MultiMedia Monitor User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Making Connections .................................. 3 Antenna/Cable In ....................................................... 4 Optional Component Connection Examples ............... 8 Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver .................................. 9 Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player ............ 10 A/V Receiver & Speakers ..................................................... 11 (S)VGA Video Inputs –(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2 .................
Table of Contents Reference .............................................................. 51 MultiMedia Monitor Specifications* .............................. Troubleshooting ............................................................. Care and Cleaning ......................................................... Radio Interference ......................................................... PROSCAN MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty ......... Index .............................................................
Making Connections GETTING STARTED • Connect your monitor to other devices • Set up your monitor MAKING CONNECTIONS 2 SETTING UP 3 USING THE REMOTE 4 MENUS AND FEATURES 5 REFERENCE ➣ This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
Making Connections CONNECTING COMPONENTS TO YOUR MONITOR Your monitor has several input and output jacks that you can use with many different types of components. This creates a great number of connection variations. Therefore, the following section shows the different types of jacks and examples of the types of components that can be connected to those jacks. Before you begin, it’s a good idea to read any connection information in other components’ user manuals as well.
Making Connections AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO INPUTS (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3) The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio output, you need to connect a “Y” adapter to your component and to both the left and right inputs on the monitor. The video jack provides better picture quality than coaxial cable, because it carries only video signals. If your device has S-Video output, use an S-Video cable to connect the video jacks.
Making Connections SELECTED AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS In PC Mode... Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (except component and SVGA jacks). VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a coaxial cable because it carries only video signals. In PC mode, the last selected source (for the selected output) appears. The source is what you were watching on INPUT 1, 2, 3, FRONT, or the tuner channel. AUDIO L and R provide stereo sound.
Making Connections AUDIO OUTPUT Audio Output Tips FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver. • You may want to adjust the monitor’s tone control and audio processor settings to enhance the audio output when connecting an A/V receiver to the Variable output jacks. VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output.
Making Connections OPTIONAL COMPONENT CONNECTION EXAMPLES The following examples feature some of the optional components you can connect to your monitor. Refer to the preceding pages for the types of cables used for each connection. Monitor and a VCR 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor. 3.
Making Connections Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor. 3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR’s audio/video output INPUT1 on the monitor. 4. Use RCA cables to connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output to INPUT2 on the monitor.
Making Connections Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor. 3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR’s audio/video output to INPUT1 on the monitor. 4. Use RCA cables to connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output to INPUT2 on the monitor.
Making Connections A/V Receiver & Speakers 1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control. • VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and monitor remote control. 2.
Making Connections (S)VGA VIDEO INPUTS –(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2 The (S)VGA (Super Video Graphics Adapter) inputs let you connect your monitor to a personal computer and internet devices. These inputs can provide up to 800 pixel x 600 pixel resolution. How images are displayed, however, depends on other factors such as the type of device connected to the monitor, the media being transmitted, graphics cards and memory allotments.
Making Connections (S)VGA1 Input Connection Examples The (S)VGA1 input supports DDC2B and VESA DPMS when using an appropriate cable. We recommend using the VGA cable supplied with this monitor. 1. Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your computer and to the monitor. 2. Connect the audio: • Connect the stereo mini-jack cable to the computer and to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor.
Making Connections (S)VGA2 Input The (S)VGA2 input can be used to connect an HD receiver so you can receive high definition signals. 1. Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your HD receiver and to the monitor. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you must connect the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor. 2.
Making Connections USB INPUTS/OUTPUT NOTE USB (Universal Serial Bus) inputs let you connect PC-type peripheral devices to the monitor. This includes devices such as joysticks, keyboards, and pointing devices (mouse, trackball). There are three USB inputs and one USB output that connects to a PC. The monitor acts as a hub to the PC. The USB port will function even when the monitor is in standby (off, but plugged in) mode.
Making Connections Cable Box VCR CHANNEL 03 3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work). 4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the sensor. 5. Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable box (see instructions below).
