RCA ProScan PS35153 Owner's Manual

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Model: PS35153

Features

First-Time

Operation

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Detailed Operating

Instructions

Remote Control (TV Function,,)

PiP (Picture-m-picture)

Oper,mon

Front Panel Controls

Video Menu

Audio Menu

Graphic Equalizer

Stereo and SAP Broadcasts

Expanded Stereo and Surround Sound Audio

Setup Menu

Closed Captioning

Monitor Panel

Tips Before Connecting

Monitor Panel

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Sle_p -Fimer

Alarm

Labehng Channels

Parental Control

Programn-ing Channel Memory

Adding ard Erasing Channels

Setting

up VCR Channels

Ch_mglng Antenna Inpat

Setting up Cable Box Channel

Progr_mrr,ing Remote to Control VCR_

Programming Remote Io Control Audio

Connections

Home Antenna Connecttons

Cable-TV Connections

Programming Remote to Control Ca01e Box

Cable-TV Information and (hamml Chart

VCR Connecuonb

Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck

External or Surround Speakers

Reference

Section

Trouble Checks

Warranty

Design Specificauons

Cleaning and ('are

Cables and Optional Accessone,,,

Accessory Order Form

Index (Inside Back Cover)

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Page 1 Model: PS35153 Features First-Time Operation ¢ Detailed Operating Instructions .-)._ Sle_p -Fimer Alarm Remote Control (TV Function,,) "_3 Labehng Channels PiP (Picture-m-picture) Oper,mon Parental Control Front Panel Controls Video Menu Programn-ing Channel Memory Audio Menu Adding ard Erasing Channels Graphic Equalizer up VCR Channels ""...
Page 2 PRC)SCAN So advanced. Yet so simple. FM 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...
Page 3: Note To Cable Tv Installer
Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USFER To reduce risk of fire or shock SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SEF:WICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates...
Page 4 Advanced. Simple. Connections Your ProScan television is more than state-of-the-art technology. It's tcchnology tailored to you. Features (;old Phited I'hono ,Jacks fitr Snpvrinr Perfornuince: dcsigncd to dclivcr viewing and listening cnjoymcnl • Two Sets of Audin/Video Inputs for VCR, Laser Disc player, beyond expectations.
Page 5: Operation
First-Time Operation Attach power cord. G'hc steps bel,._w will help vet] _-ct .','cur TV omnected ,a orkmg quickly. page numbers on which you can find ]Sirst attact_, the flat end of the l:owcr cord completely into detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed lhe connector on the back of v{mr TV.
Page 6: Set The Clock
10 Review menus. 3 Change lhe position of Ille .POLARITY swilch, lr this 1 "1"osec the xidco improves tile tilt bulil is still i1o1 satislactoly, move Ihc menu, repeatedly STRENGTH switch l:o the HIGH position. This should press MENU !'_ulloll corrccl the siluafi, m.You may need to reset the POLARITY...
Page 7 Remote Control" Functions Operating Remote Control Effective Range ot Remote Controls Before attempting to operate either one of the remote controls, Aim the remote control at your TV's remote control sensor. install the I,',lltcrics as shay,,'., n bcIo\v. The Icmolc conlrol prodticcs ;in iltvisiblc (infrared) beam that Ha\ cls in _l_haighl line much as...
Page 8 Remote Control: Functions Basic Operation Theory Step 1: Component Buttons First press one of these five to tell remote Component buttons which component you want to control. You can program cach o/ these buttons, to control your brand c( luipment.* Step to turn on Then press...
Page 9 Remote Controls" Functions continued packed with The ProScan u.nivcrsal renlolc For added convenience, the sim['.lificd O-button remote fllat canlc your TV also controls most brands of VCRs, cablc-TV also lets you o:mtrol the basic operation el Lhc TV boxes, and selected RUA audio equipment. (shown on the previous page).
