RCA PS60690 Owner’s Manual

USER MANUAL

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TV OPERATION

1. PressTV to turn on the TV.

2. Pressthe CHAN buttons to change channels, or enter channels
directly with the number buttons.

3. Pressthe VOL buttons to change the volume.

GETTING AROUND 1N THE MENUS

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu--a living room.

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3. PressMENU to enter the menu associated with that item.

4. Use the MOVE arrows to navigate around the menu, highlight
menu items, and make adjustments.

5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu.

6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to normal viewing.

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First Things First .................................................. 3

Using the Menu System ...................................... 7

The 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

Edit the Channel Labels .................................................................... 20

Programming the Remotes ................................ 21

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

To Control a VCR ............................................................................. 22

To Control a DSSReceiver ............................................................... 24

To Control a Satellite 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

Choosing 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

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Appendix A: Connections ................................. 62

Connection A: TV Only .................................................................... 62

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B:TV and Mono VCR .................................................... 63

C: TV and Stereo VCR ................................................... 64

D: TV and Stereo VCR Using a Splitter ........................... 65

E:TV and DSSReceiver ................................................. 66

F:TV, VCR and DSS Receiver ........................................ 67

G: TV, VCR and DSS Receiver Using a Splitter ............... 68

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

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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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/
video adapter for plugging your camcorder into the front of the TV. Be

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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. Ifyou 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, DSSTM
receiver, or laserdisc player. SeeAppendixA, p. 62 for detailed

information about using each of these connections. After connecting

the TV, proceed 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.

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STEP 4: INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.

2. Insert the four AAA batteries as shown, 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 TV 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.
This 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

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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.

MENU

3. PressMENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.

4. Point to Exitand pressMENU to return to the Main Menu.

5. Point to Exitand pressMENU 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.

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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
you to the previous screen. Selecting the Exit button from the Main

Menu returns you to regular TV viewing. For example,

I. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. Point to Exit.

2. Press MENU. 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. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.

2. Point to the Help button and press MENU. The help
balloons appear.

3. PressMENU again. The help balloons disappear.

The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful

information explaining 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, adifferent

menu highlights. PressMENU on the remote to select the
highlighted menu.

To exit a menu

There are two ways to exit a menu:

• Pointto 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 the Picture Quality Menu and press MENU. (The Picture
Quality menu is the TV's front panel, just below the TV screen.) The

Picture Quality 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.

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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. Press MENU 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.

S. PressCLEAR to 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.

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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.

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PressMENU. The plus sign and the hours and minutes field
are highlighted.

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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. Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then pressMENU
repeatedly to move the day forward. Point to the minus sign and
press MENU to move the day backwards.

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When you have entered the correct time, press the left arrow to
return to Set Time and Day.

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.

4. Point up repeatedly until channel 13 highlights.

ListsandLabets

5. Point right until the Fav 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 you 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. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.

2. 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.

_You must 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 questions about 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.

I. 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."

I. 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 setthe 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 setthe 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 use the 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

CONFIGURATION

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 EXITand 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 manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

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 steps to program your universal remote to control your
VCR:

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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.

4. Enter the two-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.

6. 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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models of the brands shown-on the
next page.

To program theVCR2oLD button to
control a second VCR, follow the steps
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For instructions on programming the

simple remote, see page 28.

Universal Remote VCR 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

Capeflart ........................................... 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,

.................... 020,023,027,034,041,042,

......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

JCL ..................................................... 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

MEl.....................................................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..........................................016,07I

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..............008,01.5,029,053,056

Symphonic........................................015

Tandy .........................................002,015

Tashiko ..............................................009

Tatung................................................030

Teac......................................05,030,069

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

DSSTM Receiver

The universal remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSSTM
receiver. Many buttons on your TV remote have the same functions as
the buttons on the RCA DSSTM 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 its own

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. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release DSSoCABLE, 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 ...................................080,08 I

Cheyenne ..........................................08I

Drake ........................................082,083

General Instruments ..... 092,093,094

Realistic.............................................084

Sierra I,I1,111.......................................08I

STSI...................................................085

STS2...................................................086

STS3...................................................087

STS4...................................................088

Toshiba..............................................089

Uniden...............................................090

Video Cipher II ................................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 DSSreceiver 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 DSS°CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release DSS°CABLE, 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

