USER MANUAL
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TV OPERATION 1. Press TV to turn on the TV. 2. Press the CHAN buttons to change channels, or enter channels directly with the number buttons. 3. _CR1 Press the VOL buttons to change the volume. GETTING AROUND 1N THE ©0 O0 0 0 VCR2.LO AM+FM TAPE REW PLAY AUX 0 FF MENUS REC 1. CO DSS+CABLET_ Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu--a living room. STOP PAUSE [-_-i r-_-I r-_ GUIDE SKIP 14A..._ MUTE PREV CH CHA' 40 +0 iNPUT 0 DISPLAY 2.
First Things First .................................................. 3 Using 7 the Menu System ...................................... The Menu Rule: Point and Select ........................................................ Menus and Control Panels.................................................................. Interactive Setup ............................................... Enteringthe Interactive Setup ........................................................... Connect the TV ................
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FIRST THINGS FIRST 1
STEP 1 :UNPACK THE TV AND ACCESSORIES The accessories packed with TV include the Universal Remote, the Simple Remote, six AAA batteries, an antenna adapter, and an audio/ video adapter for plugging your camcorder into the front of the TV. Be sure to locate the Connections Foldout. _o_ o_o _I stop I.-_ AUX pA_ D3 _0 _0 _0 _0 _0 _0 '0 _0 _0 _°0 STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR '%" TV If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable box, use the "TV Only" connection shown below.
TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS llll mt i ! Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DSSTM receiver, or laserdisc player. See AppendixA, I p. 62 for detailed information about using each of these connections. After connecting the TV, proceed to Step 3, below. m m i If your components don't match those shown on the Foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or the specific component user manuals.
STEP 5: TURN Press TV on the remote, ON THE TV or press POWER on the TV itself. l_l._q T.9. VCR1 TV DSSeCABLE vc 6 o AM,,FM TAPE AUX REW PLAY FF REC STOP O STEP 0 6 Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which of the basic rules for getting around STEP O PAUSE FV-I r-_l is a brief overview r-_l GUIDE C.HAN SKIP MUTE CHAN PREV CH in the menus. 10 20 ,© _0 _0 _0 '0 '0 '0 7 Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup.
USING THE MENU SYSTEM 2
THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus: point and select. WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT? The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. MENU To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or right, press the left or right arrows. 2. Seled a menu item by pressing MENU. Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make a change or go to a place you have indicated.
MENUS, CONTROL CONTROLS PANELS AND There are three parts to the menu system: menus, controls, and control panels. Before you can use the contols and control panels to adjust your TV, you have to move through the Main Menu and select a control. THE LIVING ROOM MAIN MENU To bring up the Living Room Main Menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote or front panel. The Living Room Main Menu contains six menus and two buttons. eight items that you can select: Let's take a look at the buttons first.
The Exit Button All menus have an Exit button. you to the previous Selecting screen. Selecting Press MENU 2. Press MENU. 10 to bring up the Living The Living takes the Exit button from the Main Menu returns you to regular TV viewing. I. the Exit button always For example, Room Main Menu. Room disappears. Point to Exit.
The Help Button All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main Menu brings up all of the help balloons for the Living Room. 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to the Help button and press MENU. The help balloons appear. 3. Press MENU again. The help balloons disappear. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu.
THE MENUS There are six menus available from the Living Room Main Menu. When you point to different items in the Living Room, a different menu highlights. PressMENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu. To exit a menu There are two ways to exit a menu: • Pointto Exitand press MENU. • Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing. CONTROLS Controls do the work in the menu system.
Toggles Use toggles to choose a particular setting from several available settings. For example, to indicate which antenna you are using: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Channel (the remote control on the table) and press MENU. The Channel menu appears. 3. Point to Signal Source. The Signal Source toggle highlights. The current setting for Signal Source appears at the bottom of the toggle. 4. Point left or right to indicate the correct setting for your connection. S.
CONTROL PANELS Control panels can contain different types of controls, such as numeric entry, sliders, and checkboxes, that let you adjust the TV. A slider in a control panel works just like a slider in a menu. Numeric entry and checkboxes are described below. Numeric Entry A control panel with a numeric entry control allows you to enter numbers and letters. For example, to set the current time: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. . Point to Time (the clock) and press MENU.
