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ProScan TV User's Manual

1. 007 013 022 032 042 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES Programming the Universal Remote to Control a ProScan RCA or GE Brand DSS Receiver 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 Satellite Receiver efer to the Connection Foldout or contact your satellite company to hook up your satellite receiver If you have a satellite box with its own remote you also may be able to use the TV s remote with your satellite receiver Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote However this remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the code list 1 Turn on the satellite receiver 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on the code list at the right 3 Press and hold the SATeCABLE button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release SAT CABLE then press POWER to see if the satellite receiver responds to the remote commands 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the satellite receiver responds to the remote commands Satellite Receiver Codes POR HOS HETREESHESO TERR SOSEIS ET etos SPA SRASO FHS HEROD ATHSESHEDAESTERHOASHEHDDETHSE PTeTTI
2. Since you ve gone this far in just a few minutes you can program the remote control to work with your VCR laserdisc player and other component To find out how to program both of the remotes go to the next section 20 YOU HAVE A VCR OR OTHER COMPONENT The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes Most ProScan GE and RCATVs and VCRs are already programmed Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed The simple remote can be programmed to control most remote controllable VCRs OW WATCH SOME TV Once you ve programmed the remote you will have completed all four setup sections Now you can sit back and enjoy the TV If you want to know more about the different parts of the TV see the next section Tour of the TV Refer to the other sections and appendices as needed PROGRAM MING THE REMOTE USING THE MENU SYSTEM y y PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 22 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE You can program the universal remote to contro 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 at all Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR To determine whether you need to program the universal remote turn on the VCR point the remote at the VCR and press
3. SAFETY INFORMATION WEN TNNT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER EE SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this TV to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the risk of electric shock or product personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq 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 This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the NOTE TO CABLE National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrica
4. FRONT PANEL VOL lt Decreases the volume When in the menu system use VOL lt i Wich Aes Bean to point left to items and adjust menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume When in the menu system use VOL gt to point right to items and adjust menu controls CHAN Scans up through the channel list In the menu system use it to point 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 MENU Brings up the Main Menu In the menu system use it to select highlighted items and return to the previous menu POWER Turns the TV on and off Headphone Piug stereo headphones into this jack T Q Ae V Audio Video Jack Use the AV adapter included with your TV accessories to connect a camcorder or other device to the front of the TV The front panel above shows a typical button layout The exact look of the buttons may be different from those on the front of your TV If you turn Parental Control on the front panel no longer provides access to the menus For more information see Parental Control page 45 38 A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of ali the menu commands on a menu by menu basis Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TY sounds Picture Quality Contains the controls that let you adjust the picture Screen Co
5. gt a O ERV CH O ER gt CH ras 3 dE Q PIP POP SPLIT CHCTRL Gi SIZE SWAP FREEZE SO For more see Programming the Universal Remote p 22 TOUR OF THE TV FAVeINPUT In TV Mode press to toggle through the available input sources VID1 VID2 previous channel In SAT mode press to select channel lists ANTENNA When in TV mode changes the antenna input Functions as TVeVCR button in VCR mode and TVeSAT button in SAT CABLE Mode CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to TV viewing MENUeSELECT Brings up the Main Menu When in the menu system selects highlighted items When on an Exit button returns to the previous menu When in VCR mode functions as a Program button RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings MOVE Arrows Used to point to different items in the menu system Also used to adjust the menu controls and to move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen PIP Brings up the small picture in picture window Press again to remove the PIP window SPLIT Divides the main picture into left and a right pictures Press again to remove the split screen POP Brings up three small picture outside picture windows Press again to remove the POP windows CH GUIDE Brings up twelve small pictures that are previews of the next twelve channels in the channel list Use the up and down arrows to see the next or
6. Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 Channel 4 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the VCR1 button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 4 Channel 3 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna B jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCR1 button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 Channel 4 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna B jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the VCR1 button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 4 Video 1 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video input when you press the VCR1 button Video 2 Input Choose this if your VCR 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 VCR1 button Video 3 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video 3 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 3 input when you press the VCR1 button Auto Tuning is part of the interactive setup routine For more see Interac tive Setup page 17 47 QUICK REFERENCE Set DVDeVCR Channel Lets you s
7. Connection A provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Picture in Picture PIP To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection A 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION A To watch TV programs 1 Press TV and tune to a channel See Connections Foldout Connection A 62 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION B TV AND MONO VCR This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout Connection B provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Mono sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 2 audio video cables e 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 USING CONNECTION B To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV A Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection B 63 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION C TV AND STEREO VCR This information applies to Connectio
8. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture Auto Color Lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh alee a tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Select Off if you prefer to adjust the picture with the Picture Controls Video Noise Filter Lets you reduce noise or snow in the picture Color Warmth Lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal for standard picture colors and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Theatre Automatically sets the picture quality controls for optimal view ing in a darkened theatre like setting for example a darkened room Reset Picture Controls Lets you reset the picture controls to their original settings Turn the Auto Color feature OFF if you prefer to manually adjust the picture with the picture controls QUICK REFERENCE SCREEN MENU PIX Lets you set the PIX mode Ha BR ORB Single Screen The usual appearance of the TV H Sinale Screen PIP Picture in Picture A second smaller picture appears in the AR ERS DEE corner of the screen Spl
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10. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the U S A e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for details 77 APPENDIX E CARE AND CLEANING 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 TV 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 Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV 78 ACCESSORY CABLES eneral Cable Information Antenna or cable TV connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin lead cable Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables we EE Slip on Connector Screw on Connector Round 75 ohm coaxial cable a Flat 300 ohm twin lead cable Most audio video
