ProScan PS20112, PS27112 Owner's Manual

Features

Models: PS27112,PS20112

First-Time Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

4 Front Panel Controls
5-7 Remote Control (TV Functions)

8 Video Menu
9 Audio Menu

10 Stereo and SAP Broadcasts
ll Expanded Stereo

12 Setup Menu
13 Closed Captioning
14 Sleep Timer

15
16
17
18-19

20

21

22
23-24

25-26

Alarm

Labeling Channels _'_

Parental Control _ _.

Programming Channel Memory _
Setting up VCR Channels _,,._
Changing Antenna Input O
Setting up Cable Box Channel "z

Programming Remote to Control VCRs _*"

Programming Remote to Control Audio O'_

Optional Accessories

27 Optional Stand
28-29 Accessory Cables

29-30 Accessory Order Form

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Monitor Panel and Connections

31 Monitor Panel
32 Home Antenna Connections
33-34 Cable-TV Connections

35 Programming Remote to Control Cable Box
36 Cable-TV Information and Channel Chart

37-40
41-42
43
44
44-45

VCR Connections
Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck
Laser Disc Players, Computer, etc.
External or Surround Speakers

Reference Section

46-47 Trouble Checks
47 Warranty
48 Design Specifications
48 Cleaning and Care
49 Index (Inside Back Cover)
50-51 Quick-Reference Guide (Inside Back Cover)

Important Information

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this
TV to rain or moisture.

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 instructionsaccompanying the
product.

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide

slot, fully insert.
Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus

large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqfi au fond.

Cautions

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).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to

this product bears the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in
Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service

personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

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 particula'*r,

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

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:

SETUP MENU

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2 Select function

by repeatedly
pressing MENU

to move down
the screen.

MENU

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Repeatedly press MENUto
select SETUPMENUand then

press + to display the
functions in the SETUP

MENU,

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3 Follow instructions below for desired function.

The CAPTIONINGfeature lets you display a program's sound as
words on the TV screen. Four types of closed captioning are

available. Select CAPTIONS1for full translation of the primary
language in your area. Select CAPTIONS2 or secondary language
translation, simplified English, or nothing at all. Both TEXT1and
TEXT2 display on-screen boxes containing general information not

related to closed captioning. Details are on page 19.

To set the SLEEPTIMER,repeatedly press + or- to select the length
of time you want the TV to stay on. To cancel, press + or - to
change the setting to 0:00.

Details are on page 19.

Press + to display the ALARMfunctions.

Turn ALARMON and OFFby pressing +.

Enter ON TIME and OFFTIMEby pressing - to
set the hour and + to set the minutes. Enter

CHANNELyou want TV to tune by pressing
CHANNELup or down and then pressing +.

Details are on page 20.

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To label channels press +. Four blank letter blocks will appear.

Press and hold VOLUMEup or down button on remote until the
letter you want in the first block appears. Then press + to move to

the next block. Repeat until name is complete. Details are on

page 22.

To turn on PARENTALCTRL,press +. When this function is set to ON,
all channels that have been LOCKEDout with the next function called

CHANCTRLwill not be viewable. To lock out channels, select the
CHANCTRLfunction. Then press CHANNELup or down to select the

channel and press + to change the setting from NORMALto LOCKED.

Details are on page 23.

To start autoprogramming, press +. The TV will automatically
cycle through all channels and place active channels in memory.

Details are on page 24.

To add orerase individual channels from memory, select the channel
with the number buttons and then press + to add or- to erase.

Details are on page 25.

To switch antenna inputs, press + or -. You will probably not use
this function unless you have something connected to both the

ANTENNAA and ANTENNABinputs on the back of the 'IV. Details,_
are on page 21.

To change the CABLE/AIRsetting, press +. If you have cable-TV,
this function should be set to CABLE.If you have a home antenna,

this function should be set to AIR.

