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Optional

Accessories

Monitor Panel

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Section

Features

First-Time Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

Remote Control (TV Functions)

Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation

Front Panel Controls

Video Menu

Audio Menu

Stereo and SAP Broadcasts

Expanded Stereo

Setup Menu

Closed Captioning

Sleep Timer

Optional Accessories

Accessory Cables

Accessory Order Form

Monitor Panel and Connections

Tips Before Connecting

Monitor Panel

Home Antenna Connections

Cable-TV Connections

Programming Remote to Control Cable Box

Cable-TV Information and Channel Chart

Reference Section

Trouble Checks

Warranty

Cleaning and Care
Index (Inside Back Cover)
Quick-Reference Guide (Inside Back Cover)

VCR Connections

Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck

Laserdisc Players, Computers

External or Surround Speakers

Alarm

19 Labeling

Channels

Parental Control

Programming Channel Memory

Setting up VCR Channels

Changing Antenna Input

Setting up Cable Box Channel

Programming Remote to Control VCRs

Programming Simple Remote to
Control VCRs

Programming Remote to Control Audio

Monitor/Receiver

Owner’

s Manual

Summary of Contents for Monitor/Receiver

Page 1: ...r Panel 38 Home Antenna Connections 39 Cable TV Connections 41 Programming Remote to Control Cable Box 42 Cable TV Information and Channel Chart Reference Section 50 Trouble Checks 52 Warranty 52 Cleaning and Care Index Inside Back Cover Quick Reference Guide Inside Back Cover 43 VCR Connections 45 Camcorder Connections 46 Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck 47 Laserdisc Players Computers 48 External ...

Page 2: ... 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 3: ... Autoprogram Picture Reset Balance Expand Stereo Off Speakers On Stereo SAP Stereo Treble Bass R e m o t e C o n t r o l Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e O p e r a t i n g G u i d e Stereo Mono SAP Main Menu Video Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu A B Off On Normal Locked Stored Erased Cable Air Off Channel Number Off Channel Number Off Channel Number Repeatedly press MENU PROG to select from main menu and th...

Page 4: ...ic shock or personal injury This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product Important Information WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this TV to rain or moisture CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour éviter les chocs électriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans l...

Page 5: ...o use cable box For details see page 25 On Screen Clock Channel Display For details see page 3 Picture Reset For details see page 7 Connections Gold Plated Phono for Superior Performance Two Sets of Audio Video Inputs for VCR Laserdisc player Camcorder etc For details see pages 43 45 One Set of Audio Video Outputs for video dubbing For details see pages 44 46 One Set of Volume Controlled Audio Out...

Page 6: ...and is provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or tipped over Your ProScan dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV Stands are not available by mail order To locate your nearest PROSCAN dealer call this toll free number 1 800 PROSCAN Caution If you choose not to use the recommended stand for your TV receiver take precautions t...

Page 7: ... Min VCR 2 Chan Off Autoprogram Set Alarm Sleep Timer 0 00 Parental Ctrl Off Captioning Off Chan Label Audio Menu Mute Video Menu Setup Menu Audio Menu Mute Video Menu Setup Menu Audio Menu Mute Video Menu Setup Menu 7 AutoProgram the TV s channel memory 1 To start the TV autoprogramming itself press the MENU button repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU and then press the button to display the setup...

Page 8: ...rol you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light beam Simplified Remote This remote can be used to operate the basic functions of your TV 2 INPUT ANTENNA SKIP DISPLAY MUTE PREV CH REC PAUSE PLAY VCR2 LD AUDIO REW FF CLEAR RESET PIP MOVE PIP SWAP FREEZE MOVE MENU PR OG 3 1 5 6 4 8 0 9 7 STOP STOP POWER VCR1 DSS CABLE TV u n i v e r s a ...

Page 9: ...sic functions of the component you selected in step 1 To control a different component first press its component button VCR1 VCR2 LD DSS CABLE AUDIO or TV and then press the desired function button Note Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these buttons but you can experiment with your particular model to discover exactly which buttons will control it The TV button automatic...

