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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer To reduce the risk of fire or electric _C-I< "'_NOTO_ [ servicing to qualified service personneh shock, do not expose this product WARNING to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP CONNECTIONS ..........Step 1: Unpack the TV ............. Step 2: ConnectYour TV ..........Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ........Step 4: Plug in theTV ............ Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ........Step 6:Turn on theTV ............ On-Screen Program Guide...
  • Page 4 ..............Editor ............... Setup ................ PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ........Setup Menu ..............Channel Marker ............. REFERENCE ................Troubleshooting ............. Making Connections to the Front Panel ......Care and Cleaning ............PROSCAN TV LIMITED WARRANTY ......Accessory Information ........... Index ................
  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    SETUP GET rING STARTED This manual is designed to get you The first four sections of the _u how to get yourTV Setup and Oc in the and use allof Interactive Setup, Progra_ the Rem: the Features and Meraus of your TV, book The Reference section !n the back contains troubleshootin_...
  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack Thetv

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS STEP 1: UNPACK THETV Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. Direct View TVs: 27"- 36" diagonal CAUTION: Choose the location for your STEP 2: CONNECTING YOURTV TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed There are three types of connections outlined in this section: on is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size...
  • Page 7 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS THE BASIC CONNECTION The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section,...
  • Page 8 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video INPUT channel the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple order to see and hear audio and video components.
  • Page 9 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS SAMPLE CONNECTIONS Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios which you may Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or encounter when connecting components to your TV. Interference CABLES • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the You will use the following cable to make your connection: sides of the TV's back panel instead of Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the...
  • Page 10 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS TV, VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLi_RECEIVER TO VIEwYOuR COMPONENTS ® To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VlD1 (or SVID1) input.
  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The G-Link Cable

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS STEP 3: G-LINK CONNECT CABLE The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on- screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide.
  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In Thetv

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS STEP 4: PLUG IN THETV Plug the end 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 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE •...
  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    INTERACTIVE SETU] THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE The interactive setu t the steps needed to configure the TV: Select a menu languag@ Search for availab!e channels GUIDB Plus+ Set up the Gold Set the time USING ..Set theVCR1 channel Set theVCR2 channel ..
  • Page 14: Using Point And Select

    INTERACTIVE SETUP USING POINT AND SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows.
  • Page 15: Select A Language

    INTERACTIVE SETUP Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. SELECT A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
  • Page 16: The Guide Plus+ Gold System

    INTERACTIVE SETUP THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM You can set up the GUIDE • ] Plus+ Gold System during The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your local Interactive Setup. You can program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. also access the GUIDE Plus+ menus by pressing You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial...
  • Page 17 INTERACTIVE SETUP Select Yesif the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box orVCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again"...
  • Page 18: Setting The Time

    INTERACTIVE SETUP TIME SETTING The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not complete(] its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically an(] you may not see this screen.
  • Page 19: Setting Thevcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    INTERACTIVE SETUP 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up theVCRl choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. Press MENU or OK to continue.
  • Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    INTERACTIVE SETUP Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTING CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING)
  • Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)

    INTERACTIVE SETUP SAT/CABLE SETTING THE CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT,CABLE button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.
  • Page 22: Labeling The Channels

    INTERACTIVE SETUP LABELING THE CHANNELS Use the CH A (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and channels in the Channel # field. This label your channels.
  • Page 23: Using The Remote

    VCRs, ..INT] control most brands of remote )u have a satellite receivers and Cable boxes. RCA GE or PROSCAN compon_ probabl 7 don't need to _ogram it a FEATURES AND %¸¸¸5 S!iiii Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses...
  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products). VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it VCR1 will turn on theTV and tune to the correct channel.
  • Page 25: Accessing The Video Input

    USING THE REMOTE MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control.
  • Page 26: Programming The Remote

    The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTING THE REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programme(], turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.
  • Page 27: Using The Remote To Controla Device

    USING THE REMOTE USING DIRECT ENTRY Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list.
  • Page 28 Pioneer ........ 2010,2055,2080,2081,2123 lasco ..................5011 Candle..2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019 Portland ......... 2016,2017,2019,2110 Canon ............2021,2022,2t14 Jerrold ..,.. 5003, 5005, 5007,5010, 5023, 5024, 5040, 5053 PROSCAN ............2000,2001 Capehart ............2020,2110 Magnavox ................5025 Protec ................2061 Memorex ................5025 Carver ................2052 Pulsar ................
  • Page 29: Features And Menus

    FEATURES AND USING THE TV SETUP'_!i_N D This section explores the feature 1us ofyourTV menus and beginning with some informatiQn control panels, features are Each menu is then outljried detailed in order t 9 help you get th( _ost from your TV ..an using your This section also includes informatk GUIDE...
  • Page 30: Menus And Control Panels

    FEATURES AND MENUS MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
  • Page 31: Control Panels

    FEATURES AND MENUS CONTROL PANELS VCRI ON.OFF Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number or adjust a level VCR2 SAT,CABLE &&°&& such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists and numeric entry.
  • Page 32: Audio Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features.
  • Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor

