ProScan Monitor/Receiver Owner's Manual

Features

First-Time

Operation

Detailed Operating

Instructions

Optional

Accessories

Monitor Panel

and Connections

Reference

Section

Features

First-Time Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

4 Remote Control (TV Functions)
8 Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation
10 Front Panel Controls
11 Video Menu
12 Audio Menu
13 Stereo and SAP Broadcasts
14 Expanded Stereo
15 Setup Menu
16 Closed Captioning
17 Sleep Timer

Optional Accessories

32 Accessory Cables
33 Accessory Order Form

Monitor Panel and Connections

35 Tips Before Connecting
36 Monitor 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 or Surround Speakers

18 Alarm
19 Labeling Channels
20 Parental Control
21 Programming Channel Memory
23 Setting up VCR Channels
24 Changing Antenna Input
25 Setting up Cable Box Channel
26 Programming Remote to Control VCRs
28 Programming Simple Remote to

Control VCRs

30 Programming Remote to Control Audio

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Monitor/Receiver

Owner’s Manual

So advanced. Yet so simple.

TM

We’re building our reputation on products that are so
advanced, they’re simple. 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.

®

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Audio Menu
Setup Menu

Mute

Video Menu

Tint
Bright

Sharp

Contrast

Color

Sleep Timer 0:00
Set Alarm
Chan Label

Captioning: Off

Parental Ctrl: Off
Chan Ctrl: Normal

VCR 1 Chan: Off

Chan Mem: Stored
Antenna: A
Cable/Air: Cable

Cable Chan: Off
Clock Set –Hr +Min

VCR 2 Chan: Off

Autoprogram

Picture Reset

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Balance
Expand Stereo: Off

Speakers: On

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

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Bass

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Remote Control Quick Reference Operating Guide

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

then press

MOVE + or – to display the selected menu. Remote

must be in TV mode to activate TV menu.

When one of the menus shown at the right appears, repeatedly
press

MENU•PROG to select the function you want to adjust, then

press

MOVE + or – to adjust it.

Off / On

Off / On

Off / Captions 1
/ Captions 2 / Text 1
/ Text 2

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof
of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in
case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.

Model No.________________________________________________________
Serial No._________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric 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 la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the
wall 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 void the user’s authority to operate it.

Note To 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
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product
Registration

1

Features

Your ProScan television is more than state-of-the-art
technology. It’s technology tailored to you. Features
designed to deliver viewing and listening enjoyment
beyond expectations. Innovation and simplicity of
operation become one–ProScan.

Improving Your Image

• A Cleaner Picture: The Digital Comb Filter extends resolution

and minimizes color interference patterns for greater detail.

• No Glare™ Picture: Anti-Glare Lithium Silicate Faceplate

virtually eliminates glare while enhancing contrast.

• Increased Clarity: Up to 560 lines of horizontal resolution,*

surpassing the capabilities of all available signal sources.
* through S-VIDEO connector.

Sound Thinking

• 5 Watts Per Channel *

• Second Audio Program (SAP)

For details, see page 13.

* RMS rating, into 8 ohms, 50 to 20,000 Hz ±3db, with less than

1% THD.

Creative Entertainment

• Advanced Color Picture-in-Picture lets you watch two programs

at once (with VCR).

• Channel Labeling lets you label channel numbers with up to

4-letter names (eg. NBC, VH–1, ESPN). For details, see page 19.

One Minute Manual

• On-Screen Menus for simple operation of picture, sound, and

set-up functions by remote control. For details, see pages 11-14.

.• AutoProgramming automatically searches for and stores all

active channels. Eliminates the need for manual set-up. For

details, see page 21.

• Frequency Synthesis Tuning automatically and accurately tunes

each channel.

• Automatic VCR Setup with the push of a button, your TV is ready

for VCR play: both TV and VCR turn on and TV tunes to correct
channel/input. For details, see page 23.

• Automatic Cable Box Setup offers convenience when cable

company requires you to 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 Outputs (

HI-FI) to retain

remote volume when connected to an external amplifier. For

details, see page 46.