To set the VCR1 CHANNELfirst enter the channel number by
pressing two number buttons on the remote and then press +. The
channel you enter here is the channel to which the TV will
automatically tune when you later press the VCR_button on the
remote. Details are on page 26.

To set the VCR2CHANNELfirst enter the channel number by
pressing two number buttons on the remote and then press +. The
channel you enter here is the channel to which the TV will
automatically tune when you later press the VCR2button on the

remote. Details are on page 26.
To set the CABLECHANNELfirst enter the channel number by

pressing two number buttons on the remote and then press +.
The channel you enter here is the channel to which the TV will

automatically tune when you later press the CABLEbutton on the
remote. Details are on page 27.

To set the clock, press and hold - to set the hour. Then press and
hold + to set the minutes.

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Audio Menu

Setup Menu ,

2 Select function

by repeatedly
pressing MENUto

move down the
screen,

1 Repeatedly press MENUto

select VIDEOMENUand then
press + to display the

functions in the VIDEOMENU.

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PictureReset

Press + to increase

setting or press - to
decrease setting.

The PICTURE RESET

function will return
video functions to

factory settings.

Adjustingfora ColorPicturethat Pleases You

1 Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a

black-and-white image on the screen.

2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you.

3

Adjust brightness until the black parts of the
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 othercolor objects

appear natural

6 Adjust sharpness for a pleasing level of picture

sharpness. (For weak signals, the picture may be
more pleasing with sharpness decreased.)

Audio Menu

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2 Select fur_etio_-

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- bY repeatedly
pressing MENUto

move down the

screen. :i

Repeatedly press MENUtO
select AUDIOMENUand then

press + to display the
functions in the AUDIOMENU.

3 Follow instructions below for desired function.

To adjust TREBLE,BASS, or BALANCEfunctions, press + to increase or
press - to decrease the setting.

To prepare the 'IV to receive stereo, press + to set function to STEREO.
Your 'IV will automatically reproduce stereo when received.

If you want the TV to automatically expand stereo signals when
received, press + to set the EXPANDSTEREOfunction to ON. The
STEREO/SAPfunction above must also be set to STEREO.

To turn off TV's speakers, press + to change setting to OFF. You will

iwant to leave the TV's speakers turned ON unless you connect an
, amplifier to tile TV that has its own set of speakers.

So Advanced. Yet So Simple.

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: Digital Comb Filter extends resolution and

minimizes color interference patterns for greater detail.

• A Cleaner Picture Tube: The Ami-Static Faceplate helps prevent
dust build-up.

• No Glare T" Picture: Anti-Glare Lithium Silicate Faceplate
virtually eliminates glare while enhancing contrast.

• Ix_creased Clarity: Up to 560 lines of horizontal resolution*,
surpassing the capabilities of all available signal sources.

• through S-VIDEOconnector.

Sound Thinking

• Broadcast Stereo with SAP (Second Audio Program)

For details, see page 10.

• 5 Watts Per Channel *

• Expanded Stereo For details, see page 11.

• dbx** Noise Reduction

•RMS rating,into 8 ohms, 50 to 20,000 Hz ±3db, with less than
1%THD.

• *dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corp.

Creative Entertainment

• Channel Labeling lets you label channel numbers with names up

to four letters (e.g. NBC, VH-I, ESPN). For details,

see page 16.

• 181 Channel capability in U.S.A. - Cable Compatible* For

details,
see page 36.

• Closed Captioning For details, see page 13.

• Commercial Skip For details, see page Z

• Sleep Timer For details, seepage 14.

• Alarm Timer For details, seepage 15.

• Parental Control For details, seepage 1Z

• Previous Channel Control For details, seepage Z
*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada, so the total
channel count for Canada is 178.

One Minute Manual

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

set-up functions by remote control. For details, seepages 8, 9,

and 12.

• AutoProgramming automatically searches for and stores all active

channels. Eliminates the need for manual set-up. For details, see

page 18.

