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USER M_-_UAL
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
DO NOT OPEN
PARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
_k his symbol indicatesimportant instructions
accompanying the product.
personal injury.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dons la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the TV.
Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this ecluipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this
TV to rain or moisture.
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.
First Things First .................................................. 3
Using the Menu System ...................................... 7
Tile Menu Rule: Point and Select ........................................................ 8
Menus and Control Panels .................................................................. 9
Interactive Setup ............................................... 17
Enteringthe Interactive Setup ........................................................... 18
Connect the TV ................................................................................ 19
Search for Channels ......................................................................... 19
Set the Time ..................................................................................... 19
Editthe Channel Labels .................................................................... 20
Programming the Remotes ................................ 21
Programming the Universal Remote ................................................. 22
To Control a VCR ............................................................................. 22
To Control a DSS®Receiver .............................................................. 24
To Control aSatellite Box ................................................................. 24
To Control a Cable Box .................................................................... 25
To Control a Laserdisc Player ............................................................ 26
To Control an Audio Component ...................................................... 26
Programming the Simple Remote ...................................................... 28
Using the Simple Remote to Control a Component ........................... 30
Tour of the TV ................................................... 31
Remote Buttons ................................................................................ 32
Simple Remote Buttons .................................................................... 34
Channel Marker ............................................................................... 35
Back Panel ....................................................................................... 36
Front Panel ....................................................................................... 38
Quick Reference Guide .................................... 39
Audio Menu ..................................................................................... 40
Picture Quality Menu ....................................................................... 42
Screen Menu .................................................................................... 43
Time Menu ....................................................................................... 45
Channel Menu ................................................................................. 46
Assistance ........................................................................................ 50
Advanced Features ............................................ 51
PIX+ Operation ................................................................................ 52
Two Tips for Using PIX+ Buttons ....................................................... 53
Closed Captioning ............................................................................ 54
Adjusting Projection TV .................................................................... 56
- On-screen Program Details .............................................................. 57
=hoosing an Audio Processor ........................................................... 58
Using and Modifying Fetch .............................................................. 59
Displaying On-Screen Help .............................................................. 60
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Appendices ....................................................... 61
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............................. 61
Appendix A: Connections .............. "................... 62
Connection A: TV Only .................................................................... 62
Connection B:TV and Mono VCR .................................................... 63
Connection C: TV and Stereo VCR ................................................... 64
Connection D: TV and Stereo VCR Using a Splitter ........................... 65
Connection E:TV and DSS® Receiver ............................................... 66
Connection F: TV, VCR and DSS® Receiver ....................................... 67
Connection G: TV, VCR and DSS® Receiver Using a Splitter ............. 68
Connection H: Adding a Laserdisc Player ......................................... 70
Appendix.B: Connecting External Speakers ....... 71
Connecting External Speakers, .......................................................... 71
Connecting Audio Components ....................... ................................. 72
Connecting a Camcorder for Playback .............................................. 73
Connecting a Camcorder to Record from TV .................................... 74
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Tips .................... 75
Appendix D: Limited Warranty ......................... 77
Appendix E: Care and Cleaning ......................... 78
Index ................................................................ 79
Accessories .............................. Inside Back Cover
DSS is a registered trademark of Hughes Communications, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
FIRST THINGS FIRST
STEP 1:UNPACK THE TV AND
ACCESSORIES
The accessories packed with TV include the Universal Remote, the
Simple Remote, six AAA batteries, an antenna adapter, and an audio/
videoadapter for plugging your camcorder into the front of the TV. Be sure to locate the Connections FoldouL
Caution Always move TV from either end. The TV could tip if pushed
or pulled from the center of the front or back. Positionthe TV by rolling the right side closeto its final location then swinging the left
side back to itsfinal location.
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STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV
If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable
box, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, laser disc player or other component, skip to
the top of the next page.
TV ONLY
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable box to your TV.
Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other components
to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next page.
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TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DSS®
receiver, or laserdisc player. SeeAppendix A, p. 62 for detailed information about using each of these connections. After connecting
the TV, p_oceed to Step 3, below. If your components don't match those shown on the Foldout, or if you
prefer a different connection, see your dealer or the specific
component user manuals.
STEP 3: PLUG IN THE TV
Plug the power cord 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 4: INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.
2. Insert the four AAA batteries asshown, matching the + and - ends of each battery in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Repeat these directions to insert the two remaining AAA batteries into the simple remote.
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STEP 5: TURN ON THE TV
Press-IV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
STEP 6
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.
STEP 7
Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. This setup routine walks you
through the steps needed to fully configure the TV. Part two of the setup
routine puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.
his is called "auto channel search." You must complete the auto channel search. After you complete this step, you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them later.
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USING THE MENU SYSTEM
USING THE MENU SYSTEM
THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus:
point and select.
WHAT IS 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. Seled a menu item by pressing MENU.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make a change or go to a place you have indicated.
For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main Menu: !1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu. The Main Menu looks
like a Living Room.
2. Point to the picture of the remote control by pressing the down arrow until the word "Channel" appears.
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3. Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.
4. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu.
5. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing.
Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you can apply this rule in the menus and the control panels that do the
real work of the menu system.
all displays from the screen and return
Press CLEAR at any time to remove |
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MENUS, CONTROLS AND
CONTROL PANELS
There are three parts to the menu system: menus, controls, and control panels. Before you can use the contols and control panels to adjust your TV, you have to move through the Main Menu and select
a control.
THE LIVING ROOM MAIN MENU
To bring up the Living Room Main Menu:
1. PressMENU on the remote or front panel.
The Living Room Main Menu contains eight items that you can select:
six menus and two buttons. Let's take a look at the buttons first.
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The Exit Button
All menus have an Exit button. Selecting the Exit button always takes ,/ou to the previous screen. Selecting the Exit button from the Main
Menu returns you to regular TV viewing. For example,
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. Point to Exit.
2. PressMENU. The Living Room disappears.
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The Help Button
All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main Menu brings up all of the help balloons for the
Living Room.
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
2. Point to the Help button and press MENU. The help
balloons appear.
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3. PressMENU again. The help balloons disappear. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful
information e_plaining one aspect of that menu.
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THE MENUS
There are six menus available from the Living Room Main Menu. When you point to different items in the Living Room, a different
menu highlights. PressMENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu.
To exit a menu
There are two ways to exit a menu:
• Point to Exitand press MENU.
• PressCLEAR. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing.
CONTROLS
Controls do the work in the menu system. Using the controls, you can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of controls: sliders, toggles, and path buttons.
Sliders
Use sliders to adjust a particular setting in a menu.
For example, to adjust the TV's tint:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
2. Point to De Picture Quality Menu and press MENU. (The Picture Quality menu is the TV's front panel, just below the TV screen.) The
Pi_ctureQuality menu appears.
3. Point to Tint.
4. Point left or right to adjust the indicator line. Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the tint.
5. Press CLEARto remove the display from the screen. Now that you know how the Tint slider works, you know how all
sliders work.
Tint
You don't need to remember the |
names of the types of controls. Once
you've learned how each type works,
you'll be able to use any part of the /
menu system.
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Toggles
Use toggles to choose a particular setting from several available settings.
For example, to indicate which antenna you are using:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
2. Point to Channel (the remote control on the table) and press MENU. The Channel menu appears.
3. Point to Signal Source. The Signal Source toggle highlights. The current setting for Signal Source appears at the bottom of the toggle.
4. Point left or right to indicate the correct setting for your connection.
5. PressCLEARto return to TV viewing. Now that you know how the Signal Source toggle works, you know
how all toggles work.
Path Buttons
A path button is a control that takes you to part of the menu system. You can recognize a path button by its distinctive arrow-shape. The
Listsand Labels control in the Channel menu, above, is a path button.
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CONTROL PANELS
Control panels can contain different types of controls, such as numeric entry, sliders, and checkboxes, that let you adjust the TV. A slider in a control panel works just like a slider in a menu. Numeric entry and
checkboxes are described below.
Numeric Entry
A control panel with a numeric entry control allows you to enter numbers and letters.
For example, to set the current time:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
2. Point to Time (the clock) and press MENU. The Time menu appears.
3. Point to Set Time and Day. The Set Time and Day numeric entry control panel appears to the right of the menu.
4. PressMENU. The plus sign and the hours and minutes field are highlighted.
5. PressMENU repeatedly, or press and hold MENU for 'fast mode', to set the time forward. To set the time back, point to the minus sign and press MENU.
