ProScan PS80690 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...a borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqLi au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wal l socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the TV Operate TV only on 120 volts 60 Hz AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may voicl the user s au...

Page 3: ...e If you want all the benefits of the latest technology without the complexity we have a very simple solution It s called ProScan State of the art technology that real people can use Thank you for choosing ProScan And welcome to our company wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment ...

Page 4: ...U to enter the menu associated with that item 4 Use the MOVE arrows to navigate around the menu highlight menu items and make adjustments 5 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu 6 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to normal viewing 9 VCR1 DSSeCABLE T_ O0 VCR2 LO CO O0 AMtFM TAPE AUX 0 0 REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE r _l r i i r_ i GUIDE C HA_ 0 C2_ o 42 MUTE CHA SKIP PREV CH 4...

Page 5: ... Control a Laserdisc Player 26 To Control an Audio Component 26 Programming the Simple Remote 28 Using the Simple Remote to Control a Component 30 Tour of the TV 31 Remote Buttons 32 Simple Remote Buttons 34 Channel Marker 35 Back Panel 36 Front Panel 38 Quick Reference Guide 39 Audio Menu 40 Picture Quality Menu 42 Screen Menu 43 Time Menu 45 Channel Menu 46 Assistance 50 Advanced Features 51 PIX...

Page 6: ...7 Connection G TV VCR and DSS Receiver Using a Splitter 68 Connection H Addinga Laserdisc Player 70 Appendix B Connecting External Speakers 71 Connecting External Speakers 71 Connecting Audio Components 72 Connecting a Camcorder for Playback 73 Connecting a Camcorder to Record from TV 74 Appendix C Troubleshooting Tips 75 Appendix D Limited Warranty 77 Appendix E Care and Cleaning 78 Index 79 Acce...

Page 7: ...FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 ...

Page 8: ...center of the front or back Move the TV by pushing on either end of the TV or by alternately pushing back on the sides of the TV in a swivel pattern 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 If you re going to connect the TV to a VCR laser disc player or other component skip to the top of the next page TV ...

Page 9: ...ction see your dealer or the specific component user manuals m m m m STEP 3 PLUG IN THE TV Plug the power cord into the wall outlet matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely STEP 4 INSTALL BATTERIES 1 Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote 2 Insert the four AAA batteries as shown matching the and ends of each ...

Page 10: ...a signals into the TV s memory Thiis is called auto channel search You must complete the auto channel search After you complete this step you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them later VCR2 LD O0 AMeFM TAPE AUX 0 0 0 R_W PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE o MUTE CHA_ PREV CH INPUT AN P_ NNA 0 00 0 DISPLAY CLEAR RESET SCAN PROGRAM _7 PIP POP SPLIT CH CTRL __SIZE SWAP _ _ PRoSc_ I If the pictu...

Page 11: ...USING THE MENU SYSTEM 2 ...

Page 12: ...mple to select the Channel menu from the Main Menu I Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu The Main Menu looks like a Living Room 2 Point to the picture of the remote control by pressing the down arrow until the word Channel appears 3 Press MENU to select Channel The Channel menu comes up 4 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu 5 Point to Exitand press MENU to leave the menu syste...

Page 13: ...g the Exit button always takes you to the previous screen Selecting the Exit button from the Main Menu returns you to regular TV viewing For example 1 Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu Point to Exit 2 Press MENU The Living Room disappears 10 ...

Page 14: ...ls 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 PressMENU on the remote or front panel The Living Room Main Menu contains eight items that you can select six menus and two buttons Let s take a look at the buttons first 9 ...

Page 15: ...of the help balloons for the Living Room 1 PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu 2 Point to the Help button and press MENU The help balloons appear 3 PressMENU 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 11 ...

Page 16: ...ntrols sliders toggles and path buttons Sliders Use sliders to adjust a particular setting in a menu For example to adjust the TV s tint 1 PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu 2 Point to the Picture Quality Menu and press MENU The Picture Quality menu is the TV s front panel just below the TV screen The Picture Quality menu appears 3 Point to Tint 4 Point left or right to adjust the ind...