Other Connections to Expand Your System:

• S-Video input connector for direct input from your S-VHS VCR,

Camcorder, etc. For details, see pages 44 and 45.

• Four Speaker Jacks to allow hook up of optional external

speakers. For details, see pages 48-49.

• Dual RF Inputs to allow direct connection of up to two basic

cable, cable box, or other RF sources. For details, see pages

38-40.

• Front-Mounted Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening with

optional headphones. For details, see page 10.

At Your Command

• The PROSCAN Universal Remote is preprogrammed so there’s no

need to teach additional or new codes. Operation is as easy as
entering a channel. It operates all major ProScan TV and VCR
functions. Operates the basic functions of 81 different VCR
brands and 39 different brands of cable boxes, eliminating the need
for additional remotes.

• The P

ROSCAN Simple Remote–6 buttons control everyday TV

functions for the ultimate in simplicity.

At Your Service

Our Human Touch policy offers all these valuable
benefits:

• 1-800-PROSCAN Call our toll-free number for information about

your ProScan product.

• Nationwide Independent Authorized Service Centers

• P

ROSCAN Limited Warranty for U.S.A. Home service of all

parts and labor for one year, picture tube for two years. For
details, see page 52.

So Advanced. Yet So Simple.

4 Attach power cord.

First attach the flat end of the power cord completely into
the connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the
other end into a wall outlet.

Be sure to insert the plug completely.

5 Install batteries in remote control.

Details are on page 4.

6 Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel.

1 To turn on the TV, press the TV button on the master

remote or press the POWER button on the simple remote.
When using either remote, remember to point it at the
front of the TV.

2 Press the VOLUME up or down button to adjust the

volume to a desired level.

3 Press the CHANNEL up or down button to select the next

channel in memory. You can also press two number
buttons to select a channel. Channels 2-13 and 91 were
programmed into the channel memory at the factory, so
pressing CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels
only. When you start the autoprogramming feature
(described next), your set will automatically scan
through all channels and place the active channels for
your area into its channel memory.

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First-Time Operation

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and
working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find
detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed
for your convenience.

1 Unpack TV and accessories.

The accessories that came packed with your TV include
two remote controls, six AAA batteries, power cord, and
antenna adapter.

2 Important Information: Optional Stand

A matching stand has been designed to be used with this
TV receiver. The recommended stand 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: 1-800­PROSCAN.

Caution: If you choose not to use the recommended stand

for your TV receiver, take precautions that the stand or
other furniture on which the TV is placed is properly
located and of adequate strength to prevent the TV from
being tipped over accidently or pulled off the stand.
Tipping the TV over or pulling it off the stand could cause
both damage to the set and personal injury.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as
shown here.

• Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on
page 38.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are
on pages 39-40.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 43-44.

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Back of TV

CONVERTER

ANT A

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Back of TVBack of TV

TV Button

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VOLUME Buttons

CHANNEL Buttons

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Right Page Text

8 Set the clock.

1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP

MENU

and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again to

select the CLOCK SET display.

2 Press and hold the – button to select the correct hour.

Then press and hold the + button to select the correct
minute.

3 The correct time will now appear on the screen

whenever you change channels or press the DISPLAY
button.

Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will need
to reset the clock.

3 To see the setup menu,

repeatedly press MENU to
select SETUP MENU and
then press +. Repeatedly
press MENU to select
desired function and then
press + or – to adjust it.

Details begin on page 15.

10 Label channels if desired.

The labeling feature lets you add names (or labels) to
channels as desired.

1 To label a channel, repeatedly press MENU to select the

SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU

to select the CHAN LABEL display, and then press + to
enter the function.

2 Select the channel number you want to label.

Repeatedly press VOL up or down on the remote control
to select the desired character, and then press + to move
to the next character block. When the first name is
finished, you can select another channel to label.
Details are on page 19.

VCR 1 Chan: Off
VCR 2 Chan: Off

Cable/Air: Cable

Cable Chan: Off

Clock Set –Hr +Min

Sleep Timer 0:00
Set Alarm
Chan Label

Captioning: Off

Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Ctrl: Normal

VCR 1 Chan: Off

Chan Mem: Stored
Antenna: A
Cable/Air: Cable

Cable Chan: Off
Clock Set –Hr +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 functions. Press

MENU again to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, then

press +. Details are on page 15.