• 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, seepage20.

• Automatic Cable Box Setup offers convenience when cable
company requires you to use cable box. For details, seepage 22.

• On.Screen Clock/Channel Display For details, see page 4.

• Picture Reset For details, see page 8.

Networking

Gold Plated Phono Jacks for Superior Performance:

• Two Sets of Audio/Video Inputs for VCR, Laser Disc player,
Camcorder etc. For details, seepages 37-44.

• One Set of Audio/Video Outputs for video dubbing.

For details, see page 39.

• One Set of Volume-Controlled Audio Outputs to retain remote
volume when connected to an external amplifier.

For details, see page 44.

Other Connections to Expand Your System:

• S-Video input connector for direct ¥/C input to get the most from
your S-VHS VCR, Camcorder, etc.

For details, see pages 40 and 41.

• Two Speaker Jacks to allow hook up of optional external or
surround sound speakers. For details, see pages 44-45.

• Dual RF Inputs to allow direct connection of up to two basic
cable, cable box, or other RF sources.

For details, see pages 33-34.

• Front-Mounted Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening
with optional headphones. For details, see page 4.

At Your Command

• The I_oScAN 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 TV and VCR functions.
Operates the basic functions of 60 different VCR brands and 28
brands of cable boxes, eliminating the need for additional remotes.

Remote can also control some brands of audio equipment.

At YourService

Our Human Touch policy offers all these valuable
benefits:

• 1-800-PRoScAN Call at any time our 24-hour-a-day,
7-day-a-week information service.

• Nationwide Service Centers

• ProScan Limited Warranty for U.S.A. In-homeserviceof all
parts and labor for one year, picture tube for two years.

For details, see page 47. A separatewarranty for Canada
is enclosedwith all sets sold in Canada.

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 UnpackTVand accessories.

The accessories that came packed with your TV include a
remote control, four AAA batteries, power cord, and
antenna adapter.

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Connectantennaor cable-TVsystem.

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

Back of "IV CABLE/AHTENNA

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Incoming Cable ANT B
from Antenna or

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CONVERTER

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

page 32.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are
on page 33-34.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 37-40.

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.

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4 Install batteries in remotecontrol.

Details are on page 5.

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Number Buttons--

--VOLUME Buttons

5 TurnonTV,adjustthe volume,and select a channel.

To turn on the TV, press the TVbutton on the master
remote or press the POWERbutton on the simple remote.
When using the remote, remember to point it at the

front of the TV.

2 Press the VOLUMEup or down button to adjust the

volume to a desired level.

Press the CHANNELup 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 CHANNELup 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.

6 AutoProgramtheTV's channel memory.

To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU

button repeatedly to select the SETUPMENU and then
press the + button to display the setup functions. Press
MENUagain to select the AUTOPROGRAMfunction, then
press +. Details are on page 18.

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You can also add and delete channels from memory as
desired. Press MENUrepeatedly to select the SETUP
MENU,then press + to display the setup functions. Press
MENUrepeatedly to select the CHANMEMfunction, then
select the desired channel number and press + to add or

- to erase the channel. Details are on page 19.

Setthe clock.

1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select the SETUP

MENUand then press +. Press MENUrepeatedly again to

select the CLOCKSETdisplay.

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Press and hold the - button to select the correct hour.

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

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.

8 Review menus.

To see the video
menu, repeatedly
press MENUbutton to

select VIDEOMENUand
then press +.

Repeatedly press
MENUto select

desired function and
then press + or - to

adjust it. Details are

on page 8.

MENU

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-- +

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To see the setup menu,
repeatedly press MENUto

select SETUPMENUand
then press +. Repeatedly

press MENUtO select
desired function and then

press + or - to adjust it.

Details begin on page 12.