Page 10 /-7-) INPUTBUTTON Icls you quickly view signals IYomflw ANTENNA BUTfON INPUT jacks. Pressing this button switches the TV from Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the its current channel directly to channel 00, lhen channel back (labeled ANTA and you can connect more than ANT B)
Page 11: Picture In Picture
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Operation • It tile _dier ',Duroc i', c_mnected to the -I'V's INPUT1 lUCk',, \ltcr ",.'till t_',HIIlccI ,lllothcr ',. Ideo _tl|cc flike _1 r('m ) to _ol]1 ",ulccl l\ channel Ul tit-,co the ",lgxl,il. iI I'V, you'll bc able to display iv,u dillctcut program,, on tile...
Page 12: Pip Buttons
Whenever have the picture-in-picture (Pll 7) feature activated as ctcscrihcd on the previous page, can move, enlarge, reduce, freeze, or switch ttl_t big and little picture s as desired. Note: The remote must bc in the "TV mode'" to operate lhc spcciul fcaturc_ shown below. Pfcssing the mYhuu.n p_>, lhc icnl_h' in l[Ic "TV nl{_dc.'"...
Page 13 Channel Guide Starting ChannelGuide (with remote only) butlon. s!;irl ch;tllllCl _tl[(]c, prcs<,lht " CH GUIDE • The screen will display al! the channels that are ptogranmlcd into Chamlcl Memory, 1_ _ at ;t time. • Each little screen will display a stop-action picture that will be continuously ttpdatcd.
Page 14 I-ront Panel L;ontrols TIME AND CHANNELNUMBER DISPLAYS-,how the current time (_)[IL'L '-,L'I ) JIIL] Ch'AIIIlCI ntlrllbL'r \\ IICIIL'\ L'r \ l)l.l ILl] 11 011 IIIc ['V. changc channclb, or press thc rcnlotcs button. These DISPLAY display', al,,o appear whenever you change vcflutne v,,ith the v'OLUME bl.lltoII `+, 0 11 [hc...
Page 15 Video Menu: Basic Functions coLoR adjusts the amount of co!or in the picture. + to Press L'[_IIHor ['Ic:-, _, 1o dcCrca_,c C(}]o]. il]L'['L'HNL' 1. Repeatedly press MENU to 2. Then press + or -to select VIDEO display the video menu. 1hecolor (H Ilc_,h lotk_,.
Page 16 Audio Menu" Basic Functions ['hw EQUALIZER f uncHon an on-screen lcls v{)u display graphic cquali;'cl _,o \t_u audio bandwidths lt)r ittnltilt_'l)adju_.l 1. Repeatedly .......... dill?rent environments or individual tastes. Press + to display 2. Then press+ or to press MENU to graM:.
Page 17 Graphic Equalizer [tl[1L'tl(In ICts \,OLI di,,pla} an on-screen Adjusting Graphic Equalizer EQUALIZER gtaphtc uqualizct ._o _ou cart tcmotcb, ddju'+,t audio band- 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly o select the AUDIO MENU widths for different environments or individual tastes. dl]d then l',r,._', "+,+ t,.+ ,.h,,pla}.
Page 18 60 Hz ,, 150 ltz , 400 Hz --'-': --lilIItBIINB -t11111ttltltll I 2K -IIIIIIHItll 4,sK mmmmm, 4" 2 kHz J_ -IIIII111t111t 4.5 kHz 10 kHz 2 kHz...Strongly affects the harmonics (overtones) 60 Hz...Gives these lov,, "'real" bass sounds more or les,,, voices and some instruments.
Page 19 Audio Menu" Basic Functions continued Receiving SAP Broadcasts Receiving Stereo Broadcasts TV stations Some that broadcast stereo also broadcast Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from <tilt',thcr <ttiditl progr lilt callcd ',';,.\ +..SAP ',tailcl._ [or [ %," -.tatlt',11'-, tr:m'.,n]Itting ,,tcte_ '.,Otltld...
Page 20 Resettingthe Audio Function ta Hear ExpandedStereo Expanded Stereo with or without remote _our-IV includes an lz.\pandcd Stcrco tcaturc v_hich adds Press the button repeatedly to select the MENU AUDIO MENU greater depth and dimension to _tereo broadcasts. Yot, r <lndthen p_c',',- to di',pl L_the audio nicRl.i T\: clcctromcallv inctca-,es the audio scparati_,n perccp- tion of the :speakers so you perceive an "'expanded"...
Page 21 Adjusting Best Surround Audio sophisticated audio menus that V{)l.ir aiTa',' can 'adiu',l lot\ o0r pcxs{mal prclcrcncc. ]he_,e Ihicc di:,play_, (SU_ROUNO, REARVOL,and SURR BAL)are specialized lor use with external surround speakers that arc placed at the back of thevicwingarca. Thcinstructionsbclowwillhclpyou adjust the settings to obtain the best surround audio perfor-...
Page 22: Audio Displays