11. all times For is not displayed when the sound is on more on using closed captioning see Closed Caption Mode Lets you choose a captioning mode for Advanced Features page 51 displaying captioning information 43 QUICK REFERENCE TIME MENU Sleep Timer Lets you select how long the TV 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 F Set Time ond Day Time Display Lets you choose how the TV s clock is displayed The clock can appear continuously in the upper right corner of the main picture it can appear every 60 30 or 15 minutes for four seconds or it can be off entirely 44 QUICK REFERENCE CHANNEL MENU Parental Control Lets you turn the Parental Control feature off or on You indicate which 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 see below Important When Parental Control is on the TV s front panel no longer provides access to the menus Parents may
12. and rear channels You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear surround channel information Matrix Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left right and rear channels You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear surround channel information This is a good choice when you re listening to monophonic audio such as speeches sporting events or plain dialog Hall Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left right and rear channels You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear surround channel information This is a good choice for movies music etc For more on the menus see Using the Menu System page 7 Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp 40 QUICK REFERENCE Tweak 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 Headphone Volume Lets you set the volume of the sound played through headphones connected to the jack on the front of the TV Headphone Audio Lets you set whether the headphones play the audio from the main TV picture or the PIX window 41 QUICK REFERENCE PICTURE QUALITY MENU
13. connector is usually red VIDEO Provides video connection The video connector is usually yellow 36 UMONO RIGHT VIDEO e INPUT 1 L MONO RIGHT VIDEO INPUT 2 LMONO AGH VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 3 You can use the ANT B input for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep the contrast at a low setting If a fixed non moving pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse TOUR OF THE TV SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed volume audio and video from the INPUT 1 source only FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed level audio and video output from the TV These output signals are ideal for connecting to an A V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control TV TUNER OUTPUT Provides audio and video output from the TV tuner The TV TUNER OUTPUT jacks are ideal for connecting the TV to an AV receiver with video display then routing the audio video jacks back into the TV s audio video inputs VOLUME CONTROLLED PROLOGIC OUTPUTS These five jacks provide connections to an AV receiver or power amplifier PIP OUTPUT Provides aud
14. normal viewing Now that you know how the Favorite Channel checkbox works you know how all checkboxes work Once you ve set up your FAV list you can set the TV to show only your favor ite channels Select Options from the Screen menu then choose the FAV channel list 15 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 16 THERE S AN ON SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV has an interactive setup routine that walks you through the steps needed to configure the TV There are five sections Connect the TV Search for available channels Set the time and day Set speaker configuration Make channel lists and labels INTERACTIVE SETUP USING THE MENU SYSTEM R INTERACTIVE SETUP Y VA Wal PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Complete the second step Search for Channels to receive antenna or cable TV signals After that you can skip other steps and return to them at your convenience INTERACTIVE SETUP ENTERING THE INTERACTIVE SETUP The interactive setup routine is accessed through the Assistance M
15. previous four channels Press MENU to go to the channel you have highlighted Press GUIDE again to remove the channel guide CH CTRL Selects whether the main picture or a PIX window is affected by the CHAN and FREEZE buttons SWAP Swaps the main picture with the currently selected PIX window FREEZE Freezes the video in the main picture or the PIP window if it is displayed SIZE Selects the size of the PIP window SCAN Briefly displays each channel from the current channel list Press again to stop scan THE LIGHTBULB illuminates the remote buttons After a few seconds the light automatically shuts itself off FETCH Contains up to five frequently used controls from other menus You can choose what controls are available at the fetch menu The POP windows display only an tenna or cable TV signals Signals from the video inputs are not displayed in POP windows To add your own favorite control to the Fetch Menu see Using and Modi fying Fetch p 58 33 TOUR OF THE TV SIMPLE REMOTE BUTTONS VOL lt Decreases the volume When in the menu system VOL lt is used to point to items and adjust menu controls In VCR mode it functions as a REW or reverse search button VOL gt Increases the volume When in the menu system VOL gt is used to point to items and adjust menu controls In VCR mode it functions as a FF or fast search button CHAN Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it
16. the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the SAT CABLE button This is a typical setting for a cable box 48 QUICK REFERENCE 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 Lets you 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 Choose the Living Room Main Menu Pictorial or choose a main menu that looks more like the other on screen menus Textual Display Size Lets you choose extended or reduced graphics for the on screen displays Reduced graphics eliminates the context sensitive help bar which appears at the bottom of the screen the mute indicator which appears on screen when mute is active the volume indicator and many other graphics Display Colors Lets you choose what eye pleasing palette of colors will be used for the on screen menus Choose from Cornflower Sandstone Seafoam or Charcoal Clock Style Lets you change the appearance of the clock that hangs on the wall in the main menu living room Choose an analog or digital clock About Your TV Gives on line informatio
17. the VCR1 button Then press POWER or CHAN or CHAN v to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR 1 Turn on the VCR to be programmed 2 Look up your VCR brand and code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands VCR SAT CABtE T TAP S m gt Cc x 2 3 mi Ka Le m y Q gt m ka 9 a O 2 Oo DE Y R N T o c E Du Zeit zx 9 9 OOO i A E Cc bet m CH wa p Lei Ee D SR GE GOOG INFO CLEAR RESET SCAN Ga FETCH MENU SELECT A JED PIP POP SPLIT CH CTRL GC SIZE SWAP FREEZE oO This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown on the next page To program the DVDeVCR button to control a second VCR follow the steps on this page but use the DVD VCR button instead of the VCRI button For instructions on programming the simple remote see p
18. toggle highlights The Antenna a current setting for Signal Source appears at the bottom of Bags the toggle a 4 Point left or right to indicate the correct setting for your connection 5 Press CLEAR to return to TV viewing Now that you know how the Signal Source toggle works you know how all toggles work Path Buttons A path button is a control that takes you to part of the menu system You can recognize a path button by its distinctive arrow shape The Lists and Labels control in the Channel Menu above is a path button You don t need to remember the names of the types of controls Once you ve learned how each type works you ll be able to use any part of the menu system 13 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 Time the clock and press MENU The Time Menu appears 3 Point to Set Time and Day The Set Time and Day numeric entry control panel appears to the right of the menu 4 Press MENU The plus sign and the hours and minutes field are hig
19. unless it is a PROSCAN RCA or GE product If the VCR is a PROSCAN GE or RCA product turn it on Press the VCR button and the POWER button simultaneously Release the two buttons Press the POWER button repeatedly until the VCR turns ON a A Ww N Press the CHAN v button to verify the VCR operates correctly Press MENU to complete the process To program the VCR button using DIRECT ENTRY 1 Find the keypress combination for your VCR by locating your brand of VCR in the VCR Codes table on the next page 2 Note the code numbers that follow your brand of VCR 3 Locate the code number in the Key Combination chart on the next page 4 Press and hold the VCR button 5 Enter the four keypresses shown in the Key Combination Chart 28 Simple Remote Button CHAN UP CHAN DOWN VOL UP VOL DOWN PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES Key Combinations OO AAAA El AKAS Simple Remote VCR Codes lte 06 Montgomery Ward seent 06 ae Rites EE SAV O e 07 15 EE SE Eeer 03 17 22 23 63 66 Multitech scenes 07 15 31 32 ime aioe Audio Dynamics sccessscssssenee 14 16 NEC 02 14 16 30 44 46 59 61 64 eee ENEE d Bella Howell sesseecesesesseeeees 02 EE de eege 08 53 05 AA gt gt 56 Ae uh BPOKSONIC eege Ee 0 IC CN 05 35 44 06 AA zw 57 Acy gt Candle 07 09 13 44 45 46 52 Pentex Research 3 46 07 AAd lt ER A lt yy CAIN E 08 53 Philo 08 29 53 56 OB AAyA 59 Acy lt Capehart E O
