Archive through October 03, 2005
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Anonymous | RCA ProScan won't power up anymore. It was working yesterday, but when I tried today...dead as a door nail. any help? |
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Unregistered guest | Unplug the set from the wall.........wait at least one minute & plug it back in....Doing this sends a reset pulse back to the micropressor to get it operating properly again. If this is the case...enjoy. If nothing changes, you got other problems........good luck.....TED |
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Anonymous | I have a ProScan that works, but it is losing some channels. It no longer gets a signal or after it is warm it loses some additional channels. Any suggestions? |
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mojo420x Unregistered guest | Why wont my guide plus work? |
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dsw4567 Unregistered guest | i just got a somewhat older ProScan TV, and the picture is messed up. It's kind of hard to explain what it looks like, but it looks something like this ) ( it curves in and I dont know how to fix it. I went through all of the adjustments and none of them would fix the problem...PLEASE HELP! |
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Unregistered guest | How can I get a manual for a Proscan PS36125? |
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Bronze Member Username: VindslPost Number: 29 Registered: Jul-04 | Do you mean an owner's manual or a service manual? I hate to say this, but, I think RCA, Proscan, and GE TV's are actually made by Thomson Electronics these days - a French company. I found this out the hard way when my 31" 4:3 GE gave up the ghost (no pun intended) a few years ago. It turned out that the flyback tranformer had worked it's way loose on the circuit board. A little soldering, on my part, took care of the immediate problem, but less than a year later the picture tube went out. I went through 4 years of living hell with this TV, before it was relegated to the local landfill. The last I checked, I could still get into the 'secret service menu' of RCA/Proscan/GE TV's at Circuit City, et cetera, using the same combination of front-panel button pushing. Anyway, as fate would have it, I was notified by certified mail that this particular model was the subject of a (successful) class action lawsuit. I, of course, could not participate because I had done all the repairs myself. To wit: Since then, I have paid close attention to threads like this. At a 'screwdriver' level, Thomson Electronic TV's suck! Getting a few years of service out of them, followed by cataclysmic, e.g. costly failure is their hallmark. Personally, I will NEVER own another Thomson Electronics product. If it was me, I'd get an estimate of repairs from a certified technician. If it turns out to be too expensive to repair (half the price of a new TV, or more), I'd thank my lucky stars and make a clock out of it, use it for target practice, or whatever...  |
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Jim B. Unregistered guest | I have a 36" Proscan Model # PS35153 that won't turn on any more and have been told it could be the fuse or the power board. Does anyone know of a way that I can check these (and other things) before I pay $80 for a troubleshooting service call where the tech tells me it will cost an arm and a leg to repair the darn thing?? |
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Anonymous | HELP?!! OUR SCREEN JUST ZOOMED OUT...IS THIS A SIGN THAT THE TV IS GOING OUT??? WHAT SHOULD I DO? |
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TParnin Unregistered guest | "The last I checked, I could still get into the 'secret service menu' of RCA/Proscan/GE TV's at Circuit City, et cetera, using the same combination of front-panel button pushing." VinDSL, I think I missed the combination. What are the buttons for menu access? Thanks |
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JuniorJohn Unregistered guest | how do you get s-video to work on an older proscan tv? |
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Anonymous | my proscan tv has virtually no volume...any help on getting sound is greatly appreciated... |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Pro-Scan PS35153 which you can "see the picture behind the menu text". When the set comes up and you get the time, channel you can see the picture in the text -- also if you call up the menu (video, audio, setup etc) you can see picture where the menu should be - yet when the menu functions go off -- screen is black -- almost like there is a curtain over the picture -- any suggestions ? |
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ny joe Unregistered guest | my 32 in proscan will not turn on/i replaced the fuse and still nothing.i have noticed similar problems on this site/my tv was purchaced in 1996 |
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Nancy from Milwaukee Unregistered guest | I have a ProScan 35" PS 35-653 TV that was working fine one day, and the next day wouldn't turn on. I've tried the outlet, and it's fine. Any idea what's wrong and how to fix it? |
