Models PS52682and PS60682 Features 2 Features First-Time 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 Detailed 8-11 12 13 14-15 16 17 18-21 22-36 37 38-39 4O Monitor 58-59 60 61 62-63 64 65 Optional 74-75 75-76 Reference 77 77 78-79 79 80-81 82-83 Operation Unpack TV and Accessories Connect an Antenna or Cable-TV System Install the Batteries in Remote Controls Turn on TV Auto-Help Displays (Optional) Converge the TV AutoProgram TV' s Channel Memory Scan List Add or Erase Channels to Channel Memory Set the Clock Operating In
Quick-Reference Menu Operating-Guide • .,. PIP ON Menu This menu appears if PIP is on. PIP OFFMenu This menu appears if PIP is off. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENUon the TV screen. Press the + or- button to highlight the desired function, then press the MENU button to enter or adjust that function.
AUDIO SETUPMENUS The individual setup menus allow you to adjust individual features for the audio mode you have selected.
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The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. 3 Grasp the shipping brackets and gently pull the back cover up and out until the locating pins enter the _dignment holes. Keep the back cover tight against the cabinet by holding the shipping bracket on the right side. Then attach wing nut to built-in hole screw in hole #1. Hand tighten.
Turn on the TV,select a channel, and adjustthe volume. 1 Plug the TV's power cord into a wall outlet or suitable power strip outlet. Press MENU buttonto display MAIN MENU. To turn on the TV, press the TVbutton on the master remote or press the POWER button on the simplified remote. When using either one of the remotes, remember to point it at the front of the TV. POWER Button Helpdisplays automatically appearon SOl'sen. To turn on auto-help displays: Number 1 Press MENUtO display the MAIN MENU.
4 Adjust horizontal convergence. (Optional)ConvergeyourTV. Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce these colors, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning these picture beams is called "convergence".
8 AutoProgramthe TV'schannel memoryscan list. The channel memory scan list is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. 1 Press MENUto display the MAIN MENU. 2 Repeatedly press - or + to highlight Setup in white. 3 Press MENUagain to display the SETUP menu. 4 Repeatedly press - or---I_ + to highlight Channel memory in white.
10 Set the clock. The clock must be set before the time will automatically appear on the TV screen. Once the time is set, it will automatically appear whenever you turn on the TV, change channels or press the o,soLAv button. The clock must also be set before you can use some of the special features, such as the scheduler. 1 Display the CLOCK SET Press + to select (underline) day of week. Then press MENUtO enter (highlight) the day. Press + or - to enter the correct day of the week. menu on the TV screen.
OperatingRemoteControls Usingthe RemoteControls Before attempting to operate either one of the remote controls, install the batteries as shown below. Aim either remote control at your TV's remote control sensor (located behind the TV screen). The remote controls produce an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight.
Basic Operation Theory (for master remote control) Step 1 ComponentButtons First press one of these five component buttons to tell the remote control which component you want to control. You can program the vcR1, vcR2, CABLE', OrAOOJO buttons to control most brands of equipment.* Step 2 Then press the OFF/ON button to turn on or off that component. Note: The TV and some othercomponentswill automatically turn on whenyou pressthe button in Step 1.
The ProScan master remote that came packed with your TV also controls most brands of VCR's and cable-TV boxes. The buttons shown below can be used to operate your TV. The rest of the buttons are used to control VCR's, LaserDisc players, audio equipment, or cable boxes and are explained on pages 53-57 and 64. For added convenience, the simplitled six-button remote also lets you control most of the TV's operations and functions using the advanced menu system.
(_) DISPLAY Button displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. ® MENU Button and - and + Buttons Press MENUonce to display the MAINMENU,then press + or - to highlight the function you want. Next press MENU CLEARButton again to enter or adjust that function or display the next Pressing CLEARquickly clears the screen of all on-screen menu. display messages (except Mute). It is also used to cancel the commercial skip count-down clock.