EasternInt..............................................................002

GeneralInstuments............................................. 046

GI400..............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

OakSigma .............................................................. 016

Panasonic........................................003,027,039,06I

Philips.....................................007,008,019,021,026,

............................................028,029,032,033,040,04I

Pioneer....................................................018,020,044

RCA...................................................................000,027

Randtek............................................................007,008

Regal........................................................003,012,013

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...................................................010,011,059

Tocom.....................................017,021,049,050,055

Unika.......................................................031,032,041

Universal.................................................051,052,060

Viewstar.................................007,008,019,021,026,

............................................028,029,032,033,040,04 I

WarnerAmex....................................................... 044

Zenith..............................................014,042,057,061

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Programming the Universal Remote
to Control a Laserdisc Player

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 VCR2 • LD button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-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.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand
until the [aserdisc player responds to the remote commands.

Programming the Universal Remote

to Control an Audio Component

Laserdisc Player Codes

ProScan.............................................033

RCA ...................................................033

Pioneer..............................................033

To program the remote for a remote-controllable audio component,

point the remote at the component and press the correct component
button: AUX for an AV receiver, CD for a CD player, etc. Then, press

POWER or CHAN up or down. If the component doesn't respond, the
remote needs to be programmed. 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.

Follow these stepsto 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. Press and hold the component button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release component button, then pressPOWER to see if the
component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try
pressing the component button, then POWER again.

6. Repeat steps3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand

until the component responds to the remote commands.

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r

Audio Component Codes

ADS

AMP ..........................................001

AIWA

CD ..........................................060

_KAI

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 ..................................073

KYOCERA

AMP ..........................................009

LOTTE (NEC)

CD ............................................075

HAG 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

AMP ..........................................020

ONKYO

AM/FM .....................................082

CD ..........................................078

TAPE.................................080,08 I

PHONO ..................................079

PANASONIC

AMP ..........................................012

AM/FM .....................................038

CD ....................................036,083

TAPE.........................................037

PHILLIPS

AMP ..........................................062

AM/FM .....................................062

CD ..........................................06 I

PIONEER

AMP ..........................................014

AM/FM .....................................042

CD ............................................039

TAPE.................................040,04 I

RCA

AM P..........................................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 ..........................................02 I

AM/FM .....................................049

CD ............................................046

TAPE.................................048,053

PHONO ..................................047

TEAC

AMP ..........................................010

CD ............................................069

TECHNICS

AM/FM .....................................052

CD ............................................050

TAPE.........................................05 I

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.
Press MENU 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.

CHAN

MENU

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. Pressand hold the VCR button.

5. Enter the four keypresses shown in the Key Combination Chart.

Symbol

A

v

>

<

Simple Remote Button
CHAN UP
CHAN DOWN
VOL UP

VOL DOWN

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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, I 0,13,15,

.........................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 ................................................3 I

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

Mitsubishi ..................04,05,27,35,40

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..........................................16,7I

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,

..........................12,13,15,25,27,3 t,35

Yamaha ......................02,14,16,30,46

Key Combinations

00 ^hhA 51 ^<^<
0l ^hA> 52 ^<>^

02 ^^^V 53 ^<>>
03 ^hA< 54 ^<>V

04 ^^>^ 55 ^<><
05 hA>> 56 ^<V h
06 ^^>V 57 ^<V>
07 ^h>< 58 ^<VV

08 ^Av^ 59 A<V<
09 ^^V> 60 h<<^

10 ^Avv 61 h<<>
II ^^V< 62 ^<<V

12 ^^<^ 63 h<<<
13 ^^<> 64 >^hA

14 ^h<v 65 >^h>
15 ^^<< 66 >^^V

16 ^>hh 67 >^^<
17 ^>^> 68 >^>^
18 ^>^V 69 >^>>

19 ^>h< 70 >^>V

20 ^>>h 71 >^><
21 ^>>> 72 >AvA

22 ^>>V 73 >Av>
23 ^>>< 74 >Avv

24 A>V^ 75 >^V<
25 A>V> 76 >h<h
26 h>VV 77 >^<>

27 A>V< 78 >^<V
28 h><h 79 >^<<
29 h><> 80 >>hA

30 h><v 81 >>h>
31 h><< 82 >>^V
32 AvAA 83 >>h<

33 ^vA> 84 >>>h
34 AV^V 85 >>>>

35 ^v^< 86 >>>v

36 ^V >^ 87 >>>K
37 ^v>> 88 >>v h

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 hA

46 ^v<v 97 >v^>
47 ^v<< 98 >vAv

48 ^<^^ 99 >v^<

49 ^(^> 100 >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.).

