ProScan PS27500, PS32500, PS36500 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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"dangerous voltage" inside the _ important instructions
product that presents a risk of accompanying the product.

electric shock or personal injury.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la

prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back

panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) imagesare left on the screenfor long periods, they may

be permanently imprinted on the screen. Suchimages include network Iogos,
phone numbers, and video games. This damage isnot covered by your
warranty. Extendedviewing of channelsdisplaying these imagesshould be

avoided.

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.

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I he GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index 1

Systems Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ................... ............. .-........... 3

Step 1 : Unpack the TV ..................................................... 4

Step 2: Connecting your TV .................................. 2.......... 4

TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................... 4

The Basic connection (pip not available) .................... 5

Advanced Connections .............................................. 6

Step 3:Connecting the IR Controller ................................. 9

Attaching the IR Controllers ........................................ 9

Step 4: Plug in the -IV .................................................... 10

Step 5: Place batteries in remote .................................... 10

Step 6: Turn on the IV ................................................... 10

On-Screen Program Guide ....................................... 10

Step 7: Program the TV .................................................. 10

INTERACTIVE SETUP .......................................................... 11

Using Point and Select ................................................... 12

Entering Setup ................................................................ 12

Select a Language .......................................................... 13

Auto Channel Search ..................................................... 13

GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................... 14

Set the Time ................................................................... 14

Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ............................... 15

Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................... 15

Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) ................................ 16

Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ....... ............... 17

Label the Channels ........................................................ 18

What Now? ................................................................... 18

Program the Remote ................................................. 18

USING THE REMOTE ................................................ .......... 19

Remote Buttons ........................................................ 20

Using the WHO.INPUT button ............................... 21

Programming the Remote .............................................. 22

Testing the remote .................................................... 22

Programming the remote .......................................... 22

Using the remote to control a device ........................ 23

Modes of Operation ................................................. 23

Front Panel .................................................................... 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES AND MENUS .................................................... 25

Menus and Control Panels ............................................. 26

Menus ........................................ .............................. 26

Control Panels .................. ................. ....................... 27

Audio Menu .................. ................................................ 28

Using the remote to select an audio processor ............... 29

Picture Quality Menu .................................................... 30

Screen Menu ................................................................. 31

Using Closed Captioning .......................................... 32

Channel Menu ............................................................... 33

Time Menu .................................................................... 34

Parental Controls Menu ................................................. 35

GUIDE Plus+ Menu ....................................................... 36

Setup Menu ................................................................... 36

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .................................. 37

Channel Marker ............................................................. 38

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ................................ 39

CARE AND CLEANING ..................................................... 40

PROSCAN TV LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 41

ACCESSORY INFORMATION ......................................... 42

INDEX ....................................................................................... 45

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SETUP AND CONN

GETTING STARTED

This manual is designed to get yo_
The first four sections of the

to get yourTV Setup and

Interactive Setup, Rem_

the Features and of yourTV.
The Reference secti_in the back

contains troubleshoot_ng_ps, care
instructions, accessory ordenn_ infoM

warranty. _
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tips that will help yougetthe mostfrom

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEPI: UNPACK THETV

Make sure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+ Booklet.

STEP2: CONNECTING YOUR "l"Y

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:

TV Only: If you're only going to connect the

TV to your home antenna or cable
system.

The BasicConnection: Ifyou're going to connect the TV to a

VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced Connections:

If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to
one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a
satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of
connection. Once you have completed your desired connection you

may skip forward to Step 3.

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Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component
before Connecting or disconnecting
any cables.

0 Make sure all antennas and cables are

properly grounded. Refer to your Safety
Tips sheet packed with your TV.

"1"%/ ONLY (PIP NOT AVAILABLE)

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.

Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

CABLES
You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or

cablebox.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.

This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use PIP

Your TV is equipped with a single tuner
which means you must connect with a

second video source using Audio/Video
Cables. This TV Only connection will

not enable you to use your PIP,but will
get your TV up and running quickly.

Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your

VCR or other video component.

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YOUr TV May Differ •

Model P527500 does not have an
S-Video jack for INPUT2 nor external

peaker terminals.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS-

THE BASIC CONNECTION (PIP NOT AVAILABLE)

The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and

multiple component connection information refer to the next section,

Advanced Connections.

CABLES
You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio
and video signal to the TV from an antenna, cable,

or cablebox. In this connection, a second Coaxial
Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use PIP

Your TV is equipped with asingle tuner
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video

Cables. This Basic Connection will not
enable you to use your PIP,but will get

your TV up and running quickly.

Refer to Advanced Connections for

connecting Audio/Video cables to your

_VCR or other video component.

How ToVIEW THEVCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3
or 4 when you turn on the VCR.

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,

"Connecting the IR Controller."

