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MULTIMEDIA
MONITOR

USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Proscan MULTIMEDIA MONITOR

Page 1: ...MULTIMEDIA MONITOR USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ed by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system o...

Page 3: ... Satellite Receiver and a DVD Player 12 Viewing the Components 12 A V Receiver Speakers 13 S VGA Video Inputs S VGA1 S VGA2 14 S VGA1 Input Connection Examples 15 Viewing the S VGA1 Input 15 S VGA2 Input Connection Example 16 Viewing the S VGA2 Input 16 Front Inputs 17 USB Inputs Output 17 Setting Up the Monitor 18 First Time Setup 18 The Point and Select Navigation Method 19 Set the Time 19 Auto ...

Page 4: ...28 Using the INPUT button 29 Programming the Remote 29 Testing the Remote 29 Programming the Remote 30 Using Automatic Code Search 30 Using Direct Entry 30 Using the Remote to Control a Device 31 Modes of Operation 31 Front Panel 31 Remote Control Codes 32 ...

Page 5: ...nd V Chip 41 V Chip TV Rating Limit 42 The Ratings Limits Screen 42 Blocking Age based Ratings 43 Viewing Age based Ratings 44 Blocking Specific Content Themes 44 Viewing Specific Content Themes 45 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 46 Blocking Movie Ratings 46 Viewing Movie Ratings 46 V Chip Unrated Program Block 47 Channel Block 47 Front Panel Block 47 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 47 PIP Picture in Pict...

Page 6: ...x appears on the screen 52 No sound picture okay 52 Can t select certain channel or turns off while playing 53 Turns off while playing 53 Noisy stereo reception 53 No picture no sound but TV is on 53 Sound okay picture poor 53 Care and Cleaning 53 Radio Interference 53 PROSCAN Direct View MultiMedia Monitor Specifications 54 PROSCAN Projection MultiMedia Monitor Specifications 55 Accessory Informa...

Page 7: ...ining sections discuss the menus and features and include a Reference section which contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty CONNECTIONS SETUP USING THE REMOTE 1 2 REFERENCE MENUS AND FEATURES 3 4 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...

Page 8: ...connected to those jacks Before you begin it s a good idea to read any connection information in other components user manuals as well Before You Connect Protect against power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the monitor and or component before connecting or disconnecting any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded R...

Page 9: ...lts in a sharper image RCA cable S Video cable You can use Audio Video and S Video jacks to connect devices such as VCRs Satellite receivers DVD players Laserdisc players Camcorders Internet devices ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DIGITAL TV...

Page 10: ...ENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L ENLARGED VIEW SELECTED OUTPUTS VIDEO AUDIO R L Audio Video cable You can use Audio Video jacks to connect devices such as compatible A V receivers compatible recording equipment PCs with a compatible graphics card AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS These jacks let you connect a compatible component video source such as a DVD player or digital TV converter...

Page 11: ... VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ENLARGED VIEW AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R RCA cable Speaker wire You can use audio output jacks to connect devices such an Audio Video rece...

Page 12: ...o INPUT1 on the monitor ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ANTENNA IN VIDEO AUDIO L R ANTENNA OUT IN OUT VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R CABLE OFF AIR ANTEN...

Page 13: ...to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs TheVCR can be viewed on the VID 1 input channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID 2 input channel ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R ...

Page 14: ... on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs The VCR can be viewed on the VID 1 input channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID 2 input channel The DVD player can be viewed on the VID 3 input channel ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUT...

Page 15: ...o connect the monitor to external speakers The EXT INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor s internal speakers on or off EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers INT sends audio only to the monitor s internal speakers ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT...

Page 16: ...for Projection screens over 36 640x480 60 72Hz progressive for Direct View screens 5 36 S VGA 800x600 60Hz progressive XGA 1024x768 43Hz interlaced available only for Direct View screens 5 36 Make sure that you appropriately adjust the display properties for your computer You can change the picture mode settings for the S VGA inputs by using the Picture Mode menu To access the Picture Mode menu pr...

Page 17: ...t 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 OR Connect the RCA type connectors of a Y adapter to the audio outputs on the computer and connect the stereo mini jack connector to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor Y Adapter Stereo mini jack cable Viewing the S VGA 1...

