ProScan PS27125JX1BB User manual

USER MANUAL

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FIRST THINGS FIRST .......................... 3
Connecting your TV ........................................................ 4
TV Only ..................................................................... 4
TV with other Components ......................................... 4
TV Guide Plus+ Controller ......................................... 5
USING THE MENU SYSTEM .................. 7
The Menu Rule: Point and Select ..................................... 8
What is Point and Select? ........................................... 8
Menus and Control Panels ............................................. 10
Menus ...................................................................... 10
Control Panels ........................................................... 11
Sliders ....................................................................... 11
Choice Lists .............................................................. 12
Numeric Entry .......................................................... 13
TV Guide Plus+ Menus ............................................ 14
INTERACTIVE SETUP ......................... 15
Entering Setup ................................................................ 16
Select a Language .......................................................... 16
Auto Channel Search ..................................................... 16
TV Guide Plus+ System ................................................. 17
Set the Time ................................................................... 23
Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................... 24
Set the DVD/VCR2 Channel .......................................... 25
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ........................................... 26
Label the Channels ........................................................ 27
PROGRAM THE REMOTE .................... 29
Programming the Remote .............................................. 30
To Control a VCR ..................................................... 30
To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ............ 32
To Control an RCA Audio Device: ............................ 32
To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ............. 33
Using the Remote to Control a Device ........................... 33
TOUR OF THE TV ............................. 35
Remote Buttons ............................................................. 36
Back Panel ..................................................................... 38
Front Panel .................................................................... 40
Channel Marker ............................................................. 41
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QUICK REFERENCE .......................... 43
Audio Menu .................................................................. 44
Picture Quality Menu .................................................... 45
Screen Menu ................................................................. 46
Channel Menu ............................................................... 47
Time Menu .................................................................... 49
Parental Controls Menu ................................................. 50
TV Guide Plus+ Menu ................................................... 51
Setup Menu ................................................................... 52
ADVANCED FEATURES ...................... 53
TV Guide Plus+ Operation ............................................ 54
Surf Menu ................................................................ 54
Next Menu ............................................................... 55
Scan Menu ............................................................... 55
Sort Menu ................................................................ 56
One-Button Recording ............................................. 57
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .................................. 58
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons ...................................... 59
Fetch Menu ................................................................... 60
Choosing an Audio Processor ........................................ 61
Choosing an audio processor from the remote .......... 61
Closed Captioning ......................................................... 62
To display Closed Captioning ................................... 62
Closed Captioning Modes ........................................ 63
On-screen Program Details ............................................ 64
APPENDIX A: TV CONNECTIONS ......... 65
APPENDIX B: OTHER COMPONENTS. 76
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING ... 78
APPENDIX D: LIMITED WARRANTY .... 80
APPENDIX E: CARE AND CLEANING .81
ACCESSORIES .................................. 82
INDEX ............................................. 85
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HI, I'M ROGER.
I wrote this manual to help you get the most from
your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I
designed this user manual to give you the information
you need.., when you need it.
READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS
The manual is designed to get you started quickly...
and let you catch up on the details when you get a
chance.The first four sections of the manual will get
your TV up and running.You'll learn how to use the
menu system, run the interactive setup routine and
program the remote.
The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a tour
of the TV, a quick reference guide, details on the TV
GUIDE Plus+ system, advanced features and
appendices.
Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.
First things first.
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STEP 1
Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and
Connections Foldout.
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with the table
model TV included in this book. The recommended stands are provided
with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily
pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. Your ProScan dealer can help you
choose the appropriate stand for your TV.
If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take
precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is
properly located (see Important SafPguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed off,
pulled off or tipped over. This could cause damage to the TV and or
personal injury.
STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV
If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable
system, use the "TV Only" connection. If you're going to connect the
TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or other component, k)ok
at the Connections Foldout. The Connections Foldout details
recommended connection schemes for hooking up the TV to a cable
box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a laserdisc player, and a satellite
receiver.
TV ONLY
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable asshown. If you have a VCR or other components
to connect to the TV, skip to the next sectk)n.
TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD
player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and other
components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for detailed
information about using each of these connections.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV Only Connection
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If your components don't match those shown on the foldout, or if you
prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific component
user manuals.
TV GUIDE PLUS+ CONTROLLER
The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control of a cable box
and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) controllers.
Plug the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller into the VCR CONTROL jack
on the back of the TV.
Affix the IR controllers directly over the IR remote sensors on your
cable box and VCR.
Back ofl_/
Cable Box
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VCR
Connect IR controllers to the infrared remote
sensors on your cable box and VCR
STEP 3
Plug in the TV.
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
GUIDE Plus+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc.
Locating the _R (infrared} Remote
Control Sensor on Your Cable
[he IR controllers must be affixed
directly over the IR remote se %ors o_
your cable box or \/CR,
Some cable boxes and VCI:s label the IR
se %ors; others do not, If t_e se %ors are
labeled, affix the IR controllers directly
over them,
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IR Remote Sensor
I::or those that do not labol the I1: or, or,
you need to use the cable box or VCR's
remote to locate the sensor before
affixing the JR controllers,
I, Hold the remote co_trol so that it is
touching the fro_t of the cable box
or VCR,
2, Slowly move the remote over the
front of the cable box or VCR while
pressing the remote's POWER butto_
on and off
3, Wheq the cable box or VCR turns
off or on you've located the sensor,
You should test the IR controllers a/re
setting up the I\/GUIDE Plus+ system,
[ernporarily attach the IR coltrollers with
clear tape to t_e spots where you think
the se%ors are located, After determining
that the coltrollers are working correctly,
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STEP 4
Put batteries in the remote.
