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  • Page 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. his symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
  • Page 3 Remotes ... Programming the Universal Remote ... To Control a VCR ... To Control a ProScan, RCA, or GE Brand DSS® Receiver ... 24 To Control a Satellite Receiver ... To Control a Cable Box ... To Control a Laserdisc Player ...
  • Page 4 Appendices Things to Know Before Connecting Components ... Appendix A: Connections Connection A: TV Only ... Connection B: TV and Mono VCR ... Connection C: TV and Stereo VCR ... Connection D: TV and Stereo VCR Using a Splitter ... Connection E: TV and Satellite Receiver ...
  • Page 5 MYSELF... this ProScan expecting a ProScan than the User Manual. BOOK? plug it in, stick Whatever. But don't worry, it is.
  • Page 6 STEP 1 :UNPACK 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. Important Information: Optional...

  • Page 7: Plug In The Tv

    WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, or laserdisc player. See AppendixA, information about using each of these connections. After connecting the T.V,proceed to Step 3, below. If your components don't match those shown on the Foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or the specific component user manuals.

  • Page 8: Turn On The Tv

    STEP TURN Press TV. on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. STEP Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. STEP Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. This setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
  • Page 9 A LIVING ROOM LIVING You access the TV's features on-screen menu system. system looks like a living room, Living Room Main Menu. Living Room Main Menu to get to other such as the Audio Menu. ROOM? through first menu in the hence its name: You use the...
  • Page 10 MENU RULE: POINT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen point and select. WHAT IS POINT 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.
  • Page 11 MENUS, CONTROLS CONTROL PANELS There are three parts to the menu system: menus, controls, and control panels. Before you can use the contols and control panels to adjust your TV, you have to move through the Main Menu and select a control.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 MENUS There are six menus available from the Living Room Main Menu. When you point to different items in the Living Room, a different menu highlights. Press MENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu. To exit a menu There are two ways to exit a menu: •...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP YourTV has an interactive setup routine through the steps needed to configure are five sections: • Connect theTV • Search for available channels • Set the time and day • Set speaker configuration • Make channel lists and labels ROUTINE that walks you theTV.
  • Page 20 ENTERING INTERACTIVE The interactive setup routine is accessed through the Assistance Menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Nipper to highlight the Assistance menu and press MENU. The Assistance menu appears with the Setup control highlighted. 3.

  • Page 21: Set The Time

    STEP 1 : CONNECT This section of the setup asks questions have and walks you through the steps needed to connect to a VCR, satellite receiver, and laserdisc Connections Foldout to connect your TV, you can skip this step or follow along for the sheer fun of it.
  • Page 22 STEP FOUR: 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...

  • Page 23: Programming The Remote

    TV, see the next section, Refer to the other sections and appendices as needed. controllable ProScan, brands VCRs. the TV. If you parts Tour of the TV. PROGRAMMING REMOTE...
  • Page 24 You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an PROSCAN, GE, or RCA VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
  • Page 25 Philco ... 008,029,053,056 Video Concepts ... 0 14,016,044 Philips ... 008,029 Videosonic ... Pioneer ... 005,016,050 Wards ... 0 05,006,007,008,009, Portland ... 044,045,052 ProScan..0 12,013,015,025,027,031,035 Yamaha...002,014,016,030,046 Quartz ... Zenith ... 011,017,026,072 Quasar ... 008,053 RCA ... 0 00,005,007,008,028 ...
  • Page 26 Universal 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.
  • Page 27 Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, you also may be able to use the ]-V's remote with your cable box. remote can be programmed to control cable box, not both.
  • Page 28 Player, or Second VCR -Ihe remote's DVDoVCR button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of a ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. If you would like this button to control a component other than a DVD player, you can program the remote to control a laserdisc player or VCR. For a ProScan, RCA, or GE component, just use the codes shown to the right.
  • Page 29 Audio Component ONKYO AMP ... 00 I AIWA CD ... 060 AKA| AMP ... 002,008 PANASONIC DENON CD ... DYNAMIC BASS AM/FM ... 029 PHILLIPS CD ... TAPE... 026,027 PHONO ... 028 EMERSON PIONEER CD ... 066 FISHER AMP ... 023 CD ...
  • Page 30 TV. To program the VCR button 1. Make sure the VCR is turned off unless it is a PROSCAN, RCA, or GE product. If the VCR is a PROSCAN, GE, or RCA product, turn it on.
  • Page 31 Capehart ... 0 I Philips ... 08,29 Citizen ...07,09,13,44,45,46,52 Pioneer ... 05,16,33 (laser disc),50 Portland ... 4 4,45,52 Colortyme ... 1 4 ProScan ... 00 Craig ... 07,12 Curtis Mathes ... 0 0,07,08, Quartz ... 02 ...14,15,44,46,53,64,67 Quasar ... 08,53 Daewoo ...13,45,52...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section gives a pictorial television.The parts detailed • The Remote Control • The Simple Remote • The Channel Marker • The Back Panel • The Front Panel overview of the are:...

