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- Page 1 IBP68-00162A-00...
- Page 2 Warning ! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 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...
- Page 3 Thank Choosing Akai Thank you %r choosing Akai! Yolu" new Akai Projection TV represents the latest in television technology We designed it with easy-to-llse on-screen metals and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class.
- Page 4 • Protect thepower c ord. P ower supply cords s hould berouted sothatthey won't b ewalked o n orpinched b yotqjects placed o noragainst them. Pay particular attention t ocords a tplugs, con- venience receptacles, and thepointwhere t hey exitfl'om theunit. •...
- Page 5 Be careflfi in the selection and dHration of television formats Hsed for viewing. Uneven aging as a result of f_)I'mat selection Hse, as well as other bHrned-in images, not covered by yoHr Akai limited wari'ant)_...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your ....L'st of Features ........... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ....... Frort Pand Buttons ........ Fro:-t Pand Jacks ......... Using the Component Shelf" ......Rear Panel Jacks ........Remote Control ........Chapter 2: Installation ....Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...... - Page 7 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) .... Sound Control .......... Adjusting the Volume ......Using Mute ........Customizing the Sound ......Using A1]tomatic Sol md Settings ...... Setting the Clock ......... Option 1: Setting the Clock Man*]ally ....Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock ........
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
Your NEW TV List Features Your Akai was designed with the latest technology This is a high-performance unit that inch 1des the following special fbatllres: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off •... -
Page 9: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv
Your NEwTV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons on the front panel control your TV_ basic %atures, including The buttons the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Remote Control Sensor TV/VIDEO All the inputs connected to the external compo- Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. -
Page 10: Fro:-T Pand Jacks
Your NEw TV 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 infbrmation on connecting eq* lipment, see pages 10-, 17.) O PERFECT FOCUS Pressto adjustforthe optimumpictureset inthe Factory. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
Your NEw TV 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 _,JV components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) -
Page 12: Remote Control
Your NEw TV Remote Control 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 VCIR and cable box. - Page 13 DVD). Press to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user- preset time delay. Used during set up of this Akai remote control, so that it will !_) S.Mode work compatibly with other Adjust the TV sound by selecting devices (VCR,cable box, DVD.)
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Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation
INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If yolu" antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads," below. If yolu" antenna one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,"... -
Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate Antennas UHF), yoll have two separate antennas for yolu" TV (one and one mllst combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV_ This procedlu'e recllfires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 16: All Channels
INSTALLATION Cable with a Cable that Descrambles Channels Find the cable thot is connected to the ANTENNA OUTte on your cable bow Tb b terminal might be labeled !' ANT OUT" !'VHF OUT'I, 0r qimp!yl "OUT' ! Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT:A _"T_ [earoftbeTV,... - Page 17 INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable between _beANTENNA OUTtermina! on the cab!e box and the B: IN Splitter RF (A/B) Switch Cable Box terminal on theA/B switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter Incoming and the A- IN terminal on Cable Splitter the RF(A/B) switch.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that have ah'eady connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instnlctions on pages 10 r,12). Skip step 1 if you have yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
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Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record Fl'om The Tv
INSTALLATION Connecting a Second to Record from 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: TV Rear Panel Connect a set o[ audio cables between the AUDIO OUTjacks on the TV and the AUD!O INjacks on the VCR. -
Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player, Dtv Set-Top Box (480I, 480P, 1080I)
INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player, Set-Top (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, PB,P. TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD audio injack s on the TV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the DVD player {or DTV Set-Top Box),... -
Page 21: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box (480P, 1080I)
INSTALLATION Connecting a DTV Set-Top (480p, 1080i) When switching to the DTV mode, either 480 t) or 1080i format is alltomatically selected according to the int>lt signal. Note: Only 480 t) and 1080i formats are sut)ported. TV Real Panel Connec[ a set or audio cables be[ween the DTV Set-Top Box audio injaCKSon the TV and the AUDIO OUTjacKs on the DTV Set-Top eox. -
Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
INSTALLATION Installing Batteries Remote Control Slidethe back coverall the wayout to openthe batterycompartment o f the remotecontrol. Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the Installtwo AAA siz e diagram inside tile coinpartn-lent. P, e move the batteries a_(t store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using tlle remote control for a Replace the cover,... -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
OPERATION Turning You can a!so use the POWER button on t!!e front pane!, Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially t_oweI'ed five basic c11stomer settings proceed alltomatically subsequently: Setting the language, Ant. input check, and Auto program/Setting the Clock. ¸¸... - Page 24 OPERATION Auto P(ogram Make sure that the an[0nna is connectedtn th# TV. Andthen pressthe VOL+ or VO/-button to activate "Auto Program" or press the MENU button t0 skip. Exit (refer to" Auto program" Press the VO[ OrrOt : button to move to the hour On Time am Off offTime...
