HDTV Monitor User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. Model No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________ G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc. Thomson multimedia Inc. and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. In no event shall Thomson multimedia or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System. Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature. When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if available and display current news stories by headline. One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: · · · · If there is a Demo Pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, remove it. Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1. One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR. If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: · · · Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3 has details). The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program. Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect. Rating TV-14 Status View D L S V FV VVVV ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating. 1 16:9 Mode Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV. Requirements: · · · · A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver. A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal. The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal. The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on. HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks Description: The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your TV to an RGB device or component video device (Y·Pb·Pr) (with the supplied adapter cable). The component video inputs can be used to connect a component video device directly. AUDIO INPUTS L R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO PR Y PB R L CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 0 Signal Type... Auto Channel Search... List and Labels... Autotuning... Go Back Autotuning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component button on the remote (VCR1, DVD, etc.). Requirement: Set up Autotuning in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3 has details). 2 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 16:9 Mode ................................................................................................................... 2 High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks ...................................... 2 Autotuning ................................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6 Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6 Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7 How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ......................................... 8 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................................... 10 How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR .......................................................................... 11 How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers .............................................................. 12 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 13 Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable................................................................. 15 How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 15 Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 15 The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 16 Front Inputs .............................................................................................................. 16 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16 Plug in the TV ........................................................................................................... 17 Place batteries in the remote .................................................................................. 17 Turn on the TV .......................................................................................................... 17 Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 18 Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 18 Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 19 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23 Next Steps....................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 26 Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................... 27 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 28 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 28 Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 28 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .......................................... 30 3 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System..................................................................................... 34 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 35 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 35 Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 35 Sort ............................................................................................................................ 37 News .......................................................................................................................... 38 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 38 Messages ................................................................................................................... 39 Editor ........................................................................................................................ 40 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 40 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 41 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 41 Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 42 Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............................................................. 43 How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ................................................................. 43 Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 45 How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... ...