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6. Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then press MENU to switch between AM and PM.
7. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press MENU repeatedly to move the day forward. Point to the minus sign and press MENU to move the day backwards.
8. When you have entered the correct time, press the left arrow to return to Set Time and Day.
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9. Press CLEAR to return to normal viewing.
You can also use the number buttons for numeric fields such as channels and times.
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Checkboxes
Use checkboxes to add a particular channel to a list of channels, or to remove the channel from a list.
For example, to add channel 13 to your list of favorite channels:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
2. Point to Channel (the remote control) and press MENU. The Channel menu appears.
3. Point to Lists and Labels and press MENU. The Lists and Labels control panel appears. The Normal channel list checkbox
is highlighted.
ListsandLabels
4. Point up repeatedly until channel 13 highlights.
5. Point right until the Fay checkbox highlights.
6. Press MENU to put channel 13 into the Favorite channel list. A check mark appears in the box. To remove channel 13 from the
list, press MENU again.
7. PressCLEAR to return to normal viewing.
Now that yout know how the Favorite Channel checkbox works, you know how all checkboxes work.
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can set theTV to show only your
favorite channels. Select Options from | the Screen menu, then choose the FAV
Channel List.
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EXPLORE, EXPLORE, EXPLORE!
Once you've learned the basics, feel free to poke around in the menu system. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and
return to regular TV viewing. When you've had your fill, proceed to the next section of the manual,
Interactive Setup.
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INTERACTIVE SETUP
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ENTERING THE INTERACTIVE SETUP
The interactive setup routine is accessed through the Assistance menu:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
12.Point to Nipper to highlight the Assistance menu and press MENU. The Assistance menu appears with the Setup control highlighted.
3. PressMENU to select Setup. You are asked if you want to begin the setup routine. PressMENU to begin.
_Youmust complete the Search for •
Channels to receiveTV signals and put channels in memory.
You can also access Search for Channels through the Auto Channel Search
control in the Channel menu.
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STEP 1 : CONNECT THE TV
This section of the setup asks questionsabout the components you have and walks you through the steps needed to connect your TV to a VCR, Digital Satellite System receiver, and laserdisc player. If you used the Connections Foldout to connect your TV, you can skip this step or follow along for the sheer fun of it. If you haven't connected your TV to any other components, answer the questions and follow the on-screen instructions.
1 Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your TV and other
components. When you complete these instructions, you are automatically taken to the next step in the interactive setup routine.
STEP 2: SEARCH FOR CHANNELS
The second step automatically searches for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is also called
"Automatic Channel Search."
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the automatic channel search.
2. When the channel search is completed, press MENU to go to the
next step.
About the Remaining Steps
The remaining steps let you set the time and day, set up your speakers,
place channels in various lists, and label each channel. Some of these
steps, such as setting up your channel lists, can be time consuming.
Feel free to skip any or all of these steps and return to them later.
STEP THREE: SET THE TIME
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the time and day of the
week.
2. Point to Exitand pressMENU to go to the next step.
A tip from Keith, the
Designing Engineer:
When you usethe Lists and Labels control panel, use the arrow buttons
to point to any channel or field. Use the CHAN buttons to point up or down to any checkmarked channel in whichever field you have selected.
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STEP FOUR: SET THE SPEAKER CON FIGU RATION
This step lets you tell the TV how many speakers you have connected to your TV.
1. Point left or right to indicate the speaker setup that matches your system.
2. Point to EXITand press MENU to go to the next step.
STEP FIVE: EDIT CHANNEL LABELS
This step lets you set up your channel lists and assign or build labels for your channels.
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your channels and channel lists.
2. Point to EXIT and press MENU to complete the interactive setup.
WHAT NOW?
Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or...
Program the Remote
Since you've gone this far, in just a few minutes you can program the remote control to work with your VCR, laserdisc player, and other
component. To find out how to program both of the remotes, go to the
next section.
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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES
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PROGRAMMING THE
UNIVERSAL REMOTE
You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or PROSCAN VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR
To determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR1 button. Then, press POWER or CHAN A or CHAN v to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.
Follow these stepsto program your universal remote to control your
VCR:
1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.
2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.
3. Pressand hold the VCR1 button on the remote.
.
Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5.
Release VCR1, then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing VCR1 and POWER to
see if the VCR responds.
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Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands.
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This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown on the
next page. To program theVCR2-LD button to
control a secondVCR, follow the steps on this page, but use the VCR2°LD
button instead of theVCRI button. For instructions on programming the
simple remote, see page 28.
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• Universal RemoteVCR Codes
Admiral.............................................006
Aiwa...................................................015
Akai ........... 003,017,022,023,063,066
Audio Dynamics .....................014,016
Bell&Howell .....................................002
Broksonic .........................................010
Candle..............................007,009,013,
.....................................044,045,046,052
Cannon .....................................008,053
Capehart ...........................................00 I
Citizen ..............................007,009,013,
.....................................044,045,046,052
Colortyme .......................................014
Craig ..........................................007,012
Curtis Mathes.........000,007,008,014,
.....................015,044,046,053,064,067
Daewoo ............................013,045,052
dbx .............................................014,016
Dimensia...........................................000
Dynatech ..........................................015
Electrohome ....................................027
Emerson ..........008,009,010,013,015,
....................020,023,027,034,04 1,042,
......047,049,057,062,065,067,068,070
Fisher.. 002,012,018,019,043,048,058
Funai ..................................................015
GE ..............000,007,008,032,037,053
Goldstar ....................009,014,046,060
Harman Kardon ..............................014
Hitachi .......................005,015,035,036
Instant Replay..................................008
JCI_.....................................................008
JC Penney........002,005,007,008,014,
.............................016,030,035,051,053
JVC .....................002,014,016,030,046
Kenwood ...002,014,016,030,044,046
lloyd's ...............................................015
Logik ..................................................03I
Magnavox..................008,029,053,056
Marantz .....002,008,014,016,029,030,
.............................................044,046,06I
Marta .................................................009
MEI .....................................................008
Memorex ..................008,009,012,015
MGA ..........................................004,027
Midland .............................................032
Minolta ......................................005,035
Mitsubishi .........004,005,027,035,040
Montgomery Ward ........................006
MTC ..........................................007,015
Multitech ..................007,015,031,032
NEC..........................002,014,016,030,
.............................044,046,059,061,064
Panasonic..................................008,053
Pentax ...............................005,035,044
Pentex Research.............................046
Philco .........................008,029,053,056
Philips ........................................008,029
Pioneer ..............................005,016,050
Portland ............................044,045,052
ProScan.............................................000
Quartz ...............................................002
Quasar ......................................008,053
RCA ..................000,005,007,008,028,
.....................................035,037,054,069
Radio Shack/Realistic....002,006,008,
..............009,012,015,019,027,043,053
Samsung............007,013,022,032,042
Sansui.........................................016,071
Sanyo.........................................002,012
Scott ..................004,013,04 1,049,068
Sears.................002,005,009,012,018,
.....................................019,035,043,048
Sharp.................006,024,027,039,045
Shintom.....................017,026,031,055
Signature ...........................................015
Sony ...................................017,026,038
Sylvania..............008,015,029,053,056
Symphonic ........................................015
Tandy .........................................002,015
Tashiko ..............................................009
Tatung................................................030
Teac....................................005,030,069
Technics ............................................008
Teknika ......................008,009,015,02I
Toshiba..............005,013,019,048,049
Totevision .................................007,009
TMK ...................................................067
Unitech .............................................007
Vector Research.............014,016,044
Victor ................................................016
Video Concepts ..............014,016,044
Videosonic .......................................007
Wards ...............005,006,007,008,009,
..............012,013,015,025,027,031,035
Yamaha..............002,014,016,030,046
Zenith ........................011,017,026,072
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control the RCA DSS ® Receiver
The universal remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS®
receiver. Many buttons on your TV remote have the same functions as the buttons on the RCA DSS®remote. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver
Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your satellite company to hook up your satellite receiver. If you have a satellite box with itsown
remote, you also may be able to use the TV's remote with your satellite receiver. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote. However, this remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown in the code list.
1. Turn on the satellite receiver.
2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list at the
right.
3. Pressand hold the DSSoCABLE button on the remote.
4. Enterthe three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release DSS°CABLE, then press POWER or CHAN A or CHAN v to
see if the satellite receiver responds to the remote commands.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the satellite receiver responds to the remote commands.