Audio Displays Repeatedly prcbs tile MENU button to .,,elect AUDIO MENU and thenpre_s+ todisplay the audio menu b{,,_'pcatcdly pro,,,, MENU to '-,L'l,..'L'l dc_,lrc'd lun,._llo[1, then press + or - to adjust Mute Video Menu Setup Menu Balance - -..I..+ STEREO/SAP/MONO Stereo!SAP:.
Page 23: Basic Functions
Setup Menu" Basic Functions PARENTALCONTROL lcaturc let,, \ tltl It ,t_'k out <ill', ch<mncl <, bct_t ot_n I dlld t)tl that ,,'(iLl dollt \,,dill _ titlr c_luidicn to \c<itcil. Pressing + or - switches this function from OFFto ON. When this Then press + or - to ltlilcti_,n i', set to ()iN.
Page 24: Using Closed Captioning
Setting Closed Captioning Using Closed Captioning with or without remote The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion 1 Repeatedly press the button to select SETUP MENU MENU a program a,, text on tile TV ,,creen. This i,, useful to the then prc'_,, + to ,h_pla,, the ,.ctup tunction,,.
Page 25: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setup Menu" Basic Functions continued Setting the Sleep Timer l hc Sleep l imer walt begin to count down tt) zero. -['h.c word \_'ith the Sleep timer, you can program >our TV to turn itself off after a period of up to four hours. This is useful SLEEP _,_.
Page 26: Setting The Alarm
When the first ALARM lullctlon Setting the Alarm I., selected, prc.',-,ing + or - v. dl 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 functi()n ON,'OFF f unction is set to ON,the TV w ill automatically turn...
Page 27 Setup Menu" Basic Functions continued Labeling Channels Tile labeling feature lets _ ou program name,€ (or labels) Select the channel number you want to label b)' pre,,qng the the channel numbers. The name you programmed will then or down button IO] by pres_qng two number CHANNEL appear on the screen...
Page 28: Parental Control
Parental Control 3 To lock out channel',, pre,',s Ihe MENUbuttor, to select the CHAN The PARENTAL CTRLand CHANCTRLfunctions let you lock out any channels between 1 and 99 that wm choose so they CTRL function. cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked out can be viewed...
Page 29: Programming Channel Memory
Setup Menu: Basic Functions continued Programming Channel Memory The 'IV first programs all chanr,el:; for A input and then all channel'¢ for ANTB input (even with one antenna The quickest way to program the Channel Memory is to use the AUTOPROCRAM function.
Page 30 AddingVideo Input Channelsto ChannelMemory 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 ,_t_0, 91, and 92) to memory. If you ha',e a video then press + to display the setup funchons.
Page 31 Setup Menu" Basic Functions continued VCR Channel Setup Enter the channel number you wanl to program by pressing two The VCR 1CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will atttomatically tune when you press the VCR1 number buttons tin the remote button on the remote.
Page 32 ChangingAntenna Input (;hanging Antenna Input without remote "(our TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANt Aand ANTB) that allow you to connect two 1 Repeatedly press the b,mon to select MENU SETUP MENU different signal sources if desired. For example, you can lhen press + to di,,play the selup functions.
Page 33 Setup Menu: Basic Functions continued Setting Up Cable Box Channel Cable Box Channel Setup with or without remote The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which 1 Repeatcdl,,, press the button to select MENU SETUP MENU chJnnel the TV will automatically tune when vou press the then press + to display' the ',el Jp functions.
Page 34 32. The VCR2.LDbutton can also butlon. In the NORMposition, you must program the ¢CR2button to control a compatible ProScan/RCA laserdisc player. respond to coce number 05. To control a compatible VCR, first press the VCR1or VCR2"LD The buttons,...
Page 35 Controlling Other Brands VCRs with Remote Brand Code(s) To program the remote to control another brand of VCR, .,\iWa just press and hold VCR1 (or and enter the two-digit VCR2"LD), Akai 17, 22,23, 63, 66 code number for your brand of VCR. Depending on the Audio Dynanlics...
