ProScan Monitor/Receiver Owner's Manual

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Features

First-Time Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

Remote Control (TV Functions)

Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation

Front Panel Controls

Video Menu

Audio Menu

Stereo and SAP Broadcasts

Expanded Stereo

Setup Menu

Closed Captioning

Sleep Timer

Optional Accessories

Accessory Cables

Accessory Order Form

Monitor Panel and Connections

Tips Before Connecting

Monitor Panel

Home Antenna Connections

Cable-TV Connections

Programming Remote to Control Cable Box

Cable-TV Information and Channel Chart

Reference Section

Trouble Checks

Warranty

Cleaning and Care

Index (Inside Back Cover)

Quick-Reference Guide (Inside Back Cover)

Alarm

Labeling Channels

Parental Control

Programming Channel Memory

Setting up VCR Channels

Changing Antenna Input

Setting up Cable Box Channel

Programming Remote to Control VCRs

Programming Simple Remote to

Control VCRs

Programming Remote to Control Audio

VCR Connections

Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck

Laserdisc Players, Computers

External or Surround Speakers

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Summary of Contents for ProScan Monitor/Receiver

Page 1: Optional Accessories
Features First-Time Operation Detailed Operating Instructions Alarm Labeling Channels Remote Control (TV Functions) Parental Control Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation Programming Channel Memory Front Panel Controls Setting up VCR Channels Video Menu Changing Antenna Input Audio Menu Setting up Cable Box Channel Stereo and SAP Broadcasts Programming Remote to Control VCRs Expanded Stereo...
Page 2 It’s called ProScan. State-of-the-art technology that real people can use. Thank you for choosing ProScan. And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment.
Page 3: Video Menu
R e m o t e C o n t r o l Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e O p e r a t i n g G u i d e Repeatedly press to select from main menu and MENU•PROG...
Page 4: Note To Cable Tv Installer
Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO WARNING NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER To reduce risk of fire or shock SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN hazard, do not expose this TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Page 5 Operation is as easy as designed to deliver viewing and listening enjoyment entering a channel. It operates all major ProScan TV and VCR beyond expectations. Innovation and simplicity of functions. Operates the basic functions of 81 different VCR operation become one–ProScan.
Page 6 FREEZE hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or tipped over. Your ProScan dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV. Stands are not available by mail order. To locate your...
Page 7 R i g h t P a g e T e x t 7 AutoProgram the TV’s channel memory. 9 Review menus. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the To see the video MENU button repeatedly to select the and then menu, repeatedly SETUP MENU...
Page 8: Channel Buttons
R e m o t e C o n t r o l : T V F u n c t i o n s Operating Remote Control Effective Range of Remote Controls Before attempting to operate either one of the remote controls, Aim the remote control at your TV’s remote control sensor.
Page 9: Basic Operation Theory
R e m o t e C o n t r o l : T V F u n c t i o n s Basic Operation Theory Step 1: Component Buttons First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control.
Page 10: Display Button
R e m o t e C o n t r o l s : T V F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d The ProScan universal remote that came packed with For added convenience, the simplified remote also lets ®...
Page 11 INPUT BUTTON lets you quickly view signals from the ANTENNA BUTTON jacks. Pressing this button switches the TV from INPUT Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the its current channel directly to channel 90, then channel back (labeled ) you can connect more than ANT A ANT B...
Page 12 P i c t u r e - i n - P i c t u r e ( P I P ) • If the other source is connected to the TV’s jacks, INPUT 1 After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your select TV channel 91 to see the signal.
Page 13: Pip Buttons
R i g h t P a g e T e x t Whenever you have the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as desired. •...
Page 14 F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s TIME AND CHANNEL NUMBER DISPLAYS show the current time (once set) and channel number whenever you turn on the TV, change channels, or press the remote’s button.
Page 15 V i d e o M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to COLOR increase color or press – to decrease color. 1.
Page 16: Speakers On/Off
A u d i o M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s TREBLE adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble, or press – to decrease treble. 1.
Page 17 c o n t i n u e d R e m o t e A u d i o M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s Receiving SAP Broadcasts Receiving Stereo Broadcasts Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from...