_Satellite Receiver_Codes •
Chaparral..................................080,08I
Cheyenne.........................................08I
Drake........................................082,083
GeneralInstruments.....092,093,094
Realistic.............................................084
SierraI,I1,111.......................................08I
STSI ................................................... 085
STS2...................................................086
STS3................................................... 087
STS4...................................................088
Toshiba..............................................089
Uniden...............................................090
VideoCipherIr ...............................091
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box
Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, you also may be able to use the TV's remote with your cable box. This remote can be programmed to control either a DSS®receiver or a cable box, not both. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on
the sheet packed with your remote. This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown in the code list.
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list at right.
3. Pressand hold the DSSoCABLE button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release DSSoCABLE, then press POWER or CHAN A or CHAN v to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand
until the cable box responds to the remote commands.
Cable Box Codes
ABC ................................................. 022,046,053,054
Anvision .......................................................... 007,008
Cablestar ........................................................ 007,008
Diamond ................................................................. 056
Eagle................................................................. 007,008
Eastern Int.............................................................. 002
General Instuments ............................................. 046
GI 400 .............. 004,005,015,023,024,025,030,036
Hamlin ..................................... 003,012,013,034,048
Hitachi ..................................................... 037,043,046
Jerrold .............004,005,015,023,024,025,030,036,
................................................... 045,046,047,062,065
Macom ............................................................ 037,043
Magnavox ............................... 007,008,019,021,026,
........................................... 028,029,032,033,040,041
NSC ........................................................................ 009
Oak .......................................................... 001,016,038
Oak Sigma .............................................................. 016
Panasonic ........................................ 003,027,039,06 I
Philips ......................................007,008,019,021,026,
........................................... 028,029,032,033,040,041
Pioneer .................................................... 018,020,044
RCA ......................................................... _......000,027
Randtek ........................................................... 007,008
Regal ........................................................ 003,012,0Je3
Regency .......................................................... 002,033
Samsung .................................................................. 044
Sci. Atlanta .............................. 003,022,035,063,064
Signature ................................................................. 046
Sprucer .................................................................. 027
Starcom .................................................................. 046
Stargate 2000 ........................................................ 058
Sylvania............................................................ 011,059
Teknika ................................................................... 006
Texscan ................................................... 010,01 1,059
Tocom ...................................... 017,021,049,050,055
Unika ....................................................... 031,032,04 I
Universal ................................................. 051,052,060
Viewstar ................................. 007,008,019,021,026,
........................................... 028,029,032,033,040,04 I
Warner Amex ....................................................... 044
Zenith .............................................. 014,042,057,06 I
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player
Laserdisc Player Codes
Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with
your remote. However, this remote may not operate all models of the
brands that are shown in the code list on the right. Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your
laserdisc player:
1. Turn on the laserdisc player.
2. Look up your brand and code number(s) in the code list.
3. Pressand hold the VCR2oLD button on the remote.
.
Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5.
Release VCR2• LD, then press POWER to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing VCR2 •LD, then POWER again.
.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands.
Programming the Universal Remote
to Control an Audio Component
To program the remote for a remote-controllable audio component,
point the remote at _: '_mponent and pressthe correct component button: AUX for an -.eiver, CD for a CD player, etc. Then, press POWER or CHAN u I,_wn. If the component doesn't respond, the remote needs to be pr grammed. Use the codes in the code list on the
next page or=on the sheet packed with your remote. However, this remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the
code list.
ProScan ..................................... 033,037
P,CA ........................................... 033,037
Pioneer ...................................... 033,037
Follo4wthese steps to program your universal remote to control your
audio component:
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up your brand and code number(s) on the code list.
3. Pressand hold the component button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release component button, then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try
pressing the component button, then FOWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand
until the component responds to the remote commands.
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Audio Component Codes
ADS
AMP ..........................................001
AIWA
CD ..........................................060
AKAI
AMP ..................................002,008
DENON
CD ............................................057
DYNAMIC BASS
AM/FM .....................................029
CD ............................................025
TAPE.................................026,027
PHONO ..................................028
EMERSON
CD ..........................................066
FISHER
AMP ........................................023
CD ..........................................067
HITACHI
CD ............................................063
jvc
AMP ..................................016,058
AM/FM .............................030,035
CD ............................................032
TAPE.................................033,034
AUX .........................................03 I
KENWOOD
AMP ................................017,074
AM/FM .....................................074
CD ...........................067,070,077
TAPE.................................071,072
PHONO ---m............................073
KYOCERA
AMP ..........................................009
LOT_E (NEC)
CD ............................................075
MAG NAVOX
AMP ..........................................065
AM/FM ...................................065
CD ..........................................06 I
MARANTZ
AMP ..................................022,076
AM/FM .....................................076
CD ..........................................068
MITSUBISHI
AMP ..................................015,059
AM/FM .....................................059
NAKAMICHI
AM P..........................................020
ONKYO
AM/FM .....................................082
CD ..........................................078
TAPE.................................080,08I
PHONO ..................................079
PANASONIC
AMP..........................................012
AM/FM .....................................038
CD ....................................036,083
TAPE.........................................037
PHILIPS
AMP ..........................................062
AM/FM .....................................062
CD ..........................................06 I
PIONEER
AMP..........................................014
AM/FM .....................................042
CD ............................................039
TAPE.................................040,04I
RCA
AMP..........................................024
AM/FM ...................................003
CD ............................007,043,044
TAPE.......................................006
PHONO ..................................005
AUX .................................004,054
REALISTIC
CD ..................................063,066
SANSUI
CD ............................................045
SCOTT
CD ............................................066
TAPE.................................055,056
SHERWOOD
AMP..................................011,013
SONY
AMP ..........................................021
AM/FM .....................................049
CD ............................................046
TAPE.................................048,053
PHONO ..................................047
TEAC
AMP ..........................................010
CD ............................................069
TECHNICS
AM/FM .....................................052
CD ............................................050
TAPE.........................................05I
YAMAHA
AMP ..................................018,019
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PROGRAMMING THE SIMPLE REMOTE
There are two methods to program the simple remote's VCR button:
CODE SEARCH and DIRECT ENTRY. The simple remote's TV button is already programmed for your TV.
To program the VCR button using CODE SEARCH
1. Make sure the VCR is turned off unless it is a GE, PROSCAN, or RCA product. If the VCR is a GE, PROSCAN or RCA product, turn
it on.
2. Pressthe VCR button and the POWER button simultaneously.
3. Release the two buttons.
4. Pressthe POWER button repeatedly until the VCR turns ON.
5. Pressthe CHAN v button to verify the VCR operates correctly. PressMENU to complete the process.
To program the VCR button using DIRECT ENTRY
1. Find the keypress combination for your VCR by locating your brand
of VCR in the VCR Codes table on the next page.