2 You can also add and delete channels from memory as

desired. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP

MENU

, then press + to display the setup functions. Press

MENU repeatedly to select the CHAN MEM function, then

select the desired channel number and press + to add or
– to erase the channel. Details are on page 15.

Audio Menu

Mute

Video Menu

Setup Menu

Chan Ctrl: Normal

Set Alarm
Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Label

Autoprogram

Autoprogram

Chan Label
Chan Ctrl: Normal

Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Mem: Stored

Audio Menu

Mute

Video Menu

Setup Menu

9 Review menus.

1 To see the video

menu, repeatedly
press MENU button
to select VIDEO

MENU

and then
press +.
Repeatedly press

MENU to select

desired function
and then press + or
– to adjust it.

Details are on
page 15.

2 To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select

the AUDIO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press

MENU to select desired function and then press + or – to

adjust it. Details begin on page 14.

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Remote Control: TV Functions

Operating Remote Control

Before attempting to operate either one of the remote controls,
install the batteries as shown below.

Installing/Replacing Batteries

1 Turn the remote control face down.
2 Press down on the ridged area of each battery cover and slide

it off.

3 Install the batteries in the compartment as shown.
4 Replace the cover and turn remote over (face up).

Notes: Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote
control.

If you programmed the master remote to control other components, you
may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change batteries.
Try not to press any buttons while changing batteries.

Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside­down. This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and
discharge the batteries.

Do not mix new and used batteries or different brands of batteries.

Effective Range of Remote Controls

Aim the remote control at your TV’s remote control sensor.
The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that
travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For
this reason, when operating the remote control, 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.

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VOLUME BUTTONS (ALSO + AND – BUTTONS)

Press VOL up to increase volume and press

VOL down to decrease volume.

Also use these buttons after you have
pressed the MENU button to enter or adjust
functions. Details begin on page 12.

MENU BUTTON

Press MENU repeatedly until the menu you
want to display is selected, then press VOL up
or down.
Next press MENU repeatedly to select the
function you want to adjust and then press

VOL up or down to adjust the setting. Details

begin on page 12.

CHANNEL BUTTONS

Press CHANNEL up to select next higher
channel in memory or press CHANNEL down
to select next lower channel. You can add
and erase channels in memory as desired.

Details are on page 22.

POWER BUTTON

Turns off the TV. Also turns some VCRs
off and on.

TV BUTTON

Turns TV on and puts the remote in TV
mode. Also displays channel information.

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Remote Control

Remote Control: TV Functions

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First press one of these five component
buttons to tell remote which component you
want to control. You can program many of
these buttons to control your brand of
equipment.*

Then press

POWER button to turn on that

component.
Note: The TV and some other components
will automatically turn on when you press the
component button in step 1. Press this button
to turn the component off.

These function buttons can now be used to
control the basic 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 automatically controls your TV – no additional

programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and

VCR2•LD buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on pages 26-

27. Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio
equipment are on page 30-31. Details for programming the

DSS•CABLE button to control a DSS

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Digital Satellite System
receiver or a cable box are on page 41. DSS is a registered
trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Basic Operation Theory

Step 1: Component Buttons

Step 2

Step 3: Function Buttons

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Remote Controls: TV Functions

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The ProScan universal remote that came packed with
your TV also controls an RCA DSS

®

receiver, most
brands of VCRs, cable-TV boxes, and selected RCA
audio equipment.

The remote is easy to use. The buttons shown below can
be used to operate your TV. The rest of the buttons are
used to control VCRs and cable boxes and are explained
on pages 26-27, 30-31 and 41.

For added convenience, the simplified remote also lets
you control the basic operation of the TV and most
models of most brands of VCRs.

POWER BUTTON turns off the TV.

DISPLAY BUTTON displays time (if clock has been set) and

channel number on the TV screen. Also quickly removes
menus and displays from the screen.

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.

