RCA PS27123 Owner’s Manual

Features

First-Time Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

4 Remote Control OW 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

Sleep Timer

Alarm

Labeling Channels

Parental Control

Programming Channel Memory

Setting up VCR Channels

Changing Antenna Input

Setting up Cable Box Channel

Programming Remote to Control VCRs

Programming Remote to Control Audio

Model: PS27123

Optional Accessories

30 Accessory Cables 31 Accessory Order Form

Monitor Panel and Connections

33 Tips Before Connecting 35 Monitor Panel

36 Home Antenna Connections

37 Cable-TV Connections 37 Programming Remote to Control Cable Box

38 Cable-TV Information and Channel Chart

Reference Section

48 Trouble Checks

50 Warranty 51 Design Specifications 52 Cleaning and Care

Index (Inside Back Cover) Quick-Reference Guide (Inside Back Cover)

VCR Connections

Camcorder Connections

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck

LaserDisc Players, Computers

External or Surround Speakers

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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.

RepeatedlypressMENU-PROGto 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-PROGto select the function you want to adjust, then press MOVE+ or - to adjust it.

Main Menu

VideoMenu

AudioMenu

SetupMenu

- Stereo / Mono / SAP Off/On

Off/ On

0ff/Captions 1

/ Captions2 / Text 1 /Text2

Off/ On Normal/ Locked

, Stored/ Erased A/B

Cable/ Air Off/ ChannelNumber

Off/ ChannelNumber Off/ ChannelNumber

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

TV to rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a

risk of 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 4viter les chocs 4lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqfi 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). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to

this product bears the UL listing mark or the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates

_ mportant instructionsaccompanying the

product.

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

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:

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: The Digital Comb Filter extends resolution

and minimizes color interference patterns for greater detail.

• No Glare rM 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 }tz _+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, VII-l, ESPN). For details, seepage 19.

One Minute Manual

• On-Screen Menus for simple operation of picture, sound, and set-up functions by remote control• For details, seepages 11-14.

.oAutoProgramming automatically searches for and stores all

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

details, see page 21.

• Frequency Synthesis Tuningautbmatically and accurately tunes

• each channel.

• Automatic VCR Setup with thepush of a button,your TV !s ready for VCR play: both TV and VCR turn on and TVtunes to correct

channel/input. For details, see page 23.

• Automatic Cable Box Setup offers corwenience when cable

company requires you to use cable box. For details, seepage 25.

• On-Screen Clock/Channel Display For details, see page 3.

• Picture Rese[-For details, see page. 11.

At Your Command

• The PROSCANUniversal Remote is preprogrammed so there's no need to teach additional or new codes. Operation is as easy as

cntering 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 PROSCANSimple Remote_ buttons control everyday TV functions for the ultimate in simplicity.

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Our Human Touch policy offers all these valuable

benefits:

• 1-800-PROSCAN Call our information service any time Monday - Friday, 9:0t) A.M. to 6:00 P.M. EST.

• Nationwide Independent Authorized Service Centers

• PROSCAN Limited Warranty for U.S.A. in-home service of all

parts and labor for one year, picture tube for two years. For

details see page 50.

Connections Gold Plated Phono for Superior Performance:

•.Two Sets of Audio/Video Inputs for VCR, Laser Disc player,

Camcorder etc. For detail_, see pages 43-45.

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

see pages 42-44.

• One Set of Volume-Controlled Audio Outputs (HI-FI)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 input from your S-VHS VCR,

Camcorder, etc. For details, see pages 42 and 43.

• Four Speaker Jacks to allow hook tzp of optiona! external

spcakers. For details. See lmges 4(_-47.

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

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

36-38.

• Front-Mounted Stereo Headphone ,lack for private lisleifing with

optional headphone s. For details, .seepage 10.

First-Time Operation

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

for your convenience.

1 UnpackTVand accessories.

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

Important Information: Optional Stand ..

A matching stand has been designed to be used with this TV receiver. The recommended stand, Model RB2710, is

provid_ d with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or tipped over.

