Akai LCT3201TD User Manual

1. Safety Guidelines

Caution: Always use a power cable is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area:

USA ......................	UL
Canada ................	CSA/cUL

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must the provided grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cables to connect to this equipment. Also, any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Labels

A. CLASSIFICATION LABEL			B. WARNING LABEL

1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or remove screws. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Do not insert any metallic object into the System.

Important Safeguards

Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the unit or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

The User Manual uses the following symbols to ensure a safe operation and prevent any damage to operators or properties:

WARNING-----Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause damage to the product.

ATTENTION---Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause injury to the user.

Examples:

Prohibition

Warning (Attention) symbol (indicating “Electric Shock”).

WARNING

Never place TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to the TV.

Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.

Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Keep the product away from moisture:

- Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

- If water penetrates into the product, stop the operation; unplug the connector and contact with your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in ﬁre or electric shock.

WARNING

Never place item such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.

Never use a damaged power cord:

Heavy objects, heat or tensile force may damage the power cord and cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:

-on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;

-too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or

-in a conﬁned space such as bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.

The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV.

Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs:

If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the connector and contact the manufacturer immediately. Do not try to repair the product by yourself.

WARNING

Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances:

If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the connector immediately and contact the manufacturer for repair. Continuous use of the product may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

WARNING

While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.

ATTENTION

Do not install the product close to smoke or moisture:

Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is installed close to smoke or moisture.

Do not installed the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity:

Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is installed in a place with heavy dust or high humidity.

Instructions for moving the product:

Ensure that the power connector and any other leads are unplugged before moving the product.

Unplug the connector

The power cable should be kept away from heat sources:

The heat produced by any heat source may melt the covering of the power cable.

Hold the power connector when removing the power cable:

Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not touch the connector with wet hands:

To avoid risk of electric shock.

ATTENTION

Insert batteries in accordance with instructions: Insert the batteries with correct polarities (positive and negative ). Incorrect polarities may cause breakage and leakage of the batteries, hurt operators and contaminate the remote controller.

Do not block or cover the vents:

Blocking the vents may cause overheating and ﬁre. Do not install the product in a place with little or no ventilation. Never cover the vents with towels, blankets or dusters.

Unplug the connector:
Unplug the power connector when the product will not be used
for a long time.	Unplug the connector
	Unplug the connector

Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.(see Section 810 of the National Electric Code.)

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamp

Grounding conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a).an antenna system; or b).cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.

Others:

1). The LCD panel on this TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; however, an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display constantly on the screen.

This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not a sign of malfunction.

Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from a normal viewing distance.

2). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of the other electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves (i.e. AM radios and video equipment) under certain installed condition. In particular, it may affect electronic equipment beyond the residential until where a LCD TV is used.

3). The screen on this TV is manufactured from glass. To prevent damage, never strike the glass with a sharp or heavy object.

4). Your LCD television contains a small amount of Mercury. When the television is no longer useful, please follow local electronic waste guidelines for proper disposal.

5). If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Locate the TV in the place such away from windows side or out side of the rooms with windows.

6). This product is designed for indoor use only. The operation temperature are 5°C ~ 30°C.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that product heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objected ﬁlled with liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Contents

1. Before use.....................................		8
1.1	Open the Package.......................	8
1.2	Installation....................................	8
2. Product Features...........................		9
3. Accessories ...................................		9
4. Names and Functions of Parts......		10
4.1	Side View.....................................	10
4.2	Front View....................................	11
4.3	Rear View ....................................	11
4.4	Remote Control............................	13
5. Connect Accessory Devices..........		17
6. Basic Operation.............................		20
6.1 Power ON/OFF............................		20
6.2	Selection of Input Mode...............	20
6.3	Other Function.............................	20
6.4	Using the POP
	double-window feature.................	21
6.5	OSD Option Adjustment...............	22
6.6	OSD Functions of TV System......	23
1 Using the Video Menu....................		23
	Adjustment of “Contrast”..................	24
	Adjustment of “Brightness”...............	24
	Adjustment of “Back Light”...............	25
	Adjustment of “Saturation” ...............	25
	Adjustment of “Hue”.........................	26
	Adjustment of “Sharpness”...............	26
	Selection of “Phase” setting ............	27
	Selection of “Color Temperature” .....	27
	Selection of “Advance Picture
	Adjust”..............................................	28
2 Using the Audio Menu ...................		29
	Adjustment of “Bass”........................	29
	Adjustment of “Treble”......................	29
	Adjustment of “Balance”...................	30
	Selection of “Surround”....................	30
3 Using the Miscellaneous Menu.....		31
	Selection of “Language”...................	31
	Selection of “Closed Caption” .........	31