Setting Up SET UP THE MONITOR • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Conduct an Auto Channel Search MAKING CONNECTIONS 2 SETTING UP 3 USING THE REMOTE 4 MENUS AND FEATURES 5 REFERENCE ➣ This section guides you through the first time you use your monitor and show you how to: 1 ➣ ➣ ➣ Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these tip boxes. There are some important tips that will help you get the most from your monitor.
Setting up STEP 1: PLUG IN THE MONITOR Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 2: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover. • Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. VCR1 ON OFF TV TV button Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the monitor’s front panel.
Setting up To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold G-LINK cable must be properly aligned with the remote sensor on your cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Making Connections section for additional information. Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to control it.
Setting up Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you need to set the cable box’s output channel. Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box’s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0/AUX to use VIDEO INPUT. Select Yes if you have a VCR, or No if not. (Answering No automatically skips forward to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.) Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Using the Remote HOW TO USE YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE 2 SETTING UP 3 USING THE REMOTE 4 MENUS AND FEATURES 5 REFERENCE ➣ The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. MAKING CONNECTIONS ➣ This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components.
Using the Remote REMOTE BUTTONS ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the monitor on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. Press twice within two seconds to turn off most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products at once. VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Autotuning is enabled, it will turn on the monitor and tune to the correct input channel.
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 normal viewing. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press one digit, release, press the other, release.
Using the Remote 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 RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Testing the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.
Using the Remote 5. Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again. 6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands. Using the Remote to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: 1.
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Menus and Features USING THE MONITOR 2 SETTING UP 3 USING THE REMOTE 4 MENUS AND FEATURES 5 REFERENCE ➣ Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your monitor. MAKING CONNECTIONS ➣ This section explores the features and menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels.
Menus and Features AUDIO MENU Mute Press OK to reduce the monitor’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume. From the front panel, you can quickly press MENU•OK three times to mute the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the monitor’s treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Menus and Features When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset Choice List will appear. You can choose either Yes or No. Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset. Based on the degree of lighting in your room, you should choose Bright, Normal, or Soft Lighting.
Menus and Features Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the monitor screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker.
Menus and Features CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ System, Signal Type does not appear in the Channel menu. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an offair antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Auto Channel Search Tells the monitor to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
Menus and Features Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the monitor to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE) on the remote. Set VCR1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the monitor tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the monitor tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Menus and Features Component Video Input Choose this if your compatible video source, such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the three component video jacks on the back of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to component video input channel when you press the specified component button.
Menus and Features PARENTAL CONTROLS AND V-CHIP The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your monitor 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 monitor (called V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Menus and Features V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls. PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...
Menus and Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings. When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Menus and Features 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. 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block. 4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field. 5.
Menus and Features Rating status field You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating field 6. Rating TV-PG Status View - - Content - - D L S V FV V B V V ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating. Content themes Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Menus and Features V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. PARENTAL CONTROLS 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. 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block... 4 Channel Block... 5 Front Panel Block...
Menus and Features PARENTAL CONTROLS V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs can include news, sports, political, religious, local, and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without a rating. 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block... 4 Channel Block... V-CHIP 5 Front PanelUNRATED Block...
Menus and Features PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Note that PIP is not available when you are in VGA mode. VCR1 DVD PIP BUTTONS TV ON•OFF AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: CH - PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
Menus and Features USING THE AUTOTUNING FEATURE The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the monitor to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your monitor (like a VCR, DVD player, etc.). When you set up Autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your monitor to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.
Menus and Features Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, or Front Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or Front Input jacks of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to VID1, VID2, VID3 or FRNT input channel when you press the specified component button. (If you connect S-video cables, the channel marker displays SVID1, SVID2 or SVID3.
Menus and Features GUIDE PIus+ GOLD MENU You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system 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: GUIDE PLUS+ MENU 1 2 3 0 GUIDE Plus+ Setup... GUIDE Plus+ Label... Continuous Demo... Go Back GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen.
Menus and Features Getting In & Out of the Guide PIus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • VCR1 TV ON•OFF Press GUIDE on the remote. DVD There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the channel displayed in the View window. • Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and return to the original channel.