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 higher channel in
memory, or press CHANNEL down to see the next lower
channel in memory. Channels 2 through 13 and 91 were
programmed into the channel memory for you at the
factory. Your TV will automatically program active
channels for your area into memory when you start the
AutoProgram feature described on page 21.

NUMBER BUTTONS let you select channels directly instead

of using the CHANNEL buttons. Always press two number
buttons (first one, then the other) to select a channel. For
example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6.

To select a 3-digit cable channel (like 127), press and
hold number button 1 until “1 - -” appears on the screen.
Then press the other two numbers. Your TV will tune up
to cable channel number 128 when the CABLE/AIR function
is set to CABLE. Check with your cable company to
determine which channels are available in your area.

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Remote Control

ANTENNA BUTTON

Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the
back (labeled ANT A and ANT B) you can connect more than
one antenna or signal source. Press the ANTENNA button to
switch from one input to the other.

The color of the channel number on the screen indicates
which antenna input you are watching. The channel
numbers are blue for ANT A and yellow for ANT B. If the
channel numbers are blue, you are watching whatever is
connected to the ANT A input on the back of the TV. If the
channel numbers are yellow, you are watching whatever
is connected to the ANT B input on the back of the TV.

Details are on page 15.

RESET BUTTON

Resets the TV back to its original factory settings.

MOVE + AND – BUTTONS

Use the MOVE +and –buttons (called + and – in this
Owner's Manual) to enter or adjust functions after you
have pressed the MENU button.

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) BUTTON

Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press
again to remove the PIP window. Details are on

pages 8-9.

MOVE PIP BUTTON

Moves the PIP window to the four corners of the screen.

Details are on pages 8-9.

SWAP BUTTON

Swaps the main picture with the PIP window. Details are
on pages 8-9.

FREEZE BUTTON

Freezes the video in the PIP window. Details are on
pages 8-9.

Important Note: Most buttons on the remote control will not
control the TV unless the remote is in the “TV Mode”. If another
component button (such as

VCR1) is pressed, the remote will no

longer be in the “TV Mode”. To get back into the “TV Mode”,
simply press the button labeled

TV. The remote will go back into the

“TV Mode” and will control the TV again.

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INPUT BUTTON lets you quickly view signals from the

INPUT jacks. Pressing this button switches the TV from

its current channel directly to channel 90, then channel
91, then channel 92. Channel 90 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

Press MENU•PROG (called MENU in this Owner's Manual)
repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected,
then press + or –. Next press MENU repeatedly to select
the function you want to adjust and then press + or – to
adjust the setting. Details about using each function

begin on page 11.

[CC] CLOSED CAPTIONING BUTTON

Press [CC] repeatedly to choose among the available
closed captioning modes.

TV BUTTON turns on the TV and puts remote in “TV

Mode” so that the other remote buttons will control the
TV. Also displays time (if clock has been set) and
channel number on the TV screen.

SKIP BUTTON

Use this button when you want to scan other channels
during a commercial break. When a program break
occurs, press SKIP once before changing channels. The

TV will count down 30 seconds on the screen and then
automatically switch back to the original channel you
were watching.

Press SKIP twice if you want the TV to count down 60
seconds. Each additional press will add another 30
seconds to the count-down time (up to five minutes) and
then each additional press will add another 60 seconds to
the countdown time (up to 60 minutes).

To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will
disappear from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned to
the channel it was on when you pressed CLEAR.

PREV CH (PREVIOUS CHANNEL) BUTTON

Pressing the PREV CH button causes the TV to change back
to the last-tuned channel.

To operate, select the first channel you want to watch.
Then select the other channel by pressing two number
buttons. The TV will now change back and forth
between the two channels each time you press the PREV

CH

button.

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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
1

Connect another video source (such as a VCR or

camcorder) to INPUTS 1 or INPUTS 2 on your TV (as shown
on pages 43-47).

2 Turn on TV and select the TV channel you want to watch.

3 Press the PIP button on the remote. A little picture will

appear on the screen. The little picture and the big picture
will be the same.

Note: The remote must be in the “TV mode” when you press the PIP
button. To put remote in “TV mode”, press the TV button.