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Unregistered guest | Mine just started doing the same )( on the screen. Did you ever get an answer or have to have a service call to fix it. Let me know ASAP. Thx, Gayle |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PSVR75 VCR which when powered on shows LOCK on the display. The manual say to press the power on.off key & VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote to clear this condition. This doesn't work. As a result I cannot eject the tape in the machine. Does anyone know how to clear this condition. I am not afraid to open up the VCR. |
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Unregistered guest | ProScan PS27108 no longer will receive cable channels. When a VCR is used it will not play sound or picture. When a GameBoy is plugged in it works fine. Seems the cable connect is faulty but so far I can find nothing disconnected or wrong. Any ideas? Thanks - Shad |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 27in ProscanTV of about 1998 vintage. Intermittently the picture gets obscured by shakey horizontal bars and the audio makes very loud raspy, screechy noise. Sometimes clears up just by changing channel and then is O K when return to original. Sometimes this goes on for 2 minutes, sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes it is perfect for days. |
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New member Username: Emily35Post Number: 1 Registered: Oct-04 | I have a ProScan PS35682 which worked fine last night, but it won't turn on this morning. I did unplug the set from the wall then plug back on but it still won't work. I just read similar problem posted on this site and others, any suggestion? |
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Unregistered guest | Where can I find an owners manual for a Proscan model ps27111? I need to know how to clear and set the channels (ie. channel 25 ESPN, 25 ESP2). I do not know how to clear the fields and enter the new channel ids (ESPN or ESP2). |
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Unregistered guest | Looking for a ProScan manual, for model 27113. Also, quoting above, "The last I checked, I could still get into the 'secret service menu' of RCA/Proscan/GE TV's at Circuit City, et cetera, using the same combination of front-panel button pushing." I'd like to know how to access the secret service menu as well. |
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New member Username: MikecPost Number: 1 Registered: Nov-04 | https://www.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?tpc=2&post=152673#POST152673 I have the same issue as this post except that only part of my screen goes black. I couldn't find a response to the post. Was there an identifyable part to replace or should I just start shopping for a new set. Thanks |
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Unregistered guest | I found a link on the RCA site to the ps7113 (no ps7111 or ps7111nx1)instruction book, and it was close enough to my ps7111 to use...mine doesn't have close captioning and my remote is a little different, but all the setup and back panel stuff was the same. Here's the link: Mine is a great TV...I've not had any troubles with mine. I'm semi-proficient with this TV since I just added DirectTV to the mix and had to add back my antenna so I could get local channels for a few weeks till they upgrade my dish, so I might be able to answer any questions, but maybe not. <IMG SRC="https://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> Flo Flo |
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Alistair Unregistered guest | no power to proscan... works now!!!! Got to love the internet. I googled "proscan tv troubleshooting" and found this forum. MY tv didn't turn back on after a power loss we had in our neighborhood. I read Ted's post: "Unplug the set from the wall.........wait at least one minute & plug it back in....Doing this sends a reset pulse back to the micropressor to get it operating properly again. If this is the case...enjoy. If nothing changes, you got other problems........good luck.....TED" Works like a champ now. Thanks for saving me cash , time and heartache. Other than that, I really like my Proscan PS27113. Works great, No other problems in over 7 years (knock on wood). Thanks Ali |
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Anonymous | I have a ProScan 27113. Vertical hold is unstable for the first several minutes after it is turned on. After that, the picture is just fine. This has gone on for months. Any help? |
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Anonymous | I have a proscan PS 27113. When it's first turned on, the picture consists of one horizontal bar. It used to take about ten minutes to "warm up" to a full picture. This has been going on for months. Now it won't "warm up" at all. It only shows half of the picture. Any idea what the problem is? How I can fix it? |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 1997 proscan 60" projection tv where the blue convergence will not line up. Now when I go to the Screen Menu I can not get #4 to come up(the convergence screen). any suggestions? |
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Anonymous | I have a 1999 52" and as luck would have it my colors are all out of wack. Great last night and garbage today. Since this happened, I can no longer get to the convergence (#6 on my menu)screen. Any suggestions |
