ProScan PS38000, User Manual

Page 1: ...HDTV MODEL PS38000 15474210 o N _JO _ J...

Page 2: ...e this set to be non compliant with FCC part 15 regulations If fixed non moving imagesare left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include networ...

Page 3: ...he Interactive Setup 16 Step 6 Order Programming 16 USING THE REMOTE 17 Remote Control Buttons 18 Programming the Remote Control 20 Using the Remote to Control a Component 21 Remote Control Codes 22 B...

Page 4: ...e li It 45 Picture Presets 45 Reset Controls 45 Audio Controls 46 Mute 46 Tone Controls 46 Audio Processor 46 Speakers 47 Sound Logic 47 SAP 47 Optical Output 47 Audio Language 48 USING THE PROFILES 4...

Page 5: ...cheme 71 Translucency 72 Default Guide 72 Screen Format 72 Caption Display 73 Analog Captions 73 Using Fetch 74 GETTING ASSISTANCE 75 Running the Interactive Setup i _ 76 Getting Antenna Information 7...

Page 6: ...or pixels your screen usesto create the image The more pixels the sharper the image An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1 000 columns of pixels This results in a display of over one...

Page 7: ...ur _ up and connected It describes the cables need explains the front and back panels _ou through the steps needed to start usin urTV _ 4 1 SETUPAND CONNECTIONS USING THE GUIDES 6 ADJUSTING TV CONTROL...

Page 8: ...f the iV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place the audio vi...

Page 9: ...he IV are labeled SATELLITEIN ANTENNA A IN and ANTENNA B IN An RG 6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution Optical Jack and Cables The optical cable is used for connecting a D...

Page 10: ...djusts menu controls CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list If you are in TV mode and press CHv you scroll down through TV channels If you subscribe to DIRECTV_ programming and are in DIRE...

Page 11: ...lease note that the exact look of the jacks or the I V pictured here may be different from yours PHONES Provides a connection for headphones VIDEO IN Provides video connection The video connector is u...

Page 12: ...ly call out to program providers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder Dolby Digital offerstheatre quality s...

Page 13: ...generated when watching a 4 3 image via the COMPONENTVIDEO INPUT jacks Therefore limited viewing of a 4 3 image is recommended when no side panel are present Also note that when watching an image via...

Page 14: ...amming press DIRECTV on the remote control and channel up or down to the desired program How to view your VCR PresstNPUT on the remote control and select the video input in this example VlD1 in the ch...

Page 15: ...the TV not the VCR you cannot record digital channels To watch the DVD player in this connection press INPUT on the remote control until the correct video input appears in this example S VID1 Some cab...

Page 16: ...nected securely To turn on or off the TV s internal speakers press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio Then choose Speakers from the menu Arrangethe speakersinyour TVroomto achieve maximum sou...

Page 17: ...jacks let you turn speakers on or off EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers INT sends audio only to the monitor s internal speakers You may prefer to turn off the TV s internal speakers Se...

Page 18: ...ching for available channels and setting up speakers To run it again select Assistance from the main menu then select Interactive Setup For more details see the section Getting Assistance in this book...

Page 19: ...re describes how to program the remote to other devices such as aVCR Important Because this universal remote can control several different components i _ VCR etc it uses operational modes triggered by...

Page 20: ...ressed AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the component such as a laserdisc player that you have programmed it to control Acts as a wildcard button as it can be programmed to...

Page 21: ...rings up the main menu and selects highlighted items When in using an RCA GE or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM button CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal view...

Page 22: ...Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry see the next section for details While holding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the LED light on the remote control t...

Page 23: ...isted for your brand until the component respondsto the remote control commands This remote control may not operate all models of the brandsthat are shown Use the codes shown in this manual or on the...

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Page 25: ...remote It also describes how to char and how to use PIP This section gives you a brbad operate the basics of yourTV i knnel or nd modes of how to I SETUPAND CONNECTIONS o 1 4 USIt_GTHE GUIDES i 5 ADJ...

Page 26: ...dio mode availability Please note that when you re in TV mode the channel banner will not look the same as when you re in DIRECTV mode if you subscribe to DIRFCTM_ programming Channel logo when availa...

Page 27: ...l two or more audio languages are available Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog NTSC TV channel a Second Audio Progra...

Page 28: ...h the three sources In DIRECTV mode you tune to channels that come from the DIRf_CTV satellite signal if you subscribe to DIRECTV_ programming Enterchannel numbers that are one to four digits long The...

Page 29: ...r will appear in the primary channel entry box If there is no subchannel press OK 4 5 If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right...

Page 30: ...Control Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture look at the channel banner as you change channe...

