 Setup

01 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block

4 Channel Block

5 Front Panel Block

6 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed.

To set TV programming limits:

1.Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.

2.Press MENU to continue.

3.Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

4.Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

The Ratings Limits Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a list of age-based

ratings you can block or view.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-

based rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the Block (B) settings are coded in red.

Content Themes

Lists the content

themes you can block

or view.

Content Status

Fields

Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently View (V) or Block (B).

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

1.First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.

2.Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3.Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears.

When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.

Content status fields

In the example discussed previously, you would scroll through the rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV-G.

4.Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.

5. Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B).

6.Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished.

7.Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View.

1.Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

2.Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3.Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is

Block.

4.Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.

5.Press the up or down arrows to toggle between View and Block.

Note that the content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process.

Pressing RESET on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V.

Rating status field

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Content status fields

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult Language

SSexual Situations

VViolence

To block program content:

1.Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch.

2.Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3.Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)

4.Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.

5.Press the up or down arrow to change content status from V to B. All higher ratings??? content theme will automatically change to B.

Rating status field

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age- based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age- based rating.

Rating field

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

Content themes

Content status fields

You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

6.Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):

2.Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3.Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.

4.Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

5.Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

Rating status field

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

Press ^/v to block programs with this content for this rating.

Pressing RESET on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V.

Content themes

Content status fields

FEATURES AND MENUS

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

To block movies:

1.Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

2.Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and down arrows to change the button from View to Block. All higher ratings??? View buttons will automatically change to Block.

3.Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

4.If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect.

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:

1.Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view.

2.Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

3.Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block

4 Channel Block

5 Front Panel Block

6 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status

PG-13 Block

^

Press ^/v to view programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit.

XBlock

NC-17 Block

RBlock

GView

Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status

NC-17 View

^

Press ^/v to block programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit.

XBlock

NC-17 View

RBlock

GView

FEATURES AND MENUS

V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as ???unrated??? can be viewed. Note that ???unrated??? TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Don???t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated program viewing. If you do not, the limit will not take effect.

CHANNEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block The front panel and remote CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View. You may tune to a blocked channel manually by using the number buttons and entering the correct password.

Don???t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.

FRONT PANEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV???s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:

???Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.

???Keep small children from playing with the buttons.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you have the Front Panel blocked.)

Don???t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not, the front panel block will not take effect.

LOCK/UNLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V- Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block

4 Channel Block

V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK

5 Front Panel Block

6 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit1 View

2 Block

PARENTAL CONTROLS

Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit.

1 Unblock

2 Block

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block

4 Channel Block

5 Front Panel Block

6 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

FEATURES AND MENUS

ABOUT THE GUIDE PIUS+ SYSTEM

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details). To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE.

There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ system:

???A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen numbered 1, 2 and 3

???Video window

???Program information

???A row of Menu options

???Channel listings

???Promotional information

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in

your area. New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so these too are subject to change.

DOWNLOADING DATA

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a ???host channel??? that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels.

To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.

If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

???Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

Promotional Channel

Information Listings

Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move.

FEATURES AND MENUS

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:

???Press GUIDE on the remote.

There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

???Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel.

???Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window.

???Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar:

Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar:

1.Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2.Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).

3.Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.

4.Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options.

GRID GUIDE

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The current program is displayed in the video window.

???Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

???To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the video window.

Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.

CLEAR

WHO???INPUT ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

REC???VCR+ STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET

FEATURES AND MENUS

Grid Guide Action Buttons

Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.

When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:

???Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.

???Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to the channel.

???Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.

Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear:

???Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).

???Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.

Grid Guide

Action Buttons

Grid Guide

Menu

Selection

The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window between locked and unlocked states.

FEATURES AND MENUS

SORT

The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window.

To Sort:

1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn???t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

3.Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name. Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.

4.Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts the programs).

5.Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time. Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time.

6.Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons will appear on the bar:

???Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time.

???Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Notes: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs.

Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that you have a VCR.

Sort Menu

Action Buttons

Sort Menu

Selection

Categories

FEATURES AND MENUS

NEWS

The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn???t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.

3.Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window).

4.Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.

???Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.

???Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at a time.

5.Press the right arrow button to see full text.

6.If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to view the next story.

7.Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

SCHEDULE

The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have positioned the G-LINK cable wand in front of your VCR. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more details on positioning the G-LINK cable.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn???t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

3.Highlight a program within the channel listing.

4.Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

5.If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off.

Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs.

News Menu

Selection

Schedule Menu

Action Buttons

Schedule

Menu

Selection

FEATURES AND MENUS

To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.

1.Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

3.Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

4.Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.

Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar:

???Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.

???Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices:

DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.