3O

Tip for the Simple Remote
To change channels on theVCR, press

and hold VCR, then press TV. Release

both and use the CHAN buttons to

change channels.To return to using
the simple remote buttons as
transport keys, pressVCR.

For PROSCAN, RCA, and GE
devices, pressing the device button
will usually turn the device on. Use

the POWER button to turn the
device off.

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 someVCRs.

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 -i-V.

VCR2-LD If programmed, turns on the second VCR or laserdisc
player. Puts the remote in VCR2oLD 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.

AMoFM If programmed, turns on the AM/FM receiver and puts the
remote in AMoFM mode.

TAPE If programmed, turns on the tape player and puts the remote in
Tape mode.

O©

VCR2.LD CD

VCR1 DSSeCABLE rD

O0

AMoFM TAPE AUX

0 0 ©

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

r.-7 r-i-i

GUIDE

MUTE

,HAN SKIP

CHAg PREVCH

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 A 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. Pressrepeatedly to see

detailed program information, if available.

SKIP Press once 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. Press again to restore the sound.
PREV CH 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.

INPUT ANTENNA

0 0

DISPLAY CLEAR RESET SCAN

I/_ENU FETCH

'_ _ MOVE [_ €_1_

PROGRAM

PIP POP SPLIT CH CTRL

SiZE SWAP FREEZE -a(_.

PROSCAN "

IFor more, see Programming the Universal /

emote, p. 22.

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INPUT Pressto toggle through the available input sources (VID1,

VlD2, VlD3, FRNT,etc.).
ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions

as TVoVCR button in VCR mode and TVoDSS button in

DSSoCABLE Mode.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to
TV viewing.

MENU Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects
highlighted items. When on an Exit button, returns to the previous

menu. When in VCR mode, functions asa Program button.

RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system.

Also used to adjust the menu controls and to move the PiP window
when no menus are on the screen.

PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Pressagain to
remove the PIPwindow.

SPLIT Divides the main picture into left and a right pictures. Press

again to remove the split screen.
POP Brings up three small picture-outside-picture windows. Press

again to remove the POP windows.

GUIDE Brings up twelve small pictures that are previews of the next
twelve channels in the channel list. Use the up and down arrows to
see the previous or next four channels. PressMENU to go to the

channel you have highlighted. PressGUIDE again to remove the
channel guide.

CH CTRL Selects whether the main picture or a PIX+ window is
affected by the CHAN and FREEZEbuttons.

SWAP Swaps the main picture with the currently selected

PIX+ window.
FREEZE Freezesthe video in the main picture or PIPwindow, if it's

displayed.

SIZE Selectsthe size of the PIPwindow.
SCAN Briefly displays each channel from the current channel list.

Pressagain to stop scan.

SURROUND Press once to display the current audio processor. Press
repeatedly to toggle through the available audio processors.

cableTV signals. Signals from the
Video INPUTS are not displayed in

I he POP windows display antenna or 1

POP mode.

FETCH Contains up to five frequently used controls from other menus.
You can choose what controls are available at the fetch menu.

the Fetch Menu, see Using and

I To add your own favorite control to |

Modifying Fetch, p. 59.

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J

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 as a FFor 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 Scansdown 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 as a PAUSEbutton.

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

channel information.

VCR 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.

CHAN

MENU

34

For more, see Programming the Simple
Remote, p. 28.

To change channels on theVCR, press
and hold VCR, then pressTV. Release

both buttons and use the CHAN
buttons to change channels.

To return to using the remote buttons
as transport keys, pressVCR.

p

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 Displays the current channel.
PIP 2 Displays the current PIP channel, if in use.

CNN If assigned using the Lists and Labelscontrol panel, displays

the channel logo for the current channel.
ANT A Displays the current input source.
CC Displayed 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.

ii

The channel marker shown above is 1

L just an example, of course. J

35

BACK PANEL

-e

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.

L/MORO RIGHT VIDEO

INPUT 1 "_H__II_)_ m

L/MONO RIGHT VIDEO

I_PUT 2

IJMONO RIGHT VIDEO S-VIDEO

INP_" 3

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO Letsyou connect a component with S-Video capability, such
as a DSS receiver or S-Video VCR. When using S-Video, make sure to
connect the three audio/video cables, as well asthe S-Video
connector.

