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Safety Information ............................................... i First Things First ................................................. 3 Using the Menu System ...................................... 7 The Menu Rule: Point and Select ....................................................... Menus and Control Panels ................................................................. 8 9 Interactive Setup .............................................. Enteringthe Interactive Setup .....................
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STEP 1 :UNPACK ACCESSORIES THE TV AND The accessories packed with TV include the Universal Remote, the Simple Remote, six AAA batteries, an antenna adapter, and an audio/ vck _r,ou_ video.adapter for plugging your camcorder into the front of the TV. Be sure to locate the Connections Foldout. Important _lc_ _. Information: Optional Stand for Table Model TVs ONLY CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with _ _-_ 2 /\ properly located and of adequate size and strength.
TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, or laserdisc player. See AppendixA, p. 62 for detailed information about using each of these connections. After connecting the T.V,proceed to Step 3, below. If your components don't match those shown on the Foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or the specific component user manuals.
STEP 5: TURN ON THE TV VCR SAT'CABLE Press TV. on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. AM-EM TAPE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD STEP 6 Read the next section, AUX CH GUIDE SKIP Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. MUTE STEP GO BACK 7 FAV'INPUT Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. This setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
A LIVING ROOM IN You access the TV's on-screen system the menu MY features system. looks like a living Living Room LIVING Main Living Room Main Menu such as the Audio Menu. through The room, Menu.
THE You only MENU need RULE: to know POINT AND one rule to use the on-screen SELECT menus: point and select. WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT? The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. MENU (_ 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.
MENUS, CONTROL CONTROLS PANELS AND There are three parts to the menu system: menus, controls, and control panels. Before you can use the contols and control panels to adjust your TV, you have to move through the Main Menu and select a control. THE LIVING ROOM MAIN MENU To bring up the Living Room Main Menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote or front panel. The Living Room Main Menu contains eight items that you can select: six menus and two buttons. Let's take a look at the buttons first.
The Exit Button All menus have an Exit button. Selecting the Exit button always takes you to the previous screen. Selecting the Exit button from the Main Menu returns you to regular TV viewing. For example, 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. Point to Exit. 2. Press MENU. The Living Room disappears.
The Help Button All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main Menu brings up all of the help balloons for the Living Room. 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to the Help button and press MENU. The help balloons appear. 3. Press MENU again. The help balloons disappear. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu.
THE MENUS There are six menus available from the Living Room Main Menu. When you point to different items in the Living Room, a different menu highlights. Press MENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu. To exit a menu There are two ways to exit a menu: • Point to Exitand press MENU. • Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing. CONTROLS Controls do the work in the menu system.
Toggles Use toggles to choose a particular setting from several available settings. For example, to indicate which antenna you are using: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Channel (the remote control on the table) and press MENU. The Channel Menu appears. 3. Point to Signal Source. The Signal Source toggle highlights. The current setting for Signal Source appears at the bottom of the toggle. 4. Point left or right to indicate the correct setting for your connection. 5.
CONTROL PANELS Control panels can contain different types of controls, such as numeric entry, sliders, and checkboxes, that let you adjust the TV. A slider in a control panel works just like a slider in a menu. Numeric entry and checkboxes are described below. Numeric Entry A control panel with a numeric entry control allows you to enter numbers and letters. For example, to set the current time: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to ]]me (the clock) and press MENU.
Checkboxes Use checkboxes to add a particular channel to a list of channels, or to remove the channel from a list. For example, to add channel 13 to your list of favorite channels: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Channel (the remote control) and press MENU. The Channel menu appears. 3. Point to Lists and Labels and press MENU. The Lists and Labels control panel appears. The Normal channel list checkbox is highlighted. Lists dLabeLs 4.
EXPLORE, EXPLORE, EXPLORE! Once you've learned the basics, feel free to poke around in the menu system. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular TV viewing. When you've had your fill, proceed to the next section of the manual, Interactive Setup.