TimeandDay-of-Week Displayshows the current time and day of the week (after the clock is set) whenever you turn on the TV, change channels, or press the DISPLAY button on the master remote control. ChannelNumberDisplayshows the channel number whenever you turn on the TV, change channels, or press the DISPLAY button on the master remote. Antenna B appears with channels from the ANTS input. This display also shows PIP (Picture-In-Picture), channel label, and sleep timer information when they are activated.
Your TV's advanced menu system allows you to select and operate any of the TV's functions through the MAiNMENU using either remote control or the TV's front control panel. Several of the TV functions (such as mute, freeze, zoom, PIP, channel guide, etc.) can be directly accessed using buttons on the master remote control.
through your TV), you will be able to use the special Freezeand Zoem with menus features described below. The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature must be turned off to use these features on the To Freeze the Main Picture Anytime you are watching a TV program (or a VCR tape main picture. Press MENUto display Note: These features can also be used on the small inset PIP picture. Details are on pages 18-21. the Freezeand Zoom with master remote control MAIN MENU.
When you are finished, repeatedly To Zoom and Pan the Main Picture Display the Pix-ln-Pix menu as described in steps 1-3 under "To Freeze the Main Picture" on the previous page. Repeatedly function. press the + or - button to highlight the Zoom Press the MENUbutton to display the ZOOMmenu. highlight press the + or - button to Done and press the MENUbutton to remove the Pix-ln-Pix menu from the TV screen. Note: The menu will automatically disappear after a few seconds if no button is pressed.
Repeatedly Your TV is capable of producing DVE (Digital Video Effects) on the main picture. You can select a mosaic or solarization effect or a combination of both. The speed of the picture can also be controlled. press the + or - button to highlight the digital effect you want (Mosaic or Solarize).
Starting ChannelGuide with master remote control Starting ChannelGuide with menus To start channel guide, press the CHAN(channel) GUIDE button on the master remote control. Press the MENUbutton to display the MAINMENU.Then press the + or - button to highlight the Channel Guido function. Press MENUagain to start displaying the channels on the screen. • The screen will display all the channels that are programmed into the channel memory scan list, 12 at a time.
Because your TV has two separate tuners, you can watch two different channels at the same time with the touch of a PIP Buttons on Master Remote Control button. You can swap the big and little picture, move the little picture around the screen, enlarge or reduce the size of the little picture, or freeze the little picture.
• Press SWAPto switch the small picture with the main picture. Using Other Video Input Sourceswith PIP The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) fea_are can be used with video sources (such as VCR's and camcorders) that are connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT:'jacks on the back of the TV. You can only view the picture from one set of INPUT jacks at a time. The picture from the INPUTjacks can be viewed on either the large picture or the small picture. Note: S-VHS video can only be viewed on the main picture.
Using PIP (Picture-In-Picture) with menus Whenever Turn on the TV and select the channel you want to watch on the big picture. the Pix-ln-Pix menu. Display the Pix-ln-Pix menu Press MENUto display the MAINMENU. 1 Press MENUto display the MAIN MENU. Z Press + orhighlight 3 2 Press - or + to to highlight Pip function. PLPfunction.
• To move the small picture left or right: Repeatedly • To change the size of the small picture: press Repeatedly the + or - button to highlight the Move If-rtfunction. Then the + or - button to highlight press the MENUbutton to display the PIP move If- rt+ display the MENUbutton to display the PIPsize up+ dn-display on the TV screen. the TV screen. Press and hold the - button to move the the Size function.
Your TV is equipped with built-in advanced audio technology. The AUDIO ADJUST menu described on page 24 will allow you to adjust the equalizer, adjust the headphone's volume, adjust right and left balance, select one of eight different audio modes (each with individual setup features), and set the volume limit of your TV. Before you select one of the eight audio modes the AUDIOADJUSTmenu, follow the steps below. 1 Select your room speaker arrangement B External right and left front speakers connected ,.