20. when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set NORM Displays the current channel list NORM or FAV Ze The channel marker shown above is just an example of course 35 TOUR OF THE TV BACK PANEL INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR DSS receiver or laserdisc player L MONO Provides left audio connection Or if you are connecting a mono component use the L MONO input The left audio connector is usually white RIGHT Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red VIDEO Provides video connection The video connector is usually yellow S VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S Video capability such as a satellite receiver or S Video VCR When using S Video make sure to connect the three audio video cables as well as the S Video connector INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second video component such as a VCR satellite receiver or laserdisc player Its jacks are the same as described for INPUT 1 above INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third video component such as a VCR or laserdisc player L MONO Provides left audio connection Or if you are connecting a mono component use the L MONO input The left audio connector is usually white RIGHT Provides right audio connection The right audio
21. 95 Gold Tipped Audio Video Cable 5 ft AHO70G j 7 99 Gold Tipped Stereo Cable 3 ft 11 95 Gold Tipped Dubbing Cable 6 ft Gold Tipped Dubbing Cable 6 ft AHO77G 9 95 Screw on Antenna Cable 3 ft Wireless Headphone System 149 95 VAA020 S Video Cable 8 ft S Video Cable 3 ft Remote Control CRK61A1 35 45 Remote Control CRK81BL1 54 05 Audioe Video Adapter 228449 4 35 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order ssccesserees Sales Tax REESE R EEO RDESEETEE TED RORESHAFFS ER EH SEHHEEESAE SHE RHESEEHTETES HE DSOEEEEE REDO R OD We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance sescersseeereeeseeeees Total Amount Enclosed ssscesssceceeeresnesnstserreenanseeseeees Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Qty Total Fr e re e e e bm rm rm be ae ae ee ze ze ACCESSORIES Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card aes LTT TILELICETICLTE My card expires IMPORTANT Copy co
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23. ENTS Protect your components from power surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Always turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING s Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely s Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components CONNECT AUDIO VIDEO CABLES FOR BEST RESULTS e Required for picture in picture feature APPENDIX A USING THE TV CONNECTIONS This section assumes that you have already accomplished two tasks a Used the Interactive Setup b Programmed the remote APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION A TV ONLY This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout
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26. HECEP EP ESDESSEDOORTEFESASHEOOREOE eege 017 021 049 050 055 Eed dE 031 032 04 APSCORPERPEE HH OAHESCOSOCOPETHEHOESHEAEHETESOTEEAEDD SHOR TEHHOEHDES CETHOEHSFEHESRODED SESRSSESSTESHSAH EFAS RSS EE SHH PE TESOROEERS EE COPS ESET FE EOROCS PER SEO RH ESESCOSTORSESHPESHEOEDSESHETEHES APOE SPORO HEAD TOES POR EEDFESESEEHPSERSEEDOEOEDE 25 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player DVD Player or Second VCR The remote s DVDeVCR 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 Fora ProScan RCA or GE component just use the codes shown to the right RCA ProScan or GE Codes Laserdisc player screen DVD player seen If you ever need to reprogram the remote to control a DVD player laserdisc player or second VCR use the codes shown to the right 1 Turn on the laserdisc player DVD player or second VCR 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on code list at right 3 Press and hold the DVD VCR button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release the DVD VCR button and press POWER or another button to see if the laserdisc player or DVD player responds to the remote commands 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand unti
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31. These options are described on page 40 57 ADVANCED FEATURES 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 To use the Contrast command highlight Contrast and move the contrast slider as you would if it were in its usual menu 4 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to normal viewing Every command you find in the Fetch Menu behaves just as it would in its usual menu Modifying Fetch You can add a new command or replace existing commands in the Fetch Menu For example to add the Equalizer command to the Fetch Menu Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu A In the Living Room Main Menu point to one of the speakers and press MENU The Audio Menu appears 3 Highlight Equalizer 4 Press FETCH The Fetch Menu appears and the Equalizer command appears to the right of the menu 5 There are 5 slots in the FETCH Menu To place the Equalizer control panel in one of the slots highlight the slot and press MENU A message appears telling you the command is in place 6 Press MENU again 7 Press CLEAR You are returned to normal viewing Not all menu commands can be placed in
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33. aserdisc Player EEN 70 Appendix B Connecting External Speakers 71 Connecting External Speakers ENEE 71 Connecting Audio Components REENEN 72 Connecting a Camcorder for Playback ue 73 Connecting a Camcorder to Record from TN 74 Appendix C Troubleshooting Tips s008 75 Appendix D Limited Warranty ccssssssoes 77 Appendix E Care and Cleaning ss0008 78 Accessories D eeeeegeegegeepeeeegegpeeeeegeeepeegegeeeeepegeeegpegeegeeg 79 NVM EE e DSS is a registered trademark of DirecTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation 2 ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF My name is Scott and wrote this ProScan User Manual You probably weren t expecting a personal introduction but then a ProScan TV is designed to give you more than you expected and that includes the User Manual AN 80 PAGE INSTRUCTION BOOK You used to be able to buy a TV plug it in stick a rabbit on top of it or the ears anyway and you were off and running Watching Whatever Times have changed though But don t worry it looks more complicated than it is YOU VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT Pil bet you ve never seen anything like this TV Don t believe me Press the MENU button on the remote That s the Main Menu Times have definitely changed READ THE FIRST FOUR SECTIONS The first four sections of the manual take you through all the steps needed to set up the TV The remai
34. ay Thomson is researching new processes and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further reduce large volume water use Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products For example in the U S and Mexico our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets The inks used for the print on cartons and instruction booklets are soy based For a free brochure regarding Thomson s Environmental Health and Safety Programs write to Thomson Consumer Electronics address below attention Environmental Programs INH340 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product LN THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15137320 The following materials were used in printing this publication R 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 50 POST CONSUMER
35. button TV VCR DVDeVCR SAT CABLE AUDIO 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 buttons _ transport keys etc A0 Tip for the Simple Remote To change channels on the VCR press and hold VCR then press TV Release both and use the CHAN buttons to change channels To return to using the simple remote buttons as trans port keys press VCR For PROSCAN RCA and GE devices pressing the device button should turn the device on Use the POWER button to turn the device off A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section gives a pictorial overview of the television The parts detailed are The Remote Control The Simple Remote The Channel Marker The Back Panel The Front Panel TOUR OF THE TV REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS POWER When in TV mode turns off the TV In VCR mode and if programmed turns on and off some VCRs 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 DVDe VCR If programmed may turn on a DVD player second VCR or laserdisc player Puts the remote in DVD VCR mode Also turns on the TV TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information CD If programmed t
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37. cables as shown in Connection G 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION G To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel See Connections Foldout Connection G 68 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION G To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn satellite receiver off Press VCR1 and tune to a channel Press RECORD to begin recording A Ww N 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 69 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION H ADDING A LASERDISC PLAYER This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout Connection H provides Stereo sound from a Laserdisc player To use this connection you must have e 3 audio video cables To connect 1 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 DVDeVCR and then press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection H APPENDIX B CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS You can connect up to six additional speakers to the TV two
38. connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors tandard Audio Video Cable with A type phono plugs Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The VIDEO jacks are yellow the right AUDIO jacks are red and the left AUDIO jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs If a component has only one output mono connect it to the R MONO INPUT jack To connect S VHS Super VHS components an S Video cable is required Gold Plated Jacks and Gold Tipped Cables Your ProScan monitor panel is equipped with gold plated jacks The gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A amplete line of gold tipped cables is available to help you stain optimum performance from your equipment The following accessories are available from most ProScan dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables Screw on Cable Attaches to the round antenna connect ors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure tonnection Push on Cable Attaches to the roundantenna connect ors called 75 ohm F type on the back of you
39. d turn it on again Problems with Remote e Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component TV or VCR you were trying to control e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing the batteries Remote stops working e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds Install the batteries and try remote TV Works Can t Tune to Channel e Maybe TV is in FAV channel mode Check the Channel List toggle in the PIX Options part of the Screen Menu TV Turns off while playing e Schedule function may have been activated e Protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high TV Turns on unexpectedly e Schedule On function may have been activated 75 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time e Check schedule on off function it must be set to On e Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time Blank screen e Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on e Try another channel e Press RESET in case the picture controls are set too low No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Try pressing volume up bu
40. eakers will not be in phase causing reduction in bass frequencies Connecting a Subwoofer To connect a subwoofer to the TV Do not allow the wire core to touch e Connect the subwoofer s audio input to the left L MONO TV other wires or terminals Damage to TUNER OUTPUT jack components could result if the cores of two wires touch each other 71 72 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Connecting a stereo amplifier 1 Connect the amplifier s TV audio inputs to the left L MONO and right R TV TUNER OUTPUT 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 is part of a system that uses its own remote control you may prefer to connect it to the TV using the Fixed Output jacks Important Do not use the amplifier s PHONO inputs If the amplifier is not stereo use the LLMONO TV TUNER OUTPUT jack Consult the amplifier s owner s manual for the manufacturer s recommended hookup Connecting a tape deck To use a tape deck to record audio from TV 1 Connect the tape deck s audio inputs to the FIXED OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV APPENDIX B CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS VIDEO L MONO RIGHT Tape Deck Connection The FIXED OUTPUT jacks provide a fixed level audio signal making them ideal for audio recording or for use with an audio amplifier that has its own rem
41. el The TV can store at least 24 labels in memory You may wish to use the graphic logos for most channels and create custom text labels for special channels Channel Display Lets you choose whether the channel number is displayed in the upper right corner of the main picture Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input s When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the Normal channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all are removed from the channel list Video 1 is automatically assigned to the Normal channel list H the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 inputs were assigned to a device they are added to the Normal channel list also 46 QUICK REFERENCE AUTO TUNING Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press VCR1 DVDe VCR or SAT e CABLE Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button The choices are Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a VCR connected to an antenna or Video input on the back of the TV or if you don t want the TV to tune to a channel when the VCR1 button is pressed Channel 3 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCR1 button Reminder Make sure the component s
42. elect the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVDeVCR button The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channel except that the component is the second VCR or Parental Control LI laserdisc player and the remote button being programmed is DVDeVCR 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 This is a typical setting for a second VCR or laserdisc player Set SATe CABLE Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT CABLE button Usually SAT eCABLE can control either a satellite receiver connected to the Video 1 input jacks or a cable box EBB AIRE ny AE AARON CLL SAAT ES Pe Rane SA Le connected to the Antenna A jack The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channel and include Channel 2 Antenna A and Channel 2 Antenna B Also the component is either a satellite receiver or a cable box and the button being programmed is SATeCABLE For example Video 1 Input Choose this if your satellite receiver is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 1 input when you press the SAT CABLE button This is the typical setting for a satellite The following is an example for a cable box Ch 3 Antenna A Choose this if your cable box is connected to
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44. enu 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 You must complete the Search for Channels to receive TY signals and put channels in memory You can also access Search for Channels through the Auto Channel Search control in the Channel Menu 18 INTERACTIVE SETUP STEP 1 CONNECT THE TV This section of the setup asks questions about the components you have and walks you through the steps needed to connect your TV to a VCR satellite receiver and laserdisc player If you used the Connections Foldout to connect your TV you can skip this step or follow along for the sheer fun of it If you haven t connected your TV to any other components answer the questions and follow the on screen instructions 1 Follow the on screen instructions to connect your TV and other components When you complete these instructions you are automatically taken to the next step in the interactive setup routine STEP 2 SEARCH FOR CHANNELS The second step automatically searches for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system This is also called Automatic Channel Search 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the automatic channel search 2 When the cha
45. essary part of the TV software but that doesn t mean that they can t be fun USING THE MENU SYSTEM THE MENU RULE POINT AND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on screen 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 To point up or down press the up or down arrows To point left or MENU right press the left or right arrows SELECT 2 Select a menu item by pressing MENU Selecting an item tells the TV s menu system to go ahead and make a change or go to a place you have indicated For example to select the Channel menu from the Main Menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu The Main Menu looks like a Living Room 2 Point to the picture of the remote control by pressing the down arrow until the word Channel appears 3 Press MENU to select Channel The Channel menu comes up 4 Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main Menu 5 Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus you can apply this rule in the menus and the control panels that do the real work of the menu system Press CLEAR at any time to remove all displays from the screen and return to TV viewing USING THE MENU SYSTEM MENUS CONTROLS AND CONTROL PANELS There are three parts to