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SleepTimer0:00
Set Alarm

Chart Label

ParentalCtrl: Off
Chan Ctrl: Normal

° Autoprogram

ChartMere: Stored
Antenna: A
Cable/Air:Cable
VCR 1 chan: Off
VCR 2 Chan: Off

Cable Chaff:Off

ClockSet -Hr +Min

Labelchannels if desired.

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

To label a channel, repeatedly press MENUto select the
SETUPMENUand then press +. Repeatedly press MENU
to select the CHANLABELdisplay, and then press + to

enter the function.

Select the channel number you want to label.
Repeatedly press roE up or down on the remote control
to select the desired character, and then pres_,+ to move

to the next character block. When the first name is
finished, you can select another channel to label.

Details are on page 16. "_

To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENUto select
the AUDIOMENUand then press +. Repeatedly press
MENUto select desired function and then press + or - to
adjust it. Details begin on page 9.

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TIMEANDCHANNELNUMBERDISPLAYSshow the current time
(once set) and channel number whenever you turn on the TV,

change channels, or press the remote's OZSPLA¥button. These
dtisplays also appear whenever you change volume with the

',,OLUMEbuttons on the front of the TV.

REMOTECONTROLSENSORreceives commands from the remote
control. When using the remote control, point it toward this

sensor.

//POWER INDICATORlights whenever the TV is turned on.

VOLUMEBUTTONS

Press VOLUMEup to increase volume, or press VOLUMEdown to
decrease volume. The volume display will automatically
appear on the screen when you press the VOLUMEbuttons.

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STEREOHEADPHONEJACKlets you connect an optional
headphone to enjoy private listening without disturbing

others. If the plug on your headphones does not fit this jack,
a,iapters are available from your local electronics supply

slore.
Plugging in headphones will not automatically mute the sound

fiom 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 SPEAKEFtS:ON/OFFfunction to the OFFsetting as

described on page 9.

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

amplifier to prevent sound from coming through it.

-- POWERBU'I-f0N

Press once to turn on TV. Press again to turn off TV.

CHANNELBUTTONS

Press CHANNELup to see the next higher channel in memory,
or press CHANNELdown to see the next lower channel in

memory. Your TV will automatically program channels into
the channel memory for you when you start the AUTOPROGFtAM
feature described on page 18. You can also add or erase
individual channels as desired as described on paje 19.

MENUBU'FrON

Press MENUrepeatedly until the menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or -. Next press MENUrepeatedly to
select the function you want to adjust and then press + or - to

adjust the setting. Details about using each function begin on

page 8.

-- - AND +BUTTONS

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

OperatingRemoteControl

Before attempting to operate the remote control, install its
batteries as shown below.

Installing]ReplacingBatteries

I Turn remote control face down.

2 Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and

slide it off.

EffectiveRangeof RemoteControls

Aim either remote control at your TV's remote control
sensor. The remote controls produce an invisible (infrared)

beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a
flashlight. For this reason, when operating either one of the

remote controls, you must point it directly at the front of the
TV without objects between that can block the infrared light

beam.

A_mremoteatyourTV's
remotecontrolsensor

3 Install four "AAA" batteries 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 your master remote to control other components, you
may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change batteries.
"Frynot to press any buttons while changing batteries.

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

discharge the batteries.

Optional

Simplilied
Remote

Simplified Remote

This optional remote can also be used to operate the basic
functions of your TV. Order form is on page 29.=

BUTTON

Turns TV on and off.

CHANNELBUTI'ONS

Press CHANNEL up to select next higher
channel in memory or press CHANNELdown

to select next lower channel. You can add
and erase channels in memory as desired.

Details are on pages 18-19.

VOLUMEBUTI'0NS(ALSO+AND- BUTI'ONS)

Press + to increase volume and press - to

decrease volume.
Also use these buttons after you have

pressed the MENUbutton to enter or adjust
functions. Details begin on page 8.