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of
the remote.
Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each
battery in the compartment.
Replace the cover.
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, The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available
cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory. You can skip any of
the steps and return to them later.
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ONE RULE TO REMEMBER
You control and customize theTV by making changes to
various control panels in the menu system.The great
thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select.
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THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and
control panels: 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. ]b point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU.SELECT.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and
make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word
Channel is highlighted.
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Press C[ EAR at arly time to remove all
displays fore the sceen a_d return to IV
Maly \/CI: user maluals refer to a
PROGRAM button, The MENUoSEI ECI
button o_ this remote w!orks as a
PROGRAM button il VCR mode, Ihe rest
of this rna _ual refers to this button only as
MENU,
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3. Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.
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5.
Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu,
Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return
to TV viewing.
If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR.
Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus,
you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do the real work
in the menu system.
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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS
There are three parts to the menu system: menus, control panels, and
the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. But before you can use control panels or
the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, you first have to move through at least
one menu--the Main menu.
MENUS
The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote or front panel:
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two
ways to make a choice in a menu:
Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU.
Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
Point to Exit and press MENU.
Press 0 on the remote.
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen
and you are returned to TV viewing.
I::eel free to explore the rner_u system. If
you're eve unsure where you are ir_the
menu system, or you're just plain tired of
exploring, press C[ EAR to remove the
rqer_us from the screer, apd start over
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CONTROL PANELS
Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose
a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness.
There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and
numeric entry.
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
For example, to adjust the TV's contrast:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Pointto Picture Ouafityand press MENU. The Picture Quality
menu comes up.
3. Press MENU to select Basic Picture Controls.
4. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line. Notice that
the picture changes as you adjust the contrast.
Now that you know how the Contrast slider works, you know how all
sliders work.
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CHOICE LISTS
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of
settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted
item.
For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home
antenna or a cable TV signals:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Channel and press MENU. The Channel menu comes up.
3. Point to Signal Type and press MENU. The Signal Type choice list
comes up with the current setting highlighted. For example:
4. Point to the correct setting for your connection and press MENU.
As soon as you select a choice, the TV saves your change, and
you are returned to the previous menu.
5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.
6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.
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NUMERIC ENTRY
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
For example, to set the current time:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Time and press MENU.
3. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry
control panel comes up. Notice the pointer underneath the first
column.
4. Press the up arrow to enter a number in that column.
5. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the
up or down arrow to enter a number.
6. Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute for the
current time. Notice that when you reach the last column,
pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the time reads
AM or PM.
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8.
9.
When you have entered the correct time, press MENU. You are
returned to the Time menu.
Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main menu.
Point to Exitand press MENU to return to TV viewing.
If the co_trol panel is not set at the
current time, use the lett arow to go back
over the colurnr_s a_d the up arrow to
Vou ca_ also enter numbers directly by
using the number buttons.
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TV GUIDE PLUS+ MENUS
The TV GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide
that lists TV schedules for your area, and allows your TV direct control
of a cable box and VCR. Use of the system's menus differs slightly from
the point and select method described earlier.
1. PressGUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu.
WABC 5 Cosby
WGN 9 Baseball Cubs vs Braves
WNBC 4 Simple Pleasures
WCBS 11 Jerry Springer
WTRW 17 Weaving Today
WJAX 34 The Ubiquitious G Men
WIMT 42 YOU Bez Your Life
Menus or Options
[nformatio_
Channel Listing
There are three sections to a TV GUIDE Plus+ menu:
A row of menus or options across the top of the screen
Program information
Channel listing
Unlike your TV's other menus, TV GUIDE Plus+ menus use two
methods of pointing and selecting on the same screen--one for
menus or options, and one for program information.
To select menus or options:
Press the right or left arrow to highlight your choice.
Press MENU to select the highlighted item. MENU is used only
when selecting menus or options.
To make selections in the program listing:
Press the up or down arrow to select a channel.
Press GUIDE to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. The TV will
change to the channel you selected.
See Interactive Setup and Advanced Features for more information on
using the TV GUIDE Plus+ system,
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THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP
ROUTINE
Your TV has software that tellsitwhat to do,just likea
computer.The interactive setup routine takes you
through the steps needed to configure the TV:
Select a menu language
Search for available channels
Set up theTV GUIDE Plus+ system
Set the time
Set theVCR1 channel
Set the DVD/VCR2 channel
Set the SAT/CABLE channel
Make the channel list and labels
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ENTERING SETUP
Setup is accessed through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MEN U. The first Setup screen comes up,
asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
3. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.
SELECT A LANGUAGE
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menuing system.
1. Point to your preferred language for the menuing system.
2. Press MENU to select that language for the menuing system.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to
search automatically for all channels available through your antenna
or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."
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1, Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The
display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2, Press MENU to continue,
you ca_ access it later through the
Chanrlel melu. You carl also put
cha reels in memory manually using [ist
& Labels, See Quid< Reference for more
details,
TV GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM
The next step lets you set up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system to display
your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
1. Press MENU to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ initial menu.
Demo
Select Channels
Exit
2, Press MENU to begin setup, must have already comected the iV
GUIDE Plus_ co_trollers to your cable
box a_d VCR. Refer to F#_t Fhings Fi_t
for more details.
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The first two screens ask for information about where you live.
Where do you live?
Canada
3, Select your country,
CANCSL
Enter your zipcode
4. Enter your ZIP code (Postal Code in Canada) using the numeric
keypad. If you make a mistake, press MENU to back up a number.
The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you
have a cable box, you will want to set the TV GUIDE Plus+ system to
control it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download
program information.
NO
DO you have cable?
5. Select YES if you have cable, or NO if you do not.
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