46. f the channels as desired 45 QUICK REFERENCE NORM All the channels that have Normal checked make up the Normal list These channels can be viewed by scanning with the CHAN buttons if the Normal viewing list is selected in the Options control panel in the Screen menu In Normal viewing channels that are not part of the list can be viewed by using the number buttons on the remote Use the MENU button to check or uncheck the Normal box for a channel FAV All the channels that have Favorite checked make up the Favorite list You can place 10 channels in the FAV list Parent Approved Use the MENU button to check or uncheck the Parental Control box for a channel A check indicates that the channel can be shown at any time regardless of whether Parental Control is turned on No check indicates that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Parental Control is turned on Important You must turn the Parental Control feature to On SAP Second Audio Program When this is chosen for a channel the channel s dialog is in a second language if a second language audio signal is available The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono Labels Use the MOVE arrows to enter a graphic logo or six character custom text label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters there are a lot of them Press RESET to clear a lab
47. first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service e Request home service from any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter ask your Dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 PROSCAN Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television e Damage from misuse or neglect e Remote control batteries e Customer replacable fuses e mages burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage e A television purchased or serviced outside the U S A Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set
48. hlighted 5 Press MENU repeatedly or press and hold MENU for fast mode to set the time forward To set the time back point to the minus sign and press MENU 6 Press the right arrow to move to the next column then press MENU to switch between AM and PM 7 Press the right arrow to move to the next column then press MENU repeatedly to move the day forward Point to the minus sign and press MENU to move the day backwards 8 When you have entered the correct time press the left arrow to return to Set Time and Day 9 Press CLEAR to return to normal viewing You can also use the number buttons for numeric fields such as channels and times 14 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 4 Point up repeatedly until channel 13 highlights 5 Point right until the Fav checkbox highlights 6 Press MENU to put channel 13 into the Favorite channel list A check mark appears in the box To remove channel 13 from the list press MENU again 7 Press CLEAR to return to
49. io output from the PIX window CENTER switch Lets you choose between playing center channel audio through the TV s internal speaker or through an external center channel speaker connected to the TV CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS Lets you connect external center channel speakers to the TV MAIN switch The internal main speaker switch lets you turn off the TV s internal main speakers and play the main audio through external speakers connected to the TV MAIN SPEAKERS Lets you connect external left and right speakers to the TV SURROUND OUTPUT SURR OUTPUT SPEAKERS Lets you connect left and right surround channel speakers to the TV PICTURE TILT Because this TV has an extra large color picture tube you may need to reset the POLARITY switch and STRENGTH switches if you reposition the TV or move it to a different room To do so 1 Make sure the STRENGTH switch is set to OFF 2 Move the STRENGTH switch to LOW If the picture gets better but not quite perfect move the switch to HIGH 3 If the picture gets worse change the position of the POLARITY switch If the picture improves but is not quite perfect move the STRENGTH switch to HIGH OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 TV TUNER OUTPUT VIDEO L MONO AIGHT VIDEO L MONO RIGHT VIDEO L MONO RIGHT HIGH LOW STRENGTH OFF PICTURE TILT VIDEO CENTER SURR VOLUME CONTROLLED PROLOGIC cerry OUTPUTS vw PIP QUTPUT LEFT RIGHT 37 TOUR OF THE TV
50. it 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 right side of the screen Channel Guide Twelve small pictures appear on the screen Options Lets you control the appearance of the current PIX mode Single Picture amp Channel Guide Lets you choose whether the CHAN buttons provide access to your Normal or Favorite channel list PIP Picture in Picture Lets you control whether the main picture or the PIP window is affected by the CHAN buttons and at what size the PIP window is displayed Channel List Lets you choose between the normal and favorite channels NORM and FAV lists you set up in Lists and Labels Split Screen Lets you control which picture is affected by the CHAN buttons and whether the Normal or Favorite channel list is available An action button lets you swap the left and right pictures POP Picture outside Picture Lets you control which picture is affected by the CHAN buttons Closed Captioning Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Always Captioning information is displayed when available On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is displayed if ne aed ae ou Captioning information is not avail available when the TV s sound is muted The captioning information l i able on all channels at
51. l the laserdisc player DVD player or second VCR responds to the remote commands Programming the Universal Remote to Control an Audio Component To program the remote for a remote controllable audio component point the remote at the component and press the correct component button AUX for an AV receiver CD for a CD player etc Then press POWER or CHAN up or down If the component doesn t respond the remote needs to be programmed Use the codes in the code list on the next page or on the sheet packed with your remote However this remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the code list Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your audio component 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up your brand and code number s on the code list 3 Press and hold the component button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release component button then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands 26 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES Audio Component Codes ADS ONKYO AMP iuan 001 AMIEM see 082 AIWA e e EE 078 CD EE 060 ng A EE 080 08 AKAI PHONO weessssscsssssessressteseee 079 AMP eege es 002 008 PANASONIC DENON WEE 012 ee EE 057
52. l Code Part TV INSTALLER 1 which pfovides 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information eessessosessesosreesocoeeesoooreesesoecee First Things FIrSt geess green Using the Menu System SOSSSeseSsesesoeseeseseoseseeseeseseseesaeeseeseeoeeeosee sd 7 The Menu Rule Point and Select 8 Menus and Control Panels 0cccssccceesccsececccecnscececcuscccuscenceceevecs 9 Interactive Setup ccccccccscccccccscsecccccccsees 17 Entering the Interactive Setup ENEE ENNEN 18 Connect ihe EE 19 italien EE 19 tee EE OT Ae 19 Edit the Channel Labele 20 Programming the Remotes sesccssessssssee 21 Programming the Universal Remote ssscseseesesseessssseresceeeees 22 TO COMO Eege 22 To Control a ProScan RCA or GE Brand DSS Receiver 00000ienene 24 To Control a Satellite Receiver kk 24 TO Controla Cable eege eege 25 To Control a Laserdisc Player cccccccccscccccccceeeeececceesecceeeesessenseers 26 To Control an Audio Component ke 26 Programming the Simple Remote cccccccccessseseeccereesseecssessanenes 28 Using the Simple Remote to Control a Component e 30 Tour of the TV te Seege erreneren 32 Simple Remote Buttons ENEE 34 Channel Markot eege 35 BACK Pane EE 36 Fron
53. l the TV to display closed captioning a never b whenever it is available or c whenever the audio is muted TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING ds Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu Point to Screen and press MENU The Screen Menu appears with PIX highlighted Point to Closed Cap Disp Press the MOVE arrows to select a closed captioning display Off No closed captioning information is displayed On always Closed captioning is displayed whenever it is available On when muted Closed captioning is displayed only when you have muted the sound Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed cap tioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker ADVANCED FEATURES CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To Set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 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 Select Exit to return to the Main Menu if you a
54. mplete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number CLII My card above your expires an LT name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and PLEASE address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Name Street Apt City State Zip To order accessories contact your local ProScan Dealer If a dealer is not nearby follow the instructions below to order by telephone United States and Canadian Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to shig within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address ProScan Video Accessories P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer
55. n C in the Connections Foldout Connection C provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 2 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection C 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION C To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another mat an ae 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel z Begin recording Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV Aa Ww N Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection C 64 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION D TV AND VCR USING A SPLITTER This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout Connection D provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 1 splitter e 3 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection D 2 Return to First Things First then f