2. Note the code numbers that follow your brand of VCR.
3. Locate the code number in the Key Combination chart on the next page.
4. Press and hold the VCR button.
5. Enter the four keypresses shown in the Key Combination Chart.
Symbol
A
v >
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Simple Remote Button '1k CHAN UP
CHAN DOWN -_-
VOL DOWN VOL UP j
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Simple RemoteVCR Codes
Admiral ............................................06
Aiwa .................................................15
Akai ......................03,17,22,23,63,66
Audio Dynamics ...................... 14,16
Bell&Howell ...................................02
Broksonic ..........................................0
Candle ............07,09,13,44,45,46,52
Cannon .......................................08,53
Capehart ......................................_..0 I
Citizen ............07,09,13,44,45,46,52
Colortyme ......................................14
Craig ...........................................07,12
Curtis Mathes ....................00,07,08,
..........................14,15,44,46,53,64,67
Daewoo ...............................13,45,52
dbx ..............................................14,16
Dimensia .........................................00
Dynatech .........................................15
Electrohome ...................................27
Emerson ...................08,09,I0,13,15,
........................... 20,23,27,34,41,42,47,
..........................49,57,62,65,67,68,70
Fisher ...................................02,12,18,
...........................................19,43,48,58
Funai ................................................15
GE ........................00,07,08,32,37,53
Goldstar .........................09,14,46,60
Harman Kardon ............................14
Hitachi .............................05,15,35,36
Instant Replay.................................08
JCL ...................................................08
JC Penney .....................02,05,07,08,
................................14,16,30,35,51,53
JVC .............................02,14,16,30,46
Kenwood ............ 02,14,16,30,44,46
Lloyd's..............................................15
Logik ................................................3I
Magnavox .......................08,29,53,56
Marantz ....................02,08,14,16,29,
...........................................30,44,46,6 I
Marta ...............................................09
MEI ...................................................08
Memorex .......................08,09,12,15
MGA ...........................................04,27
Midland ............................................32
Minolta .......................................05,35
,vlitsubishi..................04,05,27,35,40
L
Montgomery Ward .......................06
MTC ............................................07,15
Multitech ........................07,15,31,32
NEC .....02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64
Panasonic ...................................08,53
Pentax...................................05,35,44
Pentex Research + ........................46
Philco ...............................08,29,53,56
Philips .........................................08,29
Pioneer ......05,16,33 (laser disc),50
Portland ...............................44,45,52
ProScan ...........................................00
Quartz .............................................02
Quasar ........................................08,53
RCA .....00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69
Radio Shack/Realistic ........02,06,08,
..........................09,12,15,19,27,43,53
Samsung ....................07,13,22,32,42
Sansui..........................................16,71
Sanyo ..........................................02,12
Scott ..........................04,13,41,49,68
Sears .........................02,05,09,12,18,
...........................................19,35,43,48
Sharp..........................06,24,27,39,45
Shintom ..........................17,26,31,55
Signature .........................................15
Sony ......................................17,26,38
Sylvania ......................08,15,29,53,56
Symphonic ......................................15
Tandy ..........................................02,15
Tashiko ............................................09
Tatung ..............................................30
Teac.......................................15,30,69
Technics ...........................................08
Teknika ...........................08,09,15,2 I
Toshiba ......................05,13,19,48,49
Totevision ..................................07,09
TMK .................................................67
Unitech ............................................07
Vector Research .................14,16,44
Victor ...............................................16
Video Concepts .................14,16,44
Videosonic ......................................07
Wards .......................05,06,07,08,09,
..........................12,13,15,25,27,31,35
Yamaha ......................02,14,16,30,46
• Key Combinations
00 h^^^ 51 ^<^< 01 ^hA> 52 h<>^
02 ^^^V 53 ^<>>
03 ^hA< 54 ^<>V
04 ^^>^ 55 ^<><
05 ^h>> 56 ^<V ^
06 ^^>v 57 ^<v>
07 hh>< 58 ^<VV
08 ^^V h 59 ^<V<
09 ^^V> 60 ^<<h
10 ^^VV 61 ^<<> II ^^V< 62 ^<<V
12 ^^<^ 63 ^<<< 13 ^^<> 64 >^h^ 14 ^^<v 65 >^^>
15 ^^<< 66 >^^v 16 ^>^^ 67 >^^<
17 ^>^> 68 >^>^ 18 ^>^v 69 >^>>
19 ^>^< 70 >^>v 20 ^>>^ 71 >^>< 21 ^>>> 72 >^v ^
22 ^>>v 73 >^v> 23 ^>>< 74 >^vv
24 ^>v ^ 75 >^v< 25 ^>v> 76 >^<^
26 ^>vv 77 >^<> 27 ^>v< 78 >^<v 28 ^><h 79 >^<<
29 ^><> 80 >>^^
30 ^><v 81 >>^> 31 ^><< 82 >>^v
32 ^v ^^ 83 >>^< 33 ^v ^> 84 >>>h
34 ^V^V 85 >>>>
35 hv^< 86 >>>V 36 ^V> ^ 87 >>><
37 ^V>> 88 >>V ^ 38 ^V>V 89 >>V>
39 ^V>< 90 >>VV 40 ^VV ^ 91 >>V<
41 ^VV> 92 >><^ 42 ^VVV 93 >><>
43 ^VV< 94 >><V 44 ^v< ^ 95 >><<
45 ^v<> 96 >v ^^ 46 ^v<v 97 >v^>
47 ^v<< 98 >v^v 48 ^<^^ 99 >v^<
49 ^<^> I00 >v> h
50 ^<^v
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Using the Remote to Control a Component
Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you're ready to use it to control your component.
To operate the component using the remote:
1. Pressthe component button (TV, VCR, VCR2. LD, DSS.CABLE, AUDIO, etc.) to set the remote to control that component.
2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device (CHAN buttons, transport keys, etc.).
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For PROSCAN, RCA, and GE
TOUR OF THE TV
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off some VCRs.
VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode. Also, turns on the TV.
DSS,CABLE Turns on the DSS®receiver or, if programmed, some cable boxes. Puts the remote in DSSor CABLE mode. Also, turns on the TV.
VCR2oLD If programmed, turns on the second VCR or laserdisc player. Puts the remote in VCR2 • LD mode. Also, turns on the TV.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also, displays
channel information. CD If programmed, turns on the compact disc player and puts the
remote in CD mode.
O0
VCR2"LD CD
(_ CR1 DSS"CABLE0
O0
AM'FM TAPE AUX
© 0 0
REW PLAY FF
<] !> [:> •
REC STOP PAUSE
Fi-1 Fi-! F_-I
GUIDE CHA/%
• SKIP
AM°FM If programmed, turns on the AM/I=M receiver and puts the
remote in AM.FM mode.
TAPE If programmed, turns on the tape player and puts the remote in
Tape mode.
AUX If programmed, turns on the auxiliary audio component and puts the remote in that mode.
REW, PLAY,FF, REC,STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provide transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players.
VOL < or VOL > Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
CHAN ^ or CHAN v Scans up or down through the current channel
list. Press once to change the channel up or down. Press and hold to continue changing channels.
DISPLAY Brings up channel information. Press repeatedly to see detailed program information, if available.
SKIP Pressonce before changing channels, and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly
to add more time. MUTE Turns off the TV's sound. Pressagain to restore the sound.
MUTE CH/
PREV CH
'0 '0
7 0 8 0 9 0
INPUT ANTENNA
0 00 0
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET SCAN
MENU FETCH
<)4 <>
PROGRAM x_ 7
PiP POP SPLIT CH CTRL
<><><><>
SIZE SWAP FREEZE -o_,.
PRoScaN ,
PREVCH Returns to the previous channel. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly from the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the 1 digit, then add the second two. For example, to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1. Then, press 2 and press 3.
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IFor more, see Programmingthe Universal1
emote, p. 22.
SIMPLE REMOTE BUTTONS
VOL < Decreases the volume, When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point to items and adjust menu controls, in VCR mode, it
functions as a REW or reverse search button. VOL > Increasesthe volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is
used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it
functions asa FF or fast search button.
CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it
points to items and adjusts menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions as a PLAY button.
CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu
system, it points to items and adjusts menu controls. In VCR mode, it
functions as a STOP button.
MENU Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns to the previous menu. When in VCR
mode, it functions asa PAUSEbutton.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays
channel information. VC:R If programmed, turns on the VCR and puts remote in VCR mode.
Also turns on the TV. POWER Turns off the TV. Also turns some VCRs off and on.
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as trans| keys,
CHANNEL MARKER
There are several indicators that come up when you change
channels, press the DISPLAYbutton, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
9 Displ(_ys the current channel. P|P 2 Displays the current PIPchannel, if in use.
CNN If assigned using the Listsand Labels control panel, displays the channel logo for the current channel.
ANT A Displays the current input source. C:CDisplayed when Closed Captioning is available on the
current channel. Stereo Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. NORM Displays the current channel list.
just an example, of course.
I he channel marker shown above is 1
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BACK PANEL
INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such asa VCR, DSS® receiver, or
laserdisc player.
L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
UMON0 RIGHT VIDEO
UMONO RIGHT VIDEO
INPUT2 _
S-VEIE0
glGNT VIDEO S-VIDE0
S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video capability, such
as a DSS® receiver or S-VHS VCR. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the three audio/video cables, aswell as the S-Video
connector.
INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second video component such asa VCR,
DSS®receiver, or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same asdescribed for INPUT 1, above.
INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third video component such as a VCR or
laserdisc player. L/MONO Providesleft audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a
mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
"DEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually
,=llow.
You can use the ANT B input for video games and switch between the
two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote,
When using TV games, computers and similar products with yourTV, keep the contrast at a low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of
time at a high contrast setting, the
image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes.
These types of imprints are not
covered by your warranty because
they are the result of misuse.
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SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable
TV system. FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level audio and video output from the
TV. These output signals are ideal for connecting to an AN receiver or arnplifiei" that has its own remote control.