C External right, left, and surroundspeaker(s) connected D External surroundspeaker(s) connected External I External Speaker Speaker Connect this speaker(s) to speaker _-- connector(s) labeled SURROUND AL_Connect these speakers to ___ speaker connectors labeled EXTERNAL on the back of the TV. Connect this speaker(s) to speaker connector(s) labeled --SURROUND on the backofthe -7 on the back of the TV. Surround Surround Speaker Speaker (Elevated) (Elevated) "-I TV.
° Stereo expand adds greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts and other stereo source:; such as stereo VCR's and 1 Press MENU to display laser disc players. Details are on page 29. the MAIN MENU. • Dolby 3 stereo provides fight, left, and center channel sound 2 Then press+ or- to high- from Dolby* encoded sources. light Audio Adjustin white. front speakers.
The stereo headphone jack on the front of the TV lets you connect optional headphones to enjoy private listening without disturbing others. If the plug on your headphones does not fit this jack, adapters are available from your local electronics supply store. Plugging in headphones will not automatically mute the sound from the TV. This special feature allows someone with a hearing impairment to attach a set of headphones and adjust the volume independently from the TV's volume.
Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from TV stations transmitting stereo sound in your area. Although you can adjust the stereo functions to only produce menD sound, you may prefer to leave the Mode: stereo/menD function set to Mode: stereo. That way your TV will automatically reproduce stereo or monaural sound, whichever is broadcast. 2 Make sure the Stereo mode is turned on (-on appears to the fight of Stereo). If it is not on, press + or - to highlight Stereo and then press MENU.
The EQUALIZER function lets you display an on-screen graphic equalizer so you can remotely adjust audio bandwidths for different environments or individual tastes. Adjusting Graphic Equalizer with menus Display the Graphic Equalizer. Adjusting the graphic equalizer is primarily a matter of personal taste. The adjustments allow certain characteristics of the audio to be changed without affecting others. For example, if someone enjoys sharp, clean horns (brass), increasing the 4.
Listening Tips Adjust the equalizer according to the type of music you are listening to. You can start from these examples and adjust sound to your preference. Jazz and the 50's I Bass Voice Guitar Elect_ _-Guitar Vocalsand Talk Shows Flute I Trumpet Trombone Piano Bau Drum 60Hz Cymbals 150Hz 400Hz IkHz 2kHz 4.SkHz IOkHz Rock 60 Hz...Gives these low, "real" bass sounds more or less impact. This area is where many systems and/or programs are weak.
Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from TV stations transmitting stereo sound in your area. Although you can adjust the stereo functions to only produce menD sound, you may prefer to leave the Mode: stereo/menD function set to Mode: stereo. That way your TV will automatically reproduce stereo or monaural sound, whichever is broadcast. 2 Make sure the Stereo mode is turned on (-on appears to the right of Stereo). If it is not on, press + or- to highlight Stereo and then press MENU.
Your TV includes an expanded stereo feature which adds greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV electronically increases the stereo image from the speakers so you perceive an "expanded" more spacious stereo sound effect. Stereo expansion enhances the ambience of music and program material. Dramatic effects of spatial enhancement can be experienced with music.
Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast another audio program called SAP. SAP stands for Second Audio Program and is sometimes used to broadcast a second audio track for a bilingual movie. In order to receive SAP broadcasts you must first turn on the SAP function for each channel you want to receive SAP. To turn on SAP follow the steps below. Closed Captioning lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
The Dolby3 stereo mode actively decodes Dolby* surround encoded audio to provide left, fight, and center channel sound. The center channel makes the actor's voice appear to come from the TV screen regardless of where you are sitting in the room. To hear Dolby 3 stereo, you must attach right and left front speakers to the EXTERNAL speaker terminals on the back of the TV.
Selecting Prologic The Prologic mode actively decodes Dolby surround encoded audio to provide left, right, center, and rear channel sound. The center channel makes the actor's Mode 1 Connect external speakers to the I-XTERNAL speaker connectors voice appear to come from the TV screen regardless of where you are sitting in the room. Prologic electronically decodes the predominant sounds at a given time and automatically emphasizes that channel's volume.
