ProScan Monitor/Receiver Operations Instructions

FeaturesFirst-TimeOperationDetailed OperatingInstructionsOptionalAccessoriesMonitor Paneland ConnectionsReferenceSectionFeatures First-Time OperationD

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7Remote ControlANTENNA BUTTON Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on theback (labeled ANT A and ANT B) you can connect more thanone anten

8Picture-in-Picture (PIP)Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP)1Connect another video source (such as a VCR orcamcorder) to INPUTS 1 or INPUTS 2 on your T

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10Front Panel ControlsSTEREO HEADPHONE JACK lets you connect an optionalheadphone to enjoy private listening without disturbingothers. If the plug on

11Panel ControlsVideo MenuV ideo Menu: Basic FunctionsPressing MENU moves down the screen (one item per press). The video menu will automatically dis

12Audio Menu: Basic FunctionsPressing MENU moves down the screen (one item per press). The audio menu will automatically disappear from thescreen if

Remote13Video MenuAudio MenuAudio Menu: Basic Functions continuedReceiving Stereo BroadcastsYour TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound fromT

Remote14Expanded StereoYour TV includes an Expanded Stereo feature which addsgreater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TVelectronically

Pressing MENU moves down the screen (one item per press).The setup menu will automatically disappear from thescreen if you do not press + or – within

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16Setup Menu: Basic Functions continuedUsing Closed CaptioningThe CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion ofa program as text on the TV

17Setting the Sleep TimerWith the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turnitself off after a period of up to four hours. This is usefulwhen you w

Setup Menu: Basic Functions continued18Setting the AlarmBy setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn onand/or off by itself. After the ON TIM

19Labeling ChannelsThe labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) forthe channel numbers. The name you programmed will thenappear on the scr

20Setup Menu: Basic Functions continuedParental ControlThe PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock outany channels between 1 and 99 that yo

21The TV first programs all channels for ANT A input andthen all channels forANT B input (even with one antennainput connected). 5 When the TV finis

22Setup Menu: Basic Functions continuedErasing/Adding Channels in Channel Memorywith or without remote1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select SET

Remote Control FunctionsVCR Channel SetupThe VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channelthe TV will automatically tune when you press the VC

Remote24Changing Antenna InputYour TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back(labeled ANT A and ANT B) that allow you to connect twodifferent sign

Remote Control Functions25Cable Box Channel SetupThe CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channelthe TV will automatically tune when you pres

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26Controlling ProScan VCRs with RemoteThe advanced ProScan universal remote controls your TVand up to two compatible Proscan VCRs or any otherbrands l

Controlling VCR(s)with RemoteControlling Other Brands of VCRs with RemoteTo program the remote to control another brand of VCR,just press and hold VCR

Controlling a VCR with Simple RemoteThe simple remote can control your TV and a compatibleVCR. The simple remote is preprogrammed to control acompati

VCR Brands Simple Remote VCR CodesAdmiral 06Akai 03,17,22,23,63,66Audio Dynamics 14,16Bell&Howell 02Broksonic 0Candle 07,09,13,44,45,46,52Cannon

30The digital remote control that came packed with your TVis capable of controlling some audio equipment, such as aradio, CD player, tape player, turn

31Remote Buttons that Control Audio EquipmentAfter the AUDIO button is programmed, the buttons describedbelow will operate the basic functions of the

32Accessory CablesGeneral Cable InformationAntenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with eithercoaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cab

Accessory Order FormAudio/Video Cables continuedStereo Audio CableDouble gold-tipped cablegenerally used for connectingstereo audio components.S-Video

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35Tips BeforeConnectingTips to Read Before Connecting ComponentsCompatible ComponentsA wide variety of compatible Video Cassette Recorders(VCRs), camc

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36Monitor PanelLLLCABLE/ANTENNAVIDEOEXTINT/EXTSURROUT121. DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER OR TO SPEAKERS

37Right Page TextINPUT 1 JACKS provide for direct connection of videodevices (like VCRs, camcorders, and laser disc players)or compatible home compute

38Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV if you do not have a cable-TV system.A. If your home antenna cable

39Cable TV ConnectionsFollow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systemsvary, you ma

40D. Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want toconnect a VCR.IncomingCableCo

41Cable-TVConnectionsProgramming Remote to Control a Cable Box or an RCA DSS®ReceiverIf your cable box has its own remote to change channels,you will

42Cable-TV OperationYour new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels inthe U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels(see chart at lower r

43VCR ConnectionsVCR ConnectionsStandard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) These connections allow you to record TV programs and playback tapes. For picture-in-pic

44VCR ConnectionsSpecial Recording onto VCRThis connection only allows you to record on the VCRwhatever is currently being displayed on the TV screene

45CamcorderConnectionsCamcorder ConnectionsS-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch th

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46Component ConnectionsAudio Amplifier If your amplifier is not part of a “system” that has its ownremote, connect it to the TV as shown here. (If th

47Right Page TextComponent ConnectionsAudio/Video ConnectionsLaserdisc Players, Computers, and Other Equipment withAudio/Video OutputsYour TV can also

48The speaker switch on the back of the TV changes how theTV’s amplifier drives the speakers, allowing you to use theexternal speakers two ways:To enh

49Right Page TextSpeakerConnectionsConnecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or ReceiverIf you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV asdescribed

50Tr ouble ChecksTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that youcan easily correct without the help of a service technician byfirst checking

51Right Page TextTrouble ChecksWarrantyNoisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use AUDIO button to change STEREO/SAPfunction to MONO mode ins

52Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in material or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One year for labor charges.• On

Remote Control FunctionsIndexIndexAccessories...32Adding Channels to Memory ...22Adjusti

Audio MenuMuteVideo MenuSetup MenuSleep Timer 0:00Set AlarmChan LabelCaptioning: OffParental Ctrl: OffChan Ctrl: NormalVCR 1 Chan: OffChan Mem: Store

Remote Control FunctionsQuick-Reference Operating GuideAudio MenuSetup MenuMuteVideo MenuSetup MenuMuteVideo MenuAudio MenuTint Bright Sharp Contra

4 Attach power cord.First attach the flat end of the power cord completely intothe connector on the back of your TV, and then plug theother end into a

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3First-TimeOperationRight Page Text8 Set the clock.1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUPMENUand then press +. Press MENU repeatedl

4Remote Control: TV FunctionsOperating Remote ControlBefore attempting to operate either one of the remote controls,install the batteries as shown be

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