Page 17: ... 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 5 Press CLEAR to return to TV viewing Now that you know how the Signal Source toggle works you know how all toggles work Path Buttons A path button is a control that takes you to part of the menu system You can recognize a pat...

Page 18: ...ntext 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 IV viewing When you ve had your fill proceed to the next section of the manual Interactive Setup 16 ...

Page 19: ...INTERACTIVE SETUP INTERACTIVE SETUP ...

Page 20: ...Assistance menu and press MENU The Assistance menu appears with the Setup control highlighted 3 Press MENU to select Setup You are asked if you want to begin the setup routine PressMENU to begin ryou must complete the Search for Channels to receiveTV signals and put channels in memory You can also access Search for Channels through the Auto Channel Search control in the Channel menu 18 ...

Page 21: ...active setup routine STEP 2 SEARCH FOR CHANNELS The second step automatically searches for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system This is also called Automatic Channel Search 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the automatic channel search 2 When the channel search is completed press MENU to go to the next step About the Remaining Steps The remaining steps let y...

Page 22: ...ts and assign or build labels for your channels I Follow the on screen instructions to set up your channels and channel lists 2 Point to EXIT and press MENU to complete the interactive setup WHAT NOW Now that you ve finished the interactive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far in just a few minutes you can program the remote control to work...

Page 23: ...PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE ...

Page 24: ...et packed with your remote However this remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the code list I Turn on the satellite receiver 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on the code list at the right 3 Pressand hold the DSS CABLE button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release DSS CABLE then press POWER or CHAN A or CHAN v to see if the sate...

Page 25: ... remote commands 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote commands Cable Box Codes ABC 022 046 053 054 Anvision 007 008 Cablestar 007 008 Diamond 056 Eagle 007 008 Eastern Int 002 General Instuments 046 GI 400 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048 Hitachi 037 043 046 errold 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 0...

Page 26: ...ease the two buttons 4 Pressthe POWER button repeatedly until the VCR turns ON 5 Pressthe CHAN v button to verify the VCR operates correctly PressMENU to complete the process To program the VCR button using DIRECT ENTRY 1 Find the keypress combination for your VCR by locating your brand of VCR in the VCR Codes table on the next page 2 Note the code numbers that follow your brand of VCR 3 Locate th...

Page 27: ...08 29 53 56 Philips 08 29 Pioneer 05 16 33 laser disc 50 Portland 44 45 52 ProScan 00 Quartz 02 Quasar 08 53 RCA 00 05 07 08 28 35 37 54 69 Radio Shack Realistic 02 06 08 09 12 15 19 27 43 53 Samsung 07 13 22 32 42 Sansui 16 7I Sanyo 02 12 Scott 04 13 41 49 68 Sears 02 05 09 12 18 19 35 43 48 Sharp 06 24 27 39 45 Shintom 17 26 31 55 Signature 15 Sony 17 26 38 Sylvania 08 15 29 53 56 Symphonic 15 T...

Page 28: ...mponent 2 PressPOWER to turn the device off or on 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device CHAN buttons transport keys etc i p_ Tip for the Simple Remote To change channels on theVCR press and hold VCR then pressTV Release both and use the CHAN buttons to change channels To return to using the simple remote buttons as transport keys press VCR 3O For PROSCAN RCA and GE devices pressing th...

Page 29: ... FOUR OF THE TV ...

Page 30: ...yers tape decks and CD players VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume CHAN or CHAN v Scans up or down through the current channel list Pressonce to change the channel up or down Pressand hold to continue changing channels DISPLAY Brings up channel information Pressrepeatedly to see detailed program information if available SKIP Pressonce before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seco...

Page 31: ... Press again to remove the POP windows GUIDE Brings up twelve small pictures that are previews of the next twelve channels in the channel list Use the up and down arrows to see the previous or next four channels PressMENU to go to the channel you have highlighted PressGUIDE again to remove the channel guide CH CTRL Selects whether the main picture or a PIX window is affected by the CHAN and FREEZE...

