Using the TV's Features
Action Video Program Menu
buttons window information options
Promotional
information
Channel
listings
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE l>lus+ system is an interactive on-sereen protinim guide that lists T\'
schedules tor yotu' area and allows your IV direct cxtmrol of a\-ahle hov and/or
VCR. Ymi must Hrsi .set up the GUIDIi Ph.sr .Menu sv.siem in r>rder tet view tliis
on-screen program guide (see Chapter I tor details), tde.ss GUIDE to ivrina un
the GUIDE Plu.s-r system. '
There are si.x .sections of the GUIDE idus+ system:
• A row of Action buttons ;it the top of the screen / /. 2 atid j)
• Video window
• Program infornitttion
• A row (tf menu oiition.s fGtvV/. Son. Veir.v Schcctuk-. Messages.
Channels, Setup) ''
• Channel listings
• Promotional information
Note: The GUIDE Phis+ system screens Wusiraled in this hook are
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs,
and GUIDE Plns+ information depicted will he available in your area. ’
New features and options can he downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+
system, so these too are subject-^o 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 li.stings. When the power is turned off, the T\^ loctttes 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.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged. GUIDE P!us+ system program listings
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive upciated 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 Miet the first GUIDE ldLis+ system
download. You will need ttt identify yrtur cable company Ivy selecting the
correct channel numbers for the stations in (|uestion.
Use the up and down tirrow buttons to change the channel group and
press OK when the correct channel grotip is higlilighted.
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