VIDEO UMONO RIC41T SURR _
VIDEO UI_ONO RIGHT VOLlilI¢E-
PAOLI_IG
VIDEO L/I_IONO RIGHT LEFT/_jBOU_TS
RIGHT
TV TUNER OUTPUT Provides audio and video output from the TV tuner. The TV TUNER OUTPUT jacks are ideal for connecting the TV
to an AV receiver with video display, then routing the audio and video
jacks back into the TV's audio/video inputs.
VOLUME-CONTROLLED PROLOGIC OUTPUTS These five jacks provide connections to an AV receiver or power amplifier.
PIP OUTPUT Provides audio output from the PIX+ window.
CENTER (switch) Lets you choose between playing center channel audio through the TV's internal speaker, or through an external center
channel speaker connected to the TV.
CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS Lets you connect external center channel speakers to the TV.
MAIN (switch) The internal main speaker switch lets you turn off the TV's internal main speakers and play the main audio through external speakers connected to the TV.
MAIN SPEAKERSLetsyou connect external left and right speakers to tile TV.
SURROUND OUTPUT (SURR OUTPUT) SPEAKERS Lets you connect left and right surround channel speakers to the TV.
k_rrA N/TB
LEFT RIGHT
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FRONT PANEL
VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL < to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL > Increasesthe volume. When in the menu system, use VOL > to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
CHAN ^ Scansup through the channel list. In the menu system, use it to point up to items and adjust menu controls.
CHAN v Scansdown through the current channel list. In the menu system, use it to point down to items and adjusts menu controls.
MENU Brings up the Main Menu. In the menu system, use it to select highlighted items and return to the previous menu.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
(Headphone) Plug stereo headphones into this jack.
A.V (Audio/Video Jack) Use the AV adapter, included with your
TV accessories, to connect a camcorder or other device to the front of
'he TV.
pOWER
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QUICK REFERENCE
AUDIO MENU
Mute Lets you turn the TV's sound off or on.
Equalizer
Takes you to slider bars that adjust the tone of each of the TV's external
and internal speakers.
Speakers
Letsyou turn on or off the TV's internal, external or rear speakers.
Audio Processor
Lets you choose among the available audio modes, which control the way sound comes through your speakers.
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. This is a good choice when receiving broadcasts where distance makes the stereo signal weak.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREOwhen you tune to a program
that is broadcast in stereo.
Dolby* 3 Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right and center channels.
Pro Logic Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right,
center, and rear channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel information.
Matrix Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right, and rear channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel information. This is a good choice when you're listening to monophonic audio, such as speeches, sporting events or plain dialog.
Hall Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right, and rear channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel information. This is a good choice for movies, music, etc.
the Menu System, page 7.
I or more on the menus, see Using
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* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
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Tweak
-rakesyou to a control panel that letsyou make appropriate fine adjustments to your TV's sound. The changes you can make depend
on the speaker configuration and the audio processor you chose.
Sound Check
Lets you feed white noise through each of your speakers in turn, two
seconds at a time to better adjust the balance among your speakers.
Volume Limit
Lets you adjust the TV's maximum volume limit.
Headphone Volume
Lets you set the volume of the sound played through headphones connected to the jack on the front of the TV.
Headphone Audio
Lets you set whether the headphones play the audio from the main TV picture or the PIX+ window.
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PICTURE QUALITY MENU
Contrast
Adjusts.the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Color
Adjusts the richnessof the color.
Tint
Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness
Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Auto Color
Contrast
Lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the
picture. This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors
asyou switch from channel to channel. Select Off if you prefer to adjust the picture with the Picture Controls.
Video Noise Filter
Lets you reduce noise, or 'snow,' in the picture.
Color Warmth
Lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool (for a more bhJe palette of picture colors), Normal (for standard picture colors), and Warm (for a more red palette of picture colors).
Theatre
Automatically setsthe picture quality controls for optimal viewing in a
Jarkened, theatre-like setting, for example, a darkened room.
you prefer to manually adjust the
I Turn the Auto Color feature OFF if |
picture with the picture controls.
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Reset Picture Controls
Lets you reset the picture controls to their original settings.
SCREEN MENU
PIX+ Lets you set the PIX+ mode.
Single Screen The usual appearance of the TV. 'PIP(Picture-in-Picture) A second, smaller picture appears in the
corner of the screen. Split Screen The screen is divided into two pictures, one on the left
,andone on the right.
POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Three secondary pictures appear on the right side of the screen.
Channel Guide Twelve small pictures appear on the screen.
,Options
Lets you control the appearance of the current PIX+ mode. Single Picture & Channel Guide Lets you choose whether the CHAN
buttons provide accessto your Normal or Favorite channel list.
Dmmmm
Screen
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Letsyou control whether the main picture or
the PIPwindow is affected by the CHAN button and at what size the
PIPwindow is displayed. Split Screen Lets you control which picture is affected by the CHAN
button, and whether the Normal or Favorite channel list is available.
An action button lets you swap the left and right pictures.
POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Lets you control which picture is affected by the CHAN button.
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Closed Captioning Display
Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.
Off No captioning information displayed. On Ahvays Captioning information is displayed, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is displayed, if available, when the TV's sound is muted. The captioning information is not
displayed when the sound is on.
Closed Caption Mode
Lets you choose a captioning mode for displaying captioning information.
Adjust Projection TV
Lets you adjust the TV's three color projection tubes for precise picture alignment.
DNNNN
Screen
available on all channels at all times. For more on using closed captioning,
I Captioning information is not 1
see Advanced Features, page 51m.
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TIME MENU
Sleep Timer
Lets you select how long the TV waits before it turns off.
Schedule
Leadsto a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
Set Time and Day
Leadsto a control panel that lets you enter the current time and current day of the week. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time and day.
Time Display
Lets you choose how the TV's clock is displayed. The clock can appear
in the upper right corner of the main picture; it can appear every 60, 30, or 15 minutes for four seconds; or it can be off entirely.
SetTimeand
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CHANNEL MENU
Parental Control
Lets you turn the Parental Control feature off or on. You indicate which channels are Parent Approved in the Lists and Labels control panel,
explained below. On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you
have marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels control panel (see below). Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's
front panel no longer provides access to the menus. Parents may prefer to hide the remote and let children use the front panel to change
channels. Off The TV shows all channels, whether they are marked as "Parent
Approved" or not. Front panel access to menus is available when
Parental Control is set to Off.
Signal Source
Lets you indicate whether you are currently using a signal plugged
into the Antenna A or Antenna B jacks on the back of the TV. Usually,
the antenna or cable is connected to Antenna A.
Signal Type Letsyou select which type of TV signal you are currently using.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose if you are currently using an antenna for
TV signals.
Cable Choose if you are currently using cable or a cable box for
TV signals.
Lists and Labels
Leads to a control panel that lets you choose whether to include each channel in various lists: a list of normally available channels, a list of favorite channels, a list of parent approved channels, and a list of channels that will be accompanied by dialog in asecond language, if available. Also lets you assign easily-remembered labels to the channel
numbers.
CHAN Use the MOVE arrows to move up and down through the
channel scan list.
F
Connect your video game to Antenna
B.Then, when you want to play video
games, press ANTENNA on the
remote to change the Signal Source to
Antenna B.
You may prefer to include only a dozen or so of your favorite channels in the
Normal list, and use the number buttons on the big remote to access
the rest of the channels as desired.
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NORM All the channels that have Normal checked make up the
Normal list. These channels can be viewed by scanning with the CHAN buttons, if the Normal viewing list is selected in the Options control panel in the Screen menu. In Normal viewing, channels that are not part of the list can be viewed by using the number buttons on
the remote. Use the MENU button to check or uncheck the Normal box for a channel.
FAVAll the channels that have Favorite checked make up the Favorite
list. You can place I0 channels in the FAYlist. Parent Approved Use the MENU button to check or uncheck the
Parental Control box for a channel. A check indicates that the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of whether Parental Control is
turned on. No check indicates that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Parental Control isturned on. Important: You must
turn the Parental Control feature to On. SAP(Second Audio Program) When this is chosen for a channel, the
channel's dialog is in a secondlanguage, if a second-language audio signal isavailable. The TV displaysthe word SAPwhen you tune to a
program that isbroadcast with SAPinformation. SAPaudio is broadcast in mono.
ParentalControl
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Labels Use the MOVE arrows to enter a six-character custom label for
each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters-there are a lot of them. PressRESETto clear a label. The TV
can store at least 24 labels in memory. Youmay wish to use the graphic Iogosfor most channelsand usethe custom labelsfor special
channels.