4 To get a picture from the other source (VCR, camcorder,

etc.), first turn on the other source, and then select TV
channel 90, 91, or 92 (explained at top of next column).
The picture from the other source will appear in the little
picture.

• If the other source is connected to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks,
select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have
programmed the VCR1 (or VCR2•LD) button to
automatically select channel 91 as described on page 23,
press VCR1 (or VCR2).

• Select channel 92 if the other source is connected to the
TV’s INPUT 2 jacks. If you have programmed the VCR1 (or

VCR2) button to automatically select channel 92 as

described on page 23, press VCR1 (or VCR2•LD).

• Select channel 90 if the other source is connected to the
TV’s S-VIDEO connector. (Remember to also connect the
regular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack for picture­in-picture viewing.) The TV automatically minimizes
any annoying differences in tint between the small and
large picture by electronically coupling 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 VCR,
press the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button (if you’ve programmed one of
these buttons to control the VCR as described on page 26)
and then press either the CHAN up or down button or two
number buttons. You can also change the VCR’s picture by
pressing the CHANNEL buttons on the front of the VCR.

Additional Features (PIP)

Whenever the picture-in-picture feature is activated, the small
picture can be moved, frozen, or switched with the main
picture as desired. Details are on the next page.

Caution: When using TV games, computers, and similar products with
your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time
at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently
imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by
your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

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After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your
TV, you’ll be able to display two different programs on the
TV at the same time. For example, two different football
games as shown below. You can also connect a video camera
or camcorder to use as a surveillance system for a baby’s
room.

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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.
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PIP button again cancels picture-in-

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Front Panel Controls

STEREO HEADPHONE JACK lets you connect an optional

headphone to enjoy private listening without disturbing
others. If the plug on your headphones does not fit this jack,
adapters are available from your local electronics supply
store.

Plugging in headphones will not automatically mute the sound
from the TV. This special feature enables someone with a
hearing impairment to attach a set of headphones with
separate volume control and enjoy a program with others in
the same room listening at a lower volume. You can also
enjoy private listening if desired. Here’s how to completely
mute the sound except for what’s coming through the
headphones.

1 Change the SPEAKERS: ON/OFF function to the OFF setting as

described on page 12.

2 If an optional amplifier is connected to the TV, turn off the

amplifier to prevent sound from coming through it.

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR receives commands from the

remote control. When using the remote control, point it
toward this sensor.

POWER INDICATOR lights whenever the TV is turned on.

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 automatically program channels into the
channel memory for you when you start the AUTOPROGRAM
feature described on page 21. You can also add or erase
individual channels as desired as described on page 22.

MENU BUTTON

Press MENU repeatedly until the menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or –. Next press MENU repeatedly to
select the function you want to adjust, and then press + or –
to adjust the setting. Details about using each function begin

on page 11.

– AND + BUTTONS

Use these buttons to enter or adjust functions after you have
pressed the MENU button.

TIME AND CHANNEL NUMBER DISPLAYS show the current time

(once set) and channel number whenever you turn on the TV,
change channels, or press the remote’s

DISPLAY button. These

displays also appear whenever you change volume with the

VOLUME buttons on the front of the TV.

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Panel Controls

Video Menu

V ideo Menu: Basic Functions

Pressing MENU moves down the screen (one item per press).
The video menu will automatically disappear from the

screen if you do not press + or – within a few seconds.
Via remote control, your TV will “remember” which

function you displayed last, even after the menu has
disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the
same function again, simply press the + or – button on the
remote control. The last function you adjusted will
reappear on the TV screen.

Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels

The channel numbers you select to see signals from
components (like a VCR) that are connected to the

INPUT

jacks on the back of the TV are called input channels.
Selecting channel 90 lets you see the signal coming from
whatever component is attached to the

S-VIDEO connector,

channel 91 lets you see the signal from the

INPUT 1 jacks,

and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the

INPUT 2

jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom picture memory
for these input channels. When the TV is tuned to one of
these channels (90, 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 color or press – to decrease color.

TINT adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red

tint or press – to add more green tint.

CONTRAST adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the

picture. Press + to increase contrast or press – to decrease
contrast.