THERE'S YourTV AN ON-SCREEN has an interactive SETUP setup routine through the steps needed to configure are five sections: • Connect • Search for available • Set the time • Set speaker configuration • Make channel lists and labels ROUTINE that walks you theTV.
ENTERING THE INTERACTIVE SETUP The interactive setup routine is accessed through the Assistance Menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Nipper to highlight the Assistance menu and press MENU. The Assistance menu appears with the Setup control highlighted. 3. Press MENU to select Setup. You are asked if you want to begin the setup routine. Press MENU to begin. • i You must complete the Search for Channels to receiveTV signals and put channels in memory.
STEP 1 : CONNECT THE TV This section of the setup asks questions have and walks you through to a VCR, satellite Connections follow receiver, Foldout about the components the steps needed to connect and laserdisc to connect player. If you used the your TV, you can skip this step or along for the sheer fun of it. If you haven't to any other components, on-screen you your TV answer the questions connected and follow your TV the instructions. 1.
STEP FOUR: SET THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION This step lets you tell the TV how many speakers you have connected to your TV. 1_. Point to the speaker setup that matches your system. 2. Point to EXIT and press MENU to go to the next step. STEP FIVE: EDIT CHANNEL LABELS This step lets you set up your channel lists and assign or build labels for your channels. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your channels and channel lists. 2.
YOU HAVE OTHER A VCR The universal control OR COMPONENT... most TVs,VCRs, remote can be programmed brands of remote and cable GE, and RCATVs programmed. controllable boxes. Most and VCRs Other to ProScan, are already manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. The simple remote can be programmed control most remote controllable VCRs.
PROGRAMMING UNIVERSAL THE REMOTE VCR SAT,CABLE You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an PROSCAN, GE, or RCA VCR, you may not need to program the remote AMoFM TAPE Programming the Universal Remote to Control AUX REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE @ ® 0 at all. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
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Programming the Universal Remote RCA, or GE Brand DSS ® Receiver to Control a ProScan, The universal remote is preprogrammed to control a ProScan, RCA, or GE brand DSS® receiver. Follow the instructions below for basic operation of the receiver. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box Refer to the Connection Foldout hook up your cable box. or contact can be programmed cable box, not both. to control Cable with your cable box. either a satellite receiver This or a Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote.
Programming the Universal Laserdisc Player, DVD Remote to Control a Player, or Second VCR -Ihe remote's DVDoVCR button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of a ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. If you would like this button to control a component other than a DVD player, you can program the remote to control a laserdisc player or VCR. For a ProScan, RCA, or GE component, just use the codes shown to the right.
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PROGRAMMING THE SIMPLE REMOTE -[here are two methods to program the simple remote's VCR button: CODE SEARCH and DIRECT ENTRY. The simple remote's TV button is already programmed for your TV. To program the VCR button using CODE SEARCH 1. Make sure the VCR is turned off unless it is a PROSCAN, RCA, or GE product. If the VCR is a PROSCAN, GE, or RCA product, turn it on. 2. Press the VCR button and the POWER button simultaneously. 3. Release the two buttons. 4.
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Using the Remote to Control a Component Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you're ready to use it to control your component. To operate the component using the remote: 1. Press the component button (lW, VCR, DVDoVCR, AUDIO, SAToCABLE, etc.) to set the remote to control that component. :2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on. 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device (CHAN transport buttons, keys, etc.).
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REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off some VCRs. vCR VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode. Also, turns on the TV. SAT.CABLE Turns on the satellite receiver or, if programmed, some cable boxes. Puts the remote in satellite or cable mode. Also, turns on the TV. DVD.VCR TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also, displays channel information.
FAV,INPUT In TV Mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VIDI, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select channel lists. ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions as TV-.VCR button in VCR mode and TV-SAT button in SAT.CABLE Mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to TV viewing. MENUoSELECT Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When on an Exit button, returns to the previous menu.