Auto Channel Search
Tells theTV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input(s). When the IV finds an active channel, it
places it in the Normal channel list. Inactive channels-weak stations or channels with no signal at all-are removed from the channel list.
VIDEO I is automatically placed in the Normal channel list. If the VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 inputs were assigned to a device, they are
added to the Normal channel list also.
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AUTO TUNING
Leadsto a menu that letsyou set up the TV to automatically tune to
the correct input channel when you press VCRI, VCR2. LD, or
DSSoCABLE.
Set VCR 1 Channel
Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. The choices are:
Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a VCR connected to an antenna or Video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the
TV to tune to a channel when the VCRI button is pressed.
Channel 3 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the IV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR isconnected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Channel 3 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch isset to channel 3.
Channel 4 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the
Antenna B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 4 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video I Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to Video I
input when you press the VCR1 button.
Video 2 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to Video 2
input when you press the VCR1 button.
Video 3 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video 3 jacks on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to Video 3 input when you press the VCR1 button.
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Set VCR2 • LD Channel
Letsyou select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the
WZR2. LD button. The choices are the same as those listed under Set W:R 1 Channel, except that the component is the second VCR or
laserdisc player, and the remote button being programmed is
VCR2* LD. For example: Video 2 Input Choose this if your second VCR or laserdisc player is
connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the VCR2.LD button. This is a typical setting for a second VCR or laserdisc player.
Set DSS.CABLE Channel
Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DSS*CABLE button. Usually, DSS.CABLE can control either a DSS® receiver connected to the Video 1 input jacks or a cable box
connected to the Antenna A jack. The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channel,
and include Channel 2 Antenna A and Channel 2 Antenna B. Also, the component is either a DSS®Receiver or a cable box, and the button
being programmed is DSS°CABLE. For example:
Video 1 Input Choose this if your DSS® Receiver is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
Video 1 input when you press the DSS°CABLE button. This is the typical setting for a DSS®Receiver.
Tile following is an example for a cable box: Ch 3 Antenna A Choose this if your cable box is connected to the
Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the DSS.CABLE button. This is a typical
setting for a cable box.
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ASSISTANCE
Setup
The Setup routine is part of the Assistance menu and is described in
Interactive Setup.
Connections
Helps you connect different components to the TV. The Connections routine is also part of the setup routine. When you are using the
Connections routine, be sure and follow along in the Connections
Foldout.
Preferences Lets you set your preferences for things such as the appearance of the
on-screen menus. Menu Display Lets you change the appearance of the Main Menu.
Choose the family room with Nipper (Pictorial) or choose one more
like the other on-screen menus (Textual).
Display Size Lets you choose extended or reduced graphics for the on-
screen displays. Reduced graphics eliminates the context-sensitive
help bar which appears at the bottom of the screen, the mute indicator
which appears on screen when mute is active, the volume indicator
arid many other graphics. Display Colors Lets you choose what eye-pleasing palette of colors
will be used for the on-screen menus. Choose from Cornflower,
Sandstone, Seafoam or Charcoal.
Clock Style Lets you change the appearance of the clock that hangs on
the wall in the main menu living room. Choose an analog or digital clock.
About Your TV
Gives on-line information about using your TV and about your remote controls.
Guided Tour Provides an automatic tour through the TV's features and
menu system.Follow the on-screen directions to stepthrough the
-- different sections,or sit back and enjoy the show. Remote Control Showsthe remote control you are currently using-the
universalor the simple remote-and explains the function of each of
the buttons as you point to them.
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,ADVANCED FEATURES
PIX+ OPERATION
There are four different PIX + modes: PIP (picture-in-picture), Split Screen, POP (picture-outside-picture) and Channel Guide. You can
access all of these modes through the Screen menu. PIPMotie (picture-in-picture) Displays a second, smaller picture on
top of the main picture. Split Screen Mode Divides the main picture into left and a
right pictures. POP Mode (picture-outside-picture) Displays three small pictures to
the right of the main picture. Channel Guide Replaces the large picture with 12 small pictures.
PIX + with remote control buttons
The following remote control buttons affect the PIX+ modes:
PIP Brings up the PIPwindow. PressPIP again to remove the window. SPLIT Brings up the Split Screen. PressSPLITagain to remove the
Split Screen. POP Brings up the POP windows. Press POP again to remove the
windows. Guide Brings up 12 windows. PressGuide again to remove
the windows. CH CTRL (Channel Control) Selects whether the main picture or a
PIX+ window is affected by the CHAN A and CHAN v button. For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window, then press CH CTRL. Now, when you press the CHAN buttons, the channels will change in
the PIPwindow, not the main picture.
In PIP and Split Screen modes, CH CTRL switches between the main picture and the PIX+ window. In POP mode, CH CTRL switches from main picture to top window to middle window to bottom window and
back to main. FREEZE Freezes the video in the main picture or PIP window. To
change which window is currently selected, use CH CTRL. SWAP In PIP or Split Screen mode, switches, or "swaps"' the video
diisplay from the PIX + window to the main picture.
SIZE In PIPmode, selects the size of the PIPwindow. Choose from
five sizes.
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SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through
your channel list, using the currently selected window. To change the
currently selected window, use CH CTRL. Eachchannel is displayed
for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes to the next channel
in the list. In channel guide mode, you can highlight one of the 12 windows and press Scan to freeze the other 11 windows and run the
selected window. Move Buttons In PIP mode, you can use the move buttons to push
the PIP window to different positions on the screen.
TWO TIPS FOR USING PIX + BUTTONS
Automatic Channel Surfing during commercials in the Main Picture
You can auto-surf through the channels during commercials using the SKIPand SCAN buttons.
Ii. PressSKIPto set the commercial skip timer. The PIP
window appears.
2. Then, press SCAN to auto-surf the main picture through the channel list. When the SKIPfeature times out, the original channel will return automatically to the main picture and the PIP
window disappears.
Automatic Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIPwindow to auto-surf through channels as well.
11.PressPIP to bring up the PIPwindow.
2. PressCH CTRL to move the channel control to the PIPwindow.
3. PressSCAN. The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you, press SWAP.
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CLOSED CAPTIONING
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the
TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a)never,
b) wheriever it is available, or c) whenever the audio is muted.
TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING
1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen Menu appears with
PIX+ highlighted.
3. Point to Closed Cap Disp.
4. Pressthe move buttons to select a closed captioning display: Off No closed captioning information is displayed.
On always Closed captioning is displayed whenever it is available. On when muted Closed captioning is displayed only when you
have muted the sound.
5;. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.
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Closed captioning is not available on
all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the
channel marker.
CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four
text modes.
To Set the Closed Captioning Mode
1. Select Screen from the Main Menu.
2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode.
3. Use the move arrows to select your choice.
4. Select Exit to return to the Main menu.
TURNING OFF CLOSED CAPTIONING
1. Select Screen from the Main Menu.
2. Point to Closed Cap Disp.
3. Use the move arrows to highlight the OFF toggle and select it. The closed captioning turns off.
4. Select Exit to return to the Main menu.
If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC I, which displays complete text
of the program in the primary language in your area.
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ADJUSTING PROJECTION TV
Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you notice colored rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may want to adjust the picture tubes.
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Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2.
Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen Menu appears with PIX+ highlighted.
.
Point to Adjust Projection TV.
+4.
Use the move arrows to select a color to adjust, red or blue. The green projection tube remains stationary.
5.
A test pattern appears on the screen. Adjust the colors until the grid
lines appear white.
,6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu.
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ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS
Program providers have the option of sending information through the ain_aves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it when you press DISPLAY. To display the on-screen
program details:
1. Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker.
2. Press DISPLAY again to bring up the program title and the
program's length and elapsed time.
3. PressDISPLAY again for other program details such as the story line
and whether Closed-Captioning is available.
4. PressDISPLAY again to clear the screen.
Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed depends on whether the program provider
sends the information along with
the program.
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CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR
Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: from the Audio menu or
by pressing SURROUND on the remote. For more information, see
Audio Menu.
Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu.
3. Point to Audio Processor.
4. Use the move arrows select an audio processor: Mono, Stereo, Dolby 3, Pro Logic, Matrix Surround, and Hall Surround. These
options are described on page 40.
Choosing an audio processor from the remote
1. Press SURROUND to display the current audio processor mode on the screen.
2. PressSURROUND repeatedly to toggle through the different audio
modes. The TV displays the name of the current audio processor mode each time you press SURROUND.
The number of audio processor choices available depends on the speaker configuration you are currently using. For example, you can only use the Pro Logic audio processor when you have left, right, center and external rear speakers.
