ProScan PS52682 Owner's Manual
ProScan PS52682 Owner's Manual

ProScan PS52682 Owner's Manual

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Features
2
Features
First-Time Operation
Unpack TV and Accessories
3
3
Connect an Antenna or Cable-TV System
Install the Batteries in Remote Controls
3
4
Turn on TV
4
Auto-Help Displays
5
(Optional) Converge the TV
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Add or Erase Channels to Channel Memory
7
Set the Clock
Detailed Operating Instructions
8 - 1 1
Remote Control(TV Functions)
1 2
Front Panel Controls
13
and
MAIN MENU
HELP MENU
14-15
Freeze, Zoom, and Pan (Main Picture)
1 6
DVE (Digital Video Effects) (Main Picture)
17
Channel Guide
1 8 - 2 1
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
22-36
Audio Section
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AUDIO
3 7
Menu
V I D E O A D J U S T
38-39
MEMORY MENU
40
(Basic Functions)
SETUP
MENU
Monitor Panel and Connections
58-59
Monitor
Panel
60
Tips to Read Before Connecting Components
Home Antenna Connections
6 1
62-63
Cable-TV
Connections
64
Programming Remote to Control Cable Box
Cable-TV Information and Channel Chart
6 5

Optional Accessories

74-75
Accessory
Cables
75-76
Accessory Order Form
Reference
Section
7 7
Design Specifications
77
Cleaning and Care
78-79
Trouble Checks
79
Warranty
80-81
Index (Alphabetical)
82-83
Quick-Reference Guide (Inside Back Cover)
Models PS52682 and PS60682
4 1
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44-45
46-47
48-49
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5 1
52
Menu)
5 3
ADJUST
54-55
56-57
66-67
6 8
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72-73
Changing Antenna Input
Priority Channels
VCR/Cable Setup
SCHEDULER
Programming Channel Memory Scan List
Channel Labeling
Parental Control
Menu (Basic Functions)
SPECIAL
ITEMS
SLEEPTIMER
Using Remote to Control Laser Disc Player
Programming Remote to Control VCR's
Programming Remote to Control
Audio Equipment
VCR Connections
Laser Disc Player Connections
Camcorder Connections
Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck
External or Surround Speakers

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Summary of Contents for ProScan PS52682

  • Page 1: Optional Accessories

    Models PS52682 and PS60682 Features Features First-Time Operation Unpack TV and Accessories Connect an Antenna or Cable-TV System Install the Batteries in Remote Controls Turn on TV Auto-Help Displays (Optional) Converge the TV Add or Erase Channels to Channel Memory...
  • Page 2 AUDIO SETUP MENUS The individual setup menus allow you to adjust individual features for the audio mode...
  • Page 3 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Press the + or - button to highlight the desired function, then press the MENU button to enter or adjust that function. When one of the menus shown at the right appears, repeatedly press the + or - button...
  • Page 4 We’re building our reputation on products that are so advanced, they’re simple. If you want all the benefits of the latest technology, without the complexity, we have a very simple solution. It’s called ProScan. State-of-the-art technology that real people can use.
  • Page 5 All operating controls and their functions are identified and explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized ProScan TV Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical components should be done by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 6 Operation select any portion for viewing. For details, see pages 14-15. a channel. It operates all major ProScan TV, VCR, and LaserDisc Channel Guide -displays a still picture from 12 different channels player functions. It also operates the basic functions of 60 different at one time for a quick review of available programs.
  • Page 7 The steps below will help you get your TV connected and 3 Grasp the shipping brackets and gently pull the back cover working quickly. The page numbers on which you can up and out until the locating pins enter the alignment holes. find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also Keep the back cover tight against the cabinet by holding the listed for your convenience.
  • Page 8 Turn on the TV, select a channel, and adjust the volume. Press MENU Plug the TV’s power cord into a wall outlet or suitable button to display MAIN MENU. - power strip outlet. To turn on the TV, press the button on the master remote or press the button on the simplified remote.
  • Page 9 7 (Optional) Converge your TV. Adjust convergence. horizontal Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for Press + or-to select (underline) red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in function. the red horizontal the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors.
  • Page 10 8 AutoProgram the TV’s channel memory scan list. Press to display M E N U The channel memory scan list is the list of TV channel the MAIN MENU. numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL 2 Repeatedly press - or up or down button.
  • Page 11 10 Set the clock. 5 Press + to select (underline) Then press day of week. to enter (highlight) the day. Press + or - to enter the MENU The clock must be set before the time will automatically correct day of the week. appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 12 Using the Remote Controls Operating Remote Controls Aim either remote control at your TV’s remote control Before attempting to operate either one of the remote sensor (located behind the TV screen). The remote controls, install the batteries as shown below. controls produce an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight.
  • Page 13 Basic Operation Theory (for master remote control) Step 1 Component Buttons First press one of these five component buttons to tell the remote control which , VCRP, C component you want to control. You can program the VCRI ABLE buttons to control most brands of equipment.* Step 2 Then press the button to turn on or...
  • Page 14 For added convenience, the simplified six-button remote The ProScan master remote that came packed with your also lets you control most of the TV’s operations and TV also controls most brands of VCR’s and cable-TV functions using the advanced menu system.
  • Page 15 DISPLAY Button displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. once to display the then press + Press MENU MAIN MENU MENU CLEAR Button again to enter or adjust that function or display the next Pressing quickly clears the screen of all on-screen menu.
  • Page 16: And - Buttons