INPUT 2
Provides connection to a second video component such as a 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 asa VCR 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.

You can use the ANT B input for
video games and switch between the
two inputs using the ANTENNA

button on the remote.

When usingTV 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.

36

SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable
TV system.

OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed-level audio and
video from the INPUT 1 source only.

FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level audio and video output from the
TV. These output signals are ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver or
amplifier that has its own remote control.

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 SPEAKERS Lets you connect external left and right speakers to
the TV.

SURROUND OUTPUT (SURR OUTPUT) SPEAKERS Lets you
connect left and right surround channel speakers to the TV.

ANT A ANT B

I,.,.i I

! i

I,,,ri I

SURR
OUTPUT

i

i

VIDEO L/MONO RIGHT

VIOEO UMONO RIGHT

o_T'_

VIDEO UMONO RIGHT

mcenter channel

mmain

_surround

LEFT -- - RIGHT +

SURR DENTER SURR

CONTROLLED

PROLOGIC

LEFT/SUB OUTPUTS RIGHT

OU%T-@

LEFT RIGHT

37

FRONT PANEL

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, use VOL <
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL > Increases the 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
the TV.

MENU

0

0

AoV

0

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The front panel above shows a
typical button layout. The exact
look of the buttons may be different
from those on the front of yourTV.

If you turn Parental Control on, the

front panel no longer provides
access to the menus. For more

information, see Parental Control,
page 46.

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 Lets you 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.

Mute

mr1

SoundOn

Pro Logic 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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Tweak Takes you to a control panel that lets you 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 Letsyou set the volume of the sound played

through headphones connected to the jack on the front of the TV.
Headphone Audio Letsyou 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 richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
SharpnessAdjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

Auto Color Letsyou 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 blue 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 darkened, theatre-like setting, for example, a darkened

room.
Reset Pidure Controls Lets you reset the picture controls to their

original settings.

you prefer to manually adjust the

I Turn the Auto Color feature OFF if |

picture with the picture controls.

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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

and one 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 Pidure & Channel Guide Letsyou choose whether the CHAN
buttons provide accessto your Normal or Favorite channel list.

PIP (Picture-in-Pidure) Lets you control whether the main picture or
the PIPwindow is affected by the CHAN button and at what size the

PIPwindow is displayed.

PIX+

DIIII

Screen

Split Screen Letsyou 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 Always Captioning information isdisplayed, 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.

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available on all channels at all times.
For more on using closed captioning,

I Captioning information is not 1

see Advanced Features,page 5 I.

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TIME MENU

Sleep Timer Lets you select how long the TV waits before it turns off.

Schedule Leads to 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 Leads to 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 1.5 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 Listsand 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 (seebelow). 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 isset to Off.

Signal Source Letsyou 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

ParentatControt

I-II

Lets you select which type of TV signal you are currently using.

UHF/VHF Antenna Choose if you arecurrently using an antenna for

TV signals.

Cable Choose if you are currently using cable or a cable box for

TV signals.

Lists and Labels

Leadsto 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 a second 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.

Connect your video game to Antenna
B.Then, when you want to play video
games, pressANTENNA 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 ,ofthe 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.

FAY All the channels that have Favorite checked make up the Favorite
list. You can place 10 channels in the FAV list.

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 is turned 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 second language, if a second-language audio
signal is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a

program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is
broadcast in mona.

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. You may wish to usethe
graphic logos for most channels and use the custom labels for special

channels.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the
channels available through the antenna input(s). When the TV 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 1 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

Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to
the correct input channel when you press VCR1, VCR2-LD, or

DSS.CABLE.

Set VCR 1 Channel

Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the

VCRI 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 VCR1 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 TV to tune to

channel 3 when you press the VCR1 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 is connected 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 VCR1 button. Reminder: Make sure the
component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

ParentalControl

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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 VCR1 button. Reminder: Make sure the
component's Ch 3/4 switch is set 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 VCR1 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

Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you pressthe

VCR2 °LD button. The choices are the same as those listed under Set
VCR I 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 I input jacks or a cable box

connected to the Antenna A jack.
The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR I 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 I Input Choose this if your DSS Receiver is connected to the

Video I jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to

Video I input when you press the DSS°CABLE button. This is the
typical setting for a DSS Receiver.

The following is an example for a cable box:
Ch 3 Antenna A Choose this if your cable box isconnected 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
and 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 usingyour 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 step through the
different sections, or sit back and enjoy the show.