56. n about using your TV and about your remote controls Guided Tour Provides an automatic tour through the TV s features and menu system Follow the on screen directions to step through the different sections or sit back and enjoy the show Remote Control Shows the remote control you are currently using the universal or the simple remote and explains the function of each of the buttons as you point to them 50 This sections details how to use four of the TV s important features Operating PIX Using Closed Captioning Displaying On Screen Program Details Choosing an Audio Processor Using Fetch Displaying On Screen Help ADVANCED FEATURES The Quick Reference contains more information about the different menus controls and control panels ADVANCED FEATURES 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 Mode 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 right picture POP Mode picture outside picture Displays three small pictures to the right of the main picture Channel Guide Replaces the large picture with 12 small pictures PIX with remote control buttons PIP POP SPLIT CHCTRL The following remote control buttons affect the PIX mode
57. ning chapters and appendices provide additional information You can thumb through these sections whenever you get some time if you have a specific question refer to the table of contents or the index FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST y USING THE MENU SYSTEM y Y PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The road map on the green intro pages is there to let you know where you are in the setup process FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 UNPACK THE TV AND ACCESSORIES The accessories packed with TV include the Universal Remote the Simple Remote six AAA batteries an antenna adapter and an audio video adapter for plugging your camcorder into the front of the TV Be sure to locate the Connections Foldout 8 amp 8 OC gt d EE 3 SE ef 2 S V b i ka a A f AS Important Information Optional Stand for Table Model TVs ONLY CAUTION Matching stands were designed to be used with specific 25 inch and larger table model TVs All recommended stands come with hardware to secure your TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pulled off pushed off or tipped over Your television dealer can help you choose an appropriate stand If you choose not to use a recommended stand for your TV Make sure that the stand or other furniture on which you place the TV is properly located and of adequate size and strength This will help prevent the TV from accidentally being pulled
58. nnel search is completed press MENU to go to the next step About the Remaining Steps The remaining steps let you set the time and day set up your speakers place channels in various lists and label each channel Some of these steps such as setting up your channel lists can be time consuming Feel free to skip any or all of these steps and return to them later STEP THREE SET THE TIME 1 Follow the on screen instructions to set the time and day of the week A tip from Keith the Designing Engineer 2 Point to Exitand press MENU to go to the next step When you use the Lists and Labels control panel use the arrows to point to any channel or field Use the CHAN buttons to point up or down to any checkmarked channel in whichever field you have selected 19 INTERACTIVE SETUP 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 Point to EXIT and press MENU to complete the interactive setup WHAT Now Now that you ve finished the interactive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote
59. ntains the controls that let you adjust the Closed Caption mode and display Time Contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at specific times Channel Contains all the commands used to control your channels including custom building your channel list setting parental controls and setting up your TV to control the components connected to the TV Assistance Contains the on line guides that will help you set up your TV and add other components to your system QUICK REFERENCE QUICK REFERENCE AUDIO MENU Mute Lets you turn the TV s sound off or on Equalizer Takes you to slider bars that adjust the tone of each of the TV s external and internal speakers Speakers 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 This is a good choice when receiving broadcasts where distance makes the stereo signal weak Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Dolby 3 Stereo Splits the incoming audio signal into left and right and center channels Pro Logic Splits the incoming audio signal into left right center
60. nu highlights Press MENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu To exit a menu There are two ways to exit a menu e Point to Exitand press MENU e 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 Using the controls you can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are three kinds of controls sliders toggles and path buttons Sliders Use sliders to adjust a particular setting in a menu For example to adjust the TV s tint 1 Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu 2 Point to the Picture Quality Menu and press MENU The Picture Quality menu is the TV s front panel just below the TV screen The Picture Quality Menu appears 3 Point to Tint 4 Point left or right to adjust the indicator line Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the tint 5 Press CLEAR to remove the display from the screen Now that you know how the Tint slider works you know how all Sliders work 12 USING 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 signal Source 3 Point to Signal Source The Signal Source
61. o input cables to the TV s FIXED OUTPUT jacks EE 2 Consult your camcorder s owner s manual for instructions on camcorder recording S VHS Camcorder The TV does not supply video output in S Video form Use the connection described above The TV must remain on during re cording If you change channels on the TV the channel change will be recorded Signals from the S Video connector do not come through the FIXED OUTPUT video jack To record to an S Video component remember to connect its regular video cable as well as the S Video cable The PIP window and on screen menus and displays will not be recorded If you change channels on the TV the channel change will be recorded 74 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can correct without the help of a service technician If you experience any difficulty with your TV check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician TV will not turn on e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Maybe batteries in remote control are dead e Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor Controls don t work e lf using remote control make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button e Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in an
62. ode listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote commands Cable Box Codes ees 022 046 053 054 ees 007 008 el E Diamond RE General Instument csssccsensersseersseseenseaees GI 400 004 005 0 5 923 024 025 030 036 SI IT E 003 01 2 0 13 034 048 lecht eege corse 037 043 046 Jerrold 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 dee 045 046 047 062 065 KEaetegetegEE eEreertbEtaeREttegtrest e tdgergessgett egn serrg ereeettebtgetgegrtertggebrgesene PPO HHOES HOSS EOERRASOSESHSES HCAS DERE OH EEE ES PPrTTT TIT TTITI TI CTT el aat keeerrebt tgt eRtag tsgg eRtgergs tgegr egrgegegrraetseg Oak Siermg n soessrs ccssvssessnsersersconsonernesstonssonssnsonsenens Kane steiere Eietegee 003 027 039 06 Eller 007 008 019 021 026 Ser Eesen 028 029 032 033 040 04 PICO EE 018 020 044 e EES Aepeseneestt gtttei b sepegetee ts gt grgd grgnsgtstrtr etgesg ee 003 012 013 ee 002 033 SOAS O AHRENS H ESS DES RET ESE SO EHSECSEDESEESEPEEEDEASE ESE PESESHOHEESO NETS ITT UL E ESRD SE Signature aroia eedan peneirar rnea SPPUcCel nsssssscossnssseessnsssvssecracensernensssensenssnessnsnnete TTT TTT ELE ald PP ROOSTER TSROEHHOASE STORE HOE HSSESHSASESEDETHRDEST OEE RE POSTADO AS HOO EDEN EMER ESOOCASESESESEPESASHETEE OSH SEE EDEDENEED SOR OSE FERS POEL PETHPESEOES PETER HASH ORODESESETEEEEHSESHOESE SEO HESE SOPEORPEHETHHDEtHPE
63. off pushed off or tipped over Failure to use a proper stand could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR TV If you re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable box use the TV Only connection shown below If you re going to connect the TV to a VCR laser disc player or other component skip to the top of the next page eg ASA s Te antena TV ONLY This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable box to your TV Connect the cable as shown If you have a VCR or other components to connect to the TV skip to the top of the next page FIRST THINGS FIRST TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS m Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR satellite receiver or laserdisc player See Appendix A p 62 for detailed information about using each of these connections After connecting the TV proceed to Step 3 below lf 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 3 PLUG IN THE TV Plug the power cord 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 4 INSTALL BATTERIES 1 Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote 2 Insert the four AAA batteries as shown matching the and ends of each battery in the compartment 3 Re