ONCE records only on that day.

WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.

MESSAGES

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages Menu on the Menu bar.

To read messages:

1.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

2.Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

3.Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down arrows.

4.Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages screen.

5.Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section.

Messages

Action Buttons

Messages

Menu

Selection

FEATURES AND MENUS

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will appear on the bar:

???Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on the remote.

CHANNELS

You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.

1.Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2.Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.

3.Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection.

4.Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section.

Channels Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons are available on the bar:

???Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Channels Menu.

???Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line.

???On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off.

Channels Menu

Action Buttons

Channels

Menu

Selection

FEATURES AND MENUS

SETUP

The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the Setup option:

1.If the Guide Plus+ system isn???t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.

3.Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.

4.Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings,

Review options, or View demo.

???Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.

???Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON???OFF button on the remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the ON???OFF button on the remote control.

??? View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AN

ADVERTISEMENT OR A PROGRAM

To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box.

Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.

Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture.

Important: Your TV has a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television channels. In order for the second picture (the PIP picture) to appear on the screen, you must connect another component (like a satellite receiver or VCR) to the TV. You need to use audio/video cables to connect the component to the TV. Go to the Setup and Connections section for more information.

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How to Use PIP

While you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. While watching TV, follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIP.

1.The TV must be on. Tune to the channel you want to watch. Press the PIP button on the remote (the PIP picture appears with the same picture in it as the main picture).

2.Turn on the VCR.

3.If the picture gets fuzzy, press the TV/VCR button on the VCR.

4.To see a different picture in the PIP window.

??? Press the TV button on the remote control

???Press the WHO???INPUT button on the remote until you see the picture that???s coming from the VCR (PIP VID1 or PIP VID2 appears on the screen, depending on which input jack you use.)

5.To change the picture in the PIP window, you need to change the channel on the VCR because the VCR is the second signal source.

Press the channel buttons on the VCR or on the VCR???s remote control.

6.To change the channel in the main picture, press CH CTRL until the main channel number appears highlighted (yellow). Press the channel up or down buttons on the remote control.

Note: The channel up and down buttons won???t work correctly when the VID channel is highlighted (yellow).

PIP Buttons

10:12 CC18

PIP picture

10:12 CC18

GUIDEINFO

OK

Arrow buttons

MENUCLEAR

There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.

Arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) Move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.

SWAP Switches, or ???swaps,??? the video from the PIP window with the main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or main picture, look at the TV screen: the yellow channel number is the one you are controlling. Press CH CTRL to change which picture you are controlling.

WHO???INPUT ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

REC???VCR+ STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET

PIP buttons

A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window, and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture, sending the current channel to the PIP window.

FEATURES AND MENUS

CHANNEL MARKER

There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.

VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel.

VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel (VID1 or SVID1, VID2 or SVID2).

Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.

SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.

PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Displays the current PIP channel.

Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.

GUIDE PIUS+ MENU ITEMS

The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system. To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:

1.Press MENU on the remote.

2.Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.

Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:

GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STEP 4: Confirming Your Settings screen of the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.

Yes, everything is correct Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.

Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect Displays STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup screen, allowing you to change your lineup if it is incorrect.

No, repeat setup process Begins the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.

GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.

On Displays the station name when you change channels.

Off The station name isn???t displayed when you change channels.

Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is turned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

Sample displays on a Channel Marker

MAIN MENU

1 Audio

2 Picture Quality

3 Screen

4 Channel

5 Time

6 Parental Controls

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

8 Setup GUIDE PLUS+ MENU

0 Exit

1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup

2 GUIDE Plus+ Label

3 Continuous Demo

0 Exit

PIP TROUBLESHOOTING

???The PIP feature on this TV only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your TV with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment.

???Swap won???t work? Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can???t SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button.

???No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV/VCR button. Press the antenna or TV/VCR button on the front of the component.

Note: If you programmed the Universal remote control to operate your VCR, the ANTENNA button on the remote acts as a TV/VCR button.

???Every time you change channels, the same channel appears in both windows (the main picture and the PIP picture).

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

TV

You must use audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV in order for PIP to work.

A.Press the CH CTRL button on the remote until the TV picture channel number is highlighted. The channel buttons on your remote control won???t work correctly for PIP when the VID channel is highlighted.

B.The only way to successfully change channels for the picture, that is coming from the channel on your VCR (the VID channel), is to press the channel buttons on the VCR or on the VCR???s remote control.