MENUBUTTON

Press MENUrepeatedly until the menu you
want to display is selected, then press + or-.
Next press MENUrepeatedly to select the
function you want to adjust and then press +
or - to adjust the setting. Details begin on

page 8.

Remote ,C o n t r_ols_.:_._TN;i,FU.ncti 0 n s, continued

Basic Operation Theory

Step 2

Then press the OFF/ON button to
turn on or off that component.

Note: The TV and some other
components will automatically turn on

when you press the button in Step 1.

Step 3
FunctionButtons

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,CABLE,AUDIO,or rv), 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 component to discover exactly which

buttons will control it.

Step 1
ComponentButtons

First press one of these five component buttons to
tell the remote control which component you want
to control. You can program the VCR1,VCR2,CABLE,

or AUD=Obuttons to control most brands of
equipment.*

* The rv button automatically controls your

TV-no additional programming is required.

• Details for programming the VCR1and VCB2
buttons to control VCRs are on page 23-24.

• Details for programming the AUDIObutton to
control audio equipment are on page 25-26.

• Details for programming the CABLEbutton to
control cable boxes are on page 35.

The buttons shown below can be used to operate
your TV. The rest of the buttons are used to control
VCRs, audio equipment, or cable boxes and are

explained on pages 23, 25, and 35.

_ OFF/ONBUTTON

_ NUMBER BUTTONS

(_ _OMMERCIALSKIPBUTTON

_ NPUTBUII'0N

+ AND - BUTI'ONS

_MENU BUTTON

(_ ANTENNA BUTI'ON

_TV BUII'ON

(_ CHANNELBUTTONS

(_ VOLUMEBUTTONS

PREVIOUSCHANNELBUTI'ON

_'_ MUTEBUTTON

CLEARBUTTON

_ DISPLAYBUTTON

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@ 0FF/ONBUTTONturns off the TV.

NUMBERBUTTONSlet you select directly

channels instead
of using the CHANNELbuttons. 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/AIRfunction
is set to CABLE.Check with your cable company to
determine which channels are available in your area.

COMMERCIALSKIPBUTTON

Use this button when you want to scan other channels
during a commercial break. When a program break
occurs, press cs 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 cs 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.

INPUT BUTTONlets you quickly view signals from the
INPUTjacks. 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-vloEo
connector. Channel 91 accesses the INPUT1jacks and
channel 92 accesses the INPUT2jacks.

@+ AND - BU'I]'ONS

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

@ MENtl BUTTON

Press MENUrepeatedly 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 8.

ANTENNABU'R'0N

Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the
back (labeled ANTA and ANTB) 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 ANTA and yellow for ANTB. If the
channel numbers are blue, you are watching whatever is
connected to the ANTAinput on the back of the TV. If

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the channel numbers are yellow, you are watching
whatever is connected to Ihe ANTBinput on the back of
the "IV. Details are on page 21.

TVBUli'ONturns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode"
so thatthe other remote battons will control the TV.

Also displays time (if clock has been set) and channel
number on the TV screen.

Important Note: Most butto as on the remote control will not
control the TV unless the rem3te is in the "TV Mode". If another

component button (such as vc R1, VCR2, or AUDIO) is pressed, the
remote will no longer be in th: "TV Mode." To get back into the
"TV Mode," simply press the button labeled Iv. The remote will
go back into the "TV Mode" and will control the TV again.

CHANNELBU'FrONS

Press CHANNELup to see taP next higher channel in
memory, or press CHANNELdown 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 v,hen you start the AutoProgram
feature described on page 18. If desired, you can also

add or erase individual channels as described on

page 19.

VOLUMEBUTTONS

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
VOLUMEbuttons.

PREVIOUSCHANNELBUTTON

Pressing the PCbutton causes the TV to change back to
the last-tuned channel. This is useful should you want to

monitor two channels.
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 channets each time you press the

PCbutton.