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Egroeg Unregistered guest | We inherited a 1995 Proscan PS52652 from a friend. He had had it repaired once before and it was workin g fine. Then one day it quit..nada. unplugged it for an hour. No change...It's been in the shop for about 2 weeks. Was told it would cost about $400 to fix it. What a pain, but less than a new one. Next time it will be a new one. Is this normal for a Proscan? |
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New member Username: GsteelePost Number: 1 Registered: Nov-04 | I have a PS60690 that turns on and off after you power up and most recently it shows "no signal" regardless of the input. A repairman came by yesterday and said it looked like it might be the digital modulator and if it is, there aren't replacement parts anymore. He has taken the guts out of the chassis to investigate at his shop. Has anyone found similar problems and if so, are there parts available? |
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Unregistered guest | Just received a ProScan Model 27500 TV. I need some help in programming remote. When powering tv on only ABC appears. When you change channel on upper right corner the channel #'s are changing, but the picture stays on ABC. |
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slacker1965 Unregistered guest | I have the same problem as a few above....tv won't turn on.....have tried unplugging for more than a minute.....where is a good place to look for authorized service? do I look under RCA or Thompson? thanks |
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New member Username: NychicRochester, New York America Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-04 | Wow It sure does seem like we all have the same problem with this Pro Scan ours use to just turn on and off all by its self then it just turned off and you would have to keep pressing the on off button till it stayed on now it wont budge!!! We had it fixed a couple of times. They say it was the high frequency board. It would sort of work for awhile then back to the same ole stuff on off then just Off!! What do ya do just throw it away???? Does Rca say anything about this or what? |
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Unregistered guest | I too am having troubles with a 1993 Proscan PS 31122. The TV turns on and then after a while the screen becomes snowy/grainy and then the audio sounds like it has feedback. The picture may come back after a while of turn to black all together. Turns on and off the TV sometimes helps. Another question I have: Is there a master reset that takes all the options back to factory settings? I got this TV from my brother and want to erase all his options. |
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New member Username: GsteelePost Number: 2 Registered: Nov-04 | Well, I got my TV back from the repairman. There was good news and bad news. The TV was repaired because it turned out to just be some loose connections caused by expansion and contraction. The bad news is that if any of the components actually go out, there's probably not much he can do. Apparently, the company doesn't offer any replacements and there aren't any aftermarket parts he knows of. I've had the TV for 9 years and didn't realize they only had a 10 year life. I guess I will wait for the other shoe to drop. Good luck to you all. |
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New member Username: Chris325icPost Number: 1 Registered: Dec-04 | I just inherited a ProScan model 32600 (circa 1999)from my girlfriend's family. The TV powers up and seems to function properly EXCEPT that the Brightness or in ProScan speak the "Black Level" seems to be too dark even when extended to its full range. I have worked to manipulate all of the other color controls to remedy, however, this has not worked. The colors are fine except the picture is just several shades too dark. Any suggestions? |
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Legolas Unregistered guest | I cannot remove the mute from my Proscan from the menu or using the remote control. |
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Unregistered guest | HELLO I HAVE A PROSCAN 35INCH. THE VOLUME IS PERFECT, THE PICTURE IS ALL BLACK EXCEPT FOR A HORIZONTIAL COLORED 1/4" LINE IN THE MIDDLE. IN THE PAST WHEN IT DID THIS THE PICTURE WOULD COME ON AFTER 2-3 MINUTES. BUT TODAY IT IS STILL BLACK 15 MINUTES AND COUNTING. THANKS. |
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New member Username: SiliconsorcererIL Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-04 | Well my Proscan 35 console TV is probably 15 years old and has always worked perfectly so I can't say they stink... However ;) it just burped and the width is about 2 inches wider then the screen and can't be adjusted. I'm sure I could fix the darn thing I've yet to see a real post with the location to get schematics or the magic to get into the service screen. Besides the width problem it still looks great hate to toss the thing. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 1996 proscan and the only thing that comes on when I turn it on is a message that sais "weak Signal" Any suggestions? Jolene |
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ROBMARK Unregistered guest | I HAVE A 1992 PROSCAN TV. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT CHANNEL I SET THE TV TO IN ORDER TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PS27113 I can not get the remote to work.Please Help.I can not even turn the TV on.Only manually.The only button on the remote that works is the reset button. thank you, michael |