BRIGHTNESS adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the

picture. Press + to increase brightness or press – to decrease
brightness.

SHARPNESS adjusts picture sharpness. Press + to increase

sharpness or press – to decrease sharpness.

PICTURE RESET lets you quickly change all the video functions

shown above back to the factory settings. Press either + or – to
reset the video functions.

Audio Menu
Setup Menu

Mute

Video Menu

Tint
Bright

Sharp

Contrast

Color

Picture Reset

–........|........+

–........|........+

–........|........+

–........|........+

–........|........+

1. Repeatedly
press MENU to
select VIDEO
MENU.

2. Then press + or – to
display the video menu.

3. Repeatedly press
MENU to select a
function, then press +
or – to adjust it.

MENU

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Audio Menu: Basic Functions

Pressing MENU moves down the screen (one item per press).
The audio menu will automatically disappear from the

screen if you do not press + or – within a few seconds.
Via remote control, your TV will “remember” which

function you displayed last, even after the menu has
disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the
same function again, simply press the + or – button on the
remote control. The last function you adjusted will
reappear on the TV screen.

TREBLE adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase

treble, or press – to decrease treble.

BASS adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or

press – to decrease bass.

BALANCE adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the speakers.

When adjusting the balance, sit in your normal viewing seat while
pressing the + or – button until the sound seems to originate from
a point halfway between the speakers.

STEREO/SAP lets you choose either monaural or stereo audio, or

SAP audio (when it is available) by pressing the + or – button.
Normally, you can leave this function set to

STEREO, and your TV

will automatically produce either 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 played though a stereo VCR connected to the TV’s audio/video
jacks labeled

INPUT). Details about expanded stereo are on

page 14.

SPEAKERS ON/OFF lets you turn off the TV’s speakers by pressing

+ or –. You will probably want to leave the TV’s speakers turned
on unless you connect an amplifier (with its own set of speakers)
to the appropriate jacks on the back of the TV as described on
page 46. Turning this function off, turns off not only the TV’s
internal speakers but also any external or surround speakers
connected to the TV’s speaker terminals. Sound will then only
come through the speakers connected to the amplifier, since the
TV’s speakers are turned off.

Setup Menu

Mute
Video Menu

Audio Menu

Bass
Balance
Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: Off
Speakers: Off

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1. Repeatedly
press MENU to
select AUDIO
MENU.

2. Then press + or – to
display the audio menu.

3. Repeatedly press
MENU to select a
function, then press +
or – to adjust it.

MENU

Remote

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Video Menu

Audio Menu

Audio Menu: Basic Functions

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Receiving Stereo Broadcasts

Your TV is fully capable of reproducing stereo sound from
TV stations transmitting stereo sound in your area. All you
have to do to enjoy stereo sound is to make sure the TV’s

STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO so the TV can receive

stereo broadcasts.
Normally this function can be left in the

STEREO mode.

Your TV will then automatically reproduce either stereo or
monaural sound, whichever is broadcast.

In some fringe viewing areas, however, the stereo signal
may not be strong enough for quality reception. The signal
may drift, or the reproduction may become noisy. Should
that occur, change the

STEREO/SAP function to the MONO

mode to receive clearer, cleaner sound.

Helpful Hint: Some television stations transmit a “pilot” signal that
makes your TV think it’s receiving stereo, even though the broadcast
signal is monaural. The “pilot” signal will make the stereo indicator
appear on the screen next to the channel number, however, you will not
be able to hear stereo sound. If the stereo indicator appears but you can
not hear stereo sound, check with the television station to inquire
whether the program being broadcast is in stereo or monaural audio.

Resetting the Audio Function to Receive Stereo

with or without remote

1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the AUDIO MENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

2 Press the

MENU button repeatedly to select the STEREO/SAP

function.

3 Press either + or – repeatedly until the word

STEREO appears at

the right.

Note: Each time you press the + or – button, the on-screen display
will change from

STEREO to MONO. (The word SAP may also appear if

SAP audio is present). SAP is explained at the right.

Note: When the

STEREO/SAP function is set to the STEREO mode, your

TV will let you know when a channel 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.