SIMPLE REMOTE BUTTONS VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a REW or reverse search button. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a FF or fast search button. CHAN A Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHANNEL There are several MARKER indicators that come up when you change channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 9 DispLays the current channel. PIP 2 Displays the current PIP channel, if in use. CNN If assigned using the Lists and Labels control panel, displays the channel logo for the current channel. ANT A Displays the current input source. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
BACK PANEL INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, DSS receiver, or laserdisc player. I./MONO Provides mono component, usually left audio connection. use the I_/MONO Or, if you are connecting input. The left audio connector a is white. RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system. OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed-volume and video from the INPUT VIOEO UMONO RIGHT VIDEO UMOflO RIGHT VIDEO CENTER $URR audio VOLUME- 1 source only. PROLOGIC FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level VIDEO audio and video output from the TV.
FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL < to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL > to point right to items and adjust menu controls. CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, use it 1:opoint up to items and adjust menu controls. CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, use it to point down to items and adjusts menu controls.
A SHORT GUIDE MENU SYSTEM TO THE This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands on a menu-by-menu basis. • ,Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust •the way the TV sounds. • Picture Quality Contains the controls that let 'you adjust the picture. • 'Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust •the Closed-Caption mode and display. • 'Time Contains the controls that let you set the •time and schedule theTV to turn off and on at :specifictimes.
AUDIO Mute MENU Lets you turn the TV's sound off or on. Equalizer Takes you to slider bars that adjust the tone of each of the iIrl Sound On TV's external and internal speakers. Speakers Mute Lets you turn on or off the TV's internal or external front or rear speakers. Audio Processor Lets you choose among the available audio modes, which control the 'way sound comes through your speakers. Mono Plays the sound in mono only.
"l_veak Takes you to a control panel that lets you make appropriate fine adjustments to your TV's sound. The changes you can make depend on the speaker configuration and the audio processor you chose. Sound Check Lets you feed white noise through each of your speakers in turn, two seconds at a time to better adjust the balance among your speakers. Volume Limit Lets you adjust the TV's maximum volume limit.
PICTURE Contrast QUALITY Adjusts the difference MENU between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance Black Level Adjusts Sharpness Adjusts Auto Color between the brightness the red and green levels. of the picture. the crispness of edges in the picture. Lets you turn on the feature that automatically color of the picture.
SCREEN MENU PIX+ PIX+ ]Lets you set the PIX+ mode. Single Screen The usual appearance PIP (Picture-in-Pidure) corner ommmm Screen of the TV. A second, smaller picture appears in the of the screen. '.Split Screen The screen is divided into two pictures, one on the left and one on the right. POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Three secondary pictures appear on the fight side of the screen. ,Channel Guide Twelve small pictures appear on the screen.
TIME MENU Sleep Timer Lets you select how long the -IV waits before it turns off. Schedule Leads to a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time and Day Leads to a control panel that lets you enter the current time and current day of the week. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time and day.
CHANNEL Parental MENU Control ParentaL Control Lets you turn the Parental Control feature off or on. You indicate which lib channels are Parent Approved in the Lists and Labels control panel, explained below. On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels control panel (,_eebelow). Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's front panel no longer provides access to the menus.
NORM All the channels that have Normal Normal list. These channels can be viewed CHAN buttons, control panel in the Screen menu. if the Normal viewing Use the MENU make up the by scanning list is selected In Normal are not part of the list can be viewed the remote. checked with the in the Options viewing, channels that by using the number buttons button to check or uncheck on the Normal box for a channel. FAV All the channels that have Favorite list.
AUTO TUNING Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to Parental Control the correct input channel when you press VCRI, DVD°VCR, or rllg SAT-CABLE. Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you select the channel VCRI button. Not Connected antenna The choices that the TV tunes to when you press the are: Choose this if you do not have a VCR connected to an or Video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the VCRI button is pressed.
Set DVD*VCR Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD-VCR button. The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR I Channel, except that the component is the second VCR or laserdisc player, and the remote button being programmed is DVD;VCR. For example: Video 2 Input Choose this if your second VCR or laserdisc player is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the DVD-VCR button.