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Unregistered guest | I have a proscan 27120 and i need a user's manual, any help |
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Unregistered guest | Like the other posts here, my Proscan 35153 crapped out - when I try the plug-out-reset, something within the TV clicks for about 23-24 times. Still nothing...like it's trying to reset... So, how do you get to the fuse to check it, anyway? Thanks! |
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Unregistered guest | your t.v. needs a convergence board. the stmptoms are a red, green,blue concave curve to your screen. also option #6 in the screen menu will be gone. This would allow you to adjust the convergence. I had to replace my board last feb. 2004 and it has gone out again. The cost is $400.00 to have a pepair man come to replace it. My unit is a 56" made in 1996. It has been good to me up untill last year and is now becoming a big pain in the but. I am deciding weather or not to pay another $400.00 to buy me another year or scrap it and cut my losses. good luck. dave prepresstech@rcn.com |
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Bfermin Unregistered guest | Un-plugged for a minute and now it's works just fine... Thanks so much for the help |
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MikeD With a Proscan Unregistered guest | My Proscan ps27108 just stopped turning on too. One night it was fine, the next morning nothing. I've tried the unplug for a minute (or day) trick and it didn't help. I've had this thing in TWICE to fix some sort of circuit board - which was covered under a class action suit that I didn't know about and missed the deadlines for.  Anyway, any ideas, or do I take it to the shop again? |
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Unregistered guest | I cannot remove the mute from my Proscan from the menu or using the remote control. |
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Sohail K Unregistered guest | I have a 47 inch. 1. Remote doesnt work 2. (unlike the other problems) It doesnt turn off. Or occasionally does what it feels like and turns off and then turns on about 5 minutes later. 3. When trying to chaneg tthe channel, when you press up or down the menu comes up. |
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Unregistered guest | TV SCREEN VERY SHAKEY THEN A THIN LINE GOES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS 36 IN.PROSCAN HELP |
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Anonymous | AMAZING! My Proscan TV (which is new and a gift in a 'bad' breakup, heh, heh) the sound in the left speakers went fuzzy, and far louder than the sound of the tv. I did everything imaginable. BUT ALL I DID WAS UNPLUG THE DAMN THING AND BINGO! THANK YOU SO MUCH WHOEVER TOLD ME THAT! |
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Unregistered guest | Our ProScan 36' TV turns on and off all by itself. Intervals from immediate to twenty minutes. Is there anything that I can do? |
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TV Psychic Unregistered guest | "Our ProScan 36' TV turns on and off all by itself. Intervals from immediate to twenty minutes. Is there anything that I can do?" Try an excorcism or if you prefer I conduct seances on a case by case basis. First of all I need you to answer a few questions: 1. Has a previous TV in your family passed away recently? 2. Do you have any hostile remote spirits in your house? 3. Do you believe in ghosts? Spirits? Phantom TVs? Or string theory? Now the most important question? 4. Have you checked the batteries in your remote? TV Psychic |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 1995 60" proscan and it blinks out after about 4 minutes. It tries to come back on then blinks out again. Of course when I had the service guy come out, it worked perfectly and it cost me $60. Now it is doing it again. I think it has to do with the high voltage protection circuit. Is it even worth fixing? Email me if you have an idea.Thanks, Alan |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 1995 60" proscan and it blinks out after about 4 minutes. It tries to come back on then blinks out again. Of course when I had the service guy come out, it worked perfectly and it cost me $60. Now it is doing it again. I think it has to do with the high voltage protection circuit. Is it even worth fixing? Email me if you have an idea.Thanks, Alan |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 2000 36" PS36500 Proscan. Just recently, our screen will go "blank", accompanied by a "Tone" which increases in pitch over a 60 second interval, at which time, It snaps back to "Normal" operation. It didn't bother me at first, but now it seems to happen daily. I found this forum online, and I must say, I am a bit concerned that this forum has become necessary. Have I also fallen prey to the perpetual misbehaving TV ?? Or is my problem easily rectified ? Please e-mail me if you have any helpful thoughts... MIKE |
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Unregistered guest | Our ProScan 36' TV turns on and off all by itself for a couple of minutes. I bang it by the power button a couple a times and it works. Sometimes if I press the Menu button it will also turn my TV back on. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 7 year old Proscan and I cannot get any DVD player to work with it. There is simply no signal. I can send the signal through a VCR and then on to the TV, which works as long as there is no copy guard on the dvd. Another thing, there is no "AUX" channel on this TV, which may have something ot do with it. Any suggestions? Danny |