64. ollow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION D To watch TV programs 1 Press TV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection D 65 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION E TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout Connection E provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Stereo sound from the satellite receiver e Picture in Picture PIP To use this connection you must have e 2 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 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 USING CONNECTION E To watch TV programs 1 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel See Connections Foldout Connection E 66 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION F TV VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout Connection F provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Stereo sound from the satellite receiver e Stereo sound from VCR To use this connection you must have e 4 coaxial cables e 6 audio
65. ote control No matter how the volume changes on the TY the output volume stays the same APPENDIX B CONNECTING A CAMCORDER CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK There are two connections recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV 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 Ae jack on the front of the TV 5 Press INPUT on the remote unti the channel marker displays FRNT 6 Start playback on the camcorder Back Connection Playback 1 Connect the camcorder s audio video outputs to the INPUT1 audio and video jacks on the TV 2 Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1 3 Start playback on the camcorder S VHS CAMCORDER To connect a camcorder with S Video capability 1 Connect an S Video cable from the camcorder to the S VIDEO1 jack on the TV 2 Connect the camcorder s audio video outputs to the INPUT1 audio and video jacks on the TV 3 Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1 4 Start playback on the camcorder 73 APPENDIX B CONNECTING A CAMCORDER CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD FROM THE TV To record from the TV to the camcorder 1 Connect the camcorder s audio vide
66. place the cover 4 Repeat these directions to insert the two remaining AAA batteries into the simple remote FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 5 TURN ON THE TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV itself STEP 6 Read the next section Using the Menu System which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus STEP 7 Proceed to section three Interactive Setup This setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV Part two of the setup routine puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV s memory This is called auto channel search You must complete the auto channel arch After you complete this step you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them later D TA onl DVDeVCR 2 e SR Q Ji PLAY RECORD CH GUIDE FAV INPUT oC INFO CLEAR RESET SCAN Ce SELECT PIP POP SPLIT CH CTRL GC SIZE SWAP FREEZE See Interactive Setup is designed to be used with the Connections Foldout A LIVING ROOM IN MY LIVING ROOM You access the TV s features through an on screen menu system The first menu in the system looks like a living room hence its name the Living Room Main Menu You use the Living Room Main Menu to get to other menus such as the Audio Menu USING THE MENU SYSTEM FIRST THINGS FIRST USING THE MENU SYSTEM INTERACTIVE SETUP PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Menu systems may be a nec
67. points to items and adjusts menu controls In VCR mode it functions as a PLAY button CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system it points to items and adjusts menu controls In VCR mode it functions as a STOP button MENU Brings up the Main Menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns to the previous menu When in VCR mode it functions as a PAUSE button TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information VCR If programmed turns on the VCR and puts remote in VCR mode Also turns on the TV POWER Turns off the TV Also turns some VCRs off and on For more see Programming the Simple Remote p 28 To change channels on the VCR press and hold VCR then press TV Release both buttons and use the CHAN buttons to change channels To return to using the remote buttons as transport keys press VCR 34 TOUR OF THE TV CHANNEL MARKER There are several 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 Dispiayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Stereo Displayed
68. prefer to hide the remote and Jet children use the front panel to change channels Off The TV shows all channels whether they are marked as Parent Approved or not Front panel access to menus is available when Parental Control is set to Off Signal Source Lets you indicate whether you are currently using a signal plugged into the Antenna A or Antenna B jacks on the back of the TV Usually the antenna or cable is connected to Antenna A Signal Type Lets you select which type of TV signal you are currently using UHF VHF Antenna Choose if you are currently using an antenna for TV signals Cable Choose if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Lists and Labels Leads to a control panel that lets you choose whether to include each channel in various lists a list of normally available channels a list of favorite channels a list of parent approved channels and a list of channels that will be accompanied by dialog in a second language if available Also lets you assign easily remembered labels to the channel numbers CHAN Use the MOVE arrows to move up and down through the channel scan list Connect your video game to Antenna B Then when you want to play video games press ANTENNA on the remote to change the Signal Source to Antenna B You may prefer to include only a dozen or so of your favorite channels in the Normal list and use the number buttons on the big remote to access the rest o
69. r VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection Audio Video Cables Audio Video Cable Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and VIDEO jacks Has an RCA type phono plug on each end Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV Cable is color coded and shielded Has RCA type phono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components 79 ACCESSORIES Audio Video Cables continued Stereo Audio Cable Double gold tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components S Video Cable Has multipin connectors on each end for con necting S VHS compo nents to your TV Accessories Audio Video Adapter Use the Audios Video adapter to plug a cam corder into the front of the TV Replacements 228449 or spares can be ordered as needed Remote Controls Remote Controls These are the remote controls that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered CRK81BL1 CRK61A1 as needed 80 Detach Here b Te Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Models Description Part No Price Signal Splitter 3 95 Gold Tipped Antenna Cable 6 ft AHOESG 5 95 Gold Tipped Antenna Cable 10 ft AHO66G j 495 Gold Tipped Audio Video Cable 3 ft 3
70. re unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CCl CCi displays complete text of the program in the primary lang uage in your area 55 ADVANCED FEATURES 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 a 56 Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker Press INFO again to bring up the program title and the program s length and elapsed time Press INFO again for other program details such as the story line and whether Closed Captioning is available Press INFO again to clear the screen Whether all or any of the program details are displayed depends on wheth er the program provider sends the information along with the program ADVANCED FEATURES CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds You can adjust your audio processor by using the Audio Menu For more information see Audio 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
71. s PIP Brings up the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window SWAP oe SPLIT Brings up the Split Screen Press SPLIT again to remove the Split Screen POP Brings up the POP windows Press POP again to remove the windows Guide Brings up 12 windows Press Guide again to remove the windows CH CTRL Channel Control Selects whether the main picture or a PIX window is affected by the CHAN buttons For instance press PIP to bring up the PIP window then press CH CTRL Now when you press the CHAN buttons the channels will change in the PIP window not the main picture In PIP and Split Screen modes CH CTRL switches between the main picture and the PIX window In POP mode CH CTRL switches from main picture to top window to middle window to bottom window and back to main FREEZE Freezes the video in the main picture or PIP window if it is displayed To change which window is currently selected use CH CTRL SWAP In PIP or Split Screen mode switches or swaps the video display from the PIX window to the main picture You can scan through channels in the PIP window When you find a channel SIZE In PIP mode selects the size of the PIP window Choose from you like press SWAP to display that five sizes channel in the main picture sending the current channel to the PIP window 52 ADVANCED FEATURES SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through your channel list using the currentl