If you use a cable box, you must connect a splitter in order for PIP (picture-in-picture) to work. You must also check some settings in your TV???s menu system in order for all of the GUIDE Plus+ system features to work. Please follow the instructions below. If you have trouble, contact your cable company.

This example shows the connection for VID1 (the VCR is connected to the INPUT 1 connection). If you want to use VID2, connect the VCR to the INPUT 2 connection on the back of your TV.

1.Connect as shown.

2.Turn on the TV and press MENU on the remote (the TV MAIN MENU appears).

3.Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu (press 7 on the remote control).

4.Keep advancing through the screens until you come to the one that asks you if you have cable. Select Yes.

5.The next screen asks you if you have a cable box, press the arrow down button to highlight No. Then press OK.

Accessory Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables.

Most audio/video connections between components can

The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection.

Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection.

be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors.

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No. VH83)

Color-Coded Jacks

The jacks on the TV???s monitor panel are color-coded for ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white. When connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono), connect it to the r/mono input jack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an S-VHS video cable is required.

VH89 (6-ft)

Audio/Video Cables

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable

Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end.

Gold-Tipped cable

VH83 (6-ft)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components.

S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.

VH976 (6-ft)

VH913 (12-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV.

CRK76TA1

Splitter

VH47

Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR.

Accessory Order Form

ANT200

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM

Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite without disconnecting antenna.

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Please complete other side also

Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

Daytime Phone:

Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

???Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

???All accessories are subject to availability. ???

???Prices are subject to change.

Placing an Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.

Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

REFERENCE

A

Accessories 58

Advanced

Connections 7

Convergence 33

Age-Based Ratings 37 Audio Menu 29

Audio Output Volume & Speakers 30 Audio Processor 29

Audio remote codes 26 Audio/Video cables 5

Auto Channel Search 13, 34 Auto Color 31

Auto Tuning 16, 18, 20

DVD Channel 18, 34

SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34

VCR1 Channel 16, 34

VCR2 Channel 34

B

Back of the TV 7

Basic Connection 6

Basic Picture Controls 30

Batteries 10

Black Level 30

Buttons, remote 22

C

Cable Box remote codes 26

Channel

labeling 20 Lineup 43 menu 33 number 34

Channel 3 35

Channel 4 35

Channel Block 42

Channel Labels 34

Channel Marker 52

Closed Caption

Display 31

Mode 31, 32

Coaxial cable 5, 6

Color 30

Projection Tubes 32

Warmth 31

Connections

Advanced 7 Basic 6

TV and stereo VCR 5

TV, VCR and Satellite receiver 8

TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD 8

Content Themes 37

Contrast 30

Control Panels 28

D

DVD Channel 18, 34

F

Finding the sensor 9

Fixed Output, Speakers Off 30 Front Panel

buttons 55

Front Panel Block 42

G

G-LINK 9

Grid Guide menu 44 GUIDE Plus+ System 14, 15

Channel Lineup 43

Getting in and out 10

Setup 14

I

INPUT1 35

INPUT2 35

L

Labels 20, 34

Language 13, 31

List & Labels Feature 20

M

Menu

Audio 29

Channel 33

Grid Guide 44

News 47

Picture 30

Screen 31

Setup 35

Sort 46

Time 35

Menu Language 13, 31

Menus 28

Mono 29

Mute 29

N

News menu 47

Normal List 34

P

Parental Controls

Channel Block 42

Front Panel Block 42

Lock/Unlock 42

Picture Presets 31 Picture Quality menu 30 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) 50

buttons 51 Troubleshooting 54

Point and Select 12 Programming the remote 24 Projection TV, convergence 31

R

Rating Limits

Movie 41

TV 37

Remote Control

buttons 22

Installing the batteries 10

Programming 24

Remote control sensor 9

S

S-Video cable 5

SAP (Second Audio Program) 30 SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34 Satellite Receiver remote codes 26 Schedule 35

Screen Menu 31 Set

DVD Channel 18, 34

SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34

VCR1 Channel 16, 34

VCR2 Channel 34

Set Time 35

Setup 12

Setup Menu 35

Sharpness 30

Signal Type

Cable TV 33

UHF/VHF Antenna 33

Sleep Timer 35

Sort menu 46

Sound Logic Stereo 29

Stereo 29

T

Time menu 35

Time of Day, setting 16

Tint 30

Tone Controls 29

Troubleshooting 53

U

UHF/VHF Antenna 33

V

V-Chip

Age-Based Ratings 37

Blocking Movies 41

Content Themes 37

Variable Output, Speakers 30 VCR Channels 16, 34

VCR remote codes 26 Video Noise Reduction 31