,ASSISTANCE Setup The Setup routine is part of the Assistance menu and is described in Interactive Setup. Connections Helps you connect different components to the TV. The Connections routine is also part of the setup routine. When you are using the Connections routine, be sure and follow along in the Connections Foldout. Preferences ]Letsyou set your preferences for things such as the appearance of the on-screen menus. Menu Display Lets you change the appearance of the Main Menu. .
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This sections important details how to use four of the'l'V's features: • Operating • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying • Choosing PIX+ On-Screen Program an Audio Processor • Using Fetch • Displaying On-Screen Help Details
PIX+ OPERATION There are four different PIX + modes: PIP (picture-in-picture), Split Screen, POP (picture-outside-picture) and Channel Guide. You can access all of these modes through the Screen menu. PIP Mocle (picture-in-picture) Displays a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Split Screen Mode Divides the main picture into a left and a Iright picture. POP Mode (picture-outside-picture) Displays three small pictures to the right of the main picture.
SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through your channel list, using the currently selected window. To change the currently selected window, use CH CTRL. Each channel is displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes to the next channel in the list. In channel guide mode, you can highlight one of the 12 windows and press Scan to freeze the other 11 windows and run the selected window.
CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a} never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the audio is muted. TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen Menu appears with PIX+ highlighted. 3. Point to Closed Cap Disp. 4.
CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES "rheTV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four 1Lext modes. To Set the Closed Captioning Mode I. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode. 3. Use the move buttons to select your choice. .4. Select Exit to return to the Main Menu. 'TURNING OFF CLOSED CAPTIONING 1. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed Cap Disp. 3. Use the move buttons to highlight the OFF toggle and select it. The closed captioning turns off. .4.
ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it when you press INFO. To display the on-screen program details: 1. Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker. 2. Press INFO again to bring up the program title and the program's length and elapsed time. 3. PressINFO again for other program details such as the story line and whether Closed-Captioning 4. is available.
CHOOSING AN AUDIO Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. You can adjust your audio processor information, see Audio PROCESSOR by using the Audio Menu. For more Menu. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU again to select the Audio Menu. 3. Point to Audio Processor. 4. Use the move arrows to select an audio processor: Mono, Stereo, Dolby 3 Stereo, Pro Logic, Matrix Surround, and Hall Surround.
JSING AND MODIFYING FETCH Using Fetch To use the commands currently stored in Fetch: 1. Press the Fetch button during normal viewing. The Fetch Menu appears. By default, the menu includes the Sleep Timer slider from the Time Menu, the Audio Processor toggle from the Audio Menu, the Contrast slider from the Picture Quality Menu, and the Closed Cap Disp toggle from the Screen Menu. 3. _ use the Contrast command, highlight Contrast and move the contrast slider as you would if it were in its usual menu. 4.
DISPLAYING ON-SCREEN When you are at the Main Menu--the HELP family room--press Help in the upper left corner of the family room to display reminders of the locations of all available menus. Menu Help Every menu has a Help command. If you select it, detailed information appears about the choices available in that menu. For example, 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. In the family room, point to the remote control and press MENU. The Channel menu appears. 3.
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THINGS TO KNOW ":ONNECTING Protect • COMPONENTS your Connect components cords Alway AVOID andlor AUDIO OR back panel after any cables. TO INTERFERENCE plugs firmly Place the audio/video the middle any component CORRECTLY HUM all cable theTV's surges plugging or disconnect CABLES Insert before offtheTV you connect POSITION power into the wall outlet. s turn before from all components power • BEFORE into their jacks.
TV ONLY This information Connection applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. A provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast • Picture programs in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (I) coaxial cable To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow Interactive A. the steps in the Setup. USING CONNECTION To watch TV programs: A I. Press TV and tune to a channel.
TV AND MONO applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. ]'his information Connection VCR B provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: • (2) audio/video cables • (2) coaxial cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
TV AND This STEREO information Connection applies VCR to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. C provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection • (2) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video cables you must have: • (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection C. 2.
