5Table of ContentsIntroductionKey Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1Chapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 8Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 9How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 10How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................................................... 11How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers ........................................... 12How to Connect: TV + A/V/Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel .................... 12How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver ....................................................... 14How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV’s ETHERNET Jack ............................................ 15How to Connect: TV + DTVLink® and/or 1394 Components ............................................... 16How to Connect: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) .................. 17Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................................ 18Back of the TV ................................................................................................................................ 20Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable ............................................................................ 23How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................................ 23Placing the G-LINK Wands ..................................................................................................... 23The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 24Button Lighting (available on some models) ........................................................................ 24Front Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................... 24Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 24Plug in the TV ................................................................................................................................. 25Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................................... 25Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 25Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup .......................................................... 25Complete the Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................ 26Set the Menu Language ......................................................................................................... 26Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 26The GUIDE Plus+™ System Setup .......................................................................................... 26What to Expect .............................................................................................................................. 30Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 30Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 32Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 34How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 35The Learning Feature .................................................................................................................... 36Volume Punchthrough Feature ..................................................................................................... 38Using the Input Button ................................................................................................................. 39Remote Code List ........................................................................................................................... 39Chapter 3: Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 42Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 43About the GUIDE Plus+ System .................................................................................................... 44Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 48How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ............................................................................... 49Auto Tuning Feature ...................................................................................................................... 55PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 56Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 581394 Recording .............................................................................................................................. 59