    Channel Number Display Time and Day-of-Week Display shows the channel number whenever you shows the current time and day of the week turn on the TV, change channels, or press the button on DISPLAY (after the clock is set) whenever you the master remote.
  • Page 17 The Audio Adjust menu a l l o w s you to adjust the equalizer, adjust Your TV’s advanced menu system allows you to select and operate any of the TV’s functions through the the headphone’s volume, adjust right and left balance, select one MAIN MENU using either remote control or the TV’s front control panel.
  • Page 18: - A R R O W B U T T O N S

    Freeze and Zoom Anytime you are watching a TV program (or a VCR tape through your TV), you will be able to use the special with menus features described below. The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) To Freeze the Main Picture feature must be turned off to use these features on the main picture.
  • Page 19 4 When you are finished, repeatedly press the + or - button to Zoom end Pan the Main Picture Done MENU highlight and press the button to remove the the Pix-In-Pix 1 Display menu Pix-In-Pix menu from the TV screen. “To Freeze the Main Picture”...
  • Page 20 6 Repeatedly press the + or - button to highlight the digital Your TV is capable of producing DVE (Digital Video (Mosaic Solarize). Effects) on the main picture. You can select a mosaic or effect you want solarization effect or a combination of both. The speed of the picture can also be controlled.
  • Page 21 Starting Channel Guide Starting Channel Guide with menus with master remote control Press the button to display the Then press To start channel guide, press the (channel) button MENU MAIN MENU CHAN GUIDE Channel Guide the + or - button to highlight the function.
  • Page 22 PIP Buttons on Master Remote Control Because your TV has two separate tuners, you can watch two different channels at the same time with the touch of a button. You can swap the big and little picture, move the little picture around the screen, enlarge or reduce the size of the little picture, or freeze the little picture.
  • Page 23 Using Other Video Input Sources with PIP switch the small picture with the main picture. Press SWAP to The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature can be used with video sources (such as VCR’s and camcorders) that are connected to the jacks on the back of the INPUT INPUT TV.
  • Page 24 Using PIP (Picture-In-Picture) 3 Whenever you have the PIP feature turned on, you can move, w i t h m e n u s enlarge, reduce, freeze, or swap the big and little picture with menu. 1 Turn on the TV and select the channel you want to watch on the the Pix-In-Pix big picture.
  • Page 25 To change the size of the small picture: Repeatedly press To move the small picture left or right: Repeatedly press the + or - button to highlight the function. Then press the + or - button to highlight the function. Then Size Move If-rt up+ dn-...
  • Page 26 Your TV is equipped with built-in advanced audio B External right and left front speakers connected technology. The menu AUDIO ADJUST 24 will allow you to adjust the equalizer, adjust the headphone’s volume, adjust right and left balance, select one of eight different audio modes (each with individual setup features), and set the volume limit of your TV.
  • Page 27 C External right, left, and surround speaker(s) connected Connect this speaker(s) to speaker connector(s) labeled SURROUND Connect these speakers to on the back of the TV. speaker connectors labeled on the back of the TV. Surround Speaker Connect this speaker(s) to (Elevated) speaker connector(s) labeled on the back of the TV.
  • Page 28: Audio Modes

    adds greater depth and dimension to stereo S t e r e o e x p a n d broadcasts and other stereo sources such as stereo Press MENU to display Details are on page 29. laser disc players. the MAIN MENU. provides right, left, and center channel sound Dolby 3 stereo Then press + or-to high-...
  • Page 29: Function

