Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit CRT Television du fabricant ProScan
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Safety Information ............................................... i First Things First ................................................. 3 Using the Menu System ...................................... 7 The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................
Appendices ....................................................... 61 Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............................. 61 Appendix A: Connections ................................. 62 Connection A: TV Only ....................
ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF... My name is Scott, and I wrote this ProScan User Manual. You probably weren't expecting a personal introduction, but then, a ProScan TV is designed to give you more than you expectedmand that includes the User Manual.
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 sure to locate the Connections Foldout.
TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, or laserdisc player. See AppendixA, p. 62 for detailed information about using each of these connections. After connecting the T.V, proceed to Step 3, below.
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.
A LIVING ROOM IN MY LIVING ROOM? You access the TV's features through an on-screen menu system. The first menu in the system looks like a living room, hence its name: the Living Room Main Menu. You use the Living Room Main Menu to get to other menus, such as the Audio Menu.
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.
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.
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, 1. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu.
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 MENUS There are six menus available from the Living Room Main Menu. When you point to different items in the Living Room, a different menu highlights. Press MENU on the remote to select the highlighted menu. To exit a menu There are two ways to exit a menu: • Point to Exitand press MENU.
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.
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.
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. Press MENU to bring up the Living Room Main Menu. 2. Point to Channel (the remote control) and press MENU.
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.
THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE YourTV has an interactive setup routine that walks you through the steps needed to configure theTV. There are five sections: • Connect theTV • Search for av.
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.
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, satellite 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.
STEP FOUR: SET THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION This step lets you tell the TV how many speakers you have connected to your TV. 1_. Point to the speaker setup that matches your system.
YOU HAVE A VCR OR OTHER COMPONENT... The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs,VCRs, and cable boxes. Most ProScan, GE, and RCATVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
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 PROSCAN, GE, or RCA VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
• Universal RemoteVCR Codes • Admiral ............................................. 006 /iwa ................................................... 015 Akai ........... 003,017,022,023,063,066 Audio Dynamics ...................... 014,016 Bell&Howell .
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a ProScan, RCA, or GE Brand DSS ® Receiver The universal remote is preprogrammed to control a ProScan, RCA, or GE brand DSS ® receiver. Follow the instructions below for basic operation of the receiver. 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 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 ]-V's remote with your cable box.
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player, DVD Player, or Second VCR -Ihe remote's DVDoVCR button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of a ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player.
p_ Audio Component Codes ADS AMP .......................................... 00 I AIWA CD .......................................... 060 AKA| AMP .................................. 002,008 DENON CD ............................................ 057 DYNAMIC BASS AM/FM .
PROGRAMMING THE SIMPLE REMOTE -[here 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 PROSCAN, RCA, or GE product.
ii i Simple RemoteVCR Codes Admiral ........................................... 06 Aiwa ................................................. 15 Akai ....................... 03,17,22,23,63,66 Audio Dynamics ....................... 14,16 Bell&Howell ..
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. Press the component button (lW, VCR, DVDoVCR, SAToCABLE, AUDIO, etc.
A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section gives a pictorial overview of the television.The parts detailed are: • The Remote Control • The Simple Remote • The Channel Marker • The Back Panel • The Fro.
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off some VCRs. VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode. Also, turns on the TV. SAT.CABLE Turns on the satellite receiver or, if programmed, some cable boxes.
FAV,INPUT In TV Mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VIDI, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select channel lists. ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions as TV-.VCR button in VCR mode and TV-SAT button in SAT.
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 > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point to items and adjust menu controls.
CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the DISPLAY button, 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.
BACK PANEL INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, DSS receiver, or laserdisc player. I./MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the I_/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system. OUTPUT BRIDGED FROM INPUT 1 Provides fixed-volume 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.
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 ^ Scans up through the channel list.
A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands on a menu-by-menu basis. • ,Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust • the way the TV sounds. • Picture Quality Contains the controls that let 'you adjust the picture.
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 or external front or rear speakers.
"l_veak 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.
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.
SCREEN MENU PIX+ ]Lets you set the PIX+ mode. Single Screen The usual appearance of the TV. PIP (Picture-in-Pidure) 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.
TIME MENU Sleep Timer Lets you select how long the -IV 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.
CHANNEL MENU Parental Control Lets you turn the Parental Control feature off or on. You indicate which channels are Parent Approved in the Lists and Labels control panel, explained below. On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels control panel (,_ee below).
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.
AUTO TUNING Leads to a menu that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press VCRI, DVD°VCR, or SAT-CABLE.
Set DVD*VCR Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD-VCR 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 DVD;VCR.
,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.
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This sections details how to use four of the'l'V's important features: • Operating PIX+ • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying On-Screen Program Details • Choosing an Audio Proc.
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 Mocle (picture-in-picture) Displays a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture.
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 is displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes to the next channel in the list.
CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a} never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the audio is muted.
CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES "rhe TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four 1Lext modes. To Set the Closed Captioning Mode I. Select Screen from the Main Menu. 2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode. 3. Use the move buttons to select your choice.
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 INFO. To display the on-screen program details: 1.
CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. You can adjust your audio processor by using the Audio Menu. For more information, see Audio Menu. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
JSING AND MODIFYING FETCH Using Fetch To use the commands currently stored in Fetch: 1. Press the Fetch button during normal viewing. The Fetch Menu appears.
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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ":ONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Alway s turn offtheTV andlor component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
TV ONLY This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (I) coaxial cable To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.
TV AND MONO VCR ]'his information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Mono sound from VCR • Picture in Pictur.
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 .
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 i.
66, TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite r.
TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the satellite.
TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER USING A SPLITTER This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound f.
'To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 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 press TV and tune to a channel.
ADDING A LASERDISC PLAYER -[his information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: ,, Stereo sound from a Laserdisc player ro use this connection you must have: • (3) audio/video cables To connect: I. Connect cables as shown in Connection H.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS You can connect up to six additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, two to the CENTER SPEAKERS, and two to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals. Front (Main) Speakers lb connect external front speakers: 1.
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Connecting a stereo amplifier 1. Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) and right (R) TV TUNER 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.
CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK ]here are two connections recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the -IV: 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).
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
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. Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. • Try another channel.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges.
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.
eneral 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.
Audio/Video Cables continued Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components. S-Video Cable Has multipin connectors on each end for con- necting S-VHS compo- nents to your TV. Accessories 228449 Audio- Video Adapter Use the Audio.
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I INFO .......................................................................... 32 INPUT 1 ..................................................................... 36 Input sources .............................................................. 33 INPU'i2 .
Schedule .................................................................... 44 Select ........................................................................... 8 Set Time and Day ....................................................... 44 Set Time numeric entry control panel .
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté ProScan CRT Television c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du ProScan CRT Television - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation ProScan CRT Television, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le ProScan CRT Television va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le ProScan CRT Television, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du ProScan CRT Television.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le ProScan CRT Television. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei ProScan CRT Television ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