Page 10: ...automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOLUME buttons MUTE BUTTON Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to its minimum level without affecting the picture This is very useful during telephone calls or other interruptions When sound is muted the word MUTE will appear on the screen To restore sound press MUTE again or press VOLUME up CHANNEL BUTTONS Press CHANNEL up to see the next highe...

Page 11: ...lets you see the signals coming from a device that is connected to the S VIDEO connector Channel 91 accesses the INPUT 1 jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2 jacks CLEAR BUTTON Pressing CLEAR quickly clears the screen of all on screen display messages except mute and parental control It is also used to cancel the Commercial Skip count down clock and to erase channel labels MENU PROG BUTTON Pr...

Page 12: ...g the S VIDEO input to the INPUT 1 input If you have programmed the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button to automatically select channel 90 as described on page 23 press VCR1 or VCR2 LD Changing Channels PIP To change channels on the picture from the TV press the TV button on the remote and then press either the CHANNEL up or down button or two number buttons To change channels on the picture coming from the VC...

Page 13: ...can move freeze or switch the big and little pictures as desired PIP Buttons What they do when TV is in PIP mode Press SWAP to switch the small picture with the main picture Press FREEZE to freeze the small picture Press FREEZE again to return to an action picture Pressing the PIP button starts picture in picture Pressing the PIP button again cancels picture in picture and removes the little pictu...

Page 14: ... VOLUME BUTTONS Press VOLUME up to increase volume or press VOLUME down to decrease volume The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOLUME buttons POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on TV Press again to turn off TV CHANNEL BUTTONS Press CHANNEL to see the next higher channel in memory or press CHANNEL to see the next lower channel in memory Your TV will automatica...

Page 15: ... 91 92 you can change the picture settings for that component s signal as desired without changing the settings of any other channel This is very useful because you will be able to adjust for the best picture from each of your components and the TV will remember those settings automatically the next time you tune that input channel COLOR adjusts the amount of color in the picture Press to increase...

Page 16: ...r monaural or stereo audio whichever is broadcast Details about stereo and SAP are on page 13 EXPANDED STEREO can be turned ON or OFF by pressing or This feature adds greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts You will probably want to leave this function turned ON so your TV will automatically expand the stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received or whenever a stereo tape is pla...

Page 17: ...nel is being broadcast and received in stereo by displaying the word STEREO next to the channel number on the screen Press the TV or DISPLAY button to see the channel number Receiving SAP Broadcasts 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 ...

Page 18: ... result the speakers seem to be farther away from the TV Notes The Expanded Stereo feature will have no effect unless the program is broadcast in stereo When the Expanded Stereo feature is turned on some sound will be heard from each speaker regardless of the BALANCE control setting Resetting the Audio Function to Hear Expanded Stereo with or without remote 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to se...

Page 19: ...mory Pressing the CHANNEL up or down buttons will then only stop on active channels Details are on page 21 CHANNEL MEMORY is the list of channels the TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button This display lets you add or erase channels as desired Details are on page 21 ANTENNA A B Because your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back labeled ANT A and ANT B you can connect...

Page 20: ...ned does not appear to tell you if CAPTIONS 2 or either Text mode is available Setting Closed Captioning with remote 1 Repeatedly press the CC button to select among the closed captioning modes Setting Closed Captioning with or without remote 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select SETUP MENU and then press to display the setup functions CAPTIONING is highlighted since it is the first functio...

Page 21: ...whenever you change channels or press the TV button to let you know the Sleep Timer is activated The amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off will appear in the SLEEP TIMER menu whenever you press the MENU button to select the SETUP MENU and then press 6 When the Sleep Timer counts down to 0 00 the SLEEP TIMER display will appear on the screen for a few seconds Then the TV will turn...

Page 22: ... if you want to activate the alarm When this function is set to OFF the alarm is deactivated and the TV will not turn on or off by itself Note If SET CLOCK is displayed next to ALARM you will need to set the clock time before you will be able to turn on the alarm function Details for setting the clock are on page 3 4 Press MENU to select the next function called ON TIME If you want the TV to turn ...