Setting of “V-Chip” ..............................	33
Setting of “Parental” ............................	37
Selection of “Blue Mute”......................	39
Using “Default” ....................................	39
4 Using the TV Menu............................	40
Using the “Auto Search”......................	40
Using the “Tuner Mode” ......................	40
Using the “Channel Skip” ....................	41
Using the “Channel Name”..................	41
5 Using the Geometric Menu...............	42
Using “Contrast”..................................	42
Using “Brightness”...............................	42
Using “Back Light”...............................	43
Using “Auto Setting”............................	43
Using “Phase” .....................................	44
Using “Manual Clock”..........................	44
Using “Display Adjustment”.................	45
Selecting Channel...............................	45
Channel Preview.................................	45
6.7 Operation of DVD System ...........	46
1 Suit Table Disc Types..................	46
2 Play a Disc....................................	46
3 Function Buttons.........................	47
4 Program Setting...........................	50
5 Setup of DVD................................	50
GENERAL SETUP PAGE....................	50
SPEAKER SETUP PAGE....................	52
DOLBY DIGITAL PAGE.......................	53
PREFERENCE PAGE.........................	54
7. Technical Speciﬁcation..................	56
8. Support the Signal Mode...............	57
9. Cleaning and Simple
Troubleshooting.............................	58

1. Before use

The product is a 32” WXGA (WXGA resolution) LCD TV/DVD Player Combo. It has passed the UL and cUL safety certiﬁcations, and is an ideal product for personal and commercial use. The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance and life span of the product:

1.1 Open the Package

-The product is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories shall be packed separately in another carton.

-Due to the size & weight of the product, it is recommended that it should be moved by a minimum of two people.

-The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product. Since both glasses can be broken and scraped easily, move the product gently. Never place the unit with the glass facing downwards unless it is protected with soft pads.

-When opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition and that all standard accessories and items are included.

-Whenever possible, use the handles on the back of the Display for transport.

1.2 Installation

-Please use caution if wall mounting this product. Follow all directions from the manufacturer of the wall mount and be sure to securely fasten the product to the mount. While the TV can be wall mounted, improper wall installation may void the warranty.

-Due to the higher power consumption, always use the jack exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is required, please consult with your service agent.

-The product should be installed on a ﬂat surface to avoid tipping. The distance between the back of the product and the wall should be maintained for proper ventilation.

-Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or any other places with higher humidity so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.

-Please ensure the product be installed horizontally, any 90 degree clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent component damage.

-To protect the screen and avoid screen burn, do not hold on a static picture for a long time.

2. Product Features

The 32˝ LCD TV/DVD Player Combo provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multi media applications:

1. Available input signals

-The standard PC module provides VGA (D-SUB 15 PIN), and a RS-232 (D-SUB 9 PIN MALE) communication connector.

The product supports PC mode image resolutions up to (1280 x 1024@60Hz) with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz.

-The Video module provides composite video (RCA), S-video (DIN 4 PIN) and component video (RCA) input connectors. It supports the quality input images of DVD and HDTV (480P/720P/1080i). The Video module also provides one set of Stereo Audio output.

-The TUNER Module

The RF input terminal is for ANTENNA and CABLE TV channels.

2.Power Management Function

The machine provides an automatic power control function.

3.WXGA LCD TV Panel

The WXGA LCD TV panel provides high resolution and high contrast image. The number of pixels is 1366 (H) x 768 (V). The contrast is 1000:1.

4.Build in slot-in DVD player

This LCD TV build in a slot-in combo DVD player, and compatible for DVD/CD/CD-R/ CD-RW format disc.

5.Others

-PIP/POP Function: The user may watch image from two source at same time.

-The LCD TV unit provides cool, middle, warm and user color temperature options. The user may customize their favorite color temperature.

3.Accessories

1 User Manual x 1

2AC Cable x 1

3Remote Control x 1

4 Battery(UM-3/R6P/AA) x 2

5 Warranty Card x 1

6Insertion Card x 1

4. Names and Functions of Parts

4.1 Side View

The functions of the buttons are described as follows:

STANDBY: Press(Standby) to turn on and turn off.

VOL.+/-

A. They are used as / buttons in the OSD

Menu screen.

B. Press to adjust the volume.

CH.+/-

A. They are used as / buttons in the OSD Menu screen.

B. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either channels.

MENU: Press to display the menu. Press again to exit the menu.

SOURCE: Press to cycle display TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVD, and VGA source menu. When display the OSD-menu, press it to conﬁrm.

(OPEN/CLOSE): Press to open or close the disc tray.

(STOP): Press to stop playing the disc.

(PLAY/PAUSE): Press to play or pause the disc.

4.2 Front View

Sketch map

(IR) Infrared Receiver: Receives IR signals from the remote control.

(Power on / Standby) LED: Press	(Power) to turn on and off.
Indicator on (Red)	Standby mode
Indicator on (Green)	Power on mode

4.3 Rear View

Sketch map

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1 Push the power switch (O: Off, I: On). The power indicator on the front of the panel should now display red, indicating that the LCD TV is in standby mode.