Page 32: ... controls MENU Brings up the Main Menu In the menu system use it to select highlighted items and return to the previous menu POWER Turns the TV on and off Headphone Plug stereo headphones into this jack A V Audio Video lack Use the AV adapter included with your TV accessories to connect a camcorder or other device to the front of the TV V CHAN A VOL pOWER AoV D i J The front panel above shows a ty...

Page 33: ...QUICK REFERENCE ...

Page 34: ...at is broadcast in stereo Dolby TM 3 Splits the incoming audio signal into left right and center channels Pro Logic Splits the incoming audio signal into left right center and rear channels You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear surround channel information Matrix Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left right and rear channels You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear su...

Page 35: ...eed 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 Headphone Volume Lets you set the volume of the sound played through headphones connected to the jack on the front of the TV Headphone Audio Lets you set whether the headphones play the audio from the main TV picture...

Page 36: ...esh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Select Off if you prefer to adjust the picture with the Picture Controls Video Noise Filter Lets you reduce noise or snow in the picture Color Warmth Lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal for standard picture colors and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Theatre Au...

Page 37: ... appear on the screen Options Lets you control the appearance of the current PIX mode Single Pidure Channel Guide Lets you choose whether the CHAN buttons provide access to your Normal or Favorite channel list PIP Picture in Picture Lets you control whether the main picture or the PIP window is affected by the CHAN button and at what size the PIP window is displayed Split Screen Lets you control w...

Page 38: ...d if available when the TV s sound is muted The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is on Closed Caption Mode Lets you choose a captioning mode for displaying captioning information Adjust Projection TV Lel syou adjust the TV s three color projection tubes for precise picture alignment PIX DIIII Screen I aptioning information is not available on all channels at all times For mor...

Page 39: ...needed to set the schedule Set Time and Day Leads to a control panel that lets you enter the current time and current day of the week The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time and day Time Display Lets you choose how the TV s clock is displayed The clock can appear in the upper right corner of the main picture it can appear every 60 30 or 15 minutes for four secon...

Page 40: ...t Controt 1311 Signal Source Lets you indicate whether you are currently using a signal plugged into the Antenna A or Antenna B jacks on the back of the TV Usually the antenna or cable is connected to Antenna A Signal Type Lets you select which type of TV signal you are currently using UHF VHF Antenna Choose if you are currently using an antenna for TV signals Cable Choose if you are currently usi...

Page 41: ...nd Audio Program When this is chosen for a channel the channel s dialog is in a second language if a second language audio signal is available The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono Labels Use the MOVE arrows to enter a six character custom label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through th...

Page 42: ...nsitive help bar which appears at the bottom of the screen the mute indicator which appears on screen when mute is active the volume indicator and many other graphics Display Colors Lets you choose what eye pleasing palette of colors will be used for the on screen menus Choose from Cornflower Sandstone Seafoam or Charcoal Clock Style Lets you change the appearance of the clock that hangs on the wa...

Page 43: ...ADVANCED FEATURES ...

Page 44: ...ide again to remove the windows CH CTRL Channel Control Selects whether the main picture or a PIX window is affected by the CHAN A and CHAN v button For instance press PIP to bring up the PIP window then press CH CTRL Now when you press the CHAN buttons the channels will change in the PIP window not the main picture In PIP and Split Screen modes CH CTRL switches between the main picture and the PI...

Page 45: ... Automatic Channel Surfing during commercials in the Main Picture Y ucan auto surf through the channels during commercials using the SKIP and SCAN buttons PressSKIP to set the commercial skip timer The PIP window appears Then press SCAN to auto surf the main picture through the channel list When the SKIP feature times out the original channel will return automatically to the main picture and the P...

Page 46: ... notice colored rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to adjust the picture tubes 1 PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu 4 Point to Screen and press MENU The Screen Menu appears with PIX highlighted Point to Adjust Projection TV Use the move arrows to select a color to adjust red or blue The green projection tube remains stationary A test pattern appears on the screen Adjust the...

Page 47: ...ils 2 3 Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker Press DISPLAY again to bring up the program title and the program s length and elapsed time Press DISPLAY again for other program details such as the story line and whether Closed Captioning is available 4 Press DISPLAY again to clear the screen Whether all or any of the program details are displayed depends on whether the program provider ...