Page 36 Programming Remote Control Audio Equipment 1 Press and hold the AUDtO button on remote. The digital remote control that came packed with your TV 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.
Page 37 Remote Buttons that Control Audio Equipment After thc AUt)tO button is programmed, the buttons described 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 38 Tips Read Before Connecting Components Compatible Components Plugging in Power Cords A wide variety of compatible Video Cassette Recorders Do not plug any power cord into a wall outlet until you are finished making connection,.;. (VCRs), camcorders, laser disc players, and audio components are available.
Page 39 Monitor Panel SURROUNDOUTAUDIO JACKS ELECTED OUTAUDIO JACKS ('3} EXTERNAL TO AVC D DAMAGE _LE_EED NOT CONNECt SPEAKER TERMINALS SPEAKER OUTPUt TO A SEPARATE SURROUND AMPUFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS TDSPEAKERS S_EAKERS CONNECTED ANOTHER _ROOUCT CONNECT @ SURROU.O _EFTANDRIGHI SPEAKER OUTPUTS -DGETHER SPEAKERTERMINALS 2.B) SELECT OUTVIDEO JACK "_ INPUT 2 VIDEOJACK...
Page 40 INPUT 1 JACKSprovide for direct conncclion of video (7_ _) (3,_ EXTERNAL SPEAKER T ERMINALS p crnfit direct conncction devices (like VCRs, camcorders, and laser disc players) of auxiliary speakers. Connection details are on or comp',ttiblc home computers and TV games with pagc,_ 4S-4_).
Page 41 Home Antenna Connections {hu slops below 1o outdool t'()ImCCt all in(.I()()r aIl[L'III1;I b,) [ " [ ) I ] { ) _ [ ) [1 _ \()[|r "['\,' i/'_()[l (/_) _]()[ /I_'{' _ _ _ _I I { _ _ _ I _/)/() 7"...
Page 42 Cable Connections ]olh),,,_ one of these step.', to coimecI a cable:IV systcnl to \oul I'V instead of 'a home autenn_l. Since cable-l'V systems ,.'arv. ',ou may ,aish to ccmsult \our local c;dflc/lV COlnp;m} l_z addilionaI inl,_rmati,m. Follow 1his diagram if your cable company does nol require a conNertcr/dec<)der hox (no scainbled channels): Back of"IV •...
Page 43 Cable Connections continued f:cdlow ihis dingr'<im if vltnr cable company rcquircs :i convcrlL'r dccc,dcr I_ox for preinitinl ch_!nrels and \'ou al_,o w,int connect a \,"CIr. Back of TV Coaxial Antenna Cables* CABLEl ANTENNA (suchas AH037or AH065G) ARIA ALl _ Incoming Cable ..
Page 44 Programming Remote Control Cable Boxes If y,)ur cable box has its own remote to change channels. .\fief the TV's i-emote is proglamrned, you'll bc able tt) turn on Ihc c'ablc box hy prcssin,.: the buttonl then \'ou will probably be able to program the TV's DSS-CABLE Ienl(flc lt'_...
Page 45 Cable-TV Operation Scrambled Cable-TV Channels TV _s ulcnl_ncd to Icccl,.c up to IS I channel <,In "_our nc_ .\. muludlng 1"_ n_m ,,crdmblcd cable channel-, [t,S Some cdblc conipanics ottci " prcnnum-pay' channels In (see chart at h)wer right). To use this TV with a cable-TV which the <,ign:il i_ _cramtqed De<,crambling...
Page 46 Connections Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) Note: A second audio/ These connccthms allow you to record TV progranls and play video device can be Preferred Method connected to the INPUT 2 back tapes. For picture-in-picture viewing, use the preferred • Biick of'11/ method.
Page 47 Connections Special RecordingontoVCR Back of 13/ This connection only allows you to record on the VC'R whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen except for menus and special cffects. This is not a Back of VgR common application for recording with your VCR, but SUBR AUOt0 IN 41M,,, l...
Page 48 Camcorder Connections S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder This connection allows you to play back tapes in the eante,._rd(r ',rod watch them on the TV. sZic_ta An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected • iQtg;) 4" directly to your TV. If you have an $-VHS eamcordcr, _tge: connect...
Page 49 Component Connections Audio Amplifier that has its own If yotU amplilicl is not part t)l a-ss, slcm remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. (If the amplifier Back of13/ is part of a system that has its own remote, you i]lav choo_,e _L_O 0 to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECTOUT...