Checkboxes Use checkboxes to add a particular channel to a list of channels, or to remove the channel from a list. For example, to add channel 13 to your list of favorite channels: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Channel (the remote control) and press MENU. The Channel menu appears. 3. Point to Lists and Labels and press MENU. The Lists and Labels control panel appears. The Normal channel list checkbox is highlighted. Listsand Labets 4.
EXPLORE, EXPLORE, EXPLORE! Once you've learned the basics, feel free to poke around in the menu system. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular TV viewing. When you've had your fill, proceed to the next section of the manual, Interactive Setup.
INTERACTIVE SETUP 3
ENTERING The interactive THE setup routine 1. Press MENU SETUP is accessed through the Assistance menu: to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Nipper The Assistance INTERACTIVE to highlight the Assistance menu and press MENU. menu appears with the Setup control highlighted. 3. Press MENU to select Setup. You are asked if you want to begin the setup routine. Press MENU to begin. _You must complete Channels channels the Search for to receiveTV signals and put in memory.
STEP 1 : CONNECT This section of the setup asks questions have and walks you through to a VCR, Digital step or follow the steps needed to connect Foldout to connect the on-screen components. When automatically STEP 2: and laserdisc answer the questions instructions to connect you complete FOR The second step automatically your TV player.
STEP FOUR: SET THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION This step lets you tell the TV how many speakers you have connected to your TV. 1. Point left or right to indicate the speaker setup that matches your system. 2. Point to EXIT and press MENU to go to the next step. STEP FIVE: EDIT CHANNEL LABELS This step lets you set up your channel lists and assign or build labels for your channels. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your channels and channel lists. 2.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES 4
PROGRAMMING UNIVERSAL THE REMOTE VCR2 • LD ©© You can program the universal remote to control most brands of AMeFM 0 TAPE remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or PROSCAN VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. REW PLAY REC STOP AUX 0 © FF Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PAUSE l-i-! r-.
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Programming the Universal DSS TM Receiver Remote to Control the RCA The universal remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSSTM receiver. Many buttons on your TV remote have the same functions as the buttons on the RCA DSSTM remote. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver. Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your satellite company to hook up your satellite receiver.
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company to Cable Box Codes hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, you also may be able to use the TV's remote with your cable box. This remote can be programmed to control either a DSS receiver or a cable box, not both. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote.
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player Laserdisc Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with ProScan............................................. 033 your remote. However, this remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the code list on the right. Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your laserdisc player: 1. Turn on the laserdisc player. 2. Look up your brand and code number(s) in the code list. 3.
r Audio Component ADS Codes ONKYO AMP .......................................... 001 AIWA AM/FM ..................................... 082 CD .......................................... 078 CD .......................................... 060 TAPE ................................. 080,08 I PHONO .................................. 079 _KAI AMP .................................. 002,008 PANASONIC AMP .......................................... 012 DENON CD ............................................
PROGRAMMING THE SIMPLE REMOTE There are two methods to program the simple remote's VCR button: CODE SEARCH and DIRECT ENTRY. The simple remote's TV button is already programmed for your TV. To program the VCR button using CODE SEARCH 1. Make sure the VCR is turned off unless it is a GE, PROSCAN, or RCA product. If the VCR is a GE, PROSCAN or RCA product, turn it on. CHAN 2. Press the VCR button and the POWER button simultaneously. MENU 3. Release the two buttons. 4.
• Simple RemoteVCR Admiral ............................................06 Codes Aiwa .................................................15 Montgomery Ward .......................06 MTC ............................................07,15 Akai ......................03,17,22,23,63,66 Multitech ........................07,15,31,32 Audio Dynamics ...................... 14,16 Bell&Howell ...................................02 NEC ..... 02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64 Broksonic ....................................
Using the Remote to Control a Component Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you're ready to use it to control your component. To operate the component using the remote: 1. Press the component button (TV, VCR, VCR2 • LD, DSS.CABLE, AUDIO, etc.} to set the remote to control that component. 2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on. 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device (CHAN buttons, transport keys, etc.).
TOUR OF THE TV
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off some VCRs. O© O0 0 0 VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR VCR2.LD VCR1 mode. Also, turns on the TV. DSS,CABLE Turns on the DSS receiver or, if programmed, some cable If programmed, turns on the second player. Puts the remote in VCR2oLD rD AMoFM TAPE AUX REW PLAY FF REC STOP boxes. Puts the remote in DSS or CABLE mode. Also, turns on the -i-V.
INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VlD2, VlD3, FRNT, etc.). ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions as TVoVCR button in VCR mode and TVoDSS button in DSSoCABLE Mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to TV viewing. MENU Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When on an Exit button, returns to the previous menu. When in VCR mode, functions as a Program button.
SIMPLE VOL < REMOTE BUTTONS Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a REW or reverse search button. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a FF or fast search button. CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHANNEL There are several MARKER indicators that come up when you change channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 9 Displays the current channel. PIP 2 Displays the current PIP channel, if in use. CNN If assigned using the Lists and Labels control panel, displays the channel logo for the current channel. ANT A Displays the current input source. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
BACK PANEL -e INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, DSS receiver, or laserdisc player. L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MORO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a INPUT I_PUT RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is INP_" VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT VIDEO IJMONO RIGHT VIDEO 1 "_H__II_)_ mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white. RIGHT m 2 S-VIDEO 3 usually red. VIDEO Provides video connection.
SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system. OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed-level video from the INPUT 1 source only. FIXED OUTPUT VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT VIOEO UMONO RIGHT SURR DENTER SURR audio and CONTROLLED o_T'_ PROLOGIC LEFT/SUB Provides fixed-level audio and video output from the VIDEO UMONO OUTPUTS RIGHT RIGHT OU%T-@ TV.
FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL < MENU to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL > to point right to items and adjust menu controls. CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, use it to point up to items and adjust menu controls. CHAN v Scansdown through the current channel list. In the menu system, use it to point down to items and adjusts menu controls.
QUICK REFERENCE
AUDIO MENU Mute Lets you turn the TV's sound off or on. Mute Equalizer Takes you to slider bars that adjust the tone of each of the TV's external mr1 Sound On and internal speakers. Speakers Lets you turn on or off the TV's internal, external or rear speakers. Audio Processor Lets you choose among the available audio modes, which control the way sound comes through your speakers. Mono Plays the sound in mono only.
Tweak Takes you to a control panel that lets you make appropriate fine adjustments to your TV's sound. The changes you can make depend on the speaker configuration and the audio processor you chose. Sound Check Lets you feed white noise through each of your speakers in turn, two seconds at a time to better adjust the balance among your speakers. Volume Limit Lets you adjust the TV's maximum volume limit.
PICTURE QUALITY MENU 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. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. SharpnessAdjusts the crispness of edges in the picture. Auto Color Lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.
SCREEN MENU PIX+ Lets you set the PIX+ mode. PIX+ DIIII Single Screen The usual appearance of the TV. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) corner of the screen. Screen A second, smaller picture appears in the Split Screen The screen is divided into two pictures, one on the left and one on the right. POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Three secondary pictures appear on the right side of the screen. Channel Guide Twelve small pictures appear on the screen.
Closed Captioning Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information is displayed, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is displayed, if available, when the TV's sound is muted. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is on. Closed Caption captioning Adjust Mode Lets you choose a captioning mode for displaying information.
TIME MENU Sleep Timer Schedule turning Lets you select how long the TV waits before it turns off. Leads to a control panel that lets you set up a schedule the TV on and off automatically. The on-screen guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time and Day Leads to a control current time and current guide you through Time Display directions panel that lets you enter the day of the week. The on-screen directions the steps needed to set the time and day.
CHANNEL Parental MENU Control Parentat Controt Lets you turn the Parental Control feature off or on. You indicate which I-II channels are Parent Approved in the Lists and Labels control panel, explained below. On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels control panel (see below). Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's front panel no longer provides access to the menus.
NORM All the channels that have Normal checked make up the Normal list. These channels can be viewed by scanning with the CHAN buttons, if the Normal viewing list is selected in the Options control panel in the Screen menu. In Normal viewing, channels that are not part of the list can be viewed by using the number buttons on Parental Control 1311 the remote. Use the MENU button to check or uncheck the Normal box for a channel. FAY All the channels that have Favorite list.
AUTO TUNING Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel or when you press VCR1, VCR2-LD, Parental Control DSS.CABLE. I-Ill Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCRI button. The choices are: Not Connected antenna Choose this if you do not have a VCR connected or Video to an input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the VCR1 button is pressed.
Set VCR2, LD Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 °LD button. The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR I Channel, except that the component is the second VCR or laserdisc player, and the remote button being programmed is VCR2.LD. For example: Video 2 Input Choose this if your second VCR or laserdisc player is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the VCR2°LD button.