• Press MENUwhen Volume is highlighted to enter the Saving, Restoring,and Returningto Factory Settings VOLUMEadjustment display. Press + to increase or - to decrease the TV's volume. This volume control raises and lowers the volume of the internal, external, and surround speakers. Note: If the VOLUME display stops before it is at full volume and the volume is not high enough, check the Volume limiter to see if it is set too low. Details are on page 24.
Prologic phantom mode is the prologic mode to use if you have external surround speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND connector(s) on the back of the TV, but no front right and left external speakers connected. It uses the Prologic decoder, but splits the center channel between the left and right channels. It then uses the TV's internal speakers for the right, left, and center audio.
• Press MENUwhen Volume is highlighted Saving, Restoring, and Returningto FactorySettings to enter the VOLUMEadjustment display. Press + to increase or - to decrease the TV's volume. This volume control raises and lowers the volume of the internal, external, and surround speakers. Note: If the VOLUME display stops before it is at full volume and the volume is not high enough, check the Volumelimiter to see if it is set too low. Details are on page 24.
These modes provide surround sound generation and require rear speakers. There are three surround modes to choose from. Matrix surround simulates surround sound from a mono broadcast. Hall surround provides surround sound from a stereo signal, and stadium surround delays the rear sound longer than hall surround which gives you the feeling of being in a larger area. GeneralRecommended SpeakerPlacement for BestSurround SoundAudio L speakers to connectorslabeled EXTERNAL on the back of the "IV.
1 Press MENU to display The Color temp (temperature): cool/med/warm function lets you the MAIN MENU. adjust the blue and red hues of the overall picture to your Repeatedlypress + or - personal preference. to highligM the Video Press + or - to change. Adjust function. 3 Press MENU to display The Noise reduce: low/reed/high function VIDEOADJUST menu. 4 allows you to remove some of the picture noise caused by a weak signal.
After setting the video functions to your personal preference as described on page 37, you can use the MEMORY MENUtO save and restore them. This is helpful in case someone changes them accidentally. To Restore Your Personalized Seltings: Press the + or - The MEMORY MENUalso lets you restore the color, tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness settings to their factory settings. video setup function.
After setting the audio functions on the STEREO, EXPD (expanded) STEREO, DOLBY 3, PROLOGIC, PHANTOM, MATRIX, SURROUND SETUP menus to your personal preference as To Restore Your Personalized Settings: Press the + or or described on pages 28-36, you can use the MEMORYMENUto save them. This is helpful in case someone changes them Then press the MENUbutton to restore the audio to the settings you previously saved with the Save audio setup function. The word RESTOREDwill appear on the TV screen.
1 2 3 Pressthe MENU Scheduler allows you to program your TV with up to three separate buttonto display the programs. MAIN MENU. and turn off automatically. Repeatedlypressthe scheduler only one time or you can select rpt. (repeat) weekly to run + or - buttonto the scheduler every week at the same time. The program will play highlight Setupin only once or repeat every week at the same time. Press the MENU white. button when Scheduler menu.
t e.. alnp Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA and ANTa) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna to the other ChangingAntenna Input with menus 1 Press the MENUbutton to display the MAINMENUon the TV screen. input. Press the + or - button to highlight Setup.
Your TV set allows you to create a separate priority channel memory scan list consisting of up to six of your favorite channels. You can then set the Channels: normal/priority function to Channels: prioritySOthe TV will only stop on the priority channels when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. 5 Press the + or- button to select another channel.
The VCR/cablesetupfunction lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1,VCR2,or CABLE button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a VCR, LaserDisc player, or cable box to your TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR, LaserDisc, or cable box is connected because the TV will remember for you. Setting up VCR or Cable Channels with menus 1 Connect 2 VCR(s), LaserDisc Display the VCR/CableSETUPmenu on the TV screen.