    To Change Audio Coming Out of Headphone Jack. The stereo headphone jack olt the front of the TV lets you connect optional headphones to enjoy private function lets you select whether Hphones: Main/PIP listening without disturbing others. If the plug on your you want the audio from the headphone jack to come headphones does not fit this jack, adapters are from the main picture or the PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
  • Page 30 Adjusting Graphic Equalizer function lets you display an on-screen EQUALIZER graphic equalizer so you can remotely adjust audio wifh menus bandwidths for different environments or individual tastes. Display the Graphic Equalizer. Press the button to Adjusting the graphic equalizer is primarily a matter of MENU display the personal taste.
  • Page 31 listening Tips Adjust the equalizer according to the type of music you are listening to. You can start from these examples and adjust sound to your preference. Jazz and the 50’s Guitar Electric Guitar Vocals and Flute Talk Shows Trombone Piano Cymbals Rock...
  • Page 32 sure the is turned on appears to the Stereo mode Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound Make (-on from TV stations transmitting stereo sound in your area. right of If it is not on, press + or-to highlight Stereo).
  • Page 33 To Select and Setup Stereo Expand Mode Your TV includes an expanded stereo feature which adds with menus greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV electronically increases the stereo image from the Display the menu. AUDIO MODE speakers so you perceive an “expanded” more spacious Press to display stereo sound effect.
  • Page 34: Special Items

    Closed Captioning lets you display the audio portion of a Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast program as text on the TV screen. This is useful another audio program called SAP. SAP stands for to the hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program Second Audio Program and is sometimes used to without the sound.
  • Page 35 button to enter the mode actively decodes Dolby* surround Press menu, Dolby stereo MENU DOLBY SETUP encoded audio to provide left, right, and center channel sound. The center channel makes the actor’s voice appear to come from the TV screen regardless of where you are sitting in the room.
  • Page 36 Selecting Prologic Mode mode actively decodes Dolby surround encoded audio to provide left, right, center, and rear EXTERNAL Connect external speakers to the speaker connectors channel sound. The center channel makes the actor’s Speaker(S) to SURROUND and connect the surround speaker voice appear to come from the TV screen regardless of back of the TV.
  • Page 37 Press Saving, Restoring, and Returning to Factory Settings when is highlighted to enter the MENU Volume adjustment display. Press + to increase or - to VOLUME remember your settings-even when you turn The TV will decrease the TV’s volume. This volume control raises and it off.
  • Page 38 Selecting Prologic Phantom Mode with menus have external surround speaker(s) connected to the connector(s) on the back of the TV, but no front 1 Connect surround speaker(s) to the speaker SURROUND SURROUND right and left external speakers connected. It uses the connector(s) on the back of the TV.
  • Page 39 Saving, Restoring, and Returning to Factory Settings Press when is highlighted to enter the Volume M E N U adjustment display. Press + to increase or - to VOLUME The TV will remember your settings-even when you decrease the TV’s volume. This volume control raises turn it off.
  • Page 40 These modes provide surround sound generation and require rear speakers. There are three surround modes to choose from. Matrix surround simulates surround sound from a mono broadcast. Hall surround provides surround sound from a stereo signal, and stadium surround delays the rear sound longer than hall surround which gives you the feeling of being in a larger area.
  • Page 41 Press MENU to display The Color temp (temperature): cool/med/warm function lets the MAIN MENU. adjust the blue and red hues of the overall picture to your Repeatedly press + or - personal preference. Press + or - to change. to highlight the Video Adjust function.
  • Page 42 3 To Restore Your Personalized Settings: Press the + or - After setting the video functions to your personal as described on page 37, you can preference use the button to highlight the video function. Then press the R e s t o r e to save and restore them.
  • Page 43 Restore Your Personalized Settings: Press the + or - After setting the audio functions on the STEREO EXPD (expanded) button to highlight the function. Then press R e s t o r e a u d i o STEREO DOLBY PROLOGIC PHANTOM MATRIX...
  • Page 44 1 Press the MENU Scheduler up to three allows you to program your TV with specified channel, programs. It will mm on automatically, tune to a MAIN MENU. and turn off automatically. You can select o n c e t o run tic scheduler only one time or you can select (repeat) weekly to run 2 Repeatedly press the...
  • Page 45: Connectors

