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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 I WARNIN----------__ RISK OF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer To reduce the risk of fire or shock To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove HOCK DO NOT OPEI_ servicing to qualified service personnel. hazard, do not expose this TV to This symbol indicates...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FIRST THINGS FIRST ......Connecting your TV ............TV Only ..............TV with other Components ......... USING MENU SYSTEM ....The Menu Rule: Point and Select ........What is Point and Select? ........... Menus and Control Panels ..........Menus ..............Control Panels ............
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE ......Audio Menu ..............Picture Quality Menu ............ Screen Menu ..............Channel Menu ............... Time Menu ..............Parental Controls Menu ..........Setup Menu ..............ADVANCED FEATURES ...... PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ........Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons ......... Fetch Menu ..............

  • Page 5: First Things First

    MARK. I wrote this manual to help you get the most from yourTV. I know you expect a lot from yourTV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it. READ FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS The manual...

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv

    TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. Your ProScan dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV. If you choose not to use the stand recommended...

  • Page 7: Tv With Other Components

    WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for detailed information about using each of these connections. If your components don't match those shown on the foldout,...
  • Page 8 STEP Turnon theTV. --TV BUTTON Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself, Fi_C°_D [_PAUS_ STEP Read the next section, Usin 9 the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. MUTE GOBACK STEP...

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    RULE REMEMBER You control and customize theTV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system.The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select.

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    MENU RULE: POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT POINT 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 11 Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you can apply this rule in the control...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through least one menu--the Main menu. MENUS The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu: Press MENU on the remote or front panel: Menus take you to another menu or a control panel.

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    CONTROL PANELS Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.

  • Page 14: Choice Lists

    CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item. For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 15: Numeric Entry

    NUMERIC ENTRY A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. For example, to set the current time: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Time and press MENU. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.
  • Page 17 THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE YourTV has software that tells it what to do,just like a computer.The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: Select a menu language Search for available channels Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the DVD/VCR2...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.

  • Page 19: Auto Channel Search

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming/' Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.

  • Page 20: Set The Time

    TIME The next step lets you set the time of day. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 21: Set The Vcr1 Channel

    VCR1 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the you want the TV to tune to the Video...

  • Page 22: Set The Dvd/Vcr2 Channel

    DVD/VCR2 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set the DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD. VCR2 button on the remote. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the...

  • Page 23: Set The Sat/Cable Channel

    SAT/CABLE CHANNEL 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. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to...

  • Page 24: Label The Channels

    LABEL CHANNELS The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.) Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called "fields").
  • Page 25 What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or... Program the Remote Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc player, and other component.

  • Page 27: Program The Remote

    DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably don't need to program it at all--other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote

    VCRs and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMMING...
  • Page 29 Philco ......08,29,53,56 Bell&Howell ........ Philips ........08,29 Broksonic ........Pioneer......05,16,50 Candle ......07,09,13,44, Portland ......44,45,52 .......... 45,46,52 ProScan ........Cannon ........08,53 Qua_-tz......... Capehart ........Quasar ........08,53 Citizen ......07,09,13,44, Radio Shack/Realistic ..02,06,08, .......... 45,46,52 ......

  • Page 30: To Control A Dvd Player Or Laserdisc Player

    DVD *VCR button is preprogrammed to control primary functions of a GE, ProScan or RCA DVD player. If you would like this button to control a device other than a DVD player, you may program the remote to control a laserdisc player or VCR.

  • Page 31: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL Satellite / Oab_e Oodes SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE ABC ......22,46,53,54 Anvision ......... 07,08 Cablestar ........ 07,08 Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company Chaparral ....... 80,81 hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, Cheyenne ........

  • Page 33: Tour Of The Tv

    PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about theTV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): The remote control The channel marker The back panel The front panel...

  • Page 34: Remote Buttons

    REMOTE BUTTONS f-----_.., POWER When in TV mode, turns offthe TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off most VCRs. SAT'CAB[E VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode. Also turns on the TV. DVD'VCR AUDIO (b®...
  • Page 35 ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCR mode and TV/ receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENU.SELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL VIDEO INPUT 1 _ L/MONO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player, UMONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input.
  • Page 37 AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver amplifier that has its own remote control.

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls. OH A Scans up through the channel...

  • Page 39: Channel Marker

    CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
  • Page 41 A SHORT GUIDE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands.These commands are organized in the chapter by their location in the Main menu, AUDIO Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds. PICTURE QUALITY Contains...
  • Page 42 AUDIO MENU Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which...
  • Page 43 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 44 SCREEN MENU Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that Letsyou choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever...
  • Page 45 CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off- air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
  • Page 46 (Channel Menu continued) Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD.VCR2, or SAT.CABLE). Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
  • Page 47 TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule turning the TV on and off automatically.
  • Page 48 PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature, Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV's front panel controls. Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through...
  • Page 49 SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.
  • Page 51 THIS SECTIONS DETAILS SOME TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: PiP (Picture-in-Picture) operation Fetch menu display Choosing an audio processor Using closed captioning Displaying on-screen program details...
  • Page 52 (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Picturr_ BRIEF EXPLANATION Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver...
  • Page 53 Using the PIP Feature While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started, While watching the TV, follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIE Press the PIP button on the remote. The PIP window appears on the screen.
  • Page 54 FETCH MENU The FETCH menu is a short-cut to several commonly used features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the }:ETCH button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight an item and press MENU to select it.

  • Page 55: From The Remote

    CHOOSING AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section.
  • 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 program is muted.
  • Page 57 CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: Select Screen from the Main menu Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up: Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
  • Page 58 ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.
  • Page 59 THINGS BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off theTV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY AVOID AUDIO INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

  • Page 60: Connections

    MONO (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs mono sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (2) audio/video cables (2) coaxial...
  • Page 61 STEREO (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (2) coaxial cables (3) audio/video...
  • Page 62 PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (2) coaxial cable (6) audio/video...
  • Page 63 (2) VCRS (CONNECTION You can record from one tape to This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout. another (tape dubbing): Connection D provides: 1. insert original tape into VCR2. 2. insert blank tape into VCR1. stereo sound from broadcast programs 3.
  • Page 64 PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection [ provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: (1) coaxial cable (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: Connect cables as shown...
  • Page 65 SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from the satellite receiver Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: (3) coaxial cable (3) audio/video cables...
  • Page 66 VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: coaxial cable (6) audio/video...
  • Page 67 VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: coaxial cable...
  • Page 68 VCRS, SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (5) coaxial cable (9) audio/video...
  • Page 69 To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Press RECORD to begin recording To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV;...

  • Page 70: Components

    CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off.
  • Page 71 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VlD1.
  • Page 72 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension...
  • Page 73 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 74: Warranty

    How you get service: For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your ProScan television to any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter, and pick up when repairs are complete. For screen sizes larger than 20":...

  • Page 75: And Cleaning

    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 slob in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture.
  • Page 76 General Cable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either The following accessories are available from most dealers 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 77 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna cable (3_ft) Replacements or spares can _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 be ordered as needed. $5.95 )ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural...
  • Page 78 United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed VISA °...
  • Page 79 Accessories 74 Fetch menu 52 Remote Control Amplifier 68 Fixed images 73 Programming 26 Remote batteries are low 37 Antenna (ANT) 34 Fixed output 35 Audio menu 40 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40 using the 29 AUDIO OUTPUT 35 RIGHT 34 Front panel buttons 36 Front Panel Lockout 46, 52 Audio Output Volume &...
  • Page 80 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations, This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world,...

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