ASSISTANCE Setup The Setup routine described is part of the Assistance in Interactive menu and is Setup. Connections Helps you connect different Connections routine is also part of the setup routine. When using the Connections Connections components to the TV. The routine, be sure and follow you are along in the Foldout.
ADVANCED FEATURES
PIX+ OPERATION There are four different PIX + modes: PIP (picture-in-picture), Screen, POP (picture-outside-picture) Split and Channel Guide. You can access all of these modes through the Screen menu. PIP Mode (picture-in-picture) Displays a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Split Screen Mode Divides the main picture into left and a right pictures. POP Mode (picture-outside-picture) Displays three small pictures to the right of the main picture.
SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through your channel list, using the currently selected window. To change the currently selected window, use CH CTRL. Each channel is displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes to the next channel in the list. In channel guide mode, you can highlight one of the 12 windows and press Scan to freeze the other 11 windows and run the selected window.
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 audio is muted. To DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen Menu appears with PIX+ highlighted. 3. Point to Closed Cap Disp. 4.
CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed Captioning Mode 1. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode. 3. Use the move arrows to select your choice. 4. Select Exit to return to the Main menu. TURNING OFF CLOSED CAPTIONING 1. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed Cap Disp. 3. Use the move arrows to highlight the OFF toggle and select it. The closed captioning turns off. 4.
ADJUSTING TV PROJECTION Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you notice colored rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may want to adjust the picture tubes. 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Point to Screen and press MENU.
ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it when you press DISPLAY. To display the on-screen program details: 1. Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker. 2. Press DISPLAY again to bring up the program title and the program's length and elapsed time. 3.
CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: from the Audio menu or by pressing SURROUND on the remote. For more information, see Audio Menu. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu. 3. Point to Audio Processor. 4.
USING AND MODIFYING FETCH Using Fetch To use the commands . currently stored in Fetch: Press the Fetch button during By default, normal the menu includes menu, the Audio viewing. The Fetch menu appears. the Sleep Timer slider from the Time Processor toggle from the Audio slider from the Picture Quality menu, the Contrast menu, and the Closed Cap Disp toggle from the Screen menu. 3.
DISPLAYING ON-SCREEN When you are at the Main Menu--the HELP family room--press Help in the upper left corner of the family room to display reminders of the locations of all available menus. Menu Help Every menu has a Help command. If you select it, detailed information appears about the choices available in that menu. For example, 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. 2. In the family room, point to the remote control and press MENU. The Channel menu appears. 3.
APPENDICES
TV ONLY This information Connection applies to Connection A in the Connections A provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs ° Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection • Foldout. you must have: (1) coaxial cable To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsin the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION To watch TV programs: A 1. Press TV and tune to a channel.
TV AND MONO applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. This information Connection VCR B provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection • (2) audio/video cables • (2) coaxial cables you must have: To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
TV AND STEREO This information Connection VCR applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. C provides: • stereo sound from broadcast • stereo sound from VCR • Picture • viewing programs in Picture (PIP) one channel on TV while To use this connection recording another channel you must have: • (2) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video • (I) S-Video cable (optional) cables To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2.
TV AND VCR This information Connection USING applies to Connection A SPLITTER D in the Connections Foldout. D provides: • stereo sound from broadcast • stereo sound from VCR • Picture • viewing programs in Picture (PIP) one channel on TV while To use this connection recording another channel you must have: • (1) splitter • (3) coaxial • (3) audio/video • (1) S-Video cable (optional) cables cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2.
TV DSS AND This information Connection RECEIVER applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. E provides: • stereo sound from broadcast • stereo sound from the DSS receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection programs you must have: • (2) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video cables • (I) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow Interactive Setup. USING To watch CONNECTION E.
TV, VCR, AND DSS RECEIVER This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • stereo sound from the DSS receiver To use this connection you must have: • (4) coaxial cables • (6) audio/video cables • (2) S-Video cables (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsin the interactive Setup.
TV, VCR, AND DSS USING A SPLITTER This information Connection RECEIVER applies to Connection (3 in the Connections Foldout. G provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • stereo sound from the DSS receiver • Picture in Picture • viewing (PIP) one channel on TV while To use this connection recording another channel you must have: • (5) coaxial cables • (6) audio/video cables • (2) S-Video cables (optional) • (1) splitter To connect: 1.