Page 31: ...and you should tune to another channel If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed you may have movie orTV rating limits set These limits may block your access to the PIP channel For information on rem...

Page 32: ...ewind theVCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV you must first press theVCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR mode INPUT button __ o_o 0 0 0 O O O Q 0 0 0 0 There are other ways of s...

Page 33: ...grams and DIRECTV programming available i u 2 you subscribe to DIRECTV programming Both of these guides can be viewed in d formats Using the program guides is easy as ton remember to highlight items o...

Page 34: ...ol or Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide Note that when you access a program guide you view the guide corresponding to the mode you are in For example if you are in DIRECT...

Page 35: ...d by local broadcasters Family is one of fiveselectable profiles pressWHO on the remote to change Program titles and information when available Indicates current time and day Primary name when availab...

Page 36: ...e of five selectable profiles Program titles end information I Indicates current time and day Helpgives youmoreinformation Sorts the guMe by moviesor sports Serene down through the guide L Takee youto...

Page 37: ...down through the program guides faster pressthe channel up and down buttons on the remote control The highlight scrollsa page at a time To view a listing of future programming in the guide continuous...

Page 38: ...rfGuide TM DIRECTV only The SuffGuide feature displays seven DIRECTV_ channels in a half hour time and channel format if you subscribe to DIRECTV_ programming The full name of the program and its rati...

Page 39: ...plays a list of profiles You can choose a profile from this list and the guide will display only the DIREC I V or IV channels which have been included in that profile s channel list You can also acces...

Page 40: ...gramming guide according tO the current user s preferences Select the topics icon to sort the guide After you select the topics icon it changes to the topics themes icon Select the topics themes icon...

Page 41: ...eme that interests you SORTING THE DIRECTV _ PROGRAMMING GUIDE BY SPORTS Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV_ programming guide to list only DIRECTVe sporting events After you select the sports ic...

Page 42: ...is A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Programs tha...

Page 43: ...e Scout search results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner then selecting the Scout menu item that has the binoculars icon next to it Select Scout Results If the chara...

Page 44: ...m guides Help Brings up additional information about the guide Press OK to continue Down Arrow The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Highlight the down arrow and...

Page 45: ...o quality of yOUr The Picture Quality menu c6ntains contrcSIs that let you adjust the pi ure The Audio menu contai_ _ls that let you adjust the way the audi 4 1 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS J THE BASIC TV US...

Page 46: ...ts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture You can have seven different picture settings...

Page 47: ...isplays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Based on the degree of lighting in your room yo...

Page 48: ...PROCESSOR Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers To make settings 1 PressMENU to access the main menu Select Audio and then select...

Page 49: ...d is not available for digital programs OPTICAL OUTPUT Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital and PCM decoder Your television will automatically choose Dolby Digital or PCM base...

Page 50: ...t the audio language you want using the up and down arrows then press OK to select Icon in the Channel Banner You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner Audio language icon If the icon...

Page 51: ...Vand setting spending limits setting DIRECTV programming Ma rating limit_ bloc king unr ated IV progr ams Iockingandunloc kingaprofile mo vie 1 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 9 _SI_NG THE RE _pTE 3_ BASlCTVO_E...

Page 52: ...e remote control might not be in TV or DIRECTV mode Try pressing the TV or DIRECTV button and then MENU Youcan personalize each profile To continue editing the profile select DIRECTVSetup if you have...

Page 53: ...ption or the Delete All Chens option to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels available To prevent...

Page 54: ...ing Limit and press OK Important You need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits and spending limits to go into effect To edit the limits after you lock the system you need to en...

Page 55: ...arked channels will appear as you surf Note that the only channels you can add to a list are ones that were found during the channel search see the Getting Assistance section in this book for details...

Page 56: ...Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activit...

Page 57: ...vies for the one Profile you select in the Profiles menu If you would like to block different programs for different users be sure to complete the process for each of them THE RATING LIMIT SCREEN Belo...

Page 58: ...r the higher ratings and content to change to Blockand B 4 Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have...

Page 59: ...utomatically change to B You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect Content Themes D Sexually Explicit Dialogue L Adult Language S Sexual Situations V Violence FV FantasyVio...

Page 60: ...If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you can automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block mov...

Page 61: ...st separately set Not Rated Movies to View to see these movies BLOCKING UNRATED IV SHOWS Some TV programming is not rated and may contain material you do not want your children to see These shows must...

Page 62: ...ugh the profiles in the channel banner The WHO button toggles _hmugh the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to accessyour profile If the profile is not passwo...