Page 50 Surround Sound Audio It) the suRe,jacks _i_cs yt)u the Connecting an amplifier ability to get more surround sound audio volume than the lerminal,_ will allow. Back olD,/ SURROUND SPEAKERS With the connection shown here. you will be able to adjust AUDIO ul _l SELECTED...
Page 51 Connecting External Speakers You can connect tip Io four additional speakers to lhc back Connecting Speakers to Back otAmplifier or Receiver tc[mimtl.,, )'our "I'M -tWO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS ;.tlld If you connect an amplifier or r,_ceiver to your TV, connect two more to lhe terminals.
Page 52 EXTERNAl.SPEAKERSTerminals Connecting Speakers to TV If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Receiver instead of Back of Back the TV. You can also connect additional surround speakers IXTERNAL Right Speaker Left Speaker !PEAKERS to the TV, if desired.
Page 53 Trouble Checks lroubles Stmletinlcs are caused by simple qaulls'" Ihal vcm • l'Jcctrtmic ptc, tcction circuit mav have bccn activated can ca,ql,, coirec't without the help of a service tcchm,,:i,ai_ b\ then turn surge. \Vail 3(1 seconds [lCCaUSC O1 ;t pt)_._,cr first checking a few basic remedies.
Page 54 Noisy stereo reception • May ,,_,cak statioI|. AUDIO It) cllallgc STEREO SAP [_tl[[OII flmetion to MONO mode instead of STEREO. No picture, no sound but power light is on position. • _'I;./\})L' ",OI]ICOIIL' chall_C(I CABLE/AIR ttllltli{)l/ \VIOll_ • Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. •...
Page 55: Limited Warranty
Warranty Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: * Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: * One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years tot picture tube. What we will do: •...
Page 56: Specifications
Cleaning Care Design Specifications General Spevificalions You can clean the TV as required, using a sc,fl cloth or ('(dol Y,lamlat d: _2!: line NTS(' ('clot the dusting ;ittachmcnt for your vacuum clc:mcr. Be 'L'I ('I (¢;. >,_flid _,latv. tHlil i/ed sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the Power Requirements:...
Page 57 .he back of vour VCR or TV. made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA- Ends push on for a quick Gold-qooed Cab es type phono connectors. :onnection AH06, _ G 16-fl AH06t G 10-ft)
Page 58 Accessory Order Form Accessory Order Forln For ProScan TV Models Audio/VideoCables continued I'otal Stereo Audio Cable [;,(scrip[ion Pair No. Prkc / Qty Double gold-tipped cable generally used for conilcctmg stereo audio components. S_gnal Spiiucr AItU47 $ 3.9t__2_ 1Gold Tipped Cabie ( ;tlil_ (l, il (Mid .I ippcd...
Page 59 Accessory Order Form local ProScal| I)t'aler. order accessories, ('otitact yol|r >r_}l, (--';11] also l'oIh_\' lhc i;lMructions II a dcalc_ is IlaIgu }l!tll (1[11('1 (IEI \IILll \1_,\ _toI ncarl_>, or MasterCard below to order by telephone filling in below United States and Canadian Orders USE YOUR...
Page 60: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU 3 Follow instructions below f_r desired function. 1 Repeatedly press MENU,PROG to select SETUP MENU and The CAPTIONING feature lets you display a program's sound as then press MOVE + tO display words on the TV screen. Four types of c osed captioning are the functions in the SETUP available.
Page 61: Video Menu
Quick-Reference Operating Guide VIDEO MENU Adjusting for a C,)lor Picture that Pleases You Repeatedly press MENU to l Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a select VIDEO MENUand then black-and-white imag_qbn the screen. press + to display the 2 Adjust contrasl until the picture pleases you. functions in the WDEO MENU.
Page 62 Index Stereo tIcadphone Jack . + and - Buttons ..3,4,16 Flr-.t-Tm_c Operation . 2-3 FREEZE Button % 17 STEREO _ ' D_spla3 Accessories ..• In Fvncnon ..Front Panel Controb,. S1-EREO/SAF Adding Channds to Memory STOP Button .._"...
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