To record a different off-air (cable or antenna) channel: broadcasts and watch 1. Turn DSS receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. ADDING A LASERDISC This information Connection • applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. H provides: stereo sound from a Laserdisc player To use this connection • PLAYER you must have: (3) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow Setup. USING CONNECTION H. the steps in the Interactive H To play a laserdisc: 1. Press VCR2.
CONNECTING You can connect EXTERNAL up to six additional FRONT SPEAKERSterminals, speakers SPEAKERS to the TV: two to the two to the CENTER SPEAKERS,and two to the REAR SPEAKERSterminals. Front (Main) Speakers --center L, III channel Illll I,,,, Im I --main I To connect external speakers: 1. Connect speakers to the MAIN terminals. --surround SURR OUTPUT 2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL. Center Speakers To connect external speakers: 1.
CONNECTING Connecting 1. Connect AUDIO COMPONENTS a stereo amplifier the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) right (R) HI-FI OUTPUT and jacks. 2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting a speaker configuration with external speakers from the Audio menu. If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own remote control, you may prefer to connect it to the TV using the Fixed Output jacks.
CONNECTING There are two camcorder A CAMCORDER connections recommended FOR for playing PLAYBACK back from the to the TV: Front Connection Playback 1. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories. 2. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video input (yellow). 3. Connect the camcorder's audio output to the adapter's audio input (white). 4. Connect the adapter to the AoV jack on the front of the TV. 5. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays FRNT. 6.
CONNECTING FROM THE To record A CAMCORDER TO RECORD TV from the TV to the camcorder: 1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED OUTPUT jacks. 2. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions on camcorder recording. S-VHS Camcorder The TV does not supply video output connection described in S-Video form. Use the above. TheTV must remain recording. theTV, on during If you change channels the channel on change will be recorded.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles without sometimes are caused by simple "faults" the help of a service technician. that you can correct If you experience dJfficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies service technician. any before calling your TV 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.
Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. • Try another channel. • Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe TV's speaker configuration is wrong. Check Speakers command in the Audio menu. • If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R INPUT 1 jacks.
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 for picture The warranty period tube. for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.
CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, attachment for your vacuum the ventilation using a soft cloth or the dusting cleaner. slots in the cabinet Be sure to occasionally to help assure adequate vacuum ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on the TV cabinet or screen. While cleaning do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV.
Connecting a tape deck 72 Connecting Audio Components 72 Connecting Speakers 71 Connecting to an AiV receiver 37 Contrast 42 Control Panels 12 Choice Lists 13 Sliders 12 Control panels 9 Current channel list 32 Symbols (0-9) 32 A A,V 38 A-V jack Additional Advanced 73 speakers 71 Features 51 ANT B input, note ANTENNA 33 Arrows 33 Audio Audio Audio 36 D component 32 Menu 40 Processor 40 Audio processors 33 Auto Channel Search Auto Color 42 DISPLAY 32 DSS receiver 32 DSS°CABLE 32 DSS°CABLE button
Programming the remotes 22 Programming the Simple Remote 28 Programming the universal remote to control a DSS 24 Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR 22, 26 Prologic 40 Sleep Timer 45 Sliders 12 Sound Check 41 Speaker Switch 71 Speakers 40 Split Screen 43 Stereo headphones 38 SWAP 33 Q T Quick Reference 39 R Rear Speakers 71 Remote 9 Remote Buttons 32 VCR1 32 RESET 33 Reset Picture Controls 42 Return to TV 13 REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE 32 RIGHT audio jacks 36 S S-VHS camcorder S-VIDE
To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow below to order by telephone. the instructions USE YOUR CREDIT CARD United States and Canadian Orders IMPORTANT: To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Accessory Audio/Video Cablescontinued Order Form for ProScan TV Models Total Part No. Description Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped Gold-_pped Cable AH072G (3-if) Signal Splitter AH047 $ 3.99 cable generally used Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G $ 6.99 for connecting stereo Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-if) AH066G $ 8.99 audio components. Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-if) AH069G $ 5.99 Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-if) AH070G $ 7.99 8.
General Cable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) coaxial antenna The following accessories are available from most ProScan connections cable or twin-lead are made with either dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to cable. position your components farther apart or need additional Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or cables, interference from adjacent Antenna Cables cables.
PROSCAN We are committed to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Any time you have a question or want information about your ProScan product, call our friendly toll-free number listed below. We're always ready to help you Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. 1 -800-PROSCAN ( 1 -800-776-7226) An RCA Entertainment Product f_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N. Meridian Indianapolis, St. IN 46209 O1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