    FEATURES AND MENUS Sound Logic' Stereo Sound Logic monitors a program's audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic range, it compresses to limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial comes on. SecondAudio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available.
  • Page 34: Picture Quality Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS PICTURE QUALITY MENU Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. 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.
  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS SCREEN MENU Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button.
  • Page 36: Using Closed Captioning

    FEATURES AND MENUS USING CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on theTV screen. is not available on all channels Closed captioning at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information...
  • Page 37: Channel Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS CHANNEL MENU SignalType Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when theTV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off- air antenna forTV signals.
  • Page 38: Time Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS The choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component 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 particular component button is pressed.
  • Page 39: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    FEATURES AND MENUS PARENTAL CONTROLS V-CHIP The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, dlannels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "blod<"...
  • Page 40: V-Chiptv Rating Limit

    FEATURES AND MENUS V-CHIPTV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To setTV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
  • Page 41 FEATURES AND MENUS BLOCKING AGE-BASED RATINGS You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to automatically block higher watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, ratings and all corresponding...
  • Page 42 FEATURES AND MENUS VIEWING AGE-BASED RATINGS Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Content fie/d status Use the ]eft and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. fields.
  • Page 43 FEATURES AND MENUS Rating status field Parental Controls for rating limits I You must remember to Lock to take effect. Ratin_ field Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. VIEWING SPECIFIC CONTENTTHEMES If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V): Pressing RESETon the remote...
  • Page 44: Parental Controls

    FEATURES AND MENUS V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. BLOCKING MOVIE RATINGS If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
  • Page 45: Channel Block

    FEATURES AND MENUS V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. View All unrated programs are available.
  • Page 46: Guide Plus+ Goldsystem

    FEATURES AND MENUS GUIDE Plus+ GOLDSYSTEM You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers: 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System setup...
  • Page 47: Downloading Data

    FEATURES AND MENUS GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote. v¢o ve_z _;× s_r,C_LE There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: •...
  • Page 48 FEATURES AND MENUS GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold are likely to see. Not all channels, menu system. It displays the current programming for each channel. programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold The live program is displayed in the video window.
  • Page 49 FEATURES AND MENUS Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System the video window between the locked and (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles unlocked states.
  • Page 50: News

    FEATURES AND MENUS The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System will not schedule a conflicting timer;...
  • Page 51: Messages

    FEATURES AND MENUS SCHEDULE MENU ACTION BUTTONS When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar: Overlapping Schedules If you have selected two programs to Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to watch or record which begin at the same remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
  • Page 52: Editor

    FEATURES AND MENUS EDITOR Editor Menu Action Buttons You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. Editor Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System.
  • Page 53: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    FEATURES AND MENUS (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PiP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller _¢n VCR2 AU× S_<A_E picture on top of the main picture. If the PIP is displayed and you change the PIP input to COMP2 (by pressing WHO.INPUT), the PIP picture will not be displayed.
  • Page 54: Setup Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section. The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage. You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
  • Page 55: Reference

    REFERENCE MAINTAINING AND ENJOYING YOuR PRODL This section contains additional Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning ..Limited Warranty Accessories ¸¸11¸¸¸ FEATURES REFERENCE...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    REFERENCE 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. WILL NOT TURN ON •...
  • Page 57 REFERENCE NOT AVAILABLE • If the PIP is displayed and you change the PIP input to COMP2 (by pressing WHO•INPUT), the PIP picture will not be displayed. • If you press PIP while viewing COMP2, the PIP window is not available and will not be seen. NO SOUND, PICTURE OKAY •...
  • Page 58: Making Connections To The Front Panel

    REFERENCE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE FRONT PANEL Note: Model PS27610 is not equipped with front paneljacks. You can connect one of many types of devices to theTV's front panel, such as a video game or camcorder for playback. To connect a device to the front panel: 1.
  • Page 59: Proscan Tv Limited Warranty

    Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Service (::enter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television.
  • Page 60: Accessory Information

    REFERENCE INFORMATION ACCESSORY Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either The following accessories are available from most dealers coaxial antenna (:able or twin-lead (:able. Coaxial and electronics supply stores in case you want to position cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum your components farther apart or need additional cables.
  • Page 61 REFERENCE Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Total packed with your TV. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-if) Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. icrew-on antenna cable (6-if) V1182 $5.95 "ush-on antenna cable (6-if) V1189 $5.95 vionaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
  • Page 62 REFERENCE PLACING AN ORDER Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard by filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA below.
  • Page 63: Index

    REFERENCE Remote Control Accessories, Finding the sensor, Installing tile batteries, Advanced Connections, 4, 6 Fixed images, Programming, Fixed Output, Speakers Off, Age-Based Ratings, Remote control sensor, 9 Front Panel Block, Audio Menu, Audio Output Volume & Speakers, Front panel buttons, Audio Processor, Front panel jacks, S-Video cable,...
  • Page 64 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. The following materials were used in printing this publication: _ "n'IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 RECYCLED...

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