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Setup and Connections7JACKS AND CABLESBelow is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to makeconnections. Note that not all cables come wit

Setup and Connections8FRONT OF THE TVThe diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on the TV.POWER Turns the TV on and off.MENU/O

Setup and Connections9Making Connections to the Front PanelYou can connect one of many types of devices to the TV’s front panel, such as a videogame o

Setup and Connections10BACK OF THE TVThe diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. Whenconnecting A/V cables, be sure to c

Setup and Connections11FRONT and REAR SPEAKER Terminals Use to connect external speakers forfront sound and rear surround sound.FRONT SPEAKER INT. / E

Setup and Connections12THE BASIC CONNECTIONTV and VCRHow to viewprogramming:• To watch cable TV or off-airTV programs from anantenna in this connectio

Setup and Connections13THE ADVANCED CONNECTIONTV, VCR, and DVD Player With AmplifierAfter you have made yourconnections, program theTV to tune to the

Setup and Connections14CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE TVYou can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONTSPEAKER terminal, and tw

Setup and Connections15Connecting a SubwooferTo connect a subwoofer to the TV:1. Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack.Con

Setup and Connections16STEP 3: PLACE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTECONTROLFollow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV’

Important InformationWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire orshock hazard, do not exposethis TV to rain or moisture.This symbol indicates"dangerous v

In this section y ou will find out ho w to useyour uni versal remote control. This section:• defines the buttons on the remotecontrol.• describes ho

Using the Remote18REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONSON•OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, turns the TV on oroff. If in another component mode,

Using the Remote19GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected in eitherDIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have b

Using the Remote20PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLThe universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remotecontrollable components, such a

Using the Remote21Using Direct Entry1. Turn on the component to be programmed.2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code li

Using the Remote22VCRAdmiral ... 2131Adventura... 2026Aiko ...

This section tells y ou about the c hannelbanner, w hich appears w hen y ou changechannels or press INFO on the remote.It also describes ho w to chang

BASIC TV OPERATION24ABOUT THE CHANNEL BANNERThe channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on theremote control. Use the arro

BASIC TV OPERATION25Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.TV/DIRECTV logo Toggles between TV and DIRECTV mode. The highlightedicon

BASIC TV OPERATION26ON•OFFTVVCR1DVDMUTE SKIPGO BACKFETCHGUIDE INFOMENU CLEARAUXDIRECTVOKCH +CHVOLVOLVCR2ON•OFFTVVCR1DVDMUTE SKIPGO BACKFETCHGUIDE IN

BASIC TV OPERATION27ON•OFFTVVCR1DVDMUTE SKIPAUXDIRECTVCH +VOLVOLVCR2ON•OFFTVVCR1DVDMUTE SKIPAUXDIRECTVCH +VOLVOLVCR2When you want to watch DIRECTV®pro

BASIC TV OPERATION28PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATIONThe PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSCformat) pict

BASIC TV OPERATION29PIP PROBLEMS?• If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to adigital channel. To view PIP and the main

BASIC TV OPERATION30USING THE INPUT BUTTON1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sourcesuntil you find the input a

What is a program guide?A program guide is an on-screenprogramming schedule. It is a list of thecurrent and future programs. There areseparate guides

Using the Program Guides32BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDESIf you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to twoprogram guides: a DIRECTV prog

Using the Program Guides33ANATOMY OF THE TV PROGRAM GUIDETo access the TV program guide, press the TV button on the remote control, thenpress GUIDE on

Using the Program Guides34ANATOMY OF THE DIRECTV PROGRAM GUIDETo access the DIRECTV guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press theDIRECTV but

Using the Program Guides35GETTING AROUND IN THE GUIDESThere are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTVprogram guides.• Poi

Using the Program Guides36THE OTHER GUIDES ICONThe Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV guide and DIRECTV® program guideslets you sort the guides

1Table Of ContentsWELCOME TO HDTV ... 4Getting Started ...

Using the Program Guides37• Guide Data Shows you the future guides that are available and lets you select oneto view in either the TV or DIRECTV® prog

Using the Program Guides38SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMINGGUIDESorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV programming guide to showonly the

Using the Program Guides39SORTING THE DIRECTV® PROGRAMMINGGUIDE BY MOVIESSelect the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV programming guide to listonly DIRE

Using the Program Guides40THE OTHER ICONSThese icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides.ExitExits the guide and returns you to norm

41Adjusting TV ControlsThe following section tells you how toadjust the picture quality and audio qualityof your TV.• The Picture Quality menu contain

Adjusting TV Controls42PICTURE SETTINGSThe Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the picturelooks. The picture settings yo

Adjusting TV Controls432. Point the remote away from the TV so the TV will not receive any signals from theremote. Press the TV button.3. Point the re

Adjusting TV Controls44MUTETurn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Thesame can be accomplished by pressing MUTE o

Adjusting TV Controls45 Internal TV Only Choose this option if you do not want to use any externalspeakers and want all the sound to come from t

Adjusting TV Controls46External Front w/ Amp w/TV Center Choose this option if you would like to useexternal front speakers and a separate amplifier y

Table Of Contents2Getting Around in the Guides ... 35The Other Guides Icon...