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USING AND MODIFYING FETCH
Using Fetch
To use the commands currently stored in Fetch:
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Pressthe Fetch button during normal viewing. The Fetch menu appears.
By default, the menu includes the Sleep Timer slider from the Time menu, the Audio Processor toggle from the Audio menu, the Contrast slider from the Picture Quality menu, and the Closed Cap Disp toggle
from the Screen menu.
3. To usethe Contrast command, highlight Contrast and move the contrast slider asyou would if it were in its usual menu.
4. Point to Exitand press MENU to return to normal viewing. Every command you find in the Fetch menu behaves just as it would in
its usual menu.
Modifying Fetch
You carl add a new command or replace existing commands in the Fetch
m'_nu. For example, to add the Equalizer command to the Fetch menu:
.'ress MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. In the family room, point to one of the speakers and press MENU. The Audio menu appears.
3. Highlight Equalizer.
4. PressFETCH. The Fetch menu appears, and the Equalizer command
appears to the right of the menu.
5. There are 5 slots in the FETCH menu. To place the Equalizer control
panel in one of the slots, highlight the slot and press MENU. A message appears telling you the command is in place.
6. PressMENU again.
7. PressCLEAR. You are returned to normal viewing.
Not all command menus can beplaced in the Fetch menu.
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DISPLAYING ON-SCREEN HELP
When you are at the Main Menu--the family room--press Help in the
upper left corner of the family room to display reminders of the locations of all available menus.
Menu Help
Every menu has a Help command. If you select it, detailed information
appears about the choices available in that menu. For example,
1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. In the family room, point to the remote control and pressMENU. The Channel menu appears.
3. Use the move buttons to point to Help and press MENU. Helpful information relating to the Channel menu appears.
Context Sensitive Help
This ProScan TV also provides Context-Sensitive Help. The TV knows the buttons you press and will offer information tailored to your needs.
• _ use Context-Sensitive Help:
1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. In the family room, point to the screen and press MENU. The Screen menu appears.
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Point to a command, Closed Cap Disp for example.
4.
Helpful information about the command appears in the lower right of the screen. For example, if you highlighted Closed Cap Disp, this
message appears at the bottom of the screen:
Press < or > to turn the display
on, off, or on when sound is muted.
option in the Assistance menu, the
I If you select the reduced graphics 1
context sensitive help is not displayed.
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APPENDICES
TV ONLY
This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout.
Connection A provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
To use this connection you must have:
* (I) coaxial cable
To connect: "1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION A
To watch TV programs:
"I. PressTV and tune to a channel.
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SeeConnections Foldout, Connection A
TV AND MONO VCR
"[his information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout.
Connection B provides:
,. stereo sound from broadcast programs ., mono sound from VCR
., Picture in Picture (PIP) ., viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (2) audio/video cables
• (2) coaxial cables
"1"oconnect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION B
To watch TV programs:
_1.TurnVCR off.
2. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another:
11.PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.
2. Begin recording.
3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV. "l. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. PressVCR1.
2. PressPLAY.
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TV AND STEREO VCR
This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout.
Connection C provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel
]0 use this connection you must have:
• (2) coaxial cables
• (3) audio/video cables
• (I) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:
I. Connect cables as shown in Connection C.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION C
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR off.
2. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.
2. Begin recording.
3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.
4. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. Press VCR1.
2. Press PLAY.
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TV AND VCR USING A SPLITTER
This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout.
Connection D provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (1) splitter
• (3) coaxial cables
• (3) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection D.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION D
To watch TV programs:
1. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another:
1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.
2. Begin recording.
3. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. PressVCR1.
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Press PLAY.
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TV AND DSS ® RECEIVER
This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout.
Connection E provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from the DSS® receiver
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
To use this connection you must have:
• (2) coaxial cables
• (3) audio/video cables
• (I) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:
I. Connect cables as shown in Connection E.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION E
To watch TV programs:
I. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS ® programming:
I. Press DSS•CABLE and tune to a channel.
See Connections Foldout, Connection E
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TV, VCR, AND DSS ® RECEIVER
USING A SPLITTER
This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout.
Connection G provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• stereo sound from the DSS®receiver
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (5) coaxial cables
• (6) audio/video cables
• (2) S-Video cables (optional)
• (1) splitter
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection G.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION G
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR and DSS®receiver off.
2. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS ® programming:
1. PressDSS•CABLE and tune to a channel.
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To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch
a different channel:
I. Turn DSS® receiver off.
2. Press VCRI and tune to a channel.
3. Press RECORD to begin recording.
4. To watch another channel, make sure the TViVCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
I. Press VCRI and then press PLAY.
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ADDING A LASERDISC PLAYER
This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout.
Connection H provides:
• stereo sound from a Laserdisc player
To use this connection you must have:
(3) audio/video cables
To connect:
1:. Connect cables as shown in Connection H.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION H
To play a laserdisc:
I. PressVCR2-LD and then press PLAY.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
You can connect up to six additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERSterminals, two to the CENTERSPEAKERS,and two
to the REAR SPEAKERSterminals.
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Front (Main) Speakers
To connect external speakers:
1. Connect speakers to the MAIN terminals.
2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL.
Center Speakers To connect external speakers:
1. Connect speakersto the CENTERCHANNEL terminals.
2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL.
Rear Speakers
To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects.
1. Connect two speakers to the SURROUND terminals.
2. Position them behind you in your TV room. To improve the surround sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the ground.
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OUTPUT
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IMPORTANT
Connecting Speakers to the TV
1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core.
2. Pressdown and hold the lever on the speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to seethat it's connected securely.
Connecting a Subwoofer Toconnect a subwoofer to the TV:
• Connect the subwoofer's audio input to the left (I_/MONO) HI-FI OUT jack.
When connecting the speaker wire,
make sure you connect the positive (+) terminal on theTV to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker. One side of the speaker wire is usually marked
with a white stripe to help you match
up the terminals correctly. If the (+) and (-) terminals are not matched properly, the speakers will not be "in phase," causing reduction in bass frequencies.
Do not allow the wire core to touch other wires or terminals. Damage to
components could result if the cores of two wires touch each other.
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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
Connecting a stereo amplifier
1. Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) and right (R) HI-FI OUTPUT jacks.
2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting a
speaker configuration with external speakers from the Audio menu.
If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own remote control, you may prefer to connect it to the TV using the Fixed
Output jacks. Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. If the
amplifier is not stereo, use the L/MONO HI-FI OUT jack. Consult the amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup.
Connecting a tape deck To use a tape deck to record audio from TV:
1. Connect the tape deck's audio inputs to the FIXED OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
FIXED
OUTPUT
I VIDEO L/MONO RIGH_ 1
Tape Deck Connection
The FIXED OUTPUT jacks provide a fixed level audio signal, making them ideal for audio recording, or for use with an audio amplifier that has its
own remote control. No matter how the volume changes on the TV, the
output volume stays the same.
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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK
There are two connections recommended for playing back from the
camcorder to the TV:
Front Connection Playback
1. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories.
2. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video input (yellow).
3. Connect the camcorder's audio output to the adapter's audio input (white).
4. Connect the adapter to the AoV jack on the front of the TV.
5. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker
displays FRNT.
6. Start playback on the camcorder.
Back Connection Playback
1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT1 audio
and video jacks on the TV.
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2. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker
displays VlD1.
3. Start playback on the camcorder.
S-VHS CAMCORDER
To connect a camcorder with S-Video capability:
I. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VlDEOI
jack on the TV.
2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUTI audio
and video jacks on the TV.
3. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker
displays VlDI.
4. Start playback on the camcorder.
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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD FROM THE TV
To record from the TV to the camcorder:
1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED OUTPUT jacks.
2. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions on camcorder recording.
• S-VHS Camcorder The TV does not supply video output in S-Video form. Use the
connection described above.
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TheTV must remain on during
recording. If you change channels on theTV, the channel change will be
recorded.
Signals from the S-Video connector do not come through the FIXED OUTPUT video jack.To record to an S-Video component, remember to
connect its regular video cable as well as the S-Video cable.
The PIP window and on-screen
menus and displays will not be recorded. If you change channels on
theTV, the channel change will be
recorded.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. Ifyou experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your
service technician.
TV will not turn on
• Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."
• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
Controls don't work
• If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
...."roblems with Remote
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor. Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Pressthe TV button so remote
will control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing the batteries.
