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- Page 1 Usuario PTH5598W 55” PROJECTION TELEVISION Instrucciones Owner’s PROYECCIÓN TELEVISOR 55” Instructions PTH5598W BP68-00000A-00...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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’... - Page 4 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a light- ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam- age to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
- Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 7 Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock ....... .3.20 Chapter 4: Special Features .
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Page 8: List Of Features
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your Akai 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 •... -
Page 9: Front Panel Buttons
O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ TV/VIDEO All the inputs connected to the external compo- nent jacks will be shown in regular sequence. -
Page 10: Front Panel Jacks
O U R Front Panel Jacks You can use the front panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8.) Œ... -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continu- ously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 –... -
Page 12: Remote Control
O U R 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 and cable box. See page 4.20 for details. -
Page 13: Vcr Controls
Scan Press to memorize (scan) the available channels. Locate Press to move the PIP window to any of the four corners of the TV screen. Swap Exchanges the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window. -
Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation
C h a p t e r Tw o 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,”... -
Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
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). -
Page 16: All Channels
Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-A or ANT-B terminal on the rear of the TV. 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. - Page 17 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.)
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Page 18: 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 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
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:... -
Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player, Dtv Set-Top Box (480I, 480P, 1080I)
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 1080i) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box) to your TV. Connecting to Y, P... -
Page 21: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box (480P, 1080I)
Note: Only 480p and 1080i formats are supported. Connect a set of audio cables between the DTV Set-Top Box audio in jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DTV Set-Top box. To enable Component video viewing,... -
Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the Batteries last for about one year.) -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Ant. input check, and Auto program/Setting the Clock. - Page 24 P E R AT I O N Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press the VOL + or VOL - button to activate “Auto Program” or press the MENU button to skip. (refer to “Auto program”...
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Page 25: Using The Perfect Focus Feature
P E R AT I O N Using the Perfect Focus Feature When the picture size is distorted after moving the TV set, use the Perfect Focus feature to adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factory. Press the Menu button. -
Page 26: Adjusting Manual Convergence
VOL + button. Press the CH select “Convergence”, then press the VOL + button. The “Manual Convergence” screen will appear, and the word “Red” will be high- lighted. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to button to continued... -
Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence
(i.e., make a single vertical line that is as white as possible.) For ‘Blue’ adjustment, do the same as the above. After the red convergence is correctly adjusted, press Menu to exit all the menus. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. You can also use the Menu, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds. -
Page 29: Selecting A Menu Language
Press the CH button to select “Channel”, then press the VOL + button to enter. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select “A” or “ B”. Press the Menu button to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 30: Memorizing The Channels
P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH tons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. -
Page 31: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
VOL + button Press the CH button to select “Auto Program”, then press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears. -
Page 32: Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press CH nels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. -
Page 33: Selecting Your Favorite Channels
P E R AT I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store up to ten of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). Then, when you press the Fav.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find fre- quently watched channels. -
Page 34: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press the CH button to select “Select”. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select “Added” or “Erased”. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 3.12 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to button to / CH... -
Page 35: Labeling The Channels
CH button, as above. Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode. 3.13 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 36: Picture Control
CH select a particular item. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. 3.14 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to button to After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear(after about 4 seconds). -
Page 37: Using Automatic Picture Settings
• Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room. • Choose Movie when viewing the Movie. • Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref- erence (see “Customizing the Picture, page 3.14). -
Page 38: Selecting The Color Tone
The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. To turn mute off, press the Mute button again, or simply press either the VOL - or VOL + button. 3.16 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to... -
Page 39: Customizing The Sound
Press the VOL + or VOL - button to highlight a particu- lar item to be changed. Press the CH or CH button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the Menu button exit. 3.17 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 40: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by press- ing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). -
Page 41: Setting The Clock
P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press Display.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the Menu button. -
Page 42: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically Set The Tv Clock
P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Press the MENU. Press the CH to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH to select “Auto clock set”... - Page 43 Press the CH button to select “DST”(Daylight saving time). While “DST” is select- ed, press the VOL+ or VOL- button to indicate “Yes” or “No”. The clock is set. Press the MENU button to exit. 3.21 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION...
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Page 44: Chapter 4: Special Features
Press the VOL + or VOL - button to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the CH (A star icon< * >will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to “00”, press the CH Press the Menu button to exit. -
Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction
E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. -
Page 46: Changing The Screen Size
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the Aspect button to change the screen. Wide TV (16:9) Wide Zoom Wide Zoom • Wide: • Panorama: • DVD: • Zoom: • 4:3(Normal): Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. -
Page 47: Using The R.surf Feature
E AT U R E S Using the R.surf feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. You can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. -
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
CH or CH Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.19) When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front panel of TV). -
Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press the Menu button to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Press the Sleep button on the remote control. -
Page 50: Extra Sound Settings
• Surround Your Akai TV can create a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On”, the setting applies to sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech. -
Page 51: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the Menu button. -
Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions
E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record- ed video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 53: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
• When the cable box output is connected to ANT-B, it cannot be viewed in the PIP window. Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the “PIP” button on the remote control. If you turn TV off while watching and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear. 4.10... -
Page 54: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip
EATURES button to button to button to button to Quick way to access the signal source (PIP): Simply press the “Source” button on the remote control. If you select “TV”, the PIP image is the same as the main image. -
Page 55: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image .4.12
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Press the Menu button. Press the CH button to select “PIP”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH button to select “Swap,”... -
Page 56: Changing The Pip Channel
Changing the Location (Rotating) in PIP mode When you press the Locate button repeatedly, the PIP window moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Scanning the Available Channels This procedure scans all of the available channels and then stores them in memory. -
Page 57: Using The V-Chip
+ button. The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number, Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is After entering a valid PIN number, the “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the CH button and select “Change pin.”, then... -
Page 58: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. - Page 59 While the “U” or ”B” is red, press the CH Press the VOL + button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press the Menu button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH button and then repeat the process.
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Page 60: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R
CH Press the VOL + button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press the VOL + button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH button and then repeat the process. -
Page 61: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”... -
Page 62: Viewing The Demonstration
P E C I A L Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the built-in demonstration. Press the Menu button. Picture icon will be highlighted (blinking). Press the CH select “Demonstration”, then press the VOL+ button. -
Page 63: Customizing Your Remote Control
Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate most VCRs, DVDs and cable boxes (even if your VCR, cable box or DVD are made by manufacturers other than Akai). -
Page 64: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
000 through 077.) When your remote control is in the “CABLE” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’ s vol- ume. Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your VCR. - Page 65 P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, and Cable boxes. 4.22 HAPTER PECIAL EATURES...
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Page 66: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. -
Page 67: Appendix
Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may...