Akai CT-2108APF User Manual
AKAI - JAPAN
OPERATION MANUAL
COLOR TELEVISION
RECEIVER
CT-2108APF
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
BEFORE OPERATION
Dear Customer:
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest Color TV's on the market!
This manual will help you use many exciting and useful features to make your TV viewing more enjoyable than
ever before.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain
for future reference.
Customer's Record
You will find the model number and chassis number on the back of your TV set.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model Number: Chassis Number:________________
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
CAUTIONS:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET
TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns
generated by computer displays, video games, stock market reports, etc .can become permanently engrained
on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. Should you
wish to use your Television to display still images, it is always advisable to reduce brightness and contrast
settings. Never leave a video game or computer display unattended.
NOTE TO CABLE INSTALLER:
The cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells
you that the voltage inside this product
may be strong enough to cause an electric
shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE OR
CHANGE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation point in the triangle tells
you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol.
Important Safety instructions
CAUTION
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to
assure your personal safety. However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In
order not to defeat the safe guards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for antenna/TV
installation, use and servicing. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Do not remove the cabinet cover. This may expose you to dangerous voltages. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Precautions (continued)
Power Sources-The TV set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the TV set or
as indicated in the Operation Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your
sales person or your local power company. For TV sets designed to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Alternate Warnings-This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Water and Moisture Warnings-Do not use the TV set near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
TV set and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the TV set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This TV set should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Heat - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power-Cord Protection-Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Accessories-Do not place the TV set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV set may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the TV set. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or accessory recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the TV set, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in fire or electric shock.
Lightning-For added protection for this TV set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into the TV set through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the TV set.
Cleaning-Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning the exterior of the TV set.
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BEFORE OPERATION (continued)
Precautions (continued)
Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards or electric shock.
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is heard continuously or frequently while the TV set is operated,
unplug the TV set and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Damage Requiring Service-Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV set.
c. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TV set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to its nor
mal operation.
f. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the cover
or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and
may increase the risk of fire.
Servicing-Do not attempt to service the TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV set, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine that the TV set is in proper operating condition.
When the TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion.
Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
ANTENNA
Outdoor Antenna Grounding-if an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna
system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST
INVARIABLY FATAL
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between Hazardous mains
voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only Identical replacement parts.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Remote Control Keys ................................................................................................................................. 1
INSTALLATION
To Connect the Antenna ............................................................................................................................2
Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..................................................................................................... 2
To Connect External Equipment ................................................................................................................3
GENERAL OPERATION
Power On/Off .............................................................................................................................................4
MENUS OPERATION
Menus ........................................................................................................................................................5
Tune Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Picture Menu ..............................................................................................................................................7
Sound Menu ...............................................................................................................................................7
Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................8
Timer Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 9
TELETEXT OPERATION .......................................................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................................................10
Note:
1、Designs are subject to change without notice.
2、All the pictures used in this operation manual are just used for reference, and may be different with
practicality.
INTRODUCTION
Remote Control Keys
STANDBY
DIRECT SELECT
DIGIT SELECT
SETUP MENU
RECALL
MENU SELECT
VOLUME UP
VOLUME DOWN
PICTURE MODE SELECT
*ZOOM SWITCH
FASTMENU SELECT IN TV MODE
ZOOM
SOUND
INDEX
MIX
SETUP
PMODE.
PICTURE
REVEAL
CANCEL
DISP
DIGIT
SLEEP
SMODE.
TIMER
SIZE
HOLD
TEXT
TUNE
EAST WEST/
SUBCODE
SCAN
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
MUTE
TV/AV SELECT
SLEEP TIMER
CHANNEL AUTO SCAN
CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
*SOUND MODE SELECT
*TELETEXT FUNCTIONS
(OPTIONAL)
*TELETEXT FUNCTIONS
(OPTIONAL)
Notes:
1：When in operation, please point your remote control directly to the infrared sensor.
2：Do not expose the remote control to impacts, water or disassemble it.
3：The function buttons which marked with * may not be available due to the chassis functions.
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INSTALLATION
Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation.
Install your TV in an area where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen.
Soft, indirect light is best for television viewing.
Allow enough space (at least 4 in.) between the TV and any walls or enclosures for proper ventilation.
Optimum television viewing distance is 3-5 times the screen's size.
Auto-Degaussing
Color television can be easily affected by magnetism, which shows as color distortion on the screen. If your
TV is affected by nearby magnetic components or appliances, turn it off for a few minutes. The built-in
auto-degaussing circuit will eliminate the magnetic interference.
To Connect the Antenna
VHF
UHF
or Cable
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (not supplied)
Antenna adapter
(not supplied)
RF Input
(back of TV unit)
VHF
U/V mixer
(not supplied)
UHF
Notes:
1. It is recommended that a 75 ohm coaxial cable be used in order to eliminate interference and noise
which may occur due to nearby radio transmissions.
2. The antenna cable should not be tied together with other wiring.
3. Set up a lightning rod and check it regularly when an outdoor antenna is used.
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (included). Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities are correctly
aligned.
3. Reattach the battery lid.
Notes:
1. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life.
2. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
3. Do not expose batteries to fire or break them open.
4. To avoid battery leakage, remove batteries from the remote control when it is not being used for a long
period of time.
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INSTALLATION (continued)
To Connect External Equipment
The followings are diagrams showing basic instructions for attaching external equipment, like a VCR or DVD
player, to your TV set. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be
connected to your set for additional instructions. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE CONNECTING
DEVICES TOGETHER.