Remote Control Shows the remote control you are currently using-the
universal or the simple remote-and explains the function of each of
the buttons asyou 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.

PIP Mode (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. Press PIPagain to remove the window.
SPLIT Brings up the Split Screen. PressSPLITagain to remove the

Split Screen.

SIZE SWAP FREEZE

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POP Brings up the POPwindows. 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 isaffected by the CHAN A and CHAN v button. For

instance, press PIPto bring up the PIPwindow, then pressCH 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 Freezesthe video in the main picture or PIP window. To

change which window is currently selected, use CH CTRL.
SWAP In PIPor Split Screen mode, switches, or "swaps"' the video

display from the PIX + window to the main picture.
SIZE In PIP mode, selects the size of the PIPwindow. Choose from

five sizes.

You can scan through channels in the

PIP window.When you find a channel

you like, press SWAP to display that

channel in the main picture, sending
the current channel to the

PIP window.

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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. Each channel isdisplayed

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 PIPwindow 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.

1. PressSKIP to 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.

1. PressPIP to bring up the PIP window.

2. PressCH CTRLto move the channel control to the PIP window.

3. PressSCAN. The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP
window. If you see a channel that interestsyou, 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 astext on the
TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a)never,
b) whenever 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 Exitand 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
captior_ing information are applicable.

When a program is closed captioned,

the letl:ers 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 CCI, 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.

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 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
airwaves 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. PressDISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker.

2. PressDISPLAY 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. Press DISPLAY 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 progr:tm.

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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. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. PressMENU 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 Phantom, Pro Logic, Matrix Surround, and Hall
Surround. These options are described on page 40.

Choosing an audio processor from the remote

1. PressSURROUND 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 a'vailable 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:

. Press the 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 Exit and 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 can add a new command or replace existing commands in the Fetch
menu. For example, to add the Equalizer command to the Fetch menu:

1. Press 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. Press FETCH. 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. Press MENU again.

7. Press CLEAR. You are returned to normal viewing.

placed in the Fetch menu.

Not all command menus can be

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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 press MENU.
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.

To use Context-Sensitive Help:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. In the family room, point to the screen and pressMENU. The
Screen menu appears.

3. 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 f you select the reduced graphics }

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:

• (1) coaxial cable

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsin the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION A

To watch TV programs:

1. PressTV and tune to a channel.

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SeeConnections Foldout, Connection A

TV AND MONO VCR

This 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

To connect:

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. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

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See Connections Foldout, Connection B

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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

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 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:

I. Press VCRI and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TViVCR switch on the VCR is set to IV.

4. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCR1.

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2. Press PLAY.

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See Connections Foldout, Connection C

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. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. 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 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:

1. 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:

1. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch DSS programming:

I. Press DSS,CABLE and tune to a channel.

DSS

RECEI_IE_

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See Connections Foldout, Connection E

TV, VCR, AND DSS RECEIVER

This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout.

Connection F provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• stereo sound from the DSSreceiver

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables

• (6) audio/video cables

• (2) S-Video cables (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsinthe
interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION F

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn off VCR and DSSreceiver.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch DSS programming:

]. Press DSS•CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch
a different channel:

1. Turn DSS receiver off.

2. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. PressRECORD to begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TViVCR switch on the
VCR is set to TV; then pressTV and tune to achannel,

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCRI and then pressPLAY.

See Connections Foldout, Connection F

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TV, VCR, AND DSS RECEIVER

USING A SPLITTER

This information applies to Connection (3 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. Press DSS•CABLE and tune to a channel.

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See Connections Foldout, Connection G

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch

a different channel:

1. Turn DSS receiver off.

2. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the
VCR is set to TV; then pressTV and tune to achannel.

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To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.

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:

1. PressVCR2.LD and then press PLAY.

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See Connections Foldout, Connection H

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 REARSPEAKERSterminals.

I,,,, Im I

Illll

--center channel

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 speakers to the CENTER CHANNEL terminals.

2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL.

Rear Speakers

To connect rear speakersfor 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.

L, III I

SURR
OUTPUT

--main

--surround

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
To connect a subwoofer to the TV:

• Connect the subwoofer's audio input to the left (L/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 itsown 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

F

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. Press INPUT 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.

A°V

Q

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:

1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO1
jack on the TV.

2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT1 audio
and video jacks on the TV.

3. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker
displays VID1.

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. If you experience any

dJfficulty 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 was 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.

Problems with Remote

• Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.

Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component (TV or
VCR) you were 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 have been 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 TViVCR switch on the VCR
is in the correct position.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be aweak station. Use SURROUND button to change to
mono mode instead of stereo.

No picture, no sound but power light is on

• Maybe someone changed cable/air function to wrong position.

• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make
sure TV istuned to channel 3 or 4 - sameas CH3/4 switch on VCR.
Also check to make sure TViVCR 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 FAVChannel 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. (YourOwner'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:

• Please complete 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 gives you 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.

To clean 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
A-V 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

Connecting a tape deck 72

Connecting Audio Components 72

Connecting Speakers 71

Connecting to an AiV receiver 37

Contrast 42
Control Panels 12

Choice Lists 13
Sliders 12

Control panels 9
Current channel list 32

D

DISPLAY 32
DSSreceiver 32

DSS°CABLE 32
DSS°CABLE button 24, 25

Entering channel numbers 32
Equalizer 40

Exit 8

l

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 T4

O

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 I
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

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

On-screen menus 8
On-screen setup routine 17

Options 43

P

Picture Controls 42
Picture Quality 12

Picture Quality Menu 12,42

Picture-in-Picture 43
Picture-in-picture 33

Picture-outside-Picture 43
PIP 33, 43

PIP window 33
PIX+ 43
Point 8

Point and Select 8
POP 43
PREV CH 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

Rear Speakers 71
Remote 9

Remote Buttons 32

VCR1 32
RESET 33
Reset Picture Controls 42
Return to TV 13

REW, PLAY,FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE

32

RIGHT audio jacks 36

S

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

Set Time and Day 45
Set Time 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
VlD1 33

VlD2 33
Video games, note 36

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or MasterCard by

filling in below

To order accessories, contact your local ProScan Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the instructions
below to order by telephone.

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To place your order by phone, have your Visa or
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between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this
number only to place an order for accessory items listed on

this order form.

1 -800-338-0376

Most times your order will be shipped UPSwithin 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:

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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.

Distributor & Special Products
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Accessory Order Form for ProScan TV Models

Audio/VideoCablescontinued

Gold-_pped Cable
AH072G (3-if)

186008

Remote Controls

CRK81A CRK61A

Stereo Audio Cable

Double gold-tipped
cable generally used
for connecting stereo

audio components.

S-VHS Video Cable has
multipin connectors on

each end for connecting
S-VHS components to
your TV.

Remote Controls
These are the remote

controls that came

packed with your

TV. Replacements or

spares can be ordered
asneeded.

Description

Signal Splitter
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-if)
Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-if)

Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-if)
Gold-Tipped Stereo Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-if)

Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

;crew-on Antenna Cable (3-if)

Wireless Headphone System

;-VHS Cable (8-ft)

S-VHS Video Cable (3-ft)
Remote Control (CRK61 A)

Remote Control (CRK81A)

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ............................

Sales Tax .............................................................................

Part No.

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

186008 $ 27.55

206799 $ 28.05
225617 $ 67.90

Total

$

$

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax
for each individual state, country, and locality to which

the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ......................................

Total Amount Enclosed ........................................................

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S, currency only.

No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

$ 5,00

$

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-ohmcoaxialcable

Flat300-ohmtwin-lead cable

ivlost audio/video connections between components can be
made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-

type phono connectors.

Standard Audio/VideoCable with

RCA-typephonoplugs
(suchas No. AH002)

Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for

ease of 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-VHS video cable is required.

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.

The ends screw onto the connectors

AH037 (3-if)
AH00a (9-ft)

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.

AHO(N (5-ft)

Ends push on for a quick connection.

Audio/Video Cables

Audio/Video Cable

Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO
and VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type

AH002 (5-ft)

Gold:lipped Cebles
AH069613-ft)
AH070G 15-ft)

AHO05 (6-ft)

Gold:tipped Cables

AH075G 16-fll

phono plug on each end.

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double
cable that lets you connect the VIDEO

and AUDIO jacks of two VHS VCRs to
duplicate tapes. Can also be used to

connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is
color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-

type phono plugs on each end.

S-VHSCable (suchas No. 186008)

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.

Gold-Zipped Cable
AH077G (6-ft)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

Triple cable that lets you connect the
VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo

components.

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product, call our friendly toll-free number listed below. We're always
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