    Changing Antenna Input Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back with menus (labeled ANT A different signal sources if desired. For example, you can Press button to display the M A I N M E N U on the TV M E N U connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna...
  • Page 46 Press the + or - button to select another channel. Your TV set allows you to create a separate priority channel memory scan list consisting of up to six of your favorite channels. You can then set the Channels: function to so the TV will normal/priority Channels: priority...
  • Page 47 Setting up VCR or Cable Channels function lets you program to which setup VCR/cable with menus channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the button on the remote. This is handy if VCRI VCRS CABLE Connect VCR(s), LaserDisc player, and/or cable box to TV. you connect a VCR, LaserDisc player, or cable box to your Display the menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 48 If you select when you press the button, The scheduler allows you to enter up to three separate e n t r i e s : c u r r e n t , M E N U programs. The TV will turn on automatically at the time the channel number and antenna input you are tuned to, selected, tune to the selected channel, and turn off current time, and day of the week will automatically appear.
  • Page 49 Select the day or days of the week you want the TV to turn on. 6 Set the time you want the TV to turn on. Press the + button to select (underline) the day. Press the 1 Press the + button to select (underline) the on: function.
  • Page 50: Channel Memory (Adding/Erasing Channels)

    The channel memory scan list is the list of channel Press the button to start the TV autoprogramming. MENU numbers your TV will stop on when you press the The TV will first program all channels for input CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels and then program all channels for into the channel memory.
  • Page 51: Menu

    List: in) Adding and Erasing Channels in Channel Memory or erase Press MENU to add (Scan (Scan List: out) the selected channel in the channel memory scan list. Scan List: in/out 1 Display the (memory) menu on the TV screen. To add a channel, press change the CHANNEL MEM...
  • Page 52: Setup

    4 Select one of the built-in labels or create your own label (up The channel labeling function lets you enter labels (names) for each channel number. The label you enter will then to four characters). appear in the channel number display below the channel Select a built-in label number.
  • Page 53: Erasing Channel Labels

    Create your own label 6 Continue to label channels by entering the channel number in Channel L a b e l function and selecting a label with the Press the + or - button to select Label: and create Done function.
  • Page 54: Button