TV AND This information Connection VCR applies USING to Connection A SPLITTER D in the Connections Foldout. D provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: • (1) splitter • (3) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video cables • (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection D. 2.
TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (2) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video cables • (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection E. • 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
TV, This VCR, information AND SATELLITE RECEIVER applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Stereo sound from VCR To use this connection you must have: • (4) coaxial cables • (6) audio/video cables • (2) S-Video cables (optional) To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection F. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE USING A SPLITTER RECEIVER This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: • (5) coaxial cables • (6) audio/video cables • (2) S-Video cables (optional) • (I) splitter To connect: 1.
'To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
ADDING A LASERDISC PLAYER -[his information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: ,, Stereo sound from a Laserdisc player ro use this connection • you must have: (3) audio/video cables To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection H. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION H To play a laserdisc: 1. Press DVD,VCR ;70 and then press PLAY.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS You can connect up to six additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERSterminals, two to the CENTER SPEAKERS,and two to the REAR SPEAKERSterminals. Front (Main) --main Speakers lb connect external front speakers: --surround 1. Connect speakers to the MAIN speaker terminals. 2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL. Center Speakers To connect external center channel speakers: 1. Connect speakers to the CENTER CHANNEL terminals. 2.
CONNECTING Connecting 1. Connect AUDIO COMPONENTS a stereo amplifier the amplifier's right (R) TV TUNER TV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) OUTPUT and jacks. 2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting a speaker configuration with external speakers from the Audio menu. If your audio amplifier control, Output is part of a system that uses its own you may prefer to connect remote it to the TV using the Fixed jacks. Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs.
CONNECTING ]here are two A CAMCORDER connections recommended FOR for playing PLAYBACK back from the camcorder to the -IV: Front.Connection Playback 1. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories. 2. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video input (yellow). 3. Connect the camcorder's audio output to the adapter's audio input (white). 4. Connect the adapter to the A,V jack on the front of the TV. !5. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays FRNT. 6.
CONNECTING FROM THE A CAMCORDER TO TV To record from the TV to the camcorder: 1. Connect the camcorder's FIXED OUTPUT 2. Consult audio/video input cables to the TV's jacks. your camcorder's camcorder RECORD owner's manual for instructions on recording. S-VHS Camcorder The TV does not supply video output connection described above. in S-Video form. Use the F TheTV cording. must remain on during re- If you change channels on theTV, the channel recorded.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes without are caused by simple "faults" the help of a service technician. that you can correct If you experience difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies service technician. any before calling your TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. • Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead.
Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time • Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On). • Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time. Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. • Try another channel. • Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe TV's speaker configuration command in the Audio menu.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty • covers: Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Pay any Authorized your television.
CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on the "IV cabinet or screen. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV.
eneral Cable Information The following accessories are available from most ProScan Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are lesssusceptibleto hum or position your components farther apart or need additional cables. interference from adjacent cables.
Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Models Audio/Video Cables continued Part No. Description Total Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped Signal Splitter cable generally usedfor AH047 $ 3.95 Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G $ 5.95 Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (I O-if) AH066G $ 4.95 Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-ft) AH069G $ 3.95 Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-ft) AH070G $ 7.99 Gold-Tipped Stereo Cable (3-ft) AH072G $ 11.
To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, follow the instructions below to order by telephone.
Symbols (0-9) ........................................................................... 32 A AoV ...: ....................................................................... 38 AoV jack .................................................................... 73 Additional speakers .................................................... 71 Advanced Features ..................................................... 51 ANT B input, note ...................................................... 36 ANTENNA .....
I Picture-outside-Picture ............................................... 43 32 PIP ...................................................................... INPUT 1 ..................................................................... 36 PIP window ................................................................ 33 Input sources .............................................................. 33 PIX+ ........................................................................... 43 INPU'i2 ............
Schedule .................................................................... 44 Select ........................................................................... 8 Set Time and Day ....................................................... 44 Set Time numeric entry control panel ......................... 14 Sharpness ................................................................... 42 SIGNAL SOURCE .......................................................
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