Page 63: ...he limits you set up 2 When locking a user use the arrows or the digits on the remote control to enter a four digit user password Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking profiles are...

Page 64: ...the system When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to temporarily unlock the system by entering the four digit system pass...

Page 65: ...to tuning your remote control to VCRI VCR2 or DVD channel searching for all available channels checking your mailbox purchasing programs setting up personal preferences using the FETCH button on the r...

Page 66: ...source 4 Use the arrows and OK to select which source from which you would like to receive a signal CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal fro...

Page 67: ...Select this if your device usesAntenna B on the back of theTV and you want theTV to tune to channel 2 or 3 or 4 when you press the device button VCR1 VCR2 or DVD Video INPUT 1 or 2 or 3 Select this i...

Page 68: ...o edit the TV channel list and remove unwanted channels by using the Profiles menu Another way to add TV channels is to directly tune to them using the digit buttons on the remote control If the syste...

Page 69: ...iew and purchase DIRECTV_ Pay PerView movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV _ programming To preview a movie or event 1 When in the DIRECTV program guide use the down arrow on the remote to mo...

Page 70: ...channel When you find it press the INFO button find more information and details about how to purchase it You need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using...

Page 71: ...g attractions and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide To access the Attractions Guide 1 Pressthe DIRECTV button on the remote control Then press GUIDE 2 Use the clown arrow icon to move the high...

Page 72: ...re items The display also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end of the billing cycle and therefore may show pu...

Page 73: ...ady acquired a digital signal the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it You can however reset the time zone and whether you observe daylight saving time Important After making changes be...

Page 74: ...u receive an image with a 4 3 aspect ratio the image will be displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise Note that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks you...

Page 75: ...e different you can select which one you want to see on the screen CC displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text displays info...

Page 76: ...ce instead of going through four stepsto access the SignalMeter pressing MENU selecting Assistance selecting Dish Pointing then selecting Signal Mater you can press FETCH on the remote and select Sign...

Page 77: ...the interactive setup THE REMOTE r helps you get antenna and signal meter information 4 USING THE GUIDES explains the on screen signal meter tells you how to validate a new access card describes how...

Page 78: ...steps or selectivelyskip steps GETTING ANTENNA INFORMATION The Antenna Info menu helps you assessthe availability of available TV channels It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels o...

Page 79: ...for more information about your satellite dish antenna If you are using a round satellite dish you are finished selecting your dish If you are using an oval satellite dish specify the number of satell...

Page 80: ...low Elevation Azimuth _lt oval satellite dish only Azimuth is the side to side direction that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Elevation is the up down angle that the satellite dish antenna is po...

Page 81: ...ou a replacement access card if you subscribe to DIRECTV _ programming The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one The accesscard fits in...

Page 82: ...ild the channel list by selecting System Options from the main menu and selecting Channel Search U PGRAD ES Your HDTV is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions...

Page 83: ...ection contains troubleshooting PROSCAN limited warranty and accessor_r information SETUP AND CONNECTIONS f 4 USING THE PR GUIDES 1 5 ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS 6 USING THE PROFILES 7 SYSTEM OPTIONS AND PR...

Page 84: ...mode Check the Caption Display in the Options menu Wrong picture The TV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial antenna or cable and o...

Page 85: ...blem disable your system sability to acquire off air IV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and then selecting Off Air Guides CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cl...

Page 86: ...t you should receive service they will provide you with name s of the closest Proscan Digital Television Authorized Service Center s Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service Show the Au...

Page 87: ...y Note This equipment may not b_ used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment i...

Page 88: ...the connectors for a secure connection VH82 6 ft VH81 3 ft S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Stereo VCR Dubbing Au...

Page 89: ...Connector 2 D905 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 S Video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 4...

Page 90: ...ve you days of wailing Nanle Street Apt City State Zip Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are...

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Page 93: ...ide to the DIRECTV guide 32 Channel Banner Icons 24 Groups 37 Lists 37 Delete channels 51 53 Retrieving channel number 76 Search 66 Up and down 8 18 CLEAR button 19 Closed captioning 73 82 Color 44 Sc...

Page 94: ...ions guide 69 Icon 36 Overheated components 6 P Password System 61 User 61 Pay Per View program 52 PCM Decoder 47 Personal picture preset 45 Phone Jack 7 10 Line 7 PHONES jack 9 Picture 44 Controls 44...

Page 95: ...33 SurfGuide 36 37 System Lock 58 62 Password 62 Test 79 Unlock 62 T Telephoneiack and cord 7 Terrestrial antennas 76 Text Closedcaption 73 Time and date 71 Tint 44 Tone controls 46 Translucency 72 T...

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