  • Page 34: Control Buttons

    REMOTE CONTROL 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.
  • Page 35 FAV,INPUT In TV Mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VIDI, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select channel lists. ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions as TV-.VCR button in VCR mode and TV-SAT button in SAT.CABLE Mode.
  • Page 36 SIMPLE REMOTE BUTTONS VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a REW or reverse search button. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point to items and adjust menu controls.
  • Page 37 CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come 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.

  • Page 38: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL INPUT Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, DSS receiver, or laserdisc player. I./MONO Provides left audio connection. mono component, use the I_/MONO usually white. RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
  • Page 39 SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection TV system. OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed-volume and video from the INPUT 1 source only. FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level TV. These output signals are ideal for connecting amplifier that has its own remote control. TV TUNER OUTPUT Provides audio and video output from the TV tuner.
  • Page 40 FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL < to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL > to point right to items and adjust menu controls. CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list.
  • Page 41 A SHORT GUIDE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation the menu commands on a menu-by-menu • ,Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust • t he way the TV sounds. • Picture Quality Contains the controls that let 'you adjust the picture.

  • Page 42: Audio Menu

    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 rear speakers.
  • Page 43 "l_veak Takes you to a control panel that lets you make appropriate fine adjustments to your TV's sound. The changes you can make depend on the speaker configuration and the audio processor you chose. Sound Check Lets you feed white noise through each of your speakers in turn, two seconds at a time to better adjust the balance among your speakers.
  • Page 44 PICTURE QUALITY Contrast Adjusts the difference between the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between 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 color of the picture.
  • Page 45 SCREEN MENU PIX+ ]Lets you set the PIX+ mode. Single Screen The usual appearance PIP (Picture-in-Pidure) A second, smaller corner of the screen. '.Split Screen The screen is divided into two pictures, one on the left and one on the right. POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Three secondary fight side of the screen.
  • Page 46 TIME MENU Sleep Timer Lets you select how long the -IV waits before it turns off. Schedule Leads to a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. 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.
  • Page 47 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"...
  • Page 48 NORM All the channels that have Normal Normal list. These channels can be viewed CHAN buttons, if the Normal viewing control panel in the Screen menu. are not part of the list can be viewed the remote. Use the MENU button to check or uncheck box for a channel.

  • Page 49: Auto Tuning

    AUTO TUNING Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press VCRI, DVD°VCR, or SAT-CABLE. Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCRI button.
  • Page 50 Set DVD*VCR Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD-VCR button. The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR I Channel, except that the component is the second VCR or laserdisc player, and the remote button being programmed is DVD;VCR.
  • Page 51 ,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.
  • Page 53 This sections details how to use four important features: • Operating PIX+ • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying On-Screen Program • Choosing an Audio Processor • Using Fetch • Displaying On-Screen Help of the'l'V's Details...