    Press and then press + or - to highlight t h e P a r e n t C t r l : Parental control lets you lock out any channels that you do M E N U not want your children to watch. The channels you lock function.
  • Page 55 Auto demo, IDTV demo, and Sleep demo: These functions Press the MENU button to can be activated to let your TV automatically demonstrate display the MAIN MENU. key features. displays a variety of your TV’s special Auto demo features including IDTV (Improved Definition TV) and Repeatedly press the + or - (Picture-In-Picture).
  • Page 56 The sleep timer will begin to count down to zero. The The sleep timer can be programmed to automatically turn off your TV after a period of up to 9 hours and 30 amount of time in the menu will appear with the SLEEPTIMER minutes.
  • Page 57 Remote Buttons That Control ProScan LaserDisc Players Press to display information about the disc that is playing. The advanced ProScan universal master remote control can also control a ProScan LaserDisc player with the VCRZ CLEAR Button: Press to clear search operations and digits button.
  • Page 58 R e m o t e B u t t o n s T h a t C o n t r o l ProScan V C R ’ s CLEAR Button: Use when setting the VCR’s clock and The advanced ProScan universal remote controls your TV programming its timer.
  • Page 59 To program the remote to control another brand of VCR, Aiwa just press then then the two-digit code VCRI Akai number for your brand of VCR. Although most VCR’s are Audio Dynamics 14, 16 compatible, the TV’s remote may not be able to control Broksonic every VCR brand and model depending on the VCR’s age Canon...
  • Page 60 Refer to the chart below to find the code number that The digital remote control that came packed with your TV corresponds to the brand name of your audio equipment. is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. If more than one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately to find the one that works.
  • Page 61 After the button is programmed, the buttons described AUDIO below will operate the basic functions of most audio equipment. Depending on the age, brand, model, and type of audio equipment, some models may not be able to respond to all the function buttons listed. You will want to experiment with each button to determine the exact function for your component.
  • Page 62 7 EXTERNAL R/MONO and LEFT) Jacks, Speakers VIDEO OUTPUTS (SELECT VIDEO Terminals AUDIO OUTPUTS SURROUND Jack OUTPUT Jack, and SELECT S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connector) AUDIO OUTPUTS CENTER Jack 3 AUDIO OUTPUTS HI-FI (R/MONO and LEFT) Jacks - SURROUND (R/MONO and Speakers LEFT) Jacks Terminals (R/MONO and...
  • Page 63 EXTERNAL Speakers Terminals AUDIO OUTPUTS HI-FI (R/MONO and LEFT) Jacks permit direct connection feed of optional external speakers. Connection details volume-controlled stereo audio out from whatever is on pages 7 2 - 7 3 . displayed on the TV screen. Allows connection of an Important: To hear sound from the external speakers, they external audio amplifier and still lets you adjust sound must be turned on using the...
  • Page 64 Do not block the ventilation holes in the components. If components are placed on rugs or deep-pile mats, the The power cords on your ProScan components are ventilation holes in the bottoms may be blocked and “polarized” (one blade is wider than the other). Be sure overheating could result.
  • Page 66 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): ANTENNA A N T A - __------...
  • Page 67 Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR. Coaxial Antenna Cables* (such as AH037 or AHO55GI U H F I n c o m i n g Push 0”...
  • Page 68 If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, After the TV’s remote is programmed, you will be able to you will probably be able to program the TV’s remote to turn on the cable box by pressing then CABLE control both the TV and the cable box.
  • Page 69 Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 unscrambled cable channels (see Some cable companies offer scrambled “premium-pay” chart at right). To use this TV with a cable-TV system, channels.
  • Page 70 These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes. Optional S-VHS Cable* (such II 18 Preferred Method Z-Way Signal SplilteP Coaxial Antenna Cables’ (such as #AliO47) Incoming Cable horn Antenna or Cable-N System * There optional accessories (one AtlO47- cables, and one AH077G-audiolvidso cable) connector on the TV in addition to the other three audio and Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to...
  • Page 71 Special Recording onto VCR Optional S-VHS Cable” (such as 186008) q lClt Id Iv This connection only allows you to record on the VCR If you connect a surveillance system to your TV, you whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen will be able to record what the camcorder is displaying except for menus and special effects.
  • Page 72 92 to view whatever the player is playing. If you have an S-VHS laser disc player, connect the S-VHS Note: If you connect a ProScan LaserDisc player that responds to the video cable to the connector on your TV. If you...
  • Page 73 S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (Playback) This connection allows you to play back tapes in the Notes: If your camcorder has stereo audio cables, connect left to and right to MONO camcorder and watch them on the TV. LEFT If you are planning on using the signal from an S-VHS camcorder in An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected the small picture during PIP (Picture-In-Picture) operation, be sure to directly to your TV.
  • Page 74 Audio Amplifier If your amplifier is not part of a “system” that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. (If the amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to Back of TV Audio/Video Cables*...
  • Page 75 Surround Sound Audio Connecting an amplifier to the jack gives you the ability to get more surround-sound Back of TY audio volume than the speakers terminals will SURROUND allow. With the connection shown here, you will be able to A u d i o / V i d e o C a b l e * adjust the volume of the surround sound audio by using function on the Rear volume...
  • Page 76 Connecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver You can connect up to four additional speakers to the back of your TV-two to the speakers terminals and two EXTERNAL If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect more to the speakers terminals.
  • Page 77 EXTERNAL Speakers Terminals Connecting Speakers to Back of TV If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV You can also connect additional surround speakers to the back of the TV, if desired. If you do not connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, you can connect external speakers to the back of the TV to enhance sound from the TV.
  • Page 78 G o l d - T i p p e d C a b l e RCA-type phono plugs on each end. 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 less signal loss than conventional contacts. Stereo VCR Dubbing...
  • Page 79 Audio/Video Cables continued Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Stereo Audio Cable Description Part No. Price Total Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components. Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) $ 3 . 9 5 AH037 Signal Splitter $3.99 AH047 $6.99...
  • Page 80 To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the filling in below instructions below to order by telephone. United States Orders...
  • Page 82 SCHEDULER first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized ProScan SCHEDULER does not turn TV on and off at correct time TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are Check functions.
  • Page 83 Noisy stereo reception Maybe a weak station. Set the function in Mode: stereo/mono Details are on page 28. the STEREO SETUP menu to Mode: mono. No picture, no sound but power light is on Wrong antenna input selected. Try pressing (antenna) button on master remote.
  • Page 84: Table Of Contents

    Jacks ....58,66,68-69 AUDIO INPUTS MONO LEFT Controlling ProScan LaserDisc with Remote ......53 Jack......... .58-59,71 Controlling ProScan VCR’s with Remote .......54 A U D I O OUTPUTS CENTER Jacks ....58-59,70 Function ............. .5 AUDIO OUTPUTS HI MONO...
  • Page 87 Labeling Channels ............. .48-49 Button ..............54,57 REWIND Connector ......... 58,66,68,69 Laser Disc Player, Connections ..........68 S - V I D E O I N P U T 1 Player, Remote Control Buttons ......53 Connector.........58,66,68,69 S - V I D E O I N P U T 2 Safety Precautions ..............
  • Page 88 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. We’re always ready to help you Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, year round.

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