ProScan PS27123 Owner's Manual

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Model: PS27123

Features

First-Time

Operation

Detailed Operating

Instructions

Remote Control OW 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

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 Remote to Control Audio

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

VCR Connections

Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck

LaserDisc Players, Computers

External or Surround Speakers

Reference

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Trouble Checks

Warranty

Design Specifications

Cleaning and Care

Index (Inside Back Cover)

Quick-Reference

Guide (Inside Back Cover)

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Page 1 Model: PS27123 Features First-Time Operation Detailed Operating Instructions Sleep Timer Alarm Remote Control OW Functions) Labeling Channels Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation Parental Control Front Panel Controls Programming Channel Memory Video Menu Setting up VCR Channels Audio Menu Changing Antenna Input Stereo and SAP Broadcasts Setting up Cable Box Channel Expanded Stereo...
Page 2 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. Thank you for choosing ProScan. And welcome to our...
Page 3 Repeatedly press MENU-PROG to select from main menu and then press MOVE + or - to display the selected menu. Remote must be in TV mode to activate TV menu. When one of the menus shown at the right appears, repeatedly press MENU-PROG to select the function you want to adjust, then Video Menu press MOVE + or - to adjust it.
Page 4: Note To Cable Tv Installer
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 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 TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
Page 5 Operation is as easy as cntering 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: Operation
TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or tipped over. This stand is available from your local PROSCAN dealer. This itemis not avMlable by mail order. To.locate your...
Page 7 9 Review menus. 7 AutoProgramthe TV's channel memory. To see the video To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU menu, r_peatedly button repeatedly to select the SETUP MENUand then press MENUbutton press the + button to display the setup functions. Press to select WDEO MENUand then...
Page 8 Remote Control: Functions Effective Range of RemoteControls Operating Remote Control Before attempting to operate either one of the remote controls, Aim the remote control at your TV's remote control sensor. install the batteries as shown below. The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that...
Page 9 Remote Control" Functions Basic Operation Theory Step 1: Component Buttons First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want control. You can program many of these buttons to control your brand equipment.* Step 2 Then press POWER button...
Page 10 Controls: Functions continued For added convenience, the simplified 6-button remote The ProScan universal remote that came packed with also lets you control the basic operation of the TV your TV also controls most brands of VCRs, cable-TV boxes, and selected RCA audio equipment.
Page 11 INPUT BUFrON lets you quickly view signals from the ANTENNA BUII'0N INPUTjacks. Pressing this button switches the TV from Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the its current channel directly to channel 90, then channel back (labeled ANTA and ANT a) you can connect more than 91, then channel 92.
Page 12: Picture In Picture
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) • If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT 1jacks, After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the programmed the VCR1 (or VCR2) b utton to automatically TV at the same time.
Page 13 Whenever you have the picture-in-picture (PIP) fcature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, freeze, switch the big and little pictures as desired. © ""91 MOVE PIP Press and release MOVE PIPtO move thesmall picture to the next corner. •SWAP Press SWAP to switch the small picture With the main picture.
Page 14 Front Panel Controls TIMEANDCHANNEL N UMBER DISPLAYS s how the current time (once set) and channel number whenever you turn on the TV, change channels, or press the remote's DISPLAY b utton. These displays also appear whenever you change volume with the VOLUME b uttons on the front of the TV.
Page 15: Basic Functions
Video Menu: Basic Functions COLOR adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. 1. Repeatedly press MENU to 2. Then press + or - to select VIDEO displaythe video menu. TINT adjusts the color of flesh tones.
Page 16 Audio Menu" Basic Functions TREBLE adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble, or press - to decrease treble. 1. Repeatedly 2. Then press + or - to press MENU to display the audio menu. select AUDIO Mute BASSadjusts the low frequency audio.
Page 17 Audio Menu" Basic Functions continued Receiving SAP Broadcasts Receiving Stereo Broadcasts Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from another audio program called SAP. SAP stands for Second TV stations transmitting stereo sound in your area.
Page 18 Audio Menu: Basic Functions continued Resettingthe Audio Functionto Hear ExpandedStereo Expanded Stereo with or without remote Your TV includes an Expanded Stereo feature which adds 1 Press the button repeatedly to select the AUDIO MENU MENU greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV and then press + to display the audio menu.