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.

DoThis Not This

5 Install batteries in remote control.

Details are on page 4.

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

utton

CHANNEL VOLUME

This stand is available from your local PROSCANdealer. This itemis not avMlable by mail order. To.locate your nearest PROSCAN dealer, call this toll-free mimber: 1-800-

PROSCAN.

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 "IV 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. Connectantenna or cable-TVsystem.

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Incoming Cable ANt B

from Antenna or Cpble-W Sys em _

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COnVErTeR

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as

shown here.

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

page 36.

• Details for connecting a cabh,-TV system to your TV are

Onpages 37-39.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV ai'e oh

pages 41-42.

To turn on the TV, press the iv button on the master remote or press the POWERbutton

on the simple remote. When using either remote,

remember to point it at the front of the TV. 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. Y.'_ucan also press two number

buttons to select a channel..Channels 2-13 and 91 were programmed into the ch_nel 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.

7 AutoProgramthe TV'schannel memory.

To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU

button repeatedly to select the SETUPMENUand then press the + button to display the setup functions. Press MENUagain to select the AUTOPROGRAMfunction, then press +. Details are on page 15.

Mute

Video Menu

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 onpage 15.

Set Alarm Chan Label

Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Ctrl: Normal

9 Review menus.

To see the video menu, r_peatedly

press MENUbutton

to select WDEO MENUand then

press +.

Repeatedly press

MENU to select

desired function

and then press + or

- to adjust it.

Details are on _ page 15. -and + buttons "_

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 14.

To see the setup menu, ..... .

select SETUPMENUand T'mer i'00 0,

repeatedly press MENUto then press +. Repeatedly

press MENUto select desired function andthen Chan Ctrl: Normal

press + or- to adjust it.. _•A_o_I

Details begin.on page 22.. _!_ _m Sl0red

Antenna: A

Set the clock.

1 Repeatedly press the MENU.button tOselect the SETUP

MENUand then press +. Press MENUrepeatedly again to

select the CLOCKSET display.

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

Then press and hold the + button to selcc! the correct minute.

The corredi time Will now appear on the screen

whenever you change channels Or press the DISPLAY button.

£C_1 chanl Off

: L

10 Label channels if desired.

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

1 To label a channel, repealcdly press MENUto select the

SETUPMENUand then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select the CHANt_ABEt..display, and then press + to enter the function.

Captioning: Off

Mute Slee 0:00

Select the channel number youwant to label.

Repeatedly press V0L up or down on the remote control to selcct the desired character, and then press + to move

to the next character block. When the first name is finishcd, you can selccl another channel 1olabel.

Delai[x al€_" Oil page 19.

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

i_Loff.

EffectiveRangeofRemoteControls

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.

Aim remoteat your TV'sremote controlsensor

: 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 _:ontrol.

If you programmed the master remote to control other_omponents, you may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change batteries.

Try not to press any .buttons while changing batteries.

New'r place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside'- down. 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.

Simplified Remote

This remote can be used to operate the basic functions of your TV.

BUII'ON

Turns TV on and off.

CHANNELBUTTONS

Press CHAf_NELup 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.

Detailsare on page 22.

VOLUMEBUTTONS(ALSO+AND - BUTTONS)

Press + to increase volume and press - to decrease volume.

Also use these buttons after you have "

pressed the MENUbutton to enter or adjus! functions. Detail3 begin on page 12.

MENUBUII'ON

Press MENU repealedly 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 thc setting. DetaiLs" begin on

paL,e 12.

Remote Control" TV Functions

Basic

Operation Theory

Step 1: Component Buttons

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.*

Step 2

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 componen! off.

Step 3: Function Buttons

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,

VCR2oLD, DSSoCABLE, 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 models to

discover exactly, which buttons will control it.