Page 48: ...to the Channel menu appears Context Sensitive Help This ProScan TV also provides Context Sensitive Help The TV knows the buttons you press and will offer information tailored to your needs To use Context Sensitive Help 1 PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu 2 In the family room point to the screen and press MENU The Screen menu appears o 4 Point to a command Closed Cap Disp for example Helpful info...

Page 49: ...APPENDICES ...

Page 50: ...e in Picture PIP To use this connection 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 steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION A To watch TV programs 1 PressTV and tune to a channel r CABLE BOX _ _ _1 Le _lo 1_ _ SeeConnections Foldout Connection A 62 ...

Page 51: ... 2 coaxial cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection B 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION B To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 PressVCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 13 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 PressTV and tun...

Page 52: ...es 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection C 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION C To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 PressVCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 PressT...

Page 53: ...ave 1 splitter 3 coaxial cables 3 audio video cables 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection D 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION D To watch TV programs 1 PressTV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 PressVCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 PressTV and tune to a cha...

Page 54: ...this connection you must have 2 coaxial cables 3 audio video cables 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection E 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION E To watch TV programs 1 PressTV and tune to a channel To watch DSS programming 1 Press DSS CABLE and tune to a channel oss MECE_VER See Connections Foldout Co...

Page 55: ...llow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION F To watch TV programs 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To watch DSS programming 1 Press DSS CABLE and tune to a channel To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn DSS receiver off 2 PressVCR1 and tune to a channel 3 Press RECORD to begin recording 4 To watch another chan...

Page 56: ... recording another channel To use this connection you must have 5 coaxial cables 6 audio video cables 2 S Video cables optional 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection G 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION G To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and DSS receiver off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To watch DSS programming 1...

Page 57: ...asts and watch a different channel 1 Turn DSS receiver off 2 PressVCR1 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 pressTV and tune to a channel 69 ...

Page 58: ...ection H provides stereo sound from a Laserdisc player To use this connection you must have 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection H 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup USING CONNECTION H To play a laserdisc 1 PressVCR2 LD and then press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection H 7O ...

Page 59: ...al feet off the ground Connecting Speakers to the TV 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core 2 Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal 3 Insert the wire core into the hole Be sure to connect the to and to 4 Release the lever Pull gently on the wire to see that it s connected securely Connecting a Subwoofer To connect a subwoo...

Page 60: ... the correct position Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Use SURROUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo No picture no sound but power light is on Maybe cable air function is in wrong position Maybe a vacant channel is tuned Try another channel If watching VCR connected only through antenna input make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3 4 switch on VCR Also check ...

Page 61: ...ustomer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is use...

Page 62: ...n slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate 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 Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could cause damage to the TV 78 ...

Page 63: ...Lists 13 I CLEAR 12 33 Closed Caption Mode 44 Closed Captioning Display 44 CODE SEARCH 28 Color 42 Color Warmth 42 Connect a camcorder 38 K Connecting a Camcorder 72 73 Connecting a stereo amplifier 72 GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM 39 Hall Surround 40 Headphone 38 Headphone Audio 41 Headphone Volume 41 Home computers note 36 INPUT 33 INPUT 1 36 Input sources 33 INPUT2 36 Interactive Setup 17 Key Combin...

Page 64: ...GNAL SOURCE 37 Signal Type 13 Signal Type Choice list 13 Simple remote 21 Simple Remote Buttons 34 CHAN DOWN 34 CHAN UP 34 MENU 34 POWER 34 TV 34 VCR 34 VOL 34 VOL 34 Simple Remote VCR Codes 29 Simple remote s VCR button 28 Single Picture 43 SKIP 32 80 Sleep Timer 45 Sliders 12 Sound Check 41 Speaker Switch 71 Speakers 40 Split Screen 43 Stereo headphones 38 SWAP 33 T Theatre 42 Three digit channe...

Page 65: ...rn Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card informa...

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Page 67: ...nitor 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 If a component has only one output mono connect it to the R MONO INPUT jack To connect S VHS Super VHS components an S Video cabl...

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