Page 18 R e m o t e A u d i o M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d Expanded Stereo Resetting the Audio Function to Hear Expanded Stereo with or without remote Your TV includes an Expanded Stereo feature which adds...
Page 19 S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s feature lets you lock out any channels PARENTAL CONTROL between 1 and 99 that you don’t want your children to watch. Pressing + or –...
Page 20: Turning Off Closed Captioning
S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d Setting Closed Captioning Using Closed Captioning with or without remote feature lets you display the audio portion of CAPTIONING 1 Repeatedly press the...
Page 21: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer With the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn 5 The Sleep Timer will begin to count down to zero. The word itself off after a period of up to four hours. This is useful will appear on the screen whenever you change SLEEP when you want to watch TV for a selected length of time...
Page 22: Setting The Alarm
S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d Setting the Alarm 3 When the first function ALARM is selected, pressing + or –...
Page 23: Labeling Channels
Labeling Channels The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for 4 Select the channel number you want to label by pressing the the channel numbers. The name you programmed will then up or down button (or by pressing two number CHANNEL appear on the screen below the channel number whenever the buttons).
Page 24: Parental Control
S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d Parental Control functions let you lock out 3 To lock out channels, press the button to select the PARENTAL CTRL...
Page 25: Programming Channel Memory
Programming Channel Memory The TV first programs all channels for input and ANT A then all channels for input (even with one antenna ANT B The quickest way to program the Channel Memory is to use the function. Your TV input connected).
Page 26 S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d Erasing/Adding Channels in Channel Memory Adding Video Input Channels to Channel Memory with or without remote with or without remote As an added convenience, you can also add video input...
Page 27: Audio/Video Out
R e m o t e C o n t r o l F u n c t i o n s VCR Channel Setup 3 Enter the channel number you 7:57PM Input 1 want to program by pressing two function lets you program to which channel VCR 1 CHAN the TV will automatically tune when you press the...
Page 28: Changing Antenna Input
S e t u p M e n u : B a s i c F u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d R e m o t e Changing Antenna Input Changing Antenna Input without remote Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back...
Page 29 R e m o t e C o n t r o l F u n c t i o n s Setting Up Cable Box Channel Cable Box Channel Setup with or without remote function lets you program to which channel CABLE CHAN 1 Repeatedly press the button to select...
Page 30 VCR2•LD have a switch that can also respond to either the NORM/UNIFIED VCR1 and up to two compatible Proscan VCRs or any other button on the remote. Place this switch in the position for VCR2•LD UNIFIED brands listed on page 27. The button can also VCR2•LD...
Page 31 05, 16, 33 (laserdisc), 50 Pioneer 44, 45, 52 remote, repeat steps 1 thru 4 with another code number. Portland ProScan Note: Some older VCRs do not have an switch on their remote POWER Quartz controls and cannot be turned on and off remotely. If you have this...
Page 32 CHAN VCR. The simple remote is preprogrammed to control a channel changes on the VCR, the code is valid. Press compatible GE, ProScan or RCA VCR. You can program to complete the search. MENU the remote to control many of the other brands of VCRs Direct Entry listed on the next page.
Page 33 > v ^ < Philips 08,29 ^ < ^ ^ ^ < ^ > > v > ^ Pioneer 05,16,33 (laser disc),50 Portland 44,45,52 ^ < ^ v ProScan Quartz Quasar 08,53 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Radio Shack/Realistic 02,06,08,09,12,15,19,27,43,53 Samsung 07,13,22,32,42 Sansui 16,71...
Page 34 P r o g r a m m i n g R e m o t e t o C o n t r o l A u d i o E q u i p m e n t The digital remote control that came packed with your TV 1 Press and hold the button on remote.
Page 35 R e m o t e B u t t o n s t h a t C o n t r o l A u d i o E q u i p m e n t After the button is programmed, the buttons described AUDIO below will operate the basic functions of the audio equipment.
Page 36: Video And Audio
A c c e s s o r y C a b l e s General Cable Information The following accessories are available from most ProScan dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either position your components farther apart or need additional coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable.
Page 37: Audio/Video Cables
A c c e s s o r y O r d e r F o r m Audio/Video Cables Accessory Order Form For ProScan TV Models continued Description Part No. Price Total Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components.
Page 38: International Orders
A c c e s s o r y O r d e r F o r m To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the instructions or MasterCard by below to order by telephone.