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Unregistered guest | My daughter owns a 36 inch Proscan TV that is over 10 years old. According to her the scent of something burning emanated from the TV before it died. I'm wondering if it's worth our time to fix the darn thing and does anyone in the Queens New York area know of a trustworthy repairman. |
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mike i'm bumming Unregistered guest | I have a 36" proscan model ps36123 turned on and now the screen has approx 15 thin white lines across the screen kinda diagonal and the picture is washed like the brightness or contrast is too high.also when turned off see a squiggley line like when old tv's would leave dot in the middle of screen and then fades.i tried the brite and contrast didnt help |
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Gold Member Username: SamijubalPost Number: 1115 Registered: Jul-04 | Danny Barry if you have connected the DVD player to AV inputs via RCA or s-video, try channels around 90-105, some RCA TVs, maker of Proscan, have the aux on channels somewhere in there. |
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New member Username: Cl601amtKansas city, MO Usa Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-05 | Sounds like a familiar problem, but my proscan stopped working, won't power up, but only a faint clicking. Is there and easy fix, or should I junk it? |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PS80690 80" rear projection built dec 1995. Turned on the other day and no picture came on but hear relay click 3 times, then TV "ON" indicator light shuts off. Turning on again yield same results, no picture, relay clicks 3 times, TV turns off. Does anyone know what the problem may be or how to fix?? Love the TV, great for movie showings. |
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Unregistered guest | I've had similar problems with a 31" ps31108. Picture goes fuzzy, shrinks, and sound turns to loud static noise. Someone told me it was the "vertical hold". After reading in this forum, I'm wondering if its just not the tuner? Any help would be appreciated before I lug the heavy thing to the shop. Also would like the combination to the "secret menu" with the front panel buttons. |
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Unregistered guest | i was wondering if it is necessary to buy a pc to tv transcoder to view my laptop on my 1992 36' proscan tv? i have a dell inspiron 1000 with just a vga (monitor) port in the back. can i just buy the vga to hdtv cable or entire converter? any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Unregistered guest | i was wondering if it is necessary to buy a pc to tv transcoder to view my laptop on my 1992 36' proscan tv? i have a dell inspiron 1000 with just a vga (monitor) port in the back. can i just buy the vga to hdtv cable or entire converter? any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 36" Proscan that turns off and on, and then permanently off usually within one to 3 hours after power up. A TV service repairman had kept the TV for 5 weeks, and advised that parts availability caused delay. the repairs centered around the main PC board, high voltage section, and signal module. The TV was operational for a week or so and the off/on problem returned. Also there is a noticeable degrade in the quality of the picture. Does anyone have any suggestions as to Proscan service techs in the L.A. area or other suggestions? |
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Unregistered guest | my proscan VCR displays LOCK and i can not get it unlocked. I saw somebody else post this same question, but no one ever responded. does anyone know how to fix this? |
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Anonymous | My Proscan TV's picture has turned pink. Does anyone know why? If so what do I do? |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PS27113. I would like to find an owner's manual for it. Does anyone know where I can download one? Thank you |
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Exasperated Birdie Unregistered guest | Does anyone know if a convergence board is the same thing as a mirror? Or are these different parts? Would you happen to also know the COST??? My 98 Proscan model # PS56670 LG1 is having )( "this" problem, and we also lost the convergence option under the screen menu option. I saw in an earlier post that that this is a convergence board problem. SO what exactly is a convergence board? ANY IDEAS< PLEASE HELP< THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE |
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Unregistered guest | I am a technician at ACE TV in Las Vegas,NV and working on secondary power supply on model # PS 606082, CTC 170AC, PTK 171ACC. The 5v and two other source transistors on the signal board have voltage to the collector, but no voltage out. I am searching for a manual Andrews Electronics says no longer available. Can you assist me? |