Because SAP is only available with stereo broadcasts, the
TV’s

STEREO/SAP function must be in the STEREO mode to see

if SAP audio is available. After you have set the

STEREO/SAP function to the STEREO mode, your TV will

display the word

STEREO next to the channel number when

stereo audio is being received. If SAP audio is also
available, your TV will display an asterisk (*) after the
word

STEREO (STEREO

*

).

You can then listen to the SAP audio by changing the

STEREO/SAP function to its SAP setting as explained below.

Although SAP audio is transmitted with the stereo signal,
it is not broadcast in stereo. That means the SAP audio
will be monaural sound.

Your TV will reproduce SAP audio until you change
channels.

Turning on SAP Channel

with or without remote control

1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the AUDIO MENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

2 Repeatedly press the

MENU button until STEREO/SAP is

selected.

3 Repeatedly press either + or – until the word

SAP appears at

the right.

Notes: Each time you press the + or – button, the function will
change from

STEREO to SAP to MONO (if SAP is available). If SAP is

not available, the function will change from

STEREO to MONO.

The word

SAP will appear next to the channel number when you are

listening to SAP audio. (Press the

TV or DISPLAY button to see this

display).

Setup Menu

Mute
Video Menu

Audio Menu

Bass
Balance

Stereo/SAP: Mono

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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–........|........+

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Bass
Balance

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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Stereo 12

Stereo 12

Bass
Balance

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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10:20AM Stereo* 07

Bass
Balance

Stereo/SAP: SAP

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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10:20AM SAP 07

Setup Menu

Mute
Video Menu

Audio Menu

Remote

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Expanded Stereo

Your TV includes an Expanded Stereo feature which adds
greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV
electronically increases the audio separation perception of
the speakers so you perceive an “expanded” more spacious
stereo sound effect.

Although you can easily turn the expanded stereo feature
on and off as desired, you may prefer to leave it turned on.
That way your TV will automatically process and expand
the stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received
(or whenever a stereo tape is played through a stereo VCR
connected to the TV’s audio/video jacks labeled

INPUT).

Because this feature expands stereo sound, it processes
only stereo signals. If a TV program is broadcast in mono
instead of stereo, your TV will automatically reproduce
monaural audio. You will not be able to hear Expanded
Stereo because expansion has no effect on monaural audio.

Stereo expansion enhances the ambience of music and
program material. Dramatic effects of spatial enhancement
can be experienced with music. Talk shows with
background crowd noise also benefit from expansion by
engulfing the listener in a wider sound field than would be
experienced without expanded stereo. The effect will vary
with program material.

The perception of greater stereo separation is created by
cancelling the cross-coupled sound from the right speaker
that arrives at the left ear (and the left speaker that arrives
at the right ear). Like stereo headphones, stereo expansion
isolates the left and right signals that arrive at the ears. As
a 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 select the AUDIO MENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

2 Press the

MENU button repeatedly to select the EXPAND STEREO

display.

3 Press either + or – to turn on Expanded Stereo. Each time

you press the + or – button, the on-screen display will change
from

ON to OFF, etc.

To Hear Expanded Stereo

1 The STEREO/SAP function must be set to STEREO. You will not

hear expanded stereo if this
function is set to

MONO or

SAP. Details are on page 13.

2 The EXPAND STEREO function

must be set to

ON. You will

not hear expanded stereo if
this function is set to

OFF.

3 A stereo signal must be

present. You will not hear
expanded stereo on TV
programs if the TV station
is broadcasting monaural
audio. You can, however, hear expanded stereo if you play a
stereo tape on a stereo VCR that is connected to the TV’s
audio/video jacks labeled

INPUT.

Normally, you can leave the

STEREO/SAP function set to

STEREO and the EXPAND STEREO function set to ON. Your TV

will then automatically produce either expanded stereo or
monaural sound, whichever is broadcast.

Setup Menu

Mute
Video Menu

Audio Menu

Bass
Balance
Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: Off

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Bass
Balance

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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Bass
Balance
Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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Bass
Balance
Stereo/SAP: Stereo

Treble

Expand Stereo: On

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Audio Menu: Basic Functions

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