Page 39 Some VCRs may cause interference in TV sets if they are If your antenna cable is flat twin-lead cable, try to keep it placed too close to the TV. The ProScan cabinets have a away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
Page 40 M o n i t o r P a n e l HI-FI OUT AUDIO JACKS SELECT OUT AUDIO JACKS CAUTION AUDIO TO AVOID DAMAGE: INPUT 1 AUDIO JACKS 1. DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE MONO AMPLIFIER OR EXTERNAL TO SPEAKERS HI–FI OUT...
Page 41: External Speaker Terminals
R i g h t P a g e T e x t INPUT JACKS provide for direct connection of video INPUT JACKS provide for direct connection of video devices (like VCRs, camcorders, and laser disc players) devices (like VCRs, camcorders, and laser disc players) or compatible home computers and TV games with or compatible home computers and TV games with video/audio outputs.
Page 42 H o m e A n t e n n a C o n n e c t i o n s Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV if you do not have a cable-TV system. If your home antenna cable is a 75-ohm, round, coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this: Back of TV...
Page 43 C a b l e T V C o n n e c t i o n s Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels): Back of TV CABLE / ANTENNA...
Page 44 Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR. Back of TV Coaxial Antenna Cables* CABLE / ANTENNA (such as AH037 or AH065G) ANT A ANT B Incoming Incoming Cable...
Page 45 ® P r o g r a m m i n g R e m o t e t o C o n t r o l a C a b l e B o x o r a n R C A D S S R e c e i v e r If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, After the TV’s remote is programmed, you’ll be able to...
Page 46 C a b l e - T V O p e r a t i o n Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in Scrambled Cable-TV Channels the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels Some cable companies offer “premium-pay” channels in (see chart at lower right).
Page 47 V C R C o n n e c t i o n s Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes. For picture-in-picture viewing, use the preferred Preferred Method Note: A second audio/ Back of TV video device can be method.
Page 48 V C R C o n n e c t i o n s Special Recording onto VCR This connection only allows you to record on the VCR Back of TV whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen except for menus and special effects.
Page 49 C a m c o r d e r C o n n e c t i o n s Back of TV AUDIO MONO HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT Audio MONO AV OUT Jack INPUT 1 (Audio/Video Out) CABLE/ANTENNA Output ANT A Adapter MONO...
Page 50 C o m p o n e n t C o n n e c t i o n s Audio Amplifier If your amplifier is not part of a “system” that has its own Back of TV remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. (If the amplifier AUDIO is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose MONO...
Page 51 A u d i o / V i d e o C o n n e c t i o n s R i g h t P a g e T e x t Laserdisc Players, Computers, and Other Equipment with Audio/Video Outputs Your TV can also be used as a display device for many laserdisc players, video games, and home computers.
Page 52 C o n n e c t i n g E x t e r n a l S p e a k e r s Connecting Speakers to Back of TV The speaker switch on the back of the TV changes how the TV’s amplifier drives the speakers, allowing you to use the If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV, you external speakers two ways:...
Page 53 R i g h t P a g e T e x t Connecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV as described on page 46, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV.
Page 54: Alarm On/Off
If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized ProScan may be abnormally high. TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are •...
Page 55: Video Out
R i g h t P a g e T e x t Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use button to change AUDIO STEREO/SAP function to mode instead of MONO STEREO No picture, no sound but power light is on •...
Page 56 What we will do: Because the TV’s cabinet has a textured finish, do not • Pay any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter the use furniture polish: textured finishes are porous, and labor charges to repair your television. using furniture polish could mar the appearance. The •...
Page 57 R e m o t e C o n t r o l F u n c t i o n s I n d e x Accessories ..........32 Laserdisc Player.........26 VCR Connections.........43,44 Adding Channels to Memory ....22 Locking Out Channels.......20 ..........11 VIDEO MENU Adjusting for Best Picture ......11...
Page 58: Setup Menu
Q u i c k - R e f e r e n c e O p e r a t i n g G u i d e SETUP MENU 3 Follow instructions below for desired function. 1 Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select SETUP MENU...
Page 59 R e m o t e C o n t r o l F u n c t i o n s Q u i c k - R e f e r e n c e O p e r a t i n g G u i d e Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You Video Menu 1 Decrease color to minimum.
Page 60 ® We are committed to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Any time you have a question or want information about your ProScan product, call our friendly toll-free number listed below. 1-800-ProScan (1-800-776-7226) An RCA Entertainment Product 10330 N. Meridian St.

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