Page 18: ... an Audio cable from the HD receiver s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the monitor s VGA Left and Right Audio inputs 4 Connect an optional S Video cable from the HD receiver s S VIDEO jack to the monitor s S VIDEO jack Viewing the S VGA 2 Input 1 Turn on the monitor and the HD receiver 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the vi...

Page 19: ...View TV The exact look of the jacks or the TV pictured here may be different from yours USB cable type A USB cable type B USB INPUTS OUTPUT 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 act...

Page 20: ...ligned correctly Replace the cover STEP 3 TURN ON THE MONITOR Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the monitor s front panel Pressing the TV button not only turns on the monitor but puts the remote into TV mode so that the buttons on the remote will control monitor functions STEP 4 SET UP THE MONITOR The information that follows gives you step by step instructions for the first time set up of ...

Page 21: ...o 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 0 Go Back 2 Point to Time and press OK to select it SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press OK to exit 3 Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers or use the digit keys on the remote and change from AM to PM Press OK to exit Alternate Navigation Met...

Page 22: ... Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 0 Go Back 2 From the Channel menu shown below select Auto Channel Search CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Exit The monitor will begin searching for channels and give you a progress report When the channel search is complete press OK on the remote to go back to the Channel menu ...

Page 23: ...nnel menu shown below select Autotuning CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back 2 From the Autotuning menu shown below select Set VCR1 Channel AUTOTUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the Set VCR1 Channel menu shown below point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connect...

Page 24: ... Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back 2 From the Autotuning menu shown below select Set VCR2 Channel AUTOTUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the Set VCR2 Channel menu shown below point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the monitor SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Cha...

Page 25: ...nnel menu shown below select Autotuning CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back 2 From the Autotuning menu shown below select Set DVD Channel AUTOTUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the Set DVD Channel menu shown below point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD connected...

Page 26: ...nal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back 2 From the Autotuning menu shown below select Set SAT CABLE Channel AUTOTUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the Set SAT CABLE Channel menu shown below point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver cable box or HD receiver connected ...

Page 27: ...wspaper s TV section for ideas on labelling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OK to continue The monitor can store in memory as many as 45 labels WHAT NOW Now that you ve finished the setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the monitor or you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR DVD player satellite receiver or other componen...

Page 28: ...26 Connections Setup ...

Page 29: ...ou have an RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could contr...

Page 30: ...once before changing channels and the monitor will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time CH or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the monitor s volume FETCH Brings up Picture Mode choice list Computer...

Page 31: ...ual for more information about using PIP SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window CH CTRL Selects the picture window that is the main or PIP window to be changed by the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons WHO Some RCA PROSCAN and GE components use the WHO button to toggle through available channel lists and user profiles USING THE INPUT BUTTON Use the INPUT button to scroll through t...

Page 32: ...Point the remote at the device press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing the device you want to control does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you...

Page 33: ...components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the monitor you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the monitor FRONT PANEL If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor s features MENU OK Brin...

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Page 35: ...featuresandmenusofyour monitorbeginningwithsomeinformationonusing menusandcontrolpanels Eachmenuisthenoutlinedandspecialfeaturesare detailed in order to help you get the most from your monitor CONNECTIONS SETUP USING THE REMOTE 1 2 REFERENCE MENUS AND FEATURES 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...ure Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 0 Go Back Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the MOVE arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Go Back ...

Page 37: ...xit Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press OK to exit 1 Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow to move to the next column then press the up or down arrow to enter a number 3 When you have finished entering in...

Page 38: ...als SRS Stereo Focus focuses audio signals by adding treble and making dialog more understandable Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The monitor displays the word SAP in the channel marker when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with desc...

Page 39: ...e for VGA or component video Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500ºK Frame Video Noise Reduction available for Projection TVs screens over 36 or Video Noise Reduction available for ...

Page 40: ... Use the left and right arrow buttons adjust the picture tilt Adjust Projection TV Projection TVs only Lets you adjust the TV s three colors Automatic Convergence will cause the monitor to self correct color images This process results in a temporarily blank screen may take several minutes and should be completed for each mode NTSC VGA HDTV and SVGA Note that Automatic Convergence covers only the ...