* The TVbutton automatically controls your TV - no additionai

programming ix required. Details for programming the VCRI and

VCR2oLD 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 28-29. Details for programming the

DSS.CABLE button to control a DSS ,.MDigital Satellite System receiver or a cable box are on page 39. DSS and Digital Satellite

System are trademarks of I)IRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Huo_es Electronics.

Remote Controls: TV Functions continued

The ProScan universal remote that came packed with your TV also controls 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 26-29, and 39.

For added convenience, the simplified 6-button remote also lets you control the basic operation of the TV

(shown on the previous page).

_ POWERBUTTON off the I_.

Q0 DISPLAYBUTTONdisplays iime (if clock has been set) and.

channel number on the TV screen. Also quickly removes

•menus and displays from the screen.

• . . . .-

_ voLuMEBUTTONS

Press VOLUME up to increase volume, or press VOLUME

down to decrease volume. Tile volume display will automatically appear on the screen whenYou press the

VOLUMEbuttons. '

_MUTE BUTTON

Press MUTEto quickly reduce sound to its minimum level without affecting the picture. Th(s is very useful during

telephone calls or other interruptions. When sound is

• mute,d, the.word MOTEwill appear on the screen. To

restore sound, press MUTEagain, or prcss VOLUMEup.

tunis

CHANNELBUTrONS

PressCHANNEL up to selg the next higher channel in

memory, or press CHANNELdownto 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 ihe AutoProgram feature described on page 21.

NUMBERBUIXONS let you select channels directly 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 sel'ect a 3-digit cable channel (li((e 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.

INPUTBUFrON lets 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-VIDEO

connector. Channel 91 accesses the INPUT1jacks, and

channel 92 accesses the iNPUT2 jacks.

CLEARBurr0N

Pressing CLEARquickly 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.

MENUopROGBU'Fr0N

Press MENU-PROG(called MENUin 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]CLOSEDCAPTIONINGBU'FrON

Once you have set the capt!oni.ng mode in the Setup menu, press [CCIto turn captioning on and off while

watching TV.

BURON turns on 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.

ANTENNABUII'0N

Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA and ANT a) you can connect more than one antenna or signal source. Press the ANTENNAbutton 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 ANTAand 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 the channel numbers are yellow, you are watching whatever is connected to the ANTBinput on the back of the TV.

Details are on page 15.

RESETBuTroN

Resets the TV back to its original factory settings.

(_ MOVE+ -

Use the MOVE+ and -buttons (called + and - inthis Owner's Manual) to enter or adjust functions after you

have pressed the MENUbutton.

Important Note: Most buttons on ihe 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 "'IV Mode", simply press the button labeled w. The remote will go back into the "TV Mode" and will control the TV again.

AND BUTI'0NS

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SKIPBUTrON " " • " " -

Use this button when you want to scan other channels

during a commercial break. When a program break

occurs, press SKIPonce 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 SKiPtwice 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.

PREVCH (PREVIOUSCHANNEL)BUTTON

Pressing the PREVCHbutton 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 b'ack and forth betwecn the two channcls each time you press thc PREY

CRbutton.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

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.

Two FootballGames

SurveillanceSystem

Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP) 1 Connect another video source (such as a VCR or

camcorder) to INPUTS1 or INPUTS2 on your TV (as shown on pages 45-47).

2 Turn on TV and select the TV channelyou want to watch.

• If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT1jacks, select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have

programmed the VCR1(or VCR2)button to automatically select channel 91 as described on page 23, press vcm (or

VCR2).

• Select channel 92 if the other source is connected to the TV's iNPUT2jacks. If you have programmed the VCR1(or

VCR2)button to automatically select channel 92 as described on page 23, press VCR1(or VCR2).

• Select channel 90 if the other source is connected to the TV's S-VIDEOconnector. (Remember to also connect the

regular video cable to the VIDEOINPUT1jack for picture-

in-picture viewing.). The TV automatically minimizes

any annoying differences in tint between the small and large picture by electronically coupling the S-VIDEOinput to the tNPUT1input. If you have programmed the VCR1

(or VCR2)button to automatically select channel 90 as described on page 23, press VCR1(or VCR2).