Menus and Features Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu System. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/ v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse future program listings. • To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK.
Menus and Features Sort The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort: The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window between the locked and unlocked states while the GUIDE Plus+ is displayed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed.
Menus and Features Schedule The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System allows one-button recording if you have positioned the G-LINK cable wand in front of your VCR. See the Setting Up section of this manual for more details on positioning the G-LINK cable. Schedule Menu Action Buttons Schedule Menu Selection To schedule a program to watch or record: 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System. 2.
Menus and Features Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. Editor Menu Action Buttons To read messages: 1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection. 3. Highlight the message you wish to read by using the arrows. Editor Menu Selection 4.
Menus and Features Editor You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar. 3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Reference GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW MAKING CONNECTIONS 2 SETTING UP 3 USING THE REMOTE 4 MENUS AND FEATURES 5 REFERENCE ➣ This section contains information that you don’t have to know to use your monitor, but may want to refer to from time to time. It includes a specification sheet, a troubleshooting section, the limited warranty, an accessories order form and an index.
Reference MULTIMEDIA MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS* PICTURE MULTI-SYNC SCAN MODES SVGA HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION SOUND CONVENIENCE BACK PANEL INPUTS/OUTPUTS Optimum Contrast Screen ................................ Picture Power (Watts) ....................................... ........................................................................ ........................................................................ ........................................................................
Reference 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 monitor, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. Monitor will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead.
Reference Picture on screen is not centered while in VGA mode • Adjust picture by going to Picture Position in the Screen Menu. Use remote arrows to adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the main picture window. • Display properties may not be set correctly. Consult your computer operating system’s owner’s manual on how to adjust the display properties. Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen • In some cases, the computer and monitor may not be synchronized properly.
Reference Guide comes on when I turn on monitor • The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the monitor. You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ System menu, selecting Options, then setting Auto Display to Off. Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna connections. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION: Turn OFF your monitor before cleaning.
Reference RADIO INTERFERENCE This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation.
Reference VCR1 TV ON•OFF AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 DVD MUTE SKIP VOL VOL CH + CH SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 WHO•INPUT ANTENNA 0 REVERSE REC•VCR+ PIP PLAY STOP FORWARD PAUSE SWAP CH CTRL RESET Accessory Order Form Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your monitor. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. CRK76TBL1 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second monitor or VCR.
Reference Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Reference PROSCAN MULTIMEDIA MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. What your warranty does not cover: • For how long after your purchase: Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your monitor. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • One year for labor charges. • Signal reception problems not caused by your monitor.
Reference A C G Adjust Projection TV 30 ANTENNA Button 23 Antenna/Cable In Jack 4 Audio Output 7 Processor 28 Remote Codes 26 Audio Menu 28 Audio Processor 28 Mute 28 Sound Logic Stereo 28 Speakers 28 Tone Controls 28 Mono 28 Second Audio Program 28 SRS Stereo 28 Stereo 28 Audio/Video Inputs 5 Auto Channel Search 31 Color 29 Converge 30 Tuning 42 Tuning the SAT/Cable Channel 32, 42 Tuning the VCR1 Channel 32, 42 Tuning the VCR2 Channel 32, 42 Automatic Code Search 24 Automatic Convergence 30 AUX Button 2
Reference P S V Parental Controls Channel Block 40 Front Panel Block 40 Locking, Unlocking 40 Menu 34 Picture Mode Settings 12, 29 Position 30 Presets 29 Quality Menu 28 Black Level 28 Color 28 Contrast 28 Sharpness 28 Tint 28 Size 30 Tilt 30 Picture Mode 29 PIP (Picture in Picture) Buttons 41 PIP Chan 43 PIP Button 23, 41 Point and Select 18 POWER on Front Panel 25 Programming the Remote Automatic Code Search 24 Testing the remote 24 Protection Against Power Surges 4 S-Video 5 Cable 5 Input 5 SAT/Cable
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