Television User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15893090 Models: F27650, F32650, F36650 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 128W (model F27650), 142W (model F32650), 146W (model F36650) Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond. 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 (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information 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. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively. 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 INC. 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. VCR required for recording. 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+TM 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 appears in your video window if it's available through your TV. 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: · · · Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1. One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINKTM 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. 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INPUT2 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y PB PR VPORT Jack Description: Allows you to connect an XboxTM video game console or a component, such as a DVD player, to the TV. Requirements: · When connecting an Xbox video game console to the TV, use only an Xbox to VPORT cable (Chapter 1 has details). When connecting a DVD player, for example, to the TV, use only the Component video to VPORT cable. The DVD player must have Y, PB, PR jacks (Chapter 1 has details). VPORT · "Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries." 2 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2 Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks ....................................................................................... 2 VPORT Jack ................................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6 Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6 Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6 Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 TV + VCR + DVD Player ..................................................................................................... 9 TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 10 Using the VPORT Jack ..................................................................................................... 11 Jacks on the Back of the TV ........................................................................................... 12 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13 How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13 Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 13 Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 14 Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 14 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ......................... 14 Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 14 Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 15 Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15 Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20 Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22 Using the WHO·INPUT Button ................................................................................ 23 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 24 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24 How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25 Remote Codes ................................................................................................................. 25 3 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29 Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29 Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31 News .......................................................................................................................... 32 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 32 Messages ................................................................................................................... 33 Channels ................................................................................................................... 34 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35 Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................. ...