Changing Channels (PIP)

To change channels on the picture •from the TV, press the rv button on the remote, and then press either the CHANNELup

or down button or two number buttons.

Press the PIPbutton 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 ihe Pm

•button• To put remote in "TV mode", press the -rv button.

To get a picture from the other source (VCR, camcordcr, 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.

Picture from "IV

ire from TV

To change channels on the picture coming from the VCR, press the vcm or VCR2button (if you've programmed one of

these buttons to control the VCR as described on page 29). and then press either the CHANup or down button or two

•number buttons. You can also change the VCR's.pictureby pressing the CHANNELbuttons on the front of the VCR.

Picture from VCR

Additional Features (PIP)

Whenever the pictui-e-in-picture feature is activated, the small picture can be moved, frozen, or switched with the main picturc as desired. Details are o_ the t!ea-tpage.

Picture from VCR

Caution: When using TV games, Computers, and similar products with

your TV, keep t!le brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for Itmg periods of time

at a high hrighlncss orcontrasl setting, the image can bc permanently

imprinted onto lhc screen. These types of imprints are nol covered by

k(ltll \\;llr;llll\ I'_L'L•_IIINC tilL'\ _IIC I]1c Itg_,til[ ol" IIli%LINC

Whenever you have the picture-in-picture (PIP) fcature activated as described on the

previous page, you can move, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as desired.

MOVE PIP

•SWAP

FREEZE

""91

Press and release MOVEPIPtOmove thesmall

picture to the next corner.

Press SWAPto switch the small picture With the

main picture.

Press FREEZEto freeze the small piCture. Press FREEZEagain to return to an action picture.

PIP

Pressing the PIPbutton starts picture-in-picture.

Pressing the Pipbutton again cancelspieture-in- picture and removes the little picture from the

screen.

Front Panel Controls

TIMEANDCHANNELNUMBERDISPLAYSshow the current time

(once set) and channel number whenever you turn on the TV, change channels, or press the remote's DISPLAYbutton. These displays also appear whenever you change volume with the

VOLUMEbuttons on the front of the TV.

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

toward this sensor.

POWERINDICATORlights whenever the TV is turned on.

/ VOLUMEBU'FrONS

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.

STEREOHEADPHONEJACKlets you connect an optional headphone to enjoy private !istening•with0ut 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 specia! feature enables someone with a

hearing impairment to attach a set of headphones with separate volume control and enjoy a program with Others ifl

the s_ime 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/OFFfunction, to the OFF setting as

described on page 12.

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

amplifier to prevent soimd fi:omdoming through it.

-- POWERBU'FrON Press once to turn on TV: Press again to turn off TV.

CHANNELBUTTONS

Press CHANNEL^ to see the next higher channel in memory, or press CHANNELVto see the next lower channel in memory.

Your TV will automatically, program, channels into the channel memory for you when you start the AUi-OPROGRAM

feature described on page 21. You can also add Orerase • individual channels as desired as described on page 22.

MENUBUTr0N

Press MENUrepeatedly until the menu you Want to display is selected, then press + or-.,,Next press MENOrepeatedly to

select the function you wan_ toadjust, and then press + or- to adjust the setting. Details about Using each function begin

on page. 11.

_--- AND+BUTrONS

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

Video Menu: Basic Functions

1. Repeatedly pressMENU to

select VIDEO MENU. _ I_ii,[_,

3. Repeatedlypress i MENU toselect a 1_°][.i

function, then press + Tint -, ...... |........ ÷

or-to adjust it, Bright - .......I........+

Mute

AudioMenu

Setup Menu

Contrast -. ....... I........ +

Sharp -, ...... I........ +

Picture Reset

2. Then press + or - to

displaythe videomenu.

COLORadjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to

increase color or press - to decrease color.

TINTadjusts 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.

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. 'via remote control, your TV will "remember" which

tSanction you.displayedlast, 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

reappea¢ on the TV screen.

Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels

The channe! 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 VIDEOconnector,

channel 91 lets.you see the signal from the INPUT1jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal, from the INPUT2.

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 ,:hanging the settings of any.other channel. This isvery 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.

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.. . ' _ "

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Audio Menu" Basic Functions

1. Repeatedly press MENU to

select AUDIO Mute

MENU. _ W'=UK0.OML_E==,,

3. Repeatedlypress MENU to select a

function, then press + Balance -.......I ........ 4- MENU

or-to adjustit. Stereo/SAP:Stereo i

Video Menu

S_Up Menu

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Bass -._L L,,+

Expand Stereo:Off Speakers: Off

Pressing MENUmoves down the screen (one item per pre_s).

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,

2. Then press + or - to displaythe audio menu.

TREBLEadjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble, or press - to decrease treble.

BASSadjusts 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.

STERE0/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 tuzd SAP are. on

page 13.

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EXPANDEDSTEREOcan be turned ONor 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 st.ereo tape

is played though a stereo VCR connected to the TV's audio/video

jacks labeled INPUT ). Details about expande d stereo are on

page 14.

•SPEAKERSON/OFFlets you turn off the TV's speakers by pressing.

+ or -. You will probably w.ant to leave the TV's speakers turned on unless you connect an amPlifier .(with its own set of speakers) to 'the appropriate jacks on tl_e back of the TV as ddseribed on

page 44. Turning this function off, lurns off not only the TV's -

internal speakers but also any external or surround spe_ikers connected to the TV's speaker terminals. Sound wilt then only come through the speakers connected to th( amplifier, •since the

TV's speakers are turned off.

Audio 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/SAPfunction to the MONO

mode to receive clearer, cleaner sound.

Helpful Hint: Some television stations lransmit 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 whetherthe program being broadcasiis in stereo or monaural audio. •

Resettingthe AudioFunctionto ReceiveStereo

with or without remote

1 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the AUDI0MENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

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. After you have set the

STEREO/SAP function 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 to its 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.

TurningonSAPChannel

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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Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to selectthe STEREO]SAP function.

_: *_: _r_,_,_ _:_ _ _,_ : _ _,/,_ ....

Treble -, ....... I........ + Treble -. ....... I........ +

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

Note: Each time you prcsg the + or button, the on-screen displa 3, will change froi11 STEREO"to MONO. (The word SAP may also appear it

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

Note: When the STEREO/SAP [unclioj_ is set to the STEREO mode, your.

I'9 will let yon know when a channel is being broadcast and received

• in stereo bydisplaying the word S£.EREOnext to the channcl number. on the screen. (Press the "Iv or DISPLAY button lo see lhe channel

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Repeatedly press the MENUbutton until STEREO/SAPis

selected.

Repeatedly press either + or- Untilthe word SAP appears at the right.

Notes: Eachtime 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 SAP will appear next to the channel number when you arc listening to SAP audio. (Press the iv or otsP_Y but-ton to see this display).

Audio Menu: Basic Functions continued

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 ina wider sound field than would be experienced without expanded stereo. The effect will vary

with progra m material. The perception ofgreater 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 Jar). 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 BALANCEcontrol setting.

ResettingtheAudioFunctionto Hear ExpandedStereo

with or without remote

1 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the AUDIOMENU

and then press + to display the audio menu.

Video Menu ......

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SetUpMenu ..........

2 Press the MENUbutton repeatedly to select the EXPAND STEREO

display.

Trebb .......|.,,_.÷, Tr_le

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.

ToHear ExpandedStereo 1 The STEREO/SAPfunction mustbe set to STEREO.You will not

hear expanded stereoif this .........

function is set to MONOor SAP.Details are on page 13.

2 TheEXPAND STEREO function

niust be set to ON.You will not hear expanded stereo if

this functionis 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 lacks labeled INPUT. NormaUy;you can leave the STEREO/SAPfunction set to

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

monaural sound, whichever is broadcast.

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