Page 23: ...l until the letter or character you want appears on the screen Pressing VOLUME up sequences through the characters in alphabetical order Pressing VOLUME down sequences the letters in reverse order 6 Then press to move to the next letter frame Pressing moves you back to the previous letter frame 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the name is complete You can now label another channel if desired by select...

Page 24: ...ess MENU to select the PARENTAL CTRL function Pressing or changes this function between ON and OFF When this function is set to ON PARENTAL CTRL is activated and any channels you locked out with the CHAN CTRL function will not be viewable When this function is set to OFF PARENTAL CTRL is deactivated and all channels are viewable 3 To lock out channels press the MENU button to select the CHAN CTRL ...

Page 25: ...ions below to autoprogram channels then add or erase individual channels as desired AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory with or without remote 1 Connect home antenna s or cable TV to your set 2 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select SETUP MENU and press to display the setup functions 3 Repeatedly press the MENU button until the AUTOPROGRAM menu is selected 4 Press either or to begin p...

Page 26: ... after you have finished erasing or adding channels You can make it disappear more quickly by pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control Audio Menu Mute Video Menu Setup Menu Chan Ctrl Normal Autoprogram Parental Ctrl Off Antenna A Chan Mem Stored 10 48 12 Chan Ctrl Normal Autoprogram Parental Ctrl Off Antenna A Chan Mem Erased 10 48 12 Adding Video Input Channels to Channel Memory with or wi...

Page 27: ... when you later press the VCR1 button on the remote See the notes below if you are unsure about which channel number to enter 4 Press the button to program the channel number you selected into the TV s memory Note Pressing the button here will turn off this feature and display VCR 1 CHAN OFF again 5 If you have another VCR connected to the TV press MENU to select the VCR 2 CHAN function 6 Enter th...

Page 28: ...ss the ANTENNA button on the remote control to switch from ANT A input to ANT B input The color of the channel numbers will change from blue to yellow to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is connected to the ANT B connector on the back of the TV 2 Press the ANTENNA button again to switch back to ANT A The color of the channel numbers will change back to blue to let you know you are...

Page 29: ... automatically tune the TV to the proper channel for viewing the picture from the cable box Setting Up Cable Box Channel with or without remote 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select SETUP MENU and then press to display the setup functions 2 Repeatedly press MENU to select the CABLE CHAN function 3 Enter the channel number you want to program by pressing two digit buttons on the remote contr...

Page 30: ...O G 3 1 5 6 4 8 0 9 7 STOP STOP POWER VCR1 DSS CABLE TV u n i v e r s a l CHAN CHAN V O L V O L CC R e m o t e B u t t o n s T h a t C o n t r o l P r o S c a n V C R s POWER BUTTON Press to turn off VCR PLAY BUTTON Press to start tape playing REWIND BUTTON Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape Press while VCR is playing to search backward In VCR2 LD mode this button backward scans a laserdisc...

Page 31: ...d functions of all brands of VCRs You may have to reprogram your remote if you change its batteries Notes About Controlling Two VCRs This remote can control two VCRs independently as long as each VCR operates on a different remote transmitting code If neither of your VCRs have switchable code capabilities you still may be able to use the VCR1 VCR2 LD feature to control two VCRs of the same brand s...

Page 32: ... on the VCR the code is valid Press MENU to complete the search 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 the code number in the Key Combination chart on the next page 4 Press and hold the VCR button 5 Enter the four keypresses shown in the Key Combin...

Page 33: ... 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 71 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 Tandy 02 15 Tashiko 09 Tatung 30 Teac 15 30 69 Technics 08 Teknika 08 09 15...

Page 34: ...PHONO AUX Audio Equipment Type of Audio Equipment and Code s 1 Press and hold the AUDIO button on remote 2 Press two number buttons to enter the code number for your brand of audio equipment 3 Point the remote at the audio equipment and press the AUDIO button to test the code number If the right number was entered the audio equipment will turn on The POWER button will turn the device off Operating...