  • Page 54: Pix+ Operation

    PIX+ OPERATION There are four different PIX + modes: PIP (picture-in-picture), Screen, POP (picture-outside-picture) access all of these modes through the Screen menu. PIP Mocle (picture-in-picture) Displays a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Split Screen Mode Divides the main picture into a left and a Iright picture.
  • Page 55 SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through your channel list, using the currently selected window. To change the currently selected window, use CH CTRL. Each channel is displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes to the next channel in the list.
  • Page 56 CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a} never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the audio is muted. DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING...
  • Page 57 CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES "rheTV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four 1Lext modes. To Set the Closed Captioning Mode I. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode. 3. Use the move buttons to select your choice. .4. Select Exit to return to the Main Menu. 'TURNING CLOSED 1.
  • Page 58 ON-SCREEN PROGRAM Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it when you press INFO. To display the on-screen program details: 1. Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker. 2.
  • Page 59 CHOOSING AUDIO 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.
  • Page 60 JSING MODIFYING 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.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 63 THINGS KNOW BEFORE ":ONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from • Connect all components before power cords into the wall outlet. • Alway s turn offtheTV andlor before you connect or disconnect POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY AVOID AUDIO INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly Place the audio/video cables to the sides of...
  • Page 64 ONLY This information applies to Connection Connection A provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (I) coaxial cable To connect: Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow Interactive Setup.
  • Page 65 MONO applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. ]'his information Connection B provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 66 TV AND STEREO This information applies to Connection Connection C provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 67 AND VCR USING This information applies to Connection Connection D provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 68 SATELLITE This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (2) coaxial cables •...
  • Page 69 VCR, SATELLITE applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. This information Connection F provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Stereo sound from VCR To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 70 VCR, SATELLITE USING SPLITTER This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) •...
  • Page 71 'To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV;...
  • Page 72 ADDING LASERDISC -[his information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: ,, Stereo sound from a Laserdisc player ro use this connection you must have: • (3) audio/video cables To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection H. 2.
  • Page 73 CONNECTING EXTERNAL You can connect up to six additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERSterminals, two to the CENTER SPEAKERS,and two to the REAR SPEAKERSterminals. Front (Main) Speakers lb connect external front speakers: 1. Connect speakers to the MAIN speaker terminals. 2.

  • Page 74: Audio Components

    CONNECTING AUDIO Connecting a stereo amplifier 1. Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) right (R) TV TUNER OUTPUT 2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting a speaker configuration with external speakers from the Audio menu.

  • Page 75: For Playback

    CONNECTING A CAMCORDER ]here are two connections recommended camcorder to the -IV: Front.Connection Playback 1. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories. 2. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video input (yellow). 3. Connect the camcorder's audio output to the adapter's audio input (white).
  • Page 76 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FROM To record from the TV to the camcorder: 1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 2. Consult your camcorder's owner's camcorder recording. S-VHS Camcorder The TV does not supply video output connection described above. RECORD input cables to the TV's manual for instructions in S-Video form.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" without the help of a service technician. difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in. •...
  • Page 78 Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time • Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On). • Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time. Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. •...

  • Page 79: Warranty

    Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. 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: Request home service from any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter.
  • Page 80 CARE 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.
  • Page 81 _- _mplete 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.
  • Page 82 TV. Replacements or •:'_T o spares can be ordered CRK61A1 CRK81 BL1 as needed. Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Models Description Signal Splitter Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (I O-if) Gold-Tipped...
  • Page 83 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 VISA" 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.
  • Page 84 Symbols (0-9) ... AoV ...: ... AoV jack ... Additional speakers ... Advanced Features ... ANT B input, note ... ANTENNA ... Arrows ... Audio component ... Audio Menu ... Audio Processor ... Auto Channel Search ... Auto Color ... AV adapter ...
  • Page 85 INFO ... INPUT 1 ... Input sources ... INPU'i2 ... Interactive Setup ... Key Combination chart ... L/MONO audio jacks ... Lightbulb button ... Main Menu ... Matrix Surround ... MENU ... Menu commands ... Menu system ... Menus ... MOVE ...
  • Page 86 Schedule ... Select ... Set Time and Day ... Set Time numeric entry control panel ... Sharpness ... SIGNAL SOURCE ... Signal"Type 13 Signal Type Choice list ... Simple remote ... Simple Remote Buttons ... CHAN DOWN ... CHAN UP ... MENU ...
  • Page 88 fo_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural TH E EARTH Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually, diverting it from landfills. Thomson treats millions of pounds of waste water sludge annually and renders it non-hazardous.