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USER’S
GUIDE

Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
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.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This
damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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.
VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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: ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
Setup and Connections ..........................................................3
Step 1: Unpack the TV......................................................................4
Step 2: Connect Your TV ..................................................................4
TV Only .......................................................................................4
The Basic Connection.................................................................5
Advanced Connections ..............................................................6
Step 3: Connect the IR Controller....................................................9
Step 4: Plug in the TV.....................................................................10
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote..................................................10
Step 6: Turn On the TV...................................................................10
Step 7: Program the TV..................................................................10
Interactive Setup .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select ...................................................................12
Entering Setup................................................................................12
Selecting a Language.....................................................................13
Auto Channel Search .....................................................................13
The GUIDE PIus+ System ................................................................14
Setting Up the GUIDE PIus+ System........................................14
Setting the Time .............................................................................16
Setting the VCR1 Channel .............................................................17
Setting the VCR2 Channel .............................................................17
Setting the DVD Channel...............................................................18
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel ....................................................19
Labeling the Channels ...................................................................20
Using the Remote..................................................................... 21
Remote Buttons..............................................................................22
Front Panel .....................................................................................24
Using the Menus.......................................................................25
Menus and Control Panels.............................................................26
Audio Menu....................................................................................28
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................29
Screen Menu...................................................................................29
Using Closed Captioning .........................................................30
Channel Menu ................................................................................31

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Table of Contents
Time Menu......................................................................................32
Other Menus...................................................................................32
Features and Controls......................................................... 33
GUIDE PIus+ Menu .........................................................................34
About the GUIDE PIus+ System .....................................................34
Getting In & Out of the Guide PIus+ System..........................35
Downloading Data ..................................................................35
The Different GUIDE PIus+ System Menus .............................36
Grid Guide..........................................................................37
Sort.....................................................................................38
Schedule.............................................................................39
Messages............................................................................40
Editor .................................................................................41
Channel Marker..............................................................................43
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................44
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................45
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................49
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...............................................50
Channel Block ..........................................................................51
Front Panel Block .....................................................................51
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................51
Reference.....................................................................................52
Troubleshooting .............................................................................52
Care and Cleaning..........................................................................55
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................56
Accessory Information ...................................................................58
Index ............................................................................................. 61

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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive
Setup, and use all of the menus, features, and
controls of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
Well… if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important tips that
will help you get the most from your TV.
➣
Setup and connections
Interactive Setup
1
2
➣➣
Using the Menu System
Using the remote
3
4
➣
Features and Controls
➣
Reference
6
5

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Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect Your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection: If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections: If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and
video signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or
cable box.
TV
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,
“Connect the IR Controller.”
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your TV.

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Setup and Connections
The Basic connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For multiple component connection
information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two Coaxial
Cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
VCR 1
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNACABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,
“Connect the IR Controller.”
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, tune
the TV to Channel 3 or 4.

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Setup and Connections
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections 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.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks.
Once you have made your connections,
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct channel in order to see and
hear audio and video from the
component.
VCR Control
Connect the GUIDE Plus+
system IR controller for
one-button recording
and channel tuning from
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.

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Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when
connecting components to your TV.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make
your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
TV and VCR
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from any audio/video
cables.
Protect Your Components From
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, turn on
both the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to
the channel you specify on the back of the VCR
(in this case, channel 3).
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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Setup and Connections
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this
connection, turn on the TV and the satellite
receiver and press 03 (or 04) to tune the TV to
the correct channel.
To watch the VCR in this connection, turn on
the TV and VCR, enter 03 (or 04) to tune to the
VCR channel, and use the VCR buttons to play,
rewind, etc.
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE RECEIVER
VCR 1
TV
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV SATELLITE
IN
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
SATELLITE SIGNAL
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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Setup and Connections
Tip
You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller’s node until you have completed
the interactive setup. That way you can
easily move it if you have not placed it
exactly over the sensor.
Step 3: Connect the IR Controller
The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control
your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television
channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+
system.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive
setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ system to test the connected
components.
Attaching the IR Controller
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your component, you need to
use to use the component’s remote control to locate the sensor.
1. Hold the component’s remote control (not the remote that came
with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.
2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while
pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and
release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding
the button may not work.)
VCR
03
CHANNEL
Cable Box
The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.
3. When the component turns off or on, you’ve located the sensor.
4. Affix the controller’s node directly to the remote sensor.
SENSOR
VCR
03
CHANNEL
SENSOR
Connect to the TV
Attach to the VCR
Attach to the cable box. If you do not
have a cable box, just leave it unattached.
Cable Box

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Setup and Connections
INFO
MENU
GUIDE
O
K
CLEAR
VOL CHAN
MUTE
POWER
GO
BACK
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 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 POWER on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
On-Screen Program Guide
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program
guide when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information on
setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the next section, Interactive
Setup.
To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ System:
• Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the highlighted
channel.
• Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the View window.
• Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and go to the last
channel you were watching.
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.
POWER

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Interactive Setup
There’s an on-screen setup routine
The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+
menu system:
• Select a menu language
• Search for available channels
• Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
• Set the time
• Make the channel list and labels
➣
Setup and connections
Interactive Setup
1
2
➣➣
Using the Menu System
Using the remote
3
4
➣
Features and Controls
➣
Reference
6
5

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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 MOVE arrows 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.
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 Control
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
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.
MENU
OK
CLEAR
Point and Select
buttons

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Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
Selecting a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This
is sometimes called “auto programming.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
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. See Using the Menu System for
more details.

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Interactive Setup
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during
Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE Plus+
Menu from the Main menu.
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
Setting Up The GUIDE PIUS+System
To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers must be connected to your cable box and VCR if
you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZIP
or Postal code.
The next series of screens asks you
about your cable TV setup. If you have
a cable box, you need to set the
GUIDE Plus+ system to control it.
Otherwise, it may not be able to
locate and download program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and
then select the brand of your cable
box from the choices available. The
system then searches for the correct
code to control your cable box. When
your cable box switches to channel 9 it
has located the correct code.

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Interactive Setup
Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen
stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a
choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
• Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
• Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until
you successfully complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) has been identified, you need to set
the cable box’s output channel. Enter the
channel you use to view channels through
your cable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult
your cable box’s instruction book or your
cable company if you are not sure.
When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR,
the VCR’s tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try another
code.
The last screen comes up when you’ve
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
Remember:
• Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
• Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either return to the
TV’s Interactive Setup or the Main Menu. For more information about the
GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section Features and Controls.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If
your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you
need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download,
it sets the time for you automatically.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
Enter
01 to 12 for the hour.
Press MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
tuning)
This step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel
you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1
button on an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN universal remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in Using the Menu System section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto
tuning)
This step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel
you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2
button on an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN universal remote.
Note: If you already own or choose to
purchase an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN
universal remote control, you can program
the remote to auto tune. Otherwise, you
can skip the following four steps.

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Interactive Setup
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don’t
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more,
see Auto Tuning in Using the Menu System section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a second
VCR with your TV?
1 Use TV with VCR 2
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
SET VCR2 CHANNEL
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second
VCR connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the DVD Channel (auto
tuning)
This step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the DVD button on an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN universal
remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t
have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in Using the Menu System section.)