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Models: PS27112, PS20112 Features First-Time Operation Detailed Operating Instructions Front Panel Controls Alarm Labeling Channels Remote Control (TV Functions) Video Menu Parental Control _ _. Audio Menu 18-19 Programming Channel Memory Stereo and SAP Broadcasts Setting up VCR Channels _,,._ Expanded Stereo Changing Antenna Input Setting up Cable Box Channel...
Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER To prevent fire or shock SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK hazard, do not expose this • TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN TV to rain or moisture.
SETUP MENU 3 Follow instructions below for desired function. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then The CAPTIONING feature lets you display a program's sound as press + to display the words on the TV screen. Four types of closed captioning are functions in the SETUP available.
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Adjustingfor a Color Picturethat Pleases You 1 Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a 1 Repeatedly press MENU to black-and-white image on the screen. select VIDEO MENU and then press + to display the 2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you. functions in the VIDEO MENU.
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First-Time Operation The steps below will help you get your TV connected working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. Number Buttons-- --VOLUME Buttons 1 UnpackTVand accessories. The accessories that came packed with your TV include a remote control, four AAA batteries, power cord, and antenna adapter.
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Set the clock. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENUto " • Sleep Timer 0:00 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP select SETUP MENUand Set Alarm MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again to then press +.
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 OZSPLA¥ button. These dtisplays also appear whenever you change volume with the ',,OLUME b uttons on the front of the TV. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR receives commands from the remote control.
OperatingRemote Control Effective Rangeof RemoteControls Before attempting to operate the remote control, install its Aim either remote control at your TV's remote control batteries as shown below. sensor. The remote controls produce an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight.
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Remote ,C o n t r_ol s_.:_._TN;i,FU.ncti 0 n s, continued Basic Operation Theory Step 1 Component Buttons First press one of these five component buttons to tell the remote control which component you want Step 2 to control. You can program the VCR1, V CR2, C ABLE, Then press the button to OFF/ON...
_R e mote _Co ntro I_F"_ ii_t i:_ the channel numbers are yellow, you are watching 0FF/ON BUTTONturns off the TV. whatever is connected to Ihe ANTB input on the back of channels instead the "IV. Details are on page 21. NUMBER BUTTONS let you select directly of using the CHANNEL buttons.
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adjusts the amount of color Lnthe picture. Press + to COLOR increase color or press - to decrease color. 1. Repeatedly press MENU to L Thenpress + or- to select VIDEO display thevideo menu. Tim" adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint MENU.
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A.dio_Menu: Basic! Functt_0:.s TREBLE adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble, or press - to decrease treble. I. Repeatedly pressMENUte ;¢._: _,,." : ._. 2. Thenpress + or- to selectAUDI0 __Vl_d_:f!'_': : display the audiomenu. BASS adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or MENU._ -Ir.',t,z,n,=_,,[=,..
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Menu:-Basic,Functions ,continued :__:_i A udio 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.
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Expanded Stereo Resettingthe Audio Functiont,_Hear ExpandedStereo with or without remote _bur TV'includes an Expanded Stereo feature which adds 1 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the AUDIOMENU greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV electronically increases the audio separation perception and then press + to display th(: audio menu.
feature lets you lock out any channels that PARENTALCONTROL you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or - switches this function from OFF to ON. When this function is set to ON, 1. Repeatedly ..:+-_ ../ ,+.._- -"...
Using Closed Captioning Setting Closed Captioning with or without remote The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of 1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select SETUP MENU a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the then press + to display the setup functions.
:;_:s:elto,p,i,_Men,u:, ,Basic Functions continued_, 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 _itselfoff 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 an hour or so before going...
When the first functioa ALARM Setting the Alarm is selected, pressing + or- will 13ysetting 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 and OFF.
S eta 13,_.M en,u :-+. :,B,_a s i c;;.F+uon .._ .. , ..+on s_con#i_n Labeling Channels The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for Select the channel number you want to label by pres: the channel numbers. The name you programmed will then CHANNEL u p or dov, n button (or by pressing two number...
Parental Control functions let you lock out 3 To lock out channels, press the MENU button to select the CHt PARENTAL CTRL CHAN CTRL any channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your CTRL function. children. Channels that have been locked out can be viewed only when the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to OFF.
Programming Channel Memory The TV first programs _Jl channels for ANTA input and then all channels for ANTB input (even with one antenna The quickest way to program the Channel Memory is to use the AUTOPROGRAM function. Your TV input connected). automatically cycles through and places active il0EI,1...
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Erasing/AddingChannelsin Channel Memory Adding Video Input Channels to Channel Memory with or without remote with or without remote As an added convenience, you can also add video input 1 Repeatedly press the button to select MENU SETUP MENU channels (90, 91, and 92) to nctemory. If you have a video then press + to display the setup functions.
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,-Setu p M e n u-:<°d3a sz_c]_F,un c,ts 0 n s,-con tinued, VCR Channel Setup Enter the channel number }ou want to program by pressing two The VCR 1CHAN 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.
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ChangingAntenna Input Changing Antenna Input without remote Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back 1 Repeatedly press the button to select (labeled MENU SETUP MENU ANTA and ANT that allow you to connect signal example, different sources if desired.
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;setup Menu_:io;_lZa!_iilC_,!F.u_qlctions, continued Setting Up Cable Box Channel Cable Box Channel Setup with or without remote The CABLE C HAN function lets you program to which channel 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLE SETUP MENU button on the remote.
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The advanced ProScan universal remote controls your TV it will be controlled by VCR1or VC_2. Some older VCRs have a and up to two compatible ProScan brand VCRs. The VCR2 NORMflJNIFIED switch that can also respond to either the VCRaor VCR2 button...