Page 19 Setup Menu: Basic Functions CONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels PARENTAL between 1 and 99 that you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or - switches this function from OFF to ON. When this 2. Then press+ or- to function is set to ON, channels that have been locked out with the 1.
Page 20 Setup Menu" Basic Functions continued Setting Closed Captioning Using Closed Captioning with or without remote The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of 1 Repeatedly press the button to select MENUand MENU SETUP a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the then press + to display the setup functions.
Page 21: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer will begin to count down to zero. The word With the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself off after a period of up to four hours. This is useful SLEEPwill appear on the screen whenever you change when you want to watch TV for a selected length of time channels or press the TVbutton to let you know the Sleep...
Page 22: Setting The Alarm
Setup Menu" Basic Functions continued When the first ALARMfunction Setting the Alarm is selected, pressing + or - will By setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn on switch the setting between ON and/or off by itself. After the ONTIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF function is set to ON,the TV will automatically turn and OFF.
Page 23: Labeling Channels
Labeling Channels Select the channel number you want to label by pressing the The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) the channel numbers. The name you programmed will then CHANNEL up or down button (or by pressing two number appear on the screen below...
Page 24 ° Setup Menu: Basic Functions continued Parental Control button to select the CHAN The PARENTAL CTRLand CHANCTRLfunctions let you lock out To lock out channels, press the MENU any channels between 1 and 99 that you choose so they CTRL function. cannot be viewed by your children.
Page 25: Programming Channel Memory
Programming Channel Memory The TV first programs all channels for A input and then all channels for input (even with one antenna ANT B The quickest way to program the Channel Memory is to use the AUTOPROGRAM function. Your TV input connected).
Page 26 Basic Functions continued Setup Me#u: Adding Video Input Channels to Channel Memory Erasing/AddingChannelsin ChannelMemory with or without remote with or without remote As an added convenience, you can also add video input 1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select SETUPMENUand channels (90, 91, and 92) to memory.
Page 27 VCR Channel Setup Enter the channel number you want to program by pressing two The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel number buttons on the remote the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.
Page 28 ChangingAntenna Input Changing Antenna Input without remote Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA and ANTB) that allow you to connect 1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select MENUand SETUP signal example, different sources if desired. you can then press + to display the setup functions.
Page 29 Cable Box Channel Setup Setting Up Cable Box Channel with or withoutremote The CABLE C HAN function lets you program to which channel 1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select SETUP MENUand the TV will automatically tune when you press the DSS.CABLE button on the remote.
Page 30 VCR1 or VCR2. Some older VCRs have a The advanced ProScan universal remote controls your TV NORM/UNIFIED switch that can also respond to either the VCR1or VCR2 and up to two compatible Proscan VCRs or any other button on the remote.
Page 31 05, 16, 33 (laserdise), Portland 44, 45, 52 remote, repeat steps 1 thru 4 with another code number. ProScan Note: Some older VCRs do not have an OFF/ONswitch on their Quartz remote controls and cannot be turned on and off remotely.
Page 32 The digital remote control that came packed with your TV 1 Press and hold the AUDIO button on remote. is capable of controlling some audio equipment, such as a 2 Press two number buttons to enter the code number radio, CD player, tape player, turntable or amplifier. The for your brand of audio equipment.
Page 33 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.
Page 34 Ac c,ei s o rv_ C ibl::e 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 35 Accessory Order Form Audio]Video Cables continued Accessory Order Form For ProScan TV Models Stereo Audio Cable Description Part No. Total Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components. 1Gold-TippedCable ;ignal Splitter AH047 $ 3.99 AH0726 (3-ft) ;old-Tipped Antenna...
Page 36 Accessory Order Form 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 below to order by telephone. filling in below United States and Canadian...
Page 37 Some VCRs may cause interference in TV sets ff they are If your antenna cable is fiat 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 38 Monitor Panel HI-FI OUTAUDIO JACKS SELECT OUT AUDIOJACKS CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: INPUT 1 AUDIO JACKS OO NOT COHNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT 10 A S[PARATE AMPLIFIER SPEAIff.RS ÷ LEFT AND RIGHT EXTERNAL SPEARER OUTPUTS TOGLrTHER. SPEAKERTERMINALS CABLE]ANTENNA SPEAKER Vll_EO INPUT SELECT SPEAKER SWITCH SELECT OUTVIDEOJACK INPUT 2 VIDEOJACK...