Connect VCR s RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack I cated on the rear'oConnect VCR s RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack I cated on the rear'o
VCR
Coaxial Cable
ANTENNA IN
RF IN
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
DVD Player
SCART Cable
AV
SCART terminal
AV IN
VID EO
Video Cable
Camcorder
VCR
Audio Cable
L
R
AUDI O
AV IN on the side panel
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
VCR
Notes:
SCART Cable
AV
SCART terminal
1. Please turn off the power supply of the TV set and the external equipment before connection.
2. The side terminals may be easier to use with a camcorder.
3. AV terminals on the side panel can not be used together with the SCART terminal on the rear panel
at the same time.
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GENERAL OPERATION
1、POWER[On/Off]
Plug in the supply socket, and press the MAIN POWER SWITCH key on the TV. You may press any of the
STANDBY, Program Number (0-9) and CH-/+ keys on the remote control to turn on the TV.
To switch back to the Standby mode, press STANDBY key. You can also power off the TV directly by pressing
the MAIN POWER SWITCH key. Part of circuit on the TV remains active in the STANDBY mode. To cut off the
power off completely, please press the MAIN POWER SWITCH.
Auto off without signal received
When there is no signal received (for example, the program of a certain channel is over), the TV will switch to the
Standby mode if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. If you have set "Off Time" and the remaining time is less
than 5 minutes, Off Time will be carried out prior to AUTO OFF. At the last 5 minutes, it will hint per-min; and at
the last 1 minute, it will hint per-sec on the screen.
2、Num Keys
a. To select channels；
b. Press any number button to reset TV when it is standby,and the TV will turn to the right channel as the
number.
c. Press the number button to change AV mode to TV mode.
d. Input the page of sub code in txt mode.
e. Input the channel frequency in tune menu.
f. Input the password of the Hotel mode.
3、[CH+/-]&[VOL+/-]
Press CH[+/-] to switch channels; Press the VOL-or VOL+ button to decrease or increase the volume. Adjustable
range: 0-63
During normal play, press the MUTE button and the sound is eliminated. The TV will display a picture
screen. To cancel MUTE, you may press the MUTE button again or the VOL+ button.
4、TV/AV Selection
In the TV mode, press the TV/AV button to enter the AV mode. In the AV mode, the TV receives AV signals from
external equipment. To resume broadcast viewing, press the TV/AV button，CH-/CH+ buttons or Num keys.
To receive signals from external equipment, please select the relevant AV mode. In the hotel mode, if “AV lock” is
ON, there will be “locked” displayed on the screen when switch to AV mode.
5、Channel Selection[-/--/---]
Pressing the CH-/CH+ buttons can select another lower-numbered or upper-numbered channel.
Direct selection：
To select a one-digit channel number
Press the DIGIT button to choose "-" firstly, then press one of 0-9 buttons.
To select a two-digit channel number
Press the DIGIT button to choose "--" firstly, then enter a first-digit and second-digit. If only one digit is entered,
the channel will automatically shift to the digit related channel in three seconds.
To select a three-digit channel number
Press the DIGIT button to choose "---" firstly, then enter a first-digit, second-digit and third-digit. If only one or two
digits are entered, the channel will automatically shift to the digit (digits) related channel in three seconds.
Note: If you enter a number over 235, the channel will remain the current one.
6、MUTE
Press the MUTE button to switch MUTE ON/OFF modes. The “MUTE ON” mode will display on the screen.
When there is no signal received in TV mode,the TV will be in MUTE ON mode.and there will be no sound output.
7、PICTURE MODE
There are 4 picture modes to select. Press this button to switch userÎ soft Înature Îrich.
And the user mode can be regulated in the PICTURE MENU.
8、DISPLAY
The displayed parts include the Signal Source; Color Sys;Sound Sys and so on.
9、MENU
Press the MENU key and the main menu will display on the screen.To stop searching,you can press the MENU
4
on the
key.
10、RECALL
Press the RECALL button and the TV will directly skip back to the former program channel.
11、SLEEP
This button is used to set fast off time, the adjustale range is 0,5,10,15,………120,0 minutes,press this button
repeatly,and you can select what time you want to set.
12、SCAN
Press the SCAN button to scan programs from the current channel. To stop scanning and start the corresponding
operation, please press SCAN button again or any other buttons.
*13、ZOOM（If the button does not function, it means this TV does not support this function.）
Press the zoom button ,and the TV will switch between 4：3, 16：9 and zoom.
*14、SOUND MODE（If the button does not function, it means this TV does not support this function.）
There are 4 sound modes to select such as userÎnews Îmusic Îtheatre.
And the user mode can be regulated in the SOUND MENU.
MENUS OPERATION
Menus
Press the MENU button when watching TV programs, Press buttons to select and press buttons
to enter, then press the
Menu display disappears 15 seconds after last selection.
Note: In the AV mode, TUNE menu is not available.
Tune Menu
This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the TUNE menu. This menu will display
Channel/Colour Sys/Sound Sys/Skip/Frequency/Fine Tune/Auto Search and Swap.
1. Channel
Press buttons to change the channels one by one.
2. Colour Sys
Press buttons to choose the Colour Sys, It is very important to set the correct colour system,suggest
to set it “Auto”.
3. Sound Sys
Press buttons to choose the Sound Sys.It is very important to set the correct sound system,otherwise
much boring noise will be heard.
4. Skip On/Off
After Auto Search, there may be some repeated program or inferior signals received. Skipping the undesired
program position can dramatically quicken channel selection.
After selecting "Skip" in the TUNE menu, press the
has disappeared, press the CH-/CH+ buttons and you will find the channel number skipped.
buttons to adjust.
TUN E
Chan nel 9
Colo ur S ys Auto
Soun d Sy s DK
Skip Off
Freq uen cyy 066 75MHZ.066 75MHZ.
TuneFine Tune
Fine
SearchAuto Search
Auto
Swap
SELE CT ADJU ST
buttons to set "Skip On". When the TUNE menu
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