• If you select entries: current, when you press the MENUbutton, The scheduler allows you to enter up to three separate programs. The TV will turn on automatically at the time selected, tune to the selected channel, and turn off automatically at the selected time. Each program can be set for one-time or to be repeated weekly. the channel number and antenna input you are tuned to, current time, and day of the week will automatically appear. The mode function will be set to once.
Select the day or days of the week you want the TV to turn on. Set the time you want the TV to turn on. 1 Press the + button to select (underline) the on: hr function. Then press the MENUbutton to enter (highlight) the on: hr function. Repeatedly press the + button to enter a higher hour or the - button to enter a lower hour. Press the MENU button to exit (remove highlight) Press the + button to select (underline) MENUbutton to highlight the day. Press the the day.
The channel memory scan list is the list of channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. Press the The quickest way to program the channel memory is to use the Autoprogram function. The TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place active channels into the channel memory scan list. will display the Active Channels menu on the screen. MENU button to start the TV autoprogramming.
1 Display the CHANNEL MEM (memory) • To add a channel, press MENUto change the Scan List: in/out function to Scan List: in. 1 Press the MENUbutton to (Scan List: in) or erase (Scan List: out) the Press menu on the TV screen. MENU to add Adding and Erasing Channels in Channel Memory with menus selected channel in the channel memory scan list. display the MAINMENU. Z Repeatedly press the + or - button to highlight Setup in white.
The channel labeling function lets you enter labels (names) for each channel number. The label you enter will then appear in the channel number display below the channel rmmber. You can select from 107 built-in labels or create your own label (up to five characters) for each channel. 1 to four characters). Select a built-in label 1 Press the + or - button to display one of the alphabetical built-in labels.
Continue to label channels by entering the channel number in Create your own label I Press the + or - button to select Label: You Enter and create your own label (up to five characters) using the built-in characters. the Channel function and selecting a label with the Label function. "When you are finished, highlight Done and press the MENUbutton. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZabcdefghijk lmnopqr stuvwxyz0123456789 .
Parental control lets you lock out any channels that you do not want your children to watch. The channels you lock out can not be accessed from the front of the TV. The MENU and then press + or - to highlight the Parent Ctrl: on/off function. Press channels are still accessible using either remote control. Just hide the remote controls if you do not want your children to access the locked out channels.
1 Auto demo, IDTV demo, end Sleep demo:These functions can be activated to let your TV automatically demonstrate key features. Press the MENU buttonto display the MAIN MENU. 2 • Auto demo displays a variety of your TV's special features including IDTV (Improved Definition TV) and PIP (Picture-In-Picture). Repeatedlypressthe + orbuttonto highlight Special • IDlY(Improved Definition TV) demo displays a split screen simulation comparing normal TV to IDTV. functionsin white.
The sleep timer can be programmed to automatically turn off your TV after a period of up to 9 hours and 30 minutes. This is useful if you want to watch TV for an hour or so before going to bed. The sleep timer will begin to count down to zero. The amount of time in the SLEEPTIMER menu will appear with the channel number display on the "IV screen whenever you change channels or press the TVor DISPLAY button on the master remote control.
L g,- Remote ButtonsThat Control ProScan LaserDisc Players G (_ CLEARButton: Press to clear search operations entered incorrectly To control a compatible ProScan LaserDisc player, first press the VCR2button to put the remote control in the "LaserDisc" mode. The buttons shown above will then operate the LaserDisc player. The buttons may not operate all of the functions on the LaserDisc player. You may only be able to control some of your LaserDisc player's functions.
Remote Buttons That The advanced ProScan universal remote controls your TV and up to two compatible ProScan brand VCR's. The VCR2 button can also control a compatible ProScan LaserDisc player. 'Tocontrol a compatible ProScan VCR, first press the VCR1 ,or VCR2button to turn on the VCR and put the remote in the "VCR Mode". The buttons shown above will then control the VCR. Control ProScan @ CLEARButton:Use when setting the VCR's clock and programming its timer.
Toprogram theremotetocontrolanother brandofVCR, just press VCR1 (or VCR2), then Io, then the two-digit code number for your brand of VCR. Although most VCR's are compatible, the TV's remote may not be able to control every VCR brand and model depending on the VCR's age and remote control system.