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Press two number buttons (first one, then the other) to Pioneer enter the code number for your brand of VCR. You must ProScan press the two number buttons within three seconds Quasar pressing it). 00, 05, 07, 28, 35, 37...
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Programming Remote to oControlAudio Equipment, 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 narae of your audio equipment. is also capable of controlling a compatible audio If more than one number is listed, you may need to try component.
Remote Buttons that Control Audio Equipment After the AUDIO button is programmed, the buttons described below will operate the basic functions of most _udio equipment. Depending on the age, brand, model, _nd type of audio equipment, some models may not be _ble to respond to all the function buttons listed.
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An optional stand is also available to enhance the appearance of your system*. The BA2707 stand is designed to match your TV and is available from your local ProScan dealer. This item is not available by mail order. To locate your nearest PROSCA_dealer, call this toil-free number: ]_-800-PRoSCAN.
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AH075G (6-ftl RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-TippedCables Your ProScan monitor panel is equipped with gold-plated Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable jacks. The gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts Triple cable that lets you which provides much less loss than conventional contacts.
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_Ac_cessory Order Form Accessory Order Fotan for ProScan TV Models Audio]Video Cablescontinued Stereo Audio Cable Description Total Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-fl) stereo audio components. AH047 $ 3.99 Signal Splitter Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-fl)
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A c c e s o r y_ 0 r d e:x._,_j To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow lhe instructions Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard below to order by telephone.
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,_Mo n,ito r:_P a n e I HI-FI OUTJACKS SELECT OUTAUDIO JACKS INPUT 1 AUDIO JACKS SPEAKER TERMINALS SPEAKERSWITCH SELECTOUTVIDEOJACK INPUT 2VIDEO JACK INPUT1VIDEO JACK S-VIDEO CONNECTOR CABLE]ANTENNA CONNECTORS ® HI-FI OUTJACKS feed volume-controlled stereo audio out from SPEAKER SWITCH whatever is displayed on the TV screen.
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m\e,_A,n,t e n na_C_o n:ne c t i o n s Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV if you do not ha vea cable-TV system. if your home antenna cable is a 75-ohm, round, coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this: Back of"IV CABLE / ANTENNA...
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Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna Since cable-WV 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 scr_ mbled channels): Back ofTV CABLEIANTENNA...
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• Cah,le-T.V Conn_ctionls, ioconltinued Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR. Back of TV Coaxial Antenna Cables* CABLE/ANTENNA (suchas AH037or AH065G) ANTA ANT B Incoming Cable CONVERTER 2-way Signal Splitter*_...
Programming.R,emote Control_CableBox If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, After the TV's remote is pzogrammed, you'll be able to you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to turn on the cable box by pressing CABLE then ON/OFF.You control both the TV and the cable box.
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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 right). To use this TV with a cable-TV system, which the signal is scrambled.
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:_V_,C R_:¢.o nnecti o n s Standard VHS VCR(Not S-VHS) These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes. For picture-in-picture viewing, use the preferred method. Preferred Method Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception.
e € t [9_.ns_;:,c o n tih_Ued Simplified Method Shown here is a simplified method of connecting a VCR to your TV. This method is best for areas with poor signal reception. If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium channels, refer to page 33.
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Special Recording onto VCR Note: Signals from the S-VIDEO connector do not come through the This connection only allows you to record on the VCR SELECT OUTjacks. To record from an S-VHS component, remember whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen also connect the regular video cable to the V(DEO INPUT1jack and then except for menus and status displays.
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S-VHS (SuperVHS) VCR 'This connection allows you to record TV programs and play back tapes. If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium channels, refer to page 33. Connect the S-VIDEO OUTconnector on the back of the VCR to the S-VIDEO connector on the back of your TV using an S- VHS cable.
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{_C!__,C o,t d e r #Co n n e c t i,olnlsi S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV. An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV.
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ii_,a°mc_o_t d e r,;:c o n n e c t i o n s/,c o n t i n u e d S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcnrder This connection allows you to record onto the camcorder whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen. You'll also be able to record signals from a VCR (or similar device) that is connected to the TV's INPUT 1 or jacks.
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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 Back af "IV is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose AUDIO to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT O UT jacks.)
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Audio!Video Connections, ;spe_ker Connections ConnectingSpeakers to Back of W LaserDisc Players, Computers, a nd Other Equipmentwith Audio]Video Outputs If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV, you can connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Receiver instead Your TV can also be used as a display device for many of the TV.
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ConnectingSpeakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver The speaker switch on the back of the TV changes how the TV's amplifier drives the speakers, allowing you to use the If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV as external speakers two ways: described on page 43, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver...
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• ALARM OFFfunction may have been activated. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized ProScan TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because experiencing.
ProScan Television Servicenter. Tc identify your nearest Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter, ask your dealer or call 1-800-PRoSCAN. No picture, no sound but power light is on • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date. CABLE/AIR function • Maybe...
Design Specifications Cleaning Care General Specifications The ProScan NoGlare picture tube has a special lithium Color Standard: 525 line NTSC Color silicate faceplate that virtually eliminates glare. It also Chassis: CTC169, solid state, unitized includes an anti-static coating to prevent dust buildup, so...
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Index Accessories ........... 27-30 TVButton ............ Headphone Jack ........... HI-FIOUTJacks ........... Adding Channels to Memory ....19 TV Mode (R:mote) ........UNIFIED/NORM Switch ........ 23 IDButton .......... 22,23,24 Adjusting for Best Picture ......8 INPUTButton ..........AL_ARM Function ........12,15 VCR 1 Button ..........
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