Page 35: ...ON Press to turn on component Press again to turn off Some components will turn on automatically when you press the AUDIO button PLAY BUTTON Press to start component playing REWIND BUTTON Press while component is stopped to rewind tape RECORD BUTTON Press to start recording NUMBER BUTTONS Press two numbers to select a channel directly AUDIO BUTTON Press this button to turn on the audio component a...

Page 36: ...ptimum performance from your equipment 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 Antenna Cables Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection...

Page 37: ...a l CHAN CHAN V O L V O L CC Accessory Order Form For ProScan TV Models Accessory Cables Order Form Detach Here Description Part No Price Qty Total Signal Splitter Gold Tip Push on Antenna Cable 6 ft Gold Tip Push on Antenna Cable 10 ft Gold Tip Audio Video Cable 3 ft Gold Tip Audio Video Cable 5 ft Gold Tip Stereo Audio Cable 3 ft Gold Tip Monaural Dubbing Cable 6 ft Gold Tip Stereo Dubbing Cable...

Page 38: ...elow between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items 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 orde...

Page 39: ...dio and video components TVs VCRs audio systems computers etc Plugging in Power Cords Do not plug any power cord into a wall outlet until you are finished making connections Many components have convenience outlets on their back panels so you can plug power cords from other components into a convenience outlet instead of a wall outlet Usually these outlets will be labeled either switched or unswit...

Page 40: ...cording Can be used for several applications such as VCR editing with two or three VCRs page 44 Recording TV programs onto a camcorder page 45 Recording cable TV programs onto a VCR that is not cable compatible page 44 Recording audio onto an audio cassette tape recorder page 46 Notes Remember that the signal coming out of these jacks is whatever you see and or hear on the TV screen So whatever yo...

Page 41: ...o audio outputs To see the signals from a device connected to the INPUT 2 jacks select TV channel 92 CABLE ANTENNA CONNECTORS are used when attaching either a home antenna and or a cable TV system to your TV Connection details are on pages 38 40 S VIDEO CONNECTOR provides for direct S VHS video connection from S VHS VCR or camcorder Remember to also connect the S VHS VCRs or camcorder s audio jack...

Page 42: ...me antenna s are two 300 ohm flat twin lead cables as shown here connect them to your set like this Back of TV CONVERTER ANT A CABLE ANTENNA ANT B Adapter supplied Push on VHF or UHF Only or VHF UHF Combination Back of TV CONVERTER ANT A CABLE ANTENNA ANT B Antenna Mixer such as 197551 UHF and VHF Push on Back of TV CONVERTER ANT A CABLE ANTENNA ANT B UHF VHF Antenna Mixer such as 193984 Push on U...

Page 43: ...V and leaving the decoder box set to the scrambled channel you can switch between the scrambled and unscrambled channels by using the TV s remote control Simply press the ANTENNA button on the remote control to switch between the scrambled and nonscrambled channels Each time you press the ANTENNA button the channel numbers will change color on the screen to show which antenna signal you re watchin...

Page 44: ...ven when the VCR is turned off This allows you to watch scrambled channels from the converter box without having to turn on the VCR This connection can be useful because it will let you record a scrambled channel on the VCR at the same time you are watching a non scrambled channel thru the ANT A jack on the TV For picture in picture viewing be sure to also connect the audio video cables from the V...

Page 45: ... the power button to test the code number If the right number was entered the cable box should turn on Pressing the CHANNEL buttons should then also change channels on the cable box If the cable box does not react to the remote or if the remote turns on the cable box but does not change channels repeat steps 1 thru 3 with another code number Operating Notes After the remote is programmed it will t...

Page 46: ...system Consult your cable company or local dealer for details Scrambled Cable TV Channels Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device cable box which is generally provided by the cable company How you connect the cable box to your TV depends upon whether or not the cable box ...