Refer to the chart below to :find the code [lumber that corresponds to the brand name of your audio equipment. If more than one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately to find the one that works. The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. "lb program the remote just press the AUDIO button, then press the IObutton, then enter the two-digit code number for your brand of audio equipment from the chart below.
After the AUDIO 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. You will want to experiment with each button to determine the exact function for your component. O AUDIOButton: Press to put remote in "Audio Mode" so other buttons will control the audio component.
(_ Q (_) AUDIOOUTPUTSSURROUNDJack AUDIOOUPUTS(SELECT R/MONOand LEFT)Jacks, VIDEOOUTPUTS(SELECTVIDEO OUTPUTJack, and SELECT S-VIDEOOUTPUTConnector) Q EXTERNAL Speakers Terminals AUDI0 OUTPUTSCENTERJack Q AUDIOOUTPUTS HI-FI (R/MONO and LEFT)Jacks __ (_ AUDIOINPUTS 1 __ (R/MON0 and LEFT)Jacks SURROUND Speakers Terminals AUDIOINPUTS 2 IR/MON0 and LEFT)Jacks CABLE/ANTENNA (ANT A, ANT B.
Q AUDIOOUTPUTS HI-FI(R/MONOandLEFT) Jacksfeed volume-controlled stereo audio out from whatever is displayed on the TV screen. Allows connection of an external audio amplifier and still lets you adjust sound level with the TV's remote. Optional speakers and amplifier are required. Connection details are on page 70. (_) AUDIO OUTPUTSCENTERJack feeds volume-controlled "center-sound" audio out from whatever is displayed on the TV screen.
Compatible Components Plugging in Power Cords A wide variety of compatible VCR's, camcorders, and LaserDisc players are available. Check with your dealer for details. Do not plug your TV's power cord into another component's outlet (switched or unswitched). Your TV should only be plugged into a wall outlet or suitable power strip outlet. Other brands of components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions.
Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV if you do not have a cable-TV system. A.
Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. A.
D° Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR.
If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable box. The TV's remote is designed to control several brands of cable boxes. To program the remote, just press CABLE,then in, then the two-digit code number for your brand of cable box. Refer to the chart below to find the code number for 3,our cable box. Press the OFF/ONbutton next to confirm operation.
Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 unscrambled cable channels (see chart at right). To use this TV with a cable-TV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes. Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception. This method uses a 2-way signal splitter to run separate signals to the VCR and TV. This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR's rv/vcR switch. If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium channels, refer to page 63.
Special RecordingontoVCR Optional S-VHS Cable* (such as 186008) Back orrv Back of VCR m _o_O B AUDIO R L @ This connection only allows you to record on the VCR whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen except for menus and special effects. This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you may find it useful in certain situations. You will also be able to record signals from another VCR (or similar device) that is connected to the TV's INPUT1 or INPUT2 jacks.
Optional S-VHS Cable* (such is 1860gl1) Back of Laser Disc Player S-VHSor Standard LaserDisc Player An S-VHS or standard laser disc player can be connected directly to your TV. If you have another device, such as a VCR connected to the INPUT1jacks, you can connect the player to the INPU'r2 jacks. If you have an S-VHS laser disc player, connect the S-VHS video cable to the S-V_DEO INPUTconnector on your TV.
S-VHS Cable (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to cemcorder) lilllle • ! _ 1 8ackofl"# ! AV OUTJack (Audio/Video Out) (Usually Supplied With Camcorder) Video S-VHS or StandardVHS Camcorder(Playback) Notes: If your camcorder LEFTand right to R/MONO. This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.
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 is ;partof a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT OUT jacks.) Audio/Video Cables* Back ofTV (suchasAH0_G) With the connection shown here, you will be able to change and mute volume with the TV's remote control.