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Page 25: Using The Perfbct Focus Feature
OPERATION Using Perfect Focus Feature When the picttlre size is distorted after moving the TV set, use the Per%ct Foclls %atllre adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factor_ You can also select Perfect Focus by pressing ttle Perfect Focus [[[[ :iiiii!il _'' "_i_ '' "... -
Page 26: Ac{Justing Manual Conve:_Ence
OPERATION Adjusting Manual Convergence If" the color at_peai's spread o11t or "smeared" on the screen, the convergence t_robably needs alignlnent. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence ac!jHstments. First steps: Press the Menu button, ........... Language : English ;T _ Plug &... -
Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence
OPERATION Adjust Convergence While" Red" s highlightea. Dress P easc remo[e _n_ro the VOL+ button: A crosshair pattern will appear on the screen. After moving [he cursor to the pos [_onyou want to aajust using the number buttons 2tup). 4{left). 61r gntL 8(down) on the remote control, adjust Red Convergence by pressing the VOL +/VOL 4CH A... -
Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Sc:_En Displays
OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on screen menus disappear fl'om the screen after thirty seconds. P_ture With the Dower on press Mode Custom the Menu bu[[on Adjt Size wine The ° Picture" menu Dic tal NR Colo_ tone Nolma appears on the screen. -
Page 29: Selecting A Me:m Language
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button: Press the CH V button to Select '_Function", then Press the VOL ÷ button. € Move ± Select _ Exit Press the CH Y button to select '! Language'!, then press the voL÷ or VOL: button to select the lan_ guage. -
Page 30: Memorizing The Channels
OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, 11sethe CH A bllt- tons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel... -
Page 31: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
OPERATION Storing Channels Memory (Automatic Method) First, Select the Correct "_ Antenna Signal Source (ANT, STD, ..ANWCATV :ANT HRC, IRC).See steps 1_2 FF_vr, eTunoCh_'_'eJ00_" 0n preyi0us page. Add/Erase Labeling :===_ Press the Menu button. _Mow ±select _E×i_ Press the CH _ button to select !'Auto Program";tben A .. -
Page 32: Changing Channels
OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons PresstheCHA orCHV buttonto changechannels. CHv, When you press the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all ttle chan- nels that the TV has meinorized. (The must have meinorized at least three channels.) You will [lot see channels that were... -
Page 33: Selecting Your Favorite Channels
OPERATION Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store u t) to ten of yollr favorite channels %r each available inptlt sollrce (sllch as TV and CATV). Then, when you pi'ess the Fav.CH button on the i'eHlote the TV displays COIltI'ol, only the favorite channels you pi'eviollsly stored,... -
Page 34: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) _hann_ Press the Menu DU[[0n. Press the CHV button to select" Channel" Lhen press the VO/+ button, Move ± Se ect B Exit Press the CHV button to Antenna selec[" Add/Erase". then ANT/CATV Dress the VOL + nuEon. Auto Program _?_! Channel... -
Page 35: Labeling The Channels
OPERATION Labeling Channels "ESPN", Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "PBS2", CNNI", etc.) A label consists of folu" fields, where each field is a letter, a nlm_- her, "*", or a blank. When the DISPLAY button is pressed,... -
Page 36: Picture Control
OPERATION Picture Control You <an Hse the on-screen men_s to change the contrast, brightness, tint, shai'pness COIoI', aIl(-t according to persona] preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "alltomatic" settings. See next page.) Customizing Picture Pressthe Menu butt [4ode : Custom Adjust Size... -
Page 37: Using Automatic Pictu:_ Settings
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard" "Movie") that preset at the factory can activate either Dynamic, Standard OI" Movie by pressing [!Mode (oi" by making a selection fl'om the menu). can select "Custom"... -
Page 38: Selecting The Color Tone
OPERATION Selecting Color Tone i_iii Press the Menu button. Size : Wide The '! Picturell icon will be highlighted. Then : Normal press the VOL÷ button. Demonstration 1 • # Move ± Select [] Exit Press the CH X/button to select' ColorTone". -
