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Using the TV's Features
Action Video Program Menu
buttons window information options
Promotiotlal Channel
information listings
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
Tile GUII)E 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. "_2)umust first set up the GUIDE l'hls+ Menu systeln in order to view this
on-screen pn)granl guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to [)ring up
the GUIDE Phls+ system.
Then' are six sectk)ns of the GUIDE Plus+ system:
• A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and .3.)
Video window
Progranl inlk)nllation
A row of merut nptions (Gt_d. Sort, News, Schedule, Messages,
Cbamzels, Setup)
• Channel listings
• Promotional infk)tmation
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ sFstem screens illustrated in this book are
representations of wbat you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs,
and GUIDE Plus+ ir{/'ormation 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.
Tip
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 to a different zip or
postal code,
Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of
program information. 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.
l,fthe 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 klentify your cable company by selecting the
correct channel numbers tk)r 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.
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