MUTEBUTTON

Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to its minimum
level without affecting ttzepicture. This is very useful

during telephone calls or other interruptions. When

sound is muted, the word MUTEwill appear on the

screen. To restore sound, press MOTE again, or press

VOLUME up.

CLEARBUTTON

Pressing CLEARquickly clears the screen of all on-screen
display messages (except mute and parental control). It
is also used to cancel th: Commercial Skip count-down

clock and to erase channel labels.

DISPLAYBUTTONdisplays time (if clock has been set)
and channel number on the TV screen. Also quickly
removes menus and displays from the screen.

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1. Repeatedly
pressMENU to

select VIDEO

MENU. ; ";;S,_......

L Thenpress+or- to

displaythevideomenu.

3. Repeatedlypress
MENU to select a

function,then press+
or- to adjust it.

MENU

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Pressing MENUmoves 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.
x,qa 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.

CustomPicture Memory for InputChannels

"['hechannel 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-WDEOconnector,

c]hannel 91 lets yo, see the signal from the iNPUT1 jacks,
and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the iNPUT2

j_tcks. 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.

COLORadjusts the amount of color Lnthepicture. Press + to

increase color or press - to decrease color.

Tim"adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint
or press - to add more green tint.

CONTRASTadjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the picture.
Press + to increase contrast or press - to decrease contrast.

BRIGHTNESSadjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the
picture. Press + to increase brightness or press - to decrease

brightness.

SHARPNESSadjusts picture sharpness. Press + to increase sharpness

or press - to decrease sharpness.

PICTURERESETlets you quickly change all the video functions
shown above back to the factory settings. Press either + or - to

reset the video functions.

Adjustingfor a ColorPicturethat PleasesYou

2
3

Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black-and-white

image on the screen.

Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you.
Adjust brightness until the black parts of the 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 with
sharpness decreased.)

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 type'; of imprints are not covered by
your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

A.dio_Menu: Basic! Functt_0:.s

I. Repeatedly

pressMENUte ;¢._: _,,.": ._. 2. Thenpress+or- to
selectAUDI0 __Vl_d_:f!'_': : displaytheaudiomenu.

MENU._ -Ir.',t,z,n,=_,,[=,..

3. Repeatedlypress
MENU to select a

function,then press+
or- to adjust it.

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Pressing MENUmoves 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.

TREBLEadjusts 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.

BALANCEadjusts 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/SAPlets 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 10.

EXPANDEDSTEREOcan be turned 3N or OFFby pressing + or -.
This feature adds greater depth and dimension to stereo

broadcasts. You will probably want to leave this function turned
ONso 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 11.

SPEAKERS0N/0FF lets you turn of[ 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 ba(k of the TV as described on

page 43. Turning this function of[, turns off not only the TV's

internal speakers but also any external or surround speakers
connected to the TV's speaker temainals. Sound will then only

come through the speakers connected to the amplifier, since the
TV's speakers are turned off.

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Menu:-Basic,Functions ,continued

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 STEREOSOthe TV can receive

stereo broadcasts.
Normally this function can be left in the STEREOmode.

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.

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/SAPfunction must be in the STEREOmode to see

if SAP audio is available. Alter you have set the
STEREO/SAPfunction to the STEREOmode, your TV will

display the word STEREOnext 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/SAPfunction tOits SAPsetting 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.

Resettingthe Audio FunctiontoReceive Stereo

with or without remote

1 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the AUDIOMENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

TurningonSAP Channel

with or without remotecontrol

1 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the AUDIOMENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

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,SetupMenu

2 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the STEREO]SAP

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function.

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Treble -. .......I...... .+ Treble ._ "-,_,_;,l...... +

Bass ...... 1....... + .Bass ' ?_;..;LJ ...... +

Balance - -. .......I........+ cBaIata_ "_.,3,, ...... I.,:.....÷

Expand_ereo: On Expand_on .....

Press either + or - repeatedly until the word STEREOappears at
the right.

