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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING ]o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove RISKOF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer To reduce the risk of fire or shock SHOCK DO NOT OPEN servicing to qualified service personnel. hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONNECTIONS SETUP ..........Step 1: Unpack the TV ............. Step 2: Connecting your TV ..........Basic PIP Connection ..........The Basic Connection ..........Advanced Connections ..........Step 3: Connecting the IR Controller ........ Step 4: Plug in the TV ............ Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote ......
  • Page 4 Feature ........ PIP Buttons: General Explanation ......PIP Troubleshooting ..........Setup Menu ..............Channel Marker ............. REFERENCE ................Troubleshooting ............. PiP Troubleshooting ..........Making Connections to the Front Panel ......PROSCAN TV LIMITED WARRANTY ......Accessory Information ........... Index ................
  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    SETUP GET rING STARTED This manual is designed to get you quickly, The first four sections of the _U how to get yourTV Setup and Oc n 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. ]ake precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed In order to protect against power surges: on is properly...
  • Page 7: Basic Pip Connection

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS BASIC PIP CONNECTION CABLES You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the television through a cable box, as needed by your cable system.
  • Page 8: The Basic Connection

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS THE BASIC CONNECTION This connection does not VCR) The basic connection below is used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture INote: allow PIP to work. quality and multiple component connection information refer to,...
  • Page 9: Advanced Connections

    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...
  • Page 10: The Ir Controller

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS TV, VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE, CABLEBOX, ORANTENNA TO VIEW YOUR COMPONENTS ]o 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 SVlD 1) input.
  • Page 11: Step 3: Connecting The Ir Controller

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS STEP 3: CONNECTING CONTROLLER The IR (Infrared) Controller enables GUIDE Plus+ Gold to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so that you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the program guide, After you have affixed the ends of the controller...
  • 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 THE REMOTE Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    Search for availab!e channels GUIDL Plus+ Set up the Gold Set the time Set theVCR1 channel Set theVCR2 channel ..Set the DVD channel SAT/CABLE Set the channel FEATURES Make the channel list and labels...
  • 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 Interactive Setup. You can The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local also access the GUIDE program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
  • 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 or VCR 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 SETTING THE TIME The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system has not completed its first download, you nee(] 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 The Vcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    INTERACTIVE SETUP Use TV with a VCR 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 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.
  • 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 TUN'NG) 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

    Cable boxes, )u have a it, you RCA or GE corn PROSCAN, probably don't need to _ogram it a FEATURES AND REFERENCE,_,_ Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD playeb 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 ProScan, RCA and GE products). VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning is enabled, it...
  • 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 universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most PROSCAN, RCA and GE TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
  • Page 27: Using Direct Entry

    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 5011 Candle ,..2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Portland ......... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 Jerrold ... ,.. 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053 Canon ............2021,2022, 2114 Proscan ..............2000, 2001 Magnavox ................5025 Capehart ............2020, 2110 Protec ................
  • 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_ qost from your TV ..an using your This section also includQs 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 VCR2 SAT,CABLE &&°&& a level such as tint or brightness, There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists and numeric...
  • 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...
  • Page 33: Using The Remote To Selectan Audio Processor

    FEATURES AND MENUS Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitors a program's audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum 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.
  • 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 way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information displayed. Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available,...
  • 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 the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning...
  • Page 37: Channel Menu

    FEATURES AND MENUS CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off- air antenna for TV 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...
  • 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, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed...
  • 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 set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
  • 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...
  • 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 left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
  • Page 43: Rating Limit

    FEATURES AND MENUS Rating status held Parental Controls for rating limits You must remember to take effect. to Lock Ratin_ field Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. VIEWING SPECIFIC CONTENTTHEMES Pressing RESET on the remote If you block specific content...
  • Page 44: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    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 Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked (see the section Locking Parental Controls). V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated"...
  • 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 Ptus+ Menu...
  • Page 47: Downloading Data

    FEATURES AND MENUS GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM 1-oenter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted...
  • Page 48 FEATURES AND MENUS GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated 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.
  • 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 Tbhe PIP button on the remote also toggles| (lock) or change as you browse through different channels etween the locked...
  • 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.
  • 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 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 You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that Editor Menu you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point Action Buttons time.
  • Page 53: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    FEATURES AND MENUS THEPIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. A quick way to tune the PIP window Important: Your TV has a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air the correct video input channel, is to set...
  • Page 54: Pip Buttons: General Explanation

    FEATURES AND MENUS BUTTONS: GENERAL EXPLANATION The buttons on the remote control that you'll use for the PIP feature are explained below: PiP Press the PIP button to make the PIP window appear on the screen, Press PIP again to remove the window, If you selected Alternate with PIP button in the PIP Closed-Caption...
  • Page 55: 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 56: Reference

    REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING ]-roubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician, you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. WILL NOT TURN ON Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension...
  • Page 57 REFERENCE SOUND, PICTURE OKAY Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L...
  • Page 58: Piptroubleshooting

    REFERENCE PIPTROUBLESHOOTING TV (back panel} The PIP feature on this TV only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your TV with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment.
  • Page 59: Proscan Tv Limited Warranty

    YOU GET SERVICE: For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your PROSCAN television to any Authorized PROSCAN ]elevision Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized...
  • Page 60: Accessory Information

    REFERENCE INFORMATION ACCESSORY The following accessories are available from most dealers Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. 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...
  • Page 61 REFERENCE Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description packed with your TV. Screw Oll antenna cable (3 ft) Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. _crew on antenna cable (6 ft) VH82 $545 $595 _ush on antenna cable (6 It) VH89...
  • Page 62 REFERENCE UNITED STATES ORDERS Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling ill below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA...
  • Page 63: Index

    REFERENCE Accessories Rating Limits Fixed Output, Speakers Off Movie Front Panel Block 43 Advanced Connections TV 38 Front panel buttons Age-Based Ratings 37 Remote Control Audio Menu Front panel jacks Installing the batteries Audio Output Volume & Speakers Programming Audio Processor Remote batteries are low Grid Guide...
  • 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 THIS PAPER CONTAINS...

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