Remote stops working
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds. Install the batteries and try remote.
TV Turns off while playing
• Schedule function may be activated.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.
Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time
Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).
• Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.
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Blank screen
• Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
• Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
• Maybe TV's speaker configuration is wrong. Check Speakers command in the Audio menu.
• If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the
component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R INPUT
1 jacks.
• Maybe SPEAKERswitch on the back of the TV is not in the INTERNAL position.
Can't select certain channel
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Use SURROUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but power light is on
• Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position.
• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.
• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make
sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same asCH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct
position.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting Video Noise Filter to improve weak signals.
Black Box appears on the screen
• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display
control in the Channel Menu.
TV works, can't tune to a channel
• Maybe TV is in FAV Channel mode. Check the Channel List toggle in the Pix+ Options part of the Screen menu,
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LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:
• One year for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
• Two years for picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.
How you get service:
• Request home service from any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized ProScan Television
Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages,or call 1-800-
PROSCAN.
• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information
should be obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Remote control batteries.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your
set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the U.S.A.:
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for details.
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CARE AND CLEANING
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
Toclean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on the TV cabinet or screen.
While cleaning do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the
TV. This could cause damage to the TV.
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Symbols (0-9) 32
A
A°V 38. AoV jack 73
Additional speakers 71 Advanced Features 51
ANT B input, note 36 ANTENNA 33
Arrows 33 Audio component 32
Audio Menu 40 Audio Processor 40
Audio processors 33 Auto Channel Search 17
Auto Color 42
AV adapter 73 AV adaptor 38
AV Jack 38 Available input sources 33
B Back Panel 36
Back Panel Jacks
INPUT 1 36
Black Level 42 brightness 42
C
Cable box 25 Care and Cleaning 78
CH CTRL 33 H CHAN 32, 43
Change the channel 32 Channel information 32
Channel list 32 Channel Menu 46 Channel menu 8 Channel numbers 32 Choice Lists 13 |
CLEAR 12, 33 Closed Caption Mode 44 Closed Captioning Display 44
CODE SEARCH 28 Color 42
Color Warmth 42 Connect a camcorder 38 K Connecting a Camcorder 72, 73
Connecting a stereo amplifier 72 Connecting a Subwoofer 71
Connecting a tape deck 72 L Connecting Audio Components 72 Connecting Speakers 71
Connecting to an A/V receiver 37 Contrast 42
Control Panels 12
Choice Lists 13 Sliders 12 /
Control panels 9 Current channel list 32
D
DISPLAY 32 DSS®receiver 32 DSSoCABLE 32
DSS°CABLE button 24, 25
E
Entering channel numbers 32 Equalizer 40
Exit 8
F
Favorite channel list 47 FREEZE33
FRNT 33 Front Panel 38
Front Speakers 71
G
GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM
39
Hall Surround 40 Headphone 38
Headphone Audio 41 Headphone Volume 41 Home computers, note 36
INPUT 33 INPUT 1 36
Input sources 33 INPUT2 36
Interactive Setup 17
Key Combination chart 28
L/MONO audio jacks 36
M
Main Menu 33 Matrix Surround 40
MENU 13, 33 Menu commands 39
Menu system 9 Menus 9
MOVE 33 MOVE (Arrows) 33
MOVE arrows 8 MUTE 32 Mute 40
N
Number Buttons 32 Numeric entry control panel 14
O
On-screen menus 8 On-screen setup routine 17
Options 43
p
Picture Controls 43 Picture Quality 12
Picture Quality Menu 12,42 Picture-in-Picture 43
Picture-in-picture 33 Picture-outside-Picture 43
PIP 33, 43 PIPwindow 33
PIX+ 43 Point 8 Point and Select 8 POP 43
PREVCH 32 Previous channel 32
Projection TV adjustment 56 Program information 32 Program the VCR button using CODE
SEARCH 28
Program the VCR button using DIRECT
ENTRY 28
Programming the Remote 21 Programming the remote to control a
laserdisc play 24
Programming the remote to control a
satellite or c 25, 26
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Programming the remotes 22
Programming the Simple Remote
28
Programming the universal remote
to control a DSS® 24
Programming the Universal Remote
to Control a VCR 22, 26
Prologic 40
Q
Quick Reference 39
R
RearSpeakers 71 Remote 9
Remote Buttons 32
VCR1 32 RESET 33 ResetPicture Controls 43 Return to TV 13
REW, PLAY,FF, REC,STOP, PAUSE
32
RIGHT audio jacks 36
Sleep Timer 45 Sliders 12
Sound Check 41 Speaker Switch 71
Speakers 40 Split Screen 43 Stereo headphones 38
SWAP 33
T
Theatre 42 Three-digit channel 32
Time Display 45
Time Menu 45 Tint 12 Tour of the TV 31
Transport control 32
TV accessories 38
TV button 32
Tweak 41
U
Universal remote 21, 22 Universal Remote VCR Codes
23
S-VHS camcorder 73 S-VIDEO 36 SCAN 33 Schedule 45 Select 8
SetTime and Day 45 SetTime numeric entry control
panel 14
Sharpness 42 SIGNAL SOURCE 37
Signal Type 13 Signal Type Choice list 13 Simple remote 21 Simple Remote Buttons 34
CHAN DOWN 34 CHAN UP 34 MENU 34
POWER 34
TV 34 VCR 34 VOL < 34 VOL > 34
Simple Remote VCR Codes 29 Simple remote's VCR button 28 Single Picture 43
SKIP 32
V
VCR Codes 23 VCR mode 32
VCR1 32 VCR1 button 22, 26
VCR2oLD 32 VCR2oLD mode 32 VID1 33 VlD2 33
Video games, note 36
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General Cable Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables
are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables.
Slip-on Connector
Screw-on Connector
Round75-ohmcoaxial cable
Flat300-ohmtwin-lead cable
Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-
type phono connectors.
The following accessories are available from most ProScan
dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional
cables.
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Cable attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV.
AH037 (3 fl)
The end5 screw onto the connectors for
a secure connection. Push-on Cable attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm
F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV.
Gold-Tipped Cables
AH065G (6 ft) AH066G (10 if)
Audio/Video Cables
Endspush on for a quick connection.
Standard Audio/VideoCable with RCA-typephono plugs
Color-Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for
easeof use. The VIDEO jacks are yellow, the right AUDIO jacks are red, and the left AUDIO jacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to
right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono),
connect it to the R/MONO INPUT jack. To connect S-VHS
(Super-VHS) components, an S-Video cable is required.
Standard S-Video Cable
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Your ProScan monitor panel is equipped with gold-plated
jacks. The gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts
which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from
your equipment.
_ Audio/video Cable
Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO Gold-TippedCables and VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type AH069G(3ft) phono plug on each end.
AH070G (5 fl)
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you conne_:t the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of two VHS VCRs to
duplicate tapes. Can also be usecTto connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is
Gold.'13pped Cable AH075G (6 ft)
color-coded and shielded. Has RCA- type phono plugs on each end.
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you connect the
VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo
components.
Gold-Tipped Cable AH077G (6 ft)
Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Models
Audio/Video Cables continued
Gold.Tipped Cable AH072G (3 ft)
VAA014 (3 ft) VAA020 (8 fi)
Remote Controls
CRK81A CRK61A
Stereo Audio Cable
Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components.
S-Video Cable has multipin connectors on
each end for connecting
components with S-Video output to your
TV.
Remote Controls
These are the remote
controls that came packed with your
TV. Replacements or
spares can be ordered as needed.
Description
_ignal Splitter 3old-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (I 0-if) Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-ft) Gold-Tipped Stereo Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-if)
Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) Wireless Headphone System
S-Video Cable (8-if) S-Video Cable (3-if) Remote Control (CRK61A) Remote Control (CRK81A)
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ............................
Sales Tax .............................................................................
PartNo.
AH047 $ 3.99 AH065G $ 6.99
AH066G' $ 8.99 AH069G $ 5.99
AH070G $ 7.99 AH072G $ 8.99 AH075G $ 10.99
AH077G $ 14.99 AH037 $ 3.95
PSWH100 $199.95 VAA020 $ 29.95
VAA014 $ 27.55 206799 $ 28.05
225617 $ 67.90
Total
$
$
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales taxm for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
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All accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
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To place your order by phone, have your Visa or
MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this
number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on
this order form.
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Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel.
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:
ProScan Video Accessories P.O. Box 8419
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For more information on these accessories(or current prices), write to the following address:
Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
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