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Why ask for a name if you cant use it Kevin Unregistered guest | RCA/Proscan = JUNK! plain and simple , DO NOT buy one of there sets. You have been warned .All get HV block problems . They are well known to all have the same problems , my 1995 3,000 set broke at least 8 times in the 5 years I had the warrenty for. The 9th time it sat there dead for over a year until I finnaly trashed it.Why do you think they no longer make Proscan ? hmm, maybe all the pissed off people who hate that brand name now . I know other people with diferant RCA Proscan sets and they all had and still have problems . Never again , just bought a Hitachi happy so far . They have a much better repair record . Just thought I would vent/ add my 2 cents as to all the Proscan /RCA problems . |
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Rococo Unregistered guest | I have a 36" Proscan probably 1997. Is there a way to adjust horizontal and vertical? Thank You for helping me. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a proscanPS35690 when I tern it on it shows a blue screen and week signal. After I leave it on for a little wile the picher will come in and it will be fine. I nead to know what needs to be done to fix it.Thank you. |
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izthebye Unregistered guest | HELP! I have a Proscan PS32800HR which just made a loud POP and the screen comes up red with just a few re-trace lines on. I have searched all over for a SERVICE manual but am convinced that they don't exist! Any assistance would be appreciated! |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan 36" that started making a loud continuos static noise from one speak. I have turned on and off with no luck. Has anyone had this problem?? If so what did you do? |
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Sorry 'bout our luck Unregistered guest | Had the same static noise on July 30 & 31st. On Aug 1st it died. The TV will not do anything. |
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Unregistered guest | same story here i have a ps80690 80 inch rear projection works great for a while then turns its self off then back on this goes on for about 45 minutes then nothing it wont even turn back on What is the problem I have read all the posts but there is no sulution here, could somebody get back with a fix. |
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kenny s. Unregistered guest | I have a ps32800hr which is doing the click three times and then turns off. I am not looking for a reply, just want to add to heap. |
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Anonymous | i have an older proscan tv...fell asleep with it on last night woke up and there's no picture. what's left of the picture is a narrow bright line down the middle of the TV...can this be fixed |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PS36500 that I need a manual for. |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 1998 32 inch Proscan which keeps shutting off. You have to wait 3-5 minutes before it will turn back on. I have spent $200 on a repairman,who has taken it to his shop twice and kept it for the better part of a month. It still shuts off when it feels like it. $200 for nothing and now he says nothing else to do. It works fine otherwise. Is it junk? |
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New member Username: FannydPost Number: 1 Registered: Sep-05 | I have a Proscan 27600 which has been working fine since I purchased it about 4 years ago. I recently had it unplugged for over 2 months while I was doing some work in my apartment and when I plugged it back in and tried to do the set up menu again it no longer shows me the search for channels menu and I can't change channels with remote or with the controls on the television. I get one channel which is the cable health channel. I have not connected it to anything and am only using a cable antena, no box. Any suggestions? |
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Anonymous | I've seen my problem posted here several times. My 7 year old Proscan 36" worked fine until the other day. Now when I try to power on, it clicks 3 times and nothing happens. Does anyone know the cause and how much to fix? Is it worth getting it fixed? Thanks so much for your help! |
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Unregistered guest | I have a 27" Proscan PS27115, it will not power on. When I press the power on button it only clicks a few times, but nothing happens. Is there a fix for this? Thank You |
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bhoath Unregistered guest | I have a 32 inch Proscan. Every morning during the week at 5:00 am the tv turns itself on. We have not set any timer and we have unplugged the t.v.v for 24 hours to remedy this. IT DIDN'T WORK.any ideas? |
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Maia Unregistered guest | Hey....Anonymous I had this exact problem last night (though I hadn't fallen asleep, I was reading the paper and when I looked up at the set to see what Keith Oberman was talking about there was NOTHING on the screen but a thin vertical line ) Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 02:02 pm: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ i have an older proscan tv...fell asleep with it on last night woke up and there's no picture. what's left of the picture is a narrow bright line down the middle of the TV...can this be fixed |
