User manual AKAI PT5250A

PROJECTION TELEVISION BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) PT4250A ............................................................................................................................ PT5250A ............. Owner's Instructions 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 1 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 2 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. English - 3 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 4 Thank You for Choosing Akai Thank you for choosing Akai! Your new Akai Projection TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine. · Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your TV. · Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. · Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions. · Follow all operating and use instructions. · Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. · Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury. · Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc. · Do not place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling TV can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn. · Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. · Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. · Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. English - 4 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 5 · Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won't be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. · Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. · Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal. · Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. · Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV. · Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE · Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit - if the TV has been exposed to rain or water - if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - if the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged - when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance · If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal. · When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit. · Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. English - 5 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 6 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week. Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week. Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Akai limited warranty. English - 6 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 7 A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast. Digital Television Services Digital Picture Quality DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The first is Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV). SDTV program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video. 480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality. HDTV program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and offer much higher picture quality than SDTV. Dolby Surround Sound With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby digital audio formats from Dolby Surround 2.0 to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with DD 5.1 soundtracks. Interactive Communications and Datacasting DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program guide, ordering products on-line while watching TV, and accessing ancillary data about a program. English - 7 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 8 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors. Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors The advantage of an integrated DTV set is that it can tune both analog and digital TV channels at the same time. All you'll need to do is add an external antenna and you are ready to watch DTV. However, integrated DTV sets are not as common as DTV-ready TVs and monitors. If you already own a DTV-ready TV with component video inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV set-top receiver and antenna. NOTE This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It should be noted that copy protected content may not be viewable depending on your particular connections. English - 8 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 9 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna. If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts. You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet web sites such as www.titantv.com, and www.fcc.gov. 2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV receivers to produce high-quality images and sound. Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio. 3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative apartment, condominium, or apartment? The Federal Communications Commission's OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not located in common areas and are no more than 12' in height. Residents of rental units (apartments, etc) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment. 4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service? Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs. The good news is that you won't have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They're free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio. English - 9 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 10 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features........................................................................................................................ Accessories.............................................................................................................................. Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV................................................................................ Control Buttons ........................................................................................................ Connection Jacks (Side) ............................................................................................ Connection Jacks (Rear) ............................................................................................ Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 Chapter 2: Installation Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...................................................................................... Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .................................................................. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads ........................................................................ Separate VHF and UHF Antennas.............................................................................. Connecting Cable TV .............................................................................................................. Cable without a Cable Box ........................................................................................ Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ............................................ Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels.................................... Connecting a VCR .................................................................................................................. Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV .................................................... Connecting a Camcorder ........................................................................................................ Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i).............................. Connecting to Y, PB, PR .............................................................................................. Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks .......................................................... Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box ...................................................................................... Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ............................................................ Connecting a Digital Audio System ........................................................................................ Connecting to an Analog Amplifier ........................................................................................ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .............................................................................. 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 Chapter 3: Operation Turning the TV On and Off .................................................................................................... Plug & Play Feature ................................................................................................................ Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)...................................................................... Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus ............................................ Removing the "Self Focus" Message from the Display ................................................ Adjusting Convergence Manually .......................................................................................... Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays .......................................................................... Viewing the Menus.................................................................................................... Viewing the Display .................................................................................................. Selecting a Menu Language .................................................................................................... Selecting the Antenna Input .................................................................................................... Memorizing the Channels ...................................................................................................... Selecting the Video Signal Source .............................................................................. Storing Channels in Memory .................................................................................... Adding and Erasing Channels ................................................................................................ Changing Channels ................................................................................................................ Using the Channel Buttons........................................................................................ Using the Number Buttons ........................................................................................ Using the "-" Button ................................................................................................ Using the Previous Channel ...................................................................................... Selecting Your Favorite Channels ............................................................................................ To Store Your Favorite Channels................................................................................ To View Your Favorite Channels ................................................................................ Labeling the Channels ............................................................................................................ Viewing the Channel Lists ...................................................................................................... Editing the Channel Lists ........................................................................................................ Picture Control........................................................................................................................ Using Automatic Picture Settings .............................................................................. Customizing the Picture ............................................................................................ Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults ................................................ 28 28 30 31 31 32 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 English - 10 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 11 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation (continued) Sound Control ........................................................................................................................ Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................ Using the MUTE Button ............................................................................................ Customizing the Sound ............................................................................................ Using Automatic Sound Settings................................................................................ Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................... Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually........................................................................ Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically ................................................................ Viewing an External Signal Source .......................................................................................... Setting the Signal Source .......................................................................................... Assigning Names to External input mode .................................................................. 47 48 48 48 49 49 49 50 51 51 52 Chapter 4: Special Features Fine Tuning Analog Channels ................................................................................................ Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ...................................................................................... Changing the Screen Size ........................................................................................................ BBE ........................................................................................................................................ Auto Volume .......................................................................................................................... Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital .......................................................... Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog.......................................................... Choosing a Digital Sound Format .......................................................................................... Setting the On/Off Melody ...................................................................................................... Setting the On/Off Timer ........................................................................................................ Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................................................... Using the V-Chip (USA) .......................................................................................................... How to Change Your Password.................................................................................. How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls .............................................................. How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV Parental Guidelines" ................................ How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X ...................................................................................... Important Notes About Parental Locks ...................................................................... Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog................................................ Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital ................................................ Menu Translucency Level ........................................................................................................ Setting the Function Help ...................................................................................................... Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................................................... Viewing the Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................... Using the Electronic Program Guide.......................................................................... Viewing Information about a Single Channel ............................................................ Viewing Information about Channels ........................................................................ Reminder List.......................................................................................................................... Reminded Viewing List.............................................................................................. To view the Reminder List ........................................................................................ To remove the scheduled programs .......................................................................... Customizing Your Remote Control .......................................................................................... Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player) ........................................................................................ Remote Control Codes .............................................................................................. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Identifying Problems .......................................................................................................... Appendix Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV .................................................................................... Using Your TV in Another Country .................................................................................... Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 83 83 83 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 74 75 76 77 78 78 79 79 79 80 81 82 English - 11 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 12 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: · · · · · · · · · · · · · Easy-to-use remote control Easy-to-use on-screen menu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV's memory A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening Built-in, dual channel speakers A special sleep timer Component Video Input jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) Digital Input (Digital Visual Interface) jack Digital Audio Output (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks ENT ER ENT ER Accessories ENT ER Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. POW ER LE CAB VCR TV DVD SET PRE-C LIST H SLE EP FAV. ANTE NNA CH CH. RCE SOU CH E MUT VOL E GUID MEN U ENT ER EXIT INFO MTS DE P.MO P.SIZ DE S.MO ADD E CAP TION STO REW P PLAY/ /DEL BBE SELF FOCU S FF PAUSE Remote Control (BP59-00089A)/ AA Batteries Owner's Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Cards Holder-Caster (PT5240A) English - 12 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 13 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. OE POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. ^ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ Stand-By Indicator Lights up when you turn the power off. - Power Off ; Red - Power On ; Off - Timer On ; Green Ø + VOL ­ Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu. CH Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. ¨ SOURCE Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. " (Enter) While using the on-screen menus, press to activate (or change) a particular item. English - 13 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 14 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see page 23. PT4250A PT5250A OE S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game. AUDIO Input Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game. English - 14 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 15 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 18~26. OE ANTENNA terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use "ANT 1 IN (Air)" and "ANT 2 IN (Cable)" terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system. Video Input jacks Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. " Audio Input jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ´ DVI Video Input jack (Digital Visual Interface) Connect the DVI jack to a device with DVI output. ' DVI Audio Input jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a device with DVI. SERVICE Port For service only. COMPONENT Input jacks (Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L/R) Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of DVD or DTV Set-Top Box. 480i/480p/720p/1080i Y, PB and PR video signal inputs are available. ¨ OPTICAL Output jack Connect to a Digital Audio component. ^ COAXIAL Output jack Connect to a Digital Audio component. Ø Audio/Video Output jacks Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR. English - 15 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 16 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box. See pages 80~81 for details. OE POWER Turns the TV on and off. POWER Mode Selects a target device to be controlled by the Akai remote control (i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box or DVD). ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV. TV VCR CABLE DVD SET Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel "54-3", press "54", then press "-" and "3". Ô SET Used during set up of this remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, Cable box, DVD, etc.) PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. ANTENNA FAV.CH CH. LIST PRE-CH SLEEP ¨ ANTENNA Press to select "Cable" or "Air". Ò SLEEP Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off. ^ FAV. CH (Favorite Channel) Press to switch to your favorite channels. Ø MUTE Press to temporarily cut off the sound. MUTE VOL CH SOURCE Ú CH. LIST Displays the channel list. MENU GUIDE Æ SOURCE Each time the button is pressed, all the inputs connected to the external component jacks will be shown in regular sequence. MENU Displays the main on-screen menu. " VOL -, VOL + INFO Press to decrease or increase the volume. ENTER i GUIDE Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG). EXIT ¸ ' INFO Press to display information on the TV screen. ~ CH P.MODE S.MODE MTS BBE , CH Press to change channels. ¯ oe///... P.SIZE CAPTION ADD/DEL SELF FOCUS REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE FF Controls the cursor in the menu. ENTER While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item. ¿ EXIT Press to exit the menu. ± English - 16 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 17 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control (continued) POWER r TV VCR CABLE DVD SET ANTENNA FAV.CH CH. LIST PRE-CH SLEEP MUTE VOL CH SOURCE MENU GUIDE MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) Press to choose "Stereo", "Mono" or "SAP (Secondary Audio Program)". ¸ S.MODE Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). INFO ENTER ­ BBE EXIT BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. P .MODE Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings). s, P.MODE S.MODE MTS BBE -- SELF FOCUS Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the factory. P.SIZE CAPTION ADD/DEL SELF FOCUS REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE FF ÷ ADD/DEL Press to add or erase channels in the TV's memory. Use to memorize or erase the channel fine tuning. P .SIZE Press to change the picture size. ± CAPTION Press to view closed caption information. ® VCR/DVD Controls Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast Forward. English - 17 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 18 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads," below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 19. If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas," on page 19. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has 300ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2 Plug the adaptor into the "ANT 1 IN (Air)" terminal on the rear panel. English - 18 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 19 I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the "ANT 1 IN (Air)" terminal on the rear panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the "ANT 1 IN (Air)" terminal on the rear panel. English - 19 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 20 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the "ANT 2 IN (Cable)" terminal on the rear panel. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. oe This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT", or simply "OUT". 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the "ANT 2 IN (Cable)" terminal on the rear panel. English - 20 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 21 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box. oe This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN," "VHF IN," or simply, "IN." 2 Connect this cable to a two-way splitter. Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B­IN terminal on the A/B switch. RF (A/B) Switch 4 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A­IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 5 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to "B," you will need to tune your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) English - 21 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 22 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 18~21). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the "ANT 1 IN (Air)" (or "ANT 2 IN (Cable)") terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store). TV Rear Panel 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the "AV IN 1 (L, R)" (or "AV IN 2 (L, R)") jacks on the TV and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR. If you have a mono VCR, connect L(mono) to VCR audio out using only one audio cable. From Cable Coaxial Cable Audio Cable 3 Connect a video cable between the "AV IN 1 (VIDEO)" (or "AV IN 2 (VIDEO)") jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR. Follow the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to view your VCR tape. 2 Video Cable 3 1 From Antenna VCR Rear Panel · Also, you can connect to "AV 3" on the side panel of TV. English - 22 BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 23 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the "AV OUT (L, R)" jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or rear of the VCR.) TV Rear Panel 2 Connect a video cable between the "AV OUT (VIDEO)" jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. From Cable Audio Cable 1 Video Cable 2 Coaxial Cable From Antenna VCR Rear Panel Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see "Viewing an External Signal Source" on page 51.) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder. TV Side Panel (PT4250A) 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the "AV 3 (L, R)" jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder. If you have mono camcorder, connect L(mono) to camcorder audio out using only one audio cable. S-Video Cable 3 or 2 Audio Cable 3 Connect a video cable between the "AV 3 (VIDEO)" (or "S-VIDEO") jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder. The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables. Video Cable 1