Note: Each time you press the + or - button, the on-screen display

will change from STEREOto MONO. (The word SAP may also appear if

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

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Note: When the STEREO/SAPfunction is set to the STEREOmode, your

TV will let you know when a channel is being broadcast and received

in stereo by dzsplaying the word STEREOnext to the channel number
on the screen. (Press the TVor DISPLAYbutton to see the channel
number).

Mute

Video Menu -,

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SetupMenu

Repeatedly press the MENU b,atton until STEREO/SAP is
selected.

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Treble -...;....L..... + Treble -........t........+

Bass _,,,.-;L ..... .+ Bass -. .......L.......+

Balance -, ..... I...... + Balance -,........1........÷

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ExpandStereo: On " Expand Stereo:On

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 STEREOto SAP tO MONO(if SAP is available). If SAP is
not available, the function will change from STEREOto MONO.

The word SAPwill appear next to the channel number when you are
listening to SAP audio. (Press the TVor DISPLAYbutton to see this
display).

Expanded Stereo

_bur TV'includes an Expanded Stereo feature which adds
greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. Your TV

electronically increases the audio separation perception of
tile speakers so you perceive an "expanded" more spacious

sl ereo sound effect.

.AJthough you can easily turn the expanded stereo feature
on and off as desired, you may prefer to leave it turned on.
"['hatway 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.

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"['he 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

p rogram is broadcast in stereo.

When the Expanded Stereo feature is turned on, some sound will be

heard from each speaker regardless of the BALANCEcontrol setting.

Resettingthe Audio Functiont,_Hear ExpandedStereo

with or without remote

1 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the AUDIOMENU

and then press + to display th(: audio menu.

I I I;Tllilr¢l _n:u.

2 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the EXPAND STEREO

display.

'Treble " "_'_....... " ' ' "

Balance , _,,L;.L,;;;d,+ "
Stereo/SAP:Steieo, "

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X_e. " ' ""-.......1........+

Balance ,"-, .......I....... +

Stereo/SAP:' Stereo

Press either + or- to turn on Expanded Stere(). Each time

you press the + or-button, tl_e on-screen display will change
from ON to OFF, etc.

ToHear ExpandedStereo

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

hear expanded stereo if this
function is set to MONOor

SAP. Details are on page 10.

The EXPANDSTEREOfunction

must be setto ON. You will

not hear expanded stereo if
this function is set to OFF.

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/SAPfunction set to

STEREOand the EXPANDSTEREOfunction set to ON. Your TV
will then automatically produce either expanded stereo or

monaural sound, whichever is broadcast.

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1. Repeatedly ..:+-_../ ,+. ... _- -" 2. Thenpress+ or- to

,_',,,_..... ,_ , " " displaythesetupmenu.

M e,;++:

pressMENUto Q_:Meq_ ..::"!-,'+:

selectSETUP .;-

3. Repeatedlypress , ,
MENUtoselecta ',

function,thenpress+ [e_m,z.],.,z.m.]i [ ]
or-to adjustit.

• ,, ,.+,._,_ +4+P',++._,": , MENU

Chart_I, ,.,, _+_"_:+,-+++,

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•ParentarC1tl+Off++_.'_;+_+_+

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VCR+ C_ 0_, ":+,+,++' _,--,

•VGR2Chan:Off, :'-,"' '

•cam+c_:O_,+. ". .

ClockSet _H_,'_'Mir_,'_:.,_+_" ::

Pressing MENUmoves down the screen (one item per press).
q-he setup 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.

CLOSEDCAPTIONINGlets you display the audio portion of a program

a,;text on the TV screen. Details are on page 13.

SLEEPTIMERlets you program your TV to turn itself off after a
certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to

watch TV for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the +
or - button to select the length of time you want the TV to stay
on. Details are on page 14.

The ALARM function lets you program your TV to turn on and/or
off at the time you choose. Details are on page 15.