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73. t Cl EE 38 Quick Reference Guide ccccssesccsssssccsessees DO PTV MEM EE 40 Picture Quality E UE 42 EFC E 43 RR au E 44 Channel MONU seicceieieiaiccacte ik heed eI ce ei tees 45 PASS ISTP CO EE 49 Advanced Features ccscssoscsccsscccccssscesecsscccces D1 PA F OPETIUO I eege 52 Two Tips for Using PIX Buttons REENEN 53 Closed Captioning wictindeacieniecinniceretsaediivaesetinGaedaaleiierd NENE 54 On screen Program Details ccccssssscssscessssnscecerecessscceeecseeeeeess 56 Choosing an Audio Processor sccccccscsssssccseesssscccececessesrsccceeeseseee 57 Using and Modifying Fetch ccccscsssesssssescessssssensseesseeess EAEE 58 Displaying On Screen Help ccccccccssssscesssessesececsscsccsnesssceevessees 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendices 06086000860660006680008668086006008060668008060800686069800860869 61 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 61 Appendix A Connections sscccsssssscsssreres 62 Connection A TV OMV esien ee 62 Connection B TV and Mono VCR cccscccccccsseesscesccensescsccceseeenees 63 Connection C TV and Stereo VCR ee 64 Connection D TV and Stereo VCR Using a Splitter 65 Connection E TV and Satellite Receiver cccececcceeseeceeececeeeees 66 Connection F TV VCR and Satellite Receiver oo ccceceeseseeevens 67 Connection G TV VCR and Satellite Receiver Using a Splitter 68 Connection H Adding a L
74. the Fetch Menu 58 ADVANCED FEATURES DISPLAYING ON SCREEN HELP When you are at the Main Menu the 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 Use the move buttons to point to Help and press MENU Helpful information relating to the Channel menu appears Context Sensitive Help This ProScan TV also provides Context Sensitive Help The TV knows the buttons you press and will offer information tailored to your needs To use Context Sensitive Help 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu 2 In the family room point to the screen and press MENU The Screen menu appears 3 Point to a command Closed Cap Disp for example 4 Helpful information about the command appears in the lower right of the screen For example if you highlighted Closed Cap Disp this message appears at the bottom of the screen Press lt or gt to turn the display on off or on when sound is muted If you select the reduced graphics op tion in the Assistance menu the con text sensitive help is not displayed 59 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TONNECTING COMPON
75. 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 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 10 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 11 USING THE MENU SYSTEM 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 me
76. to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals two to the CENTER SPEAKERS and two to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals elei center channel Front Main Speakers elei main To connect external front speakers 1 Connect speakers to the MAIN speaker terminals all surround RIGHT 2 Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL Center Speakers To connect external center channel speakers 1 Connect speakers to the CENTER CHANNEL terminals 2 Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL Rear Speakers To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects 1 Connect two speakers to the SURROUND terminals 2 Position them behind you in your TV room To improve the surround sound effect you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the ground IMPORTANT Connecting Speakers to the TV When connecting the speaker wire make sure you connect the positive terminal on the TV to the positive terminal on the speaker One side 2 Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal of the speaker wire is usually marked 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core 3 Insert the wire core into the hole Be sure to connect the to with a white stripe to help you match and to up the terminals correctly If the and terminals are not matched 4 Release the lever Pull gently on the wire to see that it s connected securely properly the sp
77. tton to restore sound e Maybe TV s speaker configuration is wrong Check Speakers command in the Audio menu e If using an S VHS component remember to also connect the component s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT 1 jacks e Maybe SPEAKER switch on the back of the TV is not in the INTERNAL position Can t select certain channel e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use SURROUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo No picture no sound but power light is on e Maybe someone changed cable air function to wrong position e Maybe a vacant channel is tuned e f watching VCR connected only through antenna input make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3 4 switch on VCR Also check to make sure TV VCR switch on VCR is in correct position Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections e Try adjusting Video Noise Filter to improve weak signals Black Box appears on the screen e Captioning may be turned on Check the Closed Caption Display control in the Channel Menu 76 APPENDIX D LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year for labor charges e One year for parts e Two years for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the
78. urns on the compact disc player and puts the remote in CD mode AMeFM If programmed turns on the AM FM receiver and puts the remote in AMeFM mode TAPE If programmed turns on the tape player and puts the remote in Tape mode AUX If programmed turns on the auxiliary audio component and puts the remote in that mode REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE If programmed provide transport control for some remote controllable VCRs laserdisc players tape decks and CD players VOL lt or VOL gt Decreases or increases the TV s volume CHAN or CHAN v Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down Press and hold to continue changing channels INFO Brings up channel information Press repeatedly to see detailed program information if available SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time MUTE Turns off the TV s sound Press again to restore the sound GO BACK Returns to the previous channel 0 9 Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly from the remote control To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the 1 digit then add the second two For example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 Then press 2 and press 3 32 VCR SAT CABLE O V pvpeVCR CD L Cc Kei X m QO S
79. video cables e 2 S Video cables optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection F 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION F Caution The unauthorized recording of certain programs may infringe upon To watch TV programs the rights of others 1 Turn off VCR and satellite receiver 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn satellite receiver off Press VCR1 and tune to a channel Press RECORD to begin recording A Ww N 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 See Connections Foldout Connection F 67 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION G TV VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER USING A SPLITTER This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout Connection G provides e Stereo sound from broadcast programs e Stereo sound from VCR e Stereo sound from the satellite receiver e Picture in Picture PIP e Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 5 coaxial cables e 6 audio video cables e 2 S Video cables optional e 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect
80. y 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 Move Buttons In PIP mode you can use the move buttons to push the PIP window to different positions on the screen TWO TIPS FOR USING PIX BUTTONS Automatic Channel Surfing during commercials in the Main Picture You can auto surf through the channels during commercials using the SKIP and SCAN buttons 1 Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer The PIP window appears 2 Then press SCAN to auto surf the main picture through the channel list When the SKIP feature times out the original channel will return automatically to the main picture and the PIP window disappears Automatic Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window to auto surf through channels as well 1 Press PIP to bring up the PIP window 2 Press CH CTRL to move the channel control to the PIP window 3 Press SCAN The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window If you see a channel that interests you press SWAP 53 54 ADVANCED FEATURES 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 tel

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