Page 39: Customizing The Sound
OPERATION Customizing Sound The sol]rid settings can be adjl]sted to stilt yol u" personal perferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the Menu button. _J_ze_ :c_t0m Press the OH",,/button to : MQnO select :' SQund[ ; the press the rot 4-button. -
Page 40: Using A1]Tomatic Sol Md Settings
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has %ur automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie," and "Speech") that are preset at the factory You can activate either Standard, Mllsic, Movie or Speech by press- ing the S.MOI-)E button (or by making a selection from the menu). -
Page 41: Setting The Clock
OPERATION Setting Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to llse the variolls timer features of the TV: Also, you can check the time while watching the TV_ (Just press Display.) Option 1: Setting Clock Manually Press the Oil V button to select !' Time'! menu, Press the VOL + button;... -
Page 42: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically Set The Tv Clock
OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel to Automatically TV Clock Press the VOL + button to Auto C _c_ Set select Auto clock set _'ime Zone [_i_poschoooe, ANT_ _ Move ± _e ect [] EX_ Aut_ Cl_g Press the CH V button Auto Clock Set to select"... - Page 43 OPERATION Abto Cli3ck Press the CIt V button to Auto Clock Se_ select" Time Zone "B£ Channel ANT 3 While ° Time Zone" is selec[- Time Zone EAST ed. then press the VOL+or VO[- to change the Time zone # Move ±...
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Page 44: Chapter 4: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a pai'ticulai _channel for optimal reception. ohaaa_l Se act the appropriate Antenna cnannel Auto P_ogtam NT/CATV Channel Press the Menu but[on. Free Tune Press the CH V button to Laoetmg select the"... -
Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by yolu"TV is weak, yo11 can activate [)igita] Noise Reduction feature to he] t) reduce any static ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the Menu button. pross the CH_/button to select"... -
Page 46: Changing The Screen Size
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size Press the Aspect button to change the screen. Wide (16:9) Panorama Wide 2.e_J P_nomma Zoom Cinema Wide Panorama Zoom Cinema • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panoralna: Use this inode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramlc picture. -
Page 47: Using The R.s*]Rf Featt ]Re
SPECIAL FEATURES Using R.surf feature This featnre allows yon to set the TV to retnrn to a particnlar channel after a certain amonnt of time. For example, may be watching a channel when commei<:ials start. Yon can set the R.Snrf to "5 minutes", then switch... -
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer _1 Before using the tirner, you must set the TV's clock. (See "Setting (-'dock" on page 41.) any of the timers are set, the When "Timer" LED will illuminate (front panel of TV). .*Movo ±sol_ot _E×_t Press the OHV button Clook... -
Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer
SPECIAL FEATURES To deactivate the "On time," ¸5¸¸¸¸¸ select "Off" during this step. Press the VOI + button to Clock I1 : 30am select "On/Off." On Time 06 : 30am Off Time : = = am Off Press the OHA or CH x/button button to turn the on-timer !' On."... -
Page 50: Extra Sol Md Settings
3tess the _iBoE VO[ + button to select" On". Press the Menu button to Move ± Se oct [] Exit exit SuFFound Your Akai TV can create a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. -
Page 51: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track
SPECIAL FEATURES Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a (SAP Separate Audio Program. audio is usually a fbreign-language translation. Sometimes has unrelated information like news or weather.) -ql Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the "MTS"... -
Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 oi" foi'eignqanguage trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record-... -
Page 53: Viewing Pict*]Re-In-Pict*Jre
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video soui_:es. The PIP Note: feature does not work with Componentl, 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
SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) Press the Menu button. :Or, Y_:<', SOURCE : TV Press the OHV button to s_ze :La,g_ Swap Select !:PIp'I then press the VOL+ button. select,, ANT/CATW souacE Press the Ctt V button to :0_, Size : Large... -
Page 55: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image
SPECIAL FEATURES Swapping Contents of the PIP Image Main Image Quick way to access swapping: Simply press the "SwalJ" button oil the remote control. Press the CH V button tO select" PW'; then press the VOL + button, Press the CHV button to : On select"... -
Page 56: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing PIP Channel Quick way to access PIP CH: Simply press the (PIP) "CH" button I'eI_ote control Press the CHV button to select'_ Channel," then SOURCE press the VOL÷or VOL, s,z_ L_me Swap butt°n to change the ANT/CATV :ANT channel that appears in Channel... -
Page 57: Using The V-Chip
SPECIAL FEATURES Using V-Chip The X/LChi t) feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inat)t)ropriate children. The user must first enter (personal number) before any of the VLChip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note " When the VLchip feature is active, the PIP and channel-auto... -
Page 58: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Fun_tior _ress the Menu button. Language Kngl[sh Plug & Play _ress the OHV button to Convergence • select" Function" men press CaD[tot • the VO[ + nuEon. Time V Ch_ • € Move t; Se _Exit PresstheCHVburmnto select"V-Chiu."... - Page 59 SPECIAL FEATURES Press the OHV button to select the" V-Chip". then uress the VOL+ button Enter Enler ..The" Enter Pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number, Press the OHV button to Chlo select the TV Guidelines ° TV Gmdehnes MPAA Ra{ing •...
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Page 60: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings
SPECIAL FEATURES How to set the FV.D. L S and V sub-ranngs: First.selec[ one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7. TV-PG.TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, or, previous page). Next while the TV-Rating is selected (BLUE),repeatedly press the VO/+ button. This will cycle througn the avail- able sub-ra[mgs IFV.L S. -
Page 61: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
SPECIAL FEATURES Press the CH v but select the"V-chip:, then press the VOL÷ button. Enter Pin : ..The" Enter Pin" screen will [i appear. EnterY0ur 4:digit PIN number, Thel V_Chip"screen will appear, Press the CHV button to select !' MPAA rating'! ; then press the VOL+ button: €... -
Page 62: Viewing The Demonstration
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, can view the built-in demonstration. # Move ± Select _Exit Each of the menu oonons is displayed m turn _4_Go Whet you wish to stop _E,,t _E,t me demonstration, press... -
Page 63: Customizing Your Remote Control
VCRs, DVDs and cable boxes (even if your VCR, cable are made by manufacturers other than Akai). Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your (or DVD) "11 The remote control has %ur "illodes": "TV," "VCR", "Cable"... -
Page 64: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable TUrnoff your {:ab!e box, -ql The "eill)te control has four "modes": "TV," "VCR," "CABLE" Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cable and "DVD." LED is illurninated. Press the "MODE"... - Page 65 SPECIAL FEATURES Codes Admiral 006,079 KI,H 000,005,007,008,028, AJwa 009, 014, 0a6, 060 035,037,05_,069 Akai 017,022,023,027,030 Lk)yd Samsung 007,013,022,032,042,077 Sansui Audio Dynamics 014,016 1.oglk Bell _ Howell Sanyo 002,012 Broksonk; Scott 013,041,049,068 Magnavox 008, 029, 053,056 Candle 007,009,013,045,046,052 Marantz 002,008,014,016, Sears...
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Page 66: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING the TV seems to [lave a problem, first ti 7 this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these ti'ollbleshooting tips apply, then call yolu" nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor pictlu'e. T_7 another channel. -
Page 67: Appendix
APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance fl'om your TV Placement Do not place the TV near extremely hot, coM, humid or dusty places. - Page 68 MEMO...
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