YourTV May Differ

Model PS27500 does not have an
S-Video jack for INPUT2 nor external

speaker terminals.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple
components.

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can usethem for optimum performance.

BACK OF THE TV

The diagrambelow describeseach oftheback paneljacks.When

connectingA/V cables,be suretoconnectcorrespondingOUTPUTS
and INPUTS (VideotoVideo,RightAudio toRightAudio,etc.).

Input 1

Connect any of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device
° Laserdisc Player ° DVD Player

° Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to Input 1:

Use the WHO°INPUT button on the remote.

Input 2

Connect any of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

S-Video

This optional

connection
can be used
for better
video quality

INPUT 1

To view the component connected to Input 2:

Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.

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connections.

S-Video* 1

This optional connection can

be used for better video
quality picture.

VCR Control

Connect Guide Plus+
controller for one-button
recording and channel
tuning from the Guide.

*Model PS27500 does not have these features.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

SAMPLE CONNECTIONS

The following are sample connection scenarios which you may

encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: those
components which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or
Satellite Receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their
audio INPUT connection.

CABLES
You will usethe following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cablebox, as needed by your cable
system.

Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound and video
from the component to the TV.

S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.

TV AND STEREOVCR

CABLE,CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

Cautions:

Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference

• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel instead of
straight down the middle.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables
and keep them away from the audio/

video cables.

Protect your components from
Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any
of the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when

placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it

will not flow around other

components.

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Compared to the Basic Connection, usingaudio, video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.

How ToVIEwYouRVCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then pressWHO• INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune to
VlD1 input.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV
to automatically tune to the VlD1 input channel when
you turn on the VCR.

Most Audio/Video cables are combined •
into one cable with three heads on each

end.
We show individual

cables in these
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connections. Either
may be used, but you _,_ffAud_€,__l:E_,)
must be sure to connect
Video to Video, Right to Right and Left to

Left:

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

TV,VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

How TO VIEW YOUR COHPONENTS

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection,

pressTV to put the remote control into TV mode, then
pressWHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input

channels until you tune to VID1 ( or S-VID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put

the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO*INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VlD2 ( or S-VID 2) input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to correct input channel when you

turn on your component,

TV,VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVERAND DVD

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELUTE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

How ToVIEWYOUR COI'IPONENTS

Towatch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press

WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input

channels until you tune to VlD1 ( or S-VlD 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3

or 4.
Towatch the DVD player in this connection, press TV

to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID2 ( or S-VID 2) input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP3: CONNECTING THE IR CONTROLLER

The IR {Infrared) Controller enables GUIDE Plus+ Gold" to control your
VCR and cable box {if necessary) so that you can tune to television

channels and even start recording a program from the program guide.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary

devices (VCR, or Cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive
setup routine for GUIDE Plus+ to test the connected devices. TheIRControlleris usedto sendcommandsto yourVCR

and/orcablebox.

ATTACHING THE IR CONTROLLERS

Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not.

If your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. For components that do not label the remote sensor, you need
to useto use the component's remote control to locate the sensor.

1. Hold the component's remote control (not the remote that came
with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.

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Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while

pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and
release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding
the button may not work.)

3. When the component turns off or on, you've located the sensor.

4. Affix the controller's node directly to the remote sensor.

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Connected to the TV

You may want to use a piece of clear

plastic tape to temporarily affix the

controller's node until you have
completed the interactive setup. That way
you easily move it if you have not placed

it exactly over the sensor.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP4: PLUG IN THETV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug

with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: PLACEBATTERIES IN REMOTE

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.

• Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.

• Replace the cover.

STEP&TURN ON THETV

PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote

into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV

fun_:tions.

ON-SCREENPROCRAMGUIDE

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program

guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information,
seethe GUIDE Plus+ Features & Setup booklet.

To GET OUT OF THE GUIDE:

• PressOK to tune to the highlighted channel.

• PressGUIDE to tune to the channel displayed in the View
window.

• PressCLEARto remove the guide from the screen and go to the
last channel you were watching.

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STEP7:PROGRAM THE

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup.The interactive setup

routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available
cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.

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INTERACTIVE SETU

THERE'S AN ONSCREEN SETUPROUTINE

The interactive setup routine take

needed to configure theTV:

• Select a menu languJ _

• Search for availabl_channels

• Set upthe GUID_Plus+

• Set the time

• SettheVCRI channel _

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• SettheVCR2 channel

• Set the DVD channel

• Set the SAT/CABLE channel

• Make the channel list and labels

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and

select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left

or right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.

Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and
make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

ENTERING SETUP

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

1. PressMENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

MENU CLEAR

Point and Select

buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen

comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

SELECT A LANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.

2. PressMENU or OK to select that language.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asksyou if you want the TV to search
automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable
TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."

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PressMENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.

The display givesyou a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.

2. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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