Adjusting TV Controls47Audio Output Displays a choice list of available audio output modes, whichdetermine how volume will be controlled through the o

Adjusting TV Controls48Optical Output Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital andPCM decoder. Select Dolby Digital if the TV is

This section describes the user profilesfeature. It includes information about:• creating a profile’ s TV and DIRECTVviewing lists.• setting spending

Using the Profiles50ABOUT PROFILESWhen you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profilesin addition to the default “Famil

Using the Profiles51Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to change).3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV

Using the Profiles52After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password topurchase a Pay Per View program that costs mor

Using the Profiles53EDITING CHANNELS IN A TV LISTYou should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including bothanalog and digital)

Using the Profiles54 Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-YMature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be view

Using the Profiles55To set TV programming limits:1. From the main menu, select Profiles.2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for throu

Using the Profiles56BLOCKING AGE-BASED RATINGSYou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based ratinglevel. For example, if

3Table Of ContentsBlocking Unrated TV Shows ...59Choosing Your Profile ...

Using the Profiles57Blocking Specific Content ThemesYou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L,S, V, and FV on

Using the Profiles58You must remember tolock the system forrating limits to takeeffect.SETTING THE MOVIE RATINGYou set movie rating limits by blocking

Using the Profiles59Viewing Moving RatingsAfter you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing someof the rating status butto

Using the Profiles60CHOOSING YOUR PROFILEEach time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default. To select adifferent profile:1. Pres

Using the Profiles61LOCKING AND UNLOCKING A USER PROFILEWhen you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the userpassword from accessing

Using the Profiles62LOCKING THE SYSTEMWhen you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect,regardless of whether the profi

This chapter describes the other optionsavailable to you such as:• selecting a signal source and type• auto tuning your remote control totune to the V

System Options and Preferences64CHANGING THE SIGNAL SOURCEThe Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you wouldlike the signal t

System Options and Preferences65AUTO TUNINGThis menu displays the various components you have connected to your TV. It lets youset up the TV to automa

System Options and Preferences66MAILBOXIf you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages thatare sent—or “mailed”—from your pro

4High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. Thereare two types of TV display formats a

System Options and Preferences67PURCHASES: PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMSPay Per View (PPV) programs are DIRECTV programs that youpurchase—like a movie ticket—

System Options and Preferences68USING THE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR PAY PERVIEW PROGRAMSAnother way to get to the Program Details screen is by using theDIRECT

System Options and Preferences69USING THE ATTRACTIONS GUIDEYour program providers may offer future programming events notcurrently listed in your DIRE

System Options and Preferences70USING THE PURCHASES MENUThe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and pastDIRECTV Pay Per View purchases.The Pu

System Options and Preferences71SETTING THE TIME AND DATEYou can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone,and whether or not you

System Options and Preferences72TRANSLUCENCYYou can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and program guidespossess. Adjust the slide

System Options and Preferences73CAPTION DISPLAYThe Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closedcaptioning information

System Options and Preferences74USING FETCHThe Fetch menu is a list of eight most-used menu items. It serves as a shortcut to accessthese menu items.

If you run across any problems or need torely on the system to give you feedback,you should use the Assistance menu to getinformation. This section ex

Getting Assistance76RUNNING THE INTERACTIVE SETUPYou should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in yourTV. However, if you

This section tells you how to get yourHDTV set up and connected. It describesthe cables you will need, explains the frontand back panels, and walks yo

Getting Assistance77When getting antenna information, the screen lists:• the channel number,• the station name, if available,• whether the channel is

Getting Assistance78Peak SignalThe “Peak Signal”indicates the highestsignal strength you haveobtained, which is notnecessarily the highestpossible sig

This section contains troubleshootinginformation, your PROSCAN limited warranty,and accessory ordering information.Reference➣USING THE REMOTE➣➣ADJUSTI

Reference80TROUBLESHOOTINGCan’t select certain channel• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.• If using a VCR, check to make su

Reference81Blank screen• Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on.• Try another channel, because there may just not

Reference82PROSCAN HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION (HDTV)LIMITED WARRANTYWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long af

Reference83Product Registration:• Please complete and mail the Product Registration card packed with your HDTV. Itwill make it easier to contact you

Reference84ACCESSORY INFORMATIONThe following accessories are available from most dealersand electronics supply stores in case you want to positionyou

Reference85PricePart No.DescriptionQtyRemote Control This is theremote control that camepacked with your TV.Replacements or spares canbe ordered as ne

Reference86Placing an OrderTo place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow be

Setup and Connections6STEP 1: UNPACK THE SYSTEMMake sure to locate the remote control and power cord.STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV TO OTHERCOMPONENTSDuring

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Reference92INDEXAAccess card 10, 78Number 16Accessories 84Age-based ratings 54Blocking 56Viewing 56All icon 39AmplifierConnecting 15Analog ter

Reference93Matrix Surround Sound 47Maximum signal strength 78MENU button 8, 19MenusDish pointing 77Icons 62Profiles 50Modes 8Of operation 26SA

Reference94Stereo sound 47Subchannel number 33SubwooferConnecting 15Volume 47SurfGuide 36SystemLock 58, 62Password 62Test 78Unlock 62TTelepho

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