CHANNEL LABEUNG lets you program names (or labels) for the

channel numbers. The names you select will then appear on the
screen whenever the channel number is displayed. Details are on

page 16.

The PARENTALCONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels that

you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or - switches
this function from OFFto ON. When this function is set to ON,

channels that have been locked out with the CHANCrRLfunction
cannot be viewed. When this function is set to o_v, all channels
can be viewed. Details are on page 17.

The CHANNELCONTROLfunction works hand-in-hand with the

PARENTAL CONTROL function. It 1€ts you select the channels you

want to lock out. First select the channel number you want to
lock out and then press + or - to change this function from

NORMAL to LOCKED. When the PAqENTAL CONTROL function is set

to ON, the channels you locked w_th this function cannot be
viewed. Details are on page 17.

AUTOPROGRAMcommands the TV to automatically cycle through
all channels and place only active channels for your area in its
channel memory. Pressing the Cl-IANNELup or down buttons will

then only stop on active channels Details are onpage 18.

CHANNEL MEMORY is the list of channels the TV will stop on when

you press the CHANNELup or down button. This display lets you
add or erase channels as desired. Details are on page 19.

ANTENNA A/B - Because your TV has two separate antenna inputs

on the back labeled ANTA and ANr B, you can connect two
different signal sources, if desirecL. By pressing + to change this

display, you can switch back and forth between the two signal
sources. Each time you press +, the antenna input will change.

Details are on page 21.

The CABLE/AIRfunction tells your TV whether you have a cable-
TV system or a home antenna connected to the TV. Your TV is

so automatic that you will probably never need to change this
function. When your TV autoprograms, it automatically adjusts

the CABLE/AIRsetting for you. If you should ever need to override
the automatic setting, press + or - to change it.

The VCR1CHANNEL function lets you program to which channel the
TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1button on,,

the remote. Details are on page 20.

The VCR2CHANNEL function lets you program to which channel the
TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR2button on

the remote. Details are on page ;!0.

The CABLECHANNELfunction lets you program to which channel the
TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLEbutton on
the remote. Details are on page 22.

CLOCKSETallows you to set the clo:k so you'll be able to see the

on-screen time display whenever you change channels or press
the "rv or DISPLAY button on the remote control. To set the clock,
first press and hold the - button until the correct hour appears.
Then press and hold the + button until the correct minute

appears.

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Using Closed Captioning

The CAPTIONINGfeature lets you display the audio portion of
a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the

hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program

without the sound.

Four types of closed captioning are available: CAPTIONS1,

CAPTIONS 2, TEXT 1 AND TEXT 2. Select CAPTIONS 1 for complete

text of the primary language in your area; select CAPTIONS2

for secondary language translation or simplified English,

depending on which type is available in your area.

Both TEXT modes, TEXT 1 AND TEXT 2, display on-screen boxes
containing general information not related to the audio

portion of the program.

Notes: Closed Captioning (CC) is not available on all channels at all times. When
Closed Capttoning is available for a specific program, the word "Captioning" appears on
the SCreen when you change channels or press the "IV or DISPLAY buttons on the

remote.
The Text modes are also not available at all limes on all channels.

Setting Closed Captioning

with or without remote

1 Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select SETUPMENU and

then press + to display the setup functions. CAPTIONING is
highlighted since it is the first function in the setup menu.

Mute :5
VideoMe m3

AudToM_

2 Press the + or - button to ,;elect the captioning mode: Off,

Captions 1, Captions 2, Text 1 or Text 2.

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Paren_ Ct_l: Oft_:/"

When finished, the display automatically disappears from t

screen in a few seconds. Press the CLEARbutton to make the
display disappear more quickly.

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3 The screen begins to display the TV program's audio as text

written on the screen.

Turning Off Closed Captioning

To turn the captions off, enler the CAPTIONINGfunction and
press the + or - button until the screen shows "Off."

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