Surround SoundAudio Connecting an amplifier to the AUDIOOUTPUTS SURROUND jack gives you the ability to get more surround-sound audio volume than the SURROUND speakers terminals will allow. Back ofTV With the connection shown here, you will be able to adjust the volume of the surround sound audio by using the Rear volume function on the AUDIO ADJUST SETUP menus for prologic, prologic phantom, matrix surround, hall surround, and stadium surround audio modes as described on pages 32-36.
You can connect up to four additional speakers to the back of your TV-two to the EXTERNAL speakers terminals and two more to the SURROUND speakers terminals. If you connect a stereo amplifier or receiver to your TV, you may prefer to connect the speakers to the amplifier or receiver instead of the speaker terminals on the TV.
ConnectingSpeakers to Back ofTV EXTERNALSpeakersTerminals If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV. You can also connect additional surround speakers to the back of the TV, if desired. If you do not connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, you can connect external speakers to the back of the TV to enhance sound from the TV. The diagram at the right shows how to connect external speakers to the terminals on the back of the TV.
General AccessoryCable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables _ureshielded so they are less susceptible interference from adjacent cables. to hum or The following accessories are available from most ProScan dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.
Audio/Video Cablescontinued Accessory Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components. AH037 (34'0 AH00e 19-ft) S-VHS Video Cable has multipin connectors on each end for connecting S-VHS components to your TV. When connecting an S-VHS component to the S-VIOEO jack on your TV, remember to also connect the left and right audio cables to the AUDIOiNPUT jacks becausethe SVHS cable carries only the picture, not the sound.
To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the instructions below to order by telephone. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below United USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: 7T-T card rTTq 7T-Y7 FT-Tq Myexp s: IMPORTANT: 1 - 800 - 338 - 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt.
General Specifications Color Standard: NTSC Color Chassis: CTC171 Power Requirements: 120VAC -+ 10%, 60Hz Power Consumption: 300W maximum solid state IDTV Remote Control Model: CRK62D and CRK60A Transmission Digitally encoded infrared light system: Batteries: Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surface.
Troubles sometimes arecaused bysimple "faults"that you Turns on unexpectedly can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. • Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized ProScan TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble. SCHEDULER function may have been activated.
Noisy stereo reception • Maybe a weak station. Set the Mode: stereo/mono function in the STEREO SETUPmenu to Mode: mono. Details are on page 28. No picture, no sound but power light is on • Wrong antenna input (A or B) selected. Try pressing ANT (antenna) button on master remote. Details are on page 41. • Cable/airfunction on SETUP menu has been accidentally changed. Details are on page 40. • Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
+ and - Buttons ................................................................ 6,10-12 Accessories, Included ................................................................. 3 Accessories, Optional ......................................................... 74-76 Accessory Cables, General ....................................................... 74 Accessory Order Form ........................................................ 75-76 Active Channel Displays ...................................................
Labeling Channels .............................................................. 48-49 REWINDButton ..................................................................... 54,57 Laser DiscPlayer, Connections ............................................... 68 S-VIDEOINPUT1 Connector ......................................... 58,66,68,69 S-WDEOINPUT2 Connector ......................................... 58,66,68,69 LaserDisc Player, Remote Control Buttons ............................. 53 Safety Precautions .......
Quick-Reference Operating Guide . _ :. SETUP Menu I • The Parent Ctrl: off/on function allows you to lock out any PresstheMENUbuttonto channels that you do not want your children to watch. When displaytheMAINMENU. the Parent Ctrl: off/on function is set to on for any channel, that channel cannot be accessed from the front control panel of the TV. You can still access this channel from the remote controls_ 2 Repeatedly pressthe + orbuttonto highlightSetupin Details are on page 50. white.
Quick-Reference Operating Guide Adjustingfor a Color Picture that PleasesYou Video Adjustments 1 Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black-and-white 1 Press MENU to display image on the screen. the MAIN MENU. 2 2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you. Repeatedlypress-to 3 Adjust brightness highlightthe Video Adjustfunction. until the black parts of the picture appear black. need to wait until the picture shows something 3 Press MENU to display You may you are sure is black.
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