Page 41: ...Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Channel List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channe...

Page 42: ...the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 2 3 4 switch is set to the corresponding channel 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...

Page 43: ...ce Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in...

Page 44: ...am limits The Ratings Limits Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen PARENTAL CONTROLS 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 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Go Back Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV MA VIEW D L S V FV V V V Press v to select rating Press OK to ex...

Page 45: ...d to watch is TV G 4 Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field 5 Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV PG Block D L S V FV B B B B Press v to view programs with this rating Press OK to exit 6...

Page 46: ...o not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field 3 Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the a...

Page 47: ...e right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 5 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV 14 View D L S V FV ...

Page 48: ...wing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 a...

Page 49: ...ter you change the status of unrated program viewing If you do not the limit will not take effect CHANNEL BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed View All channels are available Block The front panel CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel...

Page 50: ...annels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing channel up or down TIPS FOR USING THE PIP BUTTONS Skip to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH channel buttons 1 Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window 2 Press the channel up or down buttons on the remote to surf through the ...

Page 51: ... Captioning is available on the current channel VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel Mute or Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Shows the availability of a second audio program PIP 59 PIP Chan Displays the current PIP channel Locked Displaye...

Page 52: ...50 Menus and Features ...

Page 53: ...URES 3 4 GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW 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 ...

Page 54: ...t 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release the number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Blank screen Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on Try another channel If you have connected a digital set top converter you must connect to both the S VGA2 and INPUT2 inputs in order to view both digital and analog signals Due to c...

Page 55: ...on moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided RADIO INTERFERENCE This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Dev...

Page 56: ... Ch DBX Broadcast Stereo Yes Second Audio Program Yes SRS Sound Retrieval System Focus Speakers 2 2 25 x 5 High Compliance CONVENIENCE Channel Tuning Capability 181 Two Tuner Picture In Picture Yes PIP Swap and Move Yes Channel Labeling Yes Parental Control Yes Stereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Input Composite L Mono Right Universal Remote Backlit Plug Play Compatibility VESA ...

Page 57: ... plus a 2 Tweeter CONVENIENCE Channel Tuning Capability 181 Two Tuner Picture In Picture Yes PIP Swap and Move Yes Channel Labeling Yes Parental Control Yes Stereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Input Composite L Mono Right Universal Remote Backlit Plug Play Compatibility VESA DDC2b VGA1 Front Universal Serial Bus 2 Hub BACK PANEL INPUTS OUTPUTS Universal Serial Bus Hub Host A V I...

Page 58: ...n be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The video jacks are yellow the right audio jacks are red and the left audio jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs To c...

Page 59: ...ite easily without disconnecting antenna SCTV 160 Surge Protector provides eight outlets coaxial and telephone line protection Audible alarm for surge failure Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling T...

Page 60: ... by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly This will b...

Page 61: ...ice Center and arrange for home service Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover 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 ...

Page 62: ...r 49 Menu 39 CLEAR Button 19 29 Closed Caption Display 38 Mode 38 Coaxial Cable 6 Color Warmth 37 Computer Text Mode 14 37 Connecting Components 6 Computer 15 HD Receiver 16 Connecting Optional Components A V Receiver 13 DVD Player 12 Satellite Receiver 11 Speakers 13 VCR 10 Content Themes 41 Contrast 37 Control Panels 34 Converge 38 Current Channel 49 D DDC2B 15 Direct View TV 38 DIRECTV Button 2...

Page 63: ...ite Receiver Remote Codes 32 Scan Rates 14 Screen Menu 38 Second Audio Program SAP 36 Select and Point 19 Selected Video Outputs AUDIO L and R 8 Set DVD Channel 22 SAT CABLE Channel 23 39 VCR1 Channel 20 39 VCR2 Channel 21 39 Sharpness 37 Signal Type Cable TV 39 UHF VHF Antenna 39 SKIP Button 28 Timer 49 Speakers 13 Specifications 59 SRS Stereo Focus 36 Stereo 36 49 SVGA 14 15 40 SWAP Button 29 48...

Page 64: ...330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15492960 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 40 POST CONSUMER ...

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