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Tedo Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan 27 (should have bought the Sony!) and the Proscan worked last night, but today I pushed the on button and the tv clicks on then off then of then off three times and then nothing. I hate this tv! I will never by an RCA (Proscan) tv again! What a waste of money my sony 25 has been working since 1993 and the proscan was purchased in 1997. Junk! I tried the pull the plug out and same problem. I am already on my 3rd remote for this piece of junk! |
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Joe from Buffalo Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan TV and VCR. When I go into the setup for the "Guide" service, none of the RCA or Proscan codes in the setup menu activate the VCR. There is no Thomson on the menu. Any ideas? |
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Anonymous | For people with remote control intermittent or complete failure problems: This was my experience...I have a big honkin' unit I got from a guy in the building where I live for a couple hundred bucks. I've never had any problems with the tv, but the remote was intermittent since the day I got it. I would put new batteries in it, it would work, then I'd pick it up and it wouldn't work. I'd futz with the battery spring and it would work, then pick it up and it wouldn't work. I'd shake it, it would work, then it wouldn't. Just about drove me nuts. Finally I took it apart and soldered the led in place. Never had another problem. |
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lester magneto Unregistered guest | My proscan 32' from around 1995 has over the last year seen a ridiculous drop in picture quality, i cannot even read what the score is of a ballgame on the top. is there any way to degauss the set? it used to be a wonderful tv. any ideas? thanks |
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la ti da Unregistered guest | Does this message board ever solve any problems? Seems like just everyone's complaints, no solutions. Is anyone out there who can help with solutions? Pushed the wrong button on remote in the dark, now only get 3 channels and lots of static. Anyone with a solution here? Please? |
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Unregistered guest | My PS27115 power on attempts goes through three to four on/off cycles before shutting down. This appears to be a common problem as noted on the boards. I've ordered a service manual at " Will let you know how this turns out. |
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Anonymous | Hi Folks, I broke the code!! To "unlock" your Proscan VCR you press and hold (maybe ten seconds or so, or until the VCR goes back into "normal" mode) ONE of the following buttons, On/Off, VCR1 or VCR2 (depending on which one you are using). That's it!! This is a "feature" call Protection Plus. It locks out the VCR from outside influences such as kids when you are using the timer recording feature, or for anytime you want to "lock" it out.. Another useful tidbit. You can get a PDF copy of your instruction manual from RCA's website. Here's the link: If you scroll all the way to the bottom you will fine the PSVRXX section which lists the various VCR's. Good luck!! |
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Unregistered guest | Got a proscan 27113 after a power outage wont turn on. Tried to unplug it for 24 hrs and still wont turn on, tried new power cord nada. Dose this tv have a fuse that could of blow? |
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Unregistered guest | I have a Proscan PS32600 with a few problems. The thing that happens the most is the screen goes black but there is still sound and all the menus still show up and after a few minutes the picture comes back. Next, the screen will have a thin black line in the middle of it for a few minutes and will go away. And sometime it shuts off all together and when I turn it back on it says there was a power outage. Oh and the volume down button on the TV changes the channel. Does anyone know what is wrong with my TV and how much it will cost to fix it? |
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Unregistered guest | Proscan model PS32500. Power went out, came back on and now it won't let us use the dvd player. Tried set-up, it goes through the channels but offers no option for dvd. It won't let you manually choose it either, it freezes up on the guide plus screen, can't go any further. |
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Joe Sange Unregistered guest | I have an 8 yr old Proscan rear-projection TV, model # 50670LGI. I have only had one other problem with it since new (6th year) which was fixed under the extended warranty I had ourchased. All things considered, I feel that it has been a very good set that required very little adjustment over the years. My current problem is that the remote (with new Batts)is unable to turn the set ON (or OFF once it is manually set to ON). However, if I turn my VCR (also Proscan)on and press the VCR button on the remote, I can control the TV via the VCR. Then, if I turn the VCR OFF, I still keep my picture but have no control using the remote I.E can't change channels or adjust volumn. Has anyone experienced this problem and been able to resolve it??? Hoping you can help. PS. One of the attractions for this set is that the works are in a removable draw (bottom) and repairmen who can't fix it on site can move it without too much difficulty. |
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