Page 39 INPUT 2 JACKS provide (3(3(3_ ( JB_ INPUT1 JACKS provide for direct connection of video 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...
Page 40 Home Antenna Connections 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,...
Page 41 Cable Connections 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):...
Page 42 l J. 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'IV Coaxial Antenna Cables* CABLE/ANTENNA (such as AH037or AH065G) ANT A ANT B Incomi"g Cable CONVERTER See note below...
Page 43 Programming Remote Control Cable Boxes After the TV's remote is programmed, you'll be able to If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, turn on the cable box by pressing the OSS.CABLE b utton, then you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to POWER.
Page 44 Cable-TV Operation Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels Some cable companies offer "premium-pay" channels in (see chart at lower right). To use this TV with a cable-TV which the signal is scrambled.
Page 45 Connections 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 of131 video device can be method. connected to the INPUT 2 AUDIO Audio/_ideo Cables"...
Page 46 Connections Special RecordingontoVCR This connection only allows you to record on the VCR Back of 'IV whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen except for menus and special effects. This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you Back ofVCR may find it useful in certain situations.
Page 47 Camcorder Connections Back of "IV AUDIO HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT Audio 0UT Jack IAudio/Video Out) ----II. / Output ANTA "_.n_ Adapter _:_/M_0 _ lusue,vsupplied I ,,._ V,0EO wi,hC ..derlI S-VHS or StandardVHS Camcorder SELECT '::: This connection allows you to play back tapes in the S-VHS Cable (sometimes...
Page 48 Component Connections Audio Amplifier Back of TV 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 AUDIO is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT...
Page 49 Audio/Video Connections LaserDisc Players, Computers,and Other Equipmentwith Audio/Video Outputs Your TV can also be used as a display device for many laser disc players, video games, and home computers. your game or computer has a normal NTSC (American Standard) video output, it can be connected directly to either the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jacks on the TV as shown here.
Page 50 Connecting External Speakers The speaker switch on the back of the TV changes how the ConnectingSpeakers to Back of TV 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: can connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Receiver instead...
Page 51 ConnectingSpeakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV as described on page 44, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV. Sound from the TV will then come through the amplifier/receiver and the TV's internal speakers.
Page 52 Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized ProScan TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are • Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Page 53 Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use AUDIObutton to change STEREO/SAP function to MONOmode instead of STEREO. No picture, no sound but power light is on • Maybe someone changed CABLE/AIR function to wrong position. • Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
Page 54: Limited Warranty
• One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. What we will do: • 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, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.
Page 55: Design Specifications
Design Specifications General Specifications Color Standard: 525 line NTSC Color Chassis: CTC169, solid state, unitized 120VAC + 10%, 60Hz Power Requirements: Power Consumption: 90W average, 140W maximum RF Specifications Tuning System Type: Quartz-controlled Multiband Frequency Synthesis Band Coverage: VHF channels 2-6, 7-13 UHF Channels 14-69...
Page 56 Care Cleaning You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the faceplate (screen) of the picture tube, use a nonabrasive glass cleaner with a soft cloth.
Page 57: Quick Reference
Quick-Reference Operating Guide SETUP Menu • The Parent Ctrl: off/on function allows you to lock out any channels that you do not want your children to watch. When 1 Press theMENUbutton to the Parent Ctrl: off/on function is set to on for any channel, that display the MAINMENU.
Page 58 Quick-Reference Operating Guide Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You Video Adjustments 1 Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black-and-white image on the 1 Press MENU to display screen. the MAIN MENU. 2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you. 2 Repeatedlypress- to highlightthe Video 3 Adjust brightness until the black parts of the picture appear black.
Page 59 Accessories .......... VCR Channel Setup ........Labeling Channels ......... VCR Codes ........... Laser Disc Player ........Adding Channels to Memory ....22 Adjusting for Best Picture ......9 Locking Out Channels ......VCR Connectior_....... .41,42 MENUButton......3,7,8,10,12 VIDEO MENU ..........ALARMFunction ........
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