Page 47: ...cted to INPUT 1 jacks as shown select TV channel 91 to view whatever the VCR is playing If you connect a second audio video device to INPUT 2 select TV channel 92 to view whatever the second device is playing If you connect a second audio video device to INPUT 2 select TV channel 92 to view whatever the second device is playing Note You can program your TV to automatically select the proper VCR in...

Page 48: ...o cables from the VCR to the INPUT 1 LEFT and R MONO jacks on the back of the TV The S VHS cable carries only video Operation If the S VHS VCR is connected as shown here select TV channel 90 to view whatever the VCR is playing The word S VIDEO will appear on the TV when you select channel 90 You can program your TV to automatically select channel 90 when you press the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button Detail...

Page 49: ...eillance system to your monitor you ll be able to record what the camcorder is displaying on the TV screen by connecting another camcorder or VCR to the SELECT OUT jacks as shown here To see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 1 jacks select channel 91 Select channel 92 to see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 2 jacks Note Signals from the S VIDEO connector do not come th...

Page 50: ... present at these jacks is also ideal for connecting an audio cassette recorder to record audio from the TV This constant audio signal is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV s front panel or the TV s remote control Connection Connect SELECT OUT L and R to the corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier or audio cassette recorder If your amplifier is not stereo mono connect ...

Page 51: ...he component If you connected the component to the TV s INPUT 2 jacks press the remote s TV button to address the TV then 9 then 2 This will switch the TV to the INPUT 2 jacks so you can see whatever signal is coming from the component Optional accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores Caution When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep the ...

Page 52: ...to your TV you can connect the speakers to the Amplifier Receiver instead of the TV 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 below shows how to connect external speakers to the terminals on the back of the TV 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire an...

Page 53: ...ow the wire core to protrude from its terminal or contact other wires or terminals If the cores of two wires touch each other damage to components could result Important When connecting the speaker wire make sure you connect the terminal on the amplifier or receiver to the terminal on the speaker One side of the speaker wire is usually marked with a white stripe to help you connect to and to If th...

Page 54: ...al seconds Install the batteries and try remote Turns off while playing SLEEP TIMER function may have been activated ALARM OFF function may have been activated Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high Make sure power cord is fully inserted into ba...

Page 55: ...or picture in picture One channel must come through ANT A or B connector and the other channel must come through the INPUT 1 or 2 jacks If using the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button make sure it is programmed to select the proper video input channel as described on page 24 Check position of TV VCR switch on VCR If using an S VHS component make sure its regular VIDEO cable is connected to INPUT 1 VIDEO jack ...

Page 56: ...SA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other righ...

Page 57: ...rols 10 Headphone Jack 10 HI FI OUT Jacks 46 INPUT Button 7 Labeling Channels 19 Laserdisc Player 26 Locking Out Channels 20 MENU Button 3 7 10 12 14 Monaural Audio 13 Monitor Panel 36 MUTE Button 6 NORM UNIFIED Switch 26 OFF TIME Function 18 ON TIME Function 18 Optional Accessories 32 33 Order Form Accessories 33 34 PARENTAL CTRL Function 20 PAUSE Button 26 28 31 PREV CH Button 7 PICTURE RESET Fu...

Page 58: ...start autoprogramming press The TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place active channels in memory Details are on page 21 To add or erase individual channels from memory select the channel with the number buttons and then press to add or to erase Details are on page 22 To change the CABLE AIR setting press If you have cable TV this function should be set to CABLE If you have a ho...

Page 59: ...e picture appear black You may need to wait until the picture shows something you re sure is black Be careful not to lose the details in darkly shaded areas 4 Increase color until you reach a pleasing level of intensity 5 Adjust tint until flesh tones or other color objects appear natural 6 Adjust sharpness for a pleasing level of picture sharpness For weak signals the picture may be more pleasing...

Page 60: ...u have a question or want information about your ProScan product call our friendly toll free number listed below 1 800 ProScan 1 800 776 7226 An RCA Entertainment Product 10330 N Meridian St Indianapolis IN 46290 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in U S A TOCOM 15083220 ...

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