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- Page 1 PT5598HD 55” PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s ..... Instructions BP68-00231A-00...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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. - Page 4 • 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, con- venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
- 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
O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....8 List of Features ......... . .8 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . - Page 7 O N T E N T S Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) ... .38 Sound Control ......... .38 Adjusting the Volume .
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
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: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv
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 MUTE Ø... -
Page 10: Side Panel Jacks
O U R Side Panel Jacks You can use the side 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 10~17.) ΠPERFECT FOCUS Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the Factory. -
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.). -
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 59 for details. -
Page 13: Vcr Controls
O U R Remote Control (continued) ¯ ANT A/B ± Mode Press to select the ANT A or ANT Selects a target device to be controlled by the Akai remote control(i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box ˘ R.surf or DVD). Press to automatically return to a ≠... -
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”, on page 15. -
Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the ANT-A or ANT-B 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. -
Page 16: All Channels
N S TA L L AT I O N Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply, “OUT”. - Page 17 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
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Page 18: Connecting A Vcr
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 10~12). 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: Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. -
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 Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD audio in jacks on the TV and... -
Page 21: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box (480P, 1080I)
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box (480p, 1080i) When switching to the DTV mode, either 480p or 1080i format is automatically selected according to the input signal. 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... -
Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of the remote control. Make sure to match the “ ” and –... -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
C h a p t e r T h r e e P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the Power button. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug &... - 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” on page 31.) Time Press the VOL + or VOL -...
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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. You can also select Perfect Focus by pressing the Perfect Focus Function Press the Menu button. -
Page 26: Adjusting Manual Convergence
P E R AT I O N Adjusting Manual Convergence If the color appears spread out or “smeared” on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence adjustments. First steps: Function Press the Menu button. -
Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence
P E R AT I O N Adjust Red Convergence While “Red” is highlighted, press the VOL + button: A crosshair pattern will appear on the screen. After moving the cursor to the position you want to adjust using the number buttons 2(up), 4(left), 6(right), 8(down) on the remote control, adjust Red Convergence by pressing the VOL +/ VOL -/CH... -
Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. Picture With the power on, press Mode : Custom the Menu button. Adjust Size : Wide Digital NR : Off... -
Page 29: Selecting A Menu Language
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Function Press the Menu button. Language : English Plug & Play Press the CH button to Convergence Caption select “Function”, then Time press the VOL + button. Auto Clock Set V-Chip Function Press the CH... -
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 and CH but- tons to scan through the channels. -
Page 31: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) Channel First, select the correct Antenna signal source (ANT, STD, ANT/CATV : ANT Auto Program HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 Fav. Channel Fine Tune : 00 on previous page. Add/Erase Labeling : - - - -... -
Page 32: Changing Channels
P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the chan- nels that the TV has memorized. -
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)
P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Channel Press the Menu button. Antenna ANT/CATV : ANT Press the CH button to Auto Program Fav. Channel select “Channel”, then Fine Tune : 00 Add/Erase press the VOL + button. Labeling : - - - - Channel... -
Page 35: Labeling The Channels
P E R AT I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a num- ber, “*”, or a blank. -
Page 36: Picture Control
P E R AT I O N Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Customizing the Picture Picture Press the Menu button. -
Page 37: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by pressing P.Mode (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 38: Selecting The Color Tone
P E R AT I O N Selecting the Color Tone Picture Press the Menu button. Mode : Custom Adjust Size : Wide The “Picture” icon will Digital NR : Off be highlighted. Then Color tone : Normal Demonstration press the VOL + button. Picture Press the CH button to... -
Page 39: Customizing The Sound
P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Sound Press the Menu button. Mode : Custom Equalizer S. -
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 Function 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 Function Press the MENU. Language : English Plug & Play Press the CH button Convergence Caption to select “Function”, Time then press the VOL + Auto Clock Set V-Chip... - Page 43 P E R AT I O N Auto Clock Set Press the CH button to Auto Clock Set : On select “Time Zone”. PBS Channel : ANT 3 While “Time Zone” is select- Time Zone : EAST : No ed, then press the VOL+ or VOL- to change the Time zone.
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Page 44: Chapter 4: Special Features
C h a p t e r F o u r P E C I A L E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Channel Select the appropriate Antenna channel. -
Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction
P E C I A L 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. Picture Press the Menu button. -
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 Panorama Wide Panorama Zoom Cinema Cinema 4 : 3 Zoom Wide Panorama Wide Panorama Zoom... -
Page 47: Using The R.surf Feature
P E C I A L 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
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Function Clock” on page 41.) Press the Menu button. Language : English Plug &... -
Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time”, select “Off” during this step. Time Press the VOL + button to Clock 11 : 30 am select “On/Off”. On Time 06 : 30 am On Off Time - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer... -
Page 50: Extra Sound Settings
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Extra sound settings (Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Sound Clock”... -
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.) Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the “MTS”... -
Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions
P E C I A L 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. -
Page 53: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: The PIP feature does not work with Component1, Component2 mode. When PIP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted into the Normal mode. -
Page 54: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP Press the Menu button. : On SOURCE : TV Press the CH button to Size : Large Swap select “PIP”, then press ANT/CATV : ANT the VOL + button. -
Page 55: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Quick way to access swapping: Simply press the “Swap” button on Press the Menu button. the remote control. : On SOURCE : TV... -
Page 56: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the PIP Channel Quick way to access PIP CH: Simply press the (PIP) “CH” button Press the Menu button. on the remote control. : On SOURCE : TV Press the CH button to Size... -
Page 57: Using The V-Chip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. -
Page 58: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Function Press the Menu button. Language : English Plug & Play Press the CH button to Convergence select “Function”, then press Caption the VOL + button. Time V-Chip Press the CH... - Page 59 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH button to select the “V-Chip”, then press the VOL + button. The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number, V-Chip Press the CH button to V-Chip Lock : No...
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Page 60: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X
P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected (BLUE), repeatedly press the VOL + button. -
Page 61: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH button to select the “V-chip”, then press the VOL + button. The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number, V-Chip The “V-Chip” screen will V-Chip Lock : No TV Guidelines... -
Page 62: Viewing The Demonstration
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the built-in demonstration. Picture Press the Menu button. Mode : Custom Adjust Size : Wide... -
Page 63: Customizing Your Remote Control
P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. The remote control has four modes: “TV,” “VCR,” “Cable” and “DVD.” Press the Mode button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. - 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.
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Page 66: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
C h a p t e r F i v e 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
A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model PT5598HD Voltage AC 120V Frequency of Operation 60Hz... - Page 68 E M O...
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