2 Use the included power cord and connect to an earthed 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC outlet.

Note: Shut down the power switch, turn on it again after the power indicator is extinguished entirely.

3 Signal input and other terminals:

A.COAXIAL OUT: This terminal is used as a digital audio output to audio ampliﬁer.

B.RS-232: The D-SUB 9 pins terminal is used as a control port for serial communication between PC and Panel.

C.D-SUB(VGA) INPUT: For PC display purpose. Connects to the Mini D-Sub 15 pins analog output connector of the PC display card.

D-SUB(VGA) AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio terminal to the audio output terminal of the PC.

D.YPbPr INPUT: Connect the separate component video cables to the device having component video outputs (YPbPr) to the YPbPr jacks of the TV.

YPbPr AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio cable to device’s audio L and R jacks and to the L and R audio jacks of the TV.

E.VIDEO INPUT: Connect the component video input terminal to the component output terminal of the video output device.

F.S-VIDEO INPUT: Connects to the S-Video out jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S-Video.

G.AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio input terminal to the audio output terminal of the video output device. With S-VIDEO audio input signals share this terminal.

H.RF IN: Connect antenna or cable 75 Ohm coaxial Aerial to receive TV/CABLE signal. I. AUDIO OUTPUT: Connect audio ampliﬁer or other TV set that with audio input.

4.4 Remote Control

1 Power ( ): Press to turn on and off.

2Mute ( ): Press to mute the sound. Press again or press , to restore the sound.

3 CCD: Press to select the Closed Caption mode.

4 V-CHIP: Press to select the child protect mode.

5 MTS: Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) options: Mono, Stereo and SAP (Second Audio Program).

6 Favorite: Press repeatedly to cycle through the favorite channel list.

7 PIP. Pos: Press to change the PIP window position under PIP mode.

8PIP. Size: Press to cycle through the PIP size, such as Large, Medium,

Small.

9 Add/Erase: Press to add or delete favorite channel.

0PIP: Press to cycles through the different POP or PIP modes, such as

Basic PIP, LR POP, and exit.

1 0~9 Number Buttons: In TV mode, press 0~9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 2 seconds. In DVD mode, press 0~9 to input the items.

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2 Zoom: Press to zoom the image max from 8 times to minimally 1/8 times.

3 Recall: Press to return to previous channel.

4 P.Mode: Press repeatedly to cycle

through the picture mode: Hi-Bright, User, Dark, Normal and Vivid.

5 P.Size: Press repeatedly to cycle through the picture size that best corresponds your viewing requirements: Normal, Full, Wide1, Wide2, Wide3, 4:3, No scale, Panoramic and Normal.

When in POP mode, it can select picture size is: Full, 4:3 and Normal.

6 Vol		/ : Press to adjust the volume.
7 Ch	/	: Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press
and hold down either channels.
8 Freeze: Press to freeze the picture, press again to restore the picture.

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9 Menu: Press to enter into the on-screen
setup menu, press again to exit.			2	1
0 S.Mode: Press repeatedly to cycle			3	4
through the sound mode: Normal,
			5	6
News, Cinema, Flat and User.
			7	9
1 ,	, , , Enter: Press , ,	,
			8	0
to move the on-screen cursor. To

select an item, press ENTER to			1
conﬁrm. And it can also press		or
to scan through channels, press			2	3
or	to adjust the volume excepting
				5
DVD mode.			4
2 System: Press repeatedly to cycle			6	7
through the system options: AUTO
and NTSC3.58.			9	8
(This button is inactive for TV, VGA,				0
COMPONENT input source.)

3 Source: Press to select the signal			1
source, such as TV, AV, S-Video,			2	3
Component, DVD or VGA.
			4	7
4 Sleep: Press repeatedly until it
			5	8
displays the time in minutes (5 Min,
10 Min, 15 Min, 30 Min, 60 Min, 90			6	9
Min, 120 Min and, OFF) that you			0	1
want the TV to remain on before			2	4
shutting off. To cancel sleep time,
			3	5
press Sleep button repeatedly
			6	8
until sleep OFF appears.
5 Display: Press to display the channel			7	9
information and it disappear after 3
seconds.

6 Play/Pause: Press to play or pause the DVD disc.

7 Stop: Press to stop playing the disc.

8 Angle: Press to select desired viewing angle of the Video (disc feature).

9 Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc tray.

0 Skip+/-: Press to skip the forward or backward.

1 Search+/- : Press to search the forward or backward. 2 DVD Menu: Press to return DVD disc menu.

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3 DVD Info: Press to display DVD information.

4 Setup: Press to display a menu. Press it again to exit menu.

5Repeat: Press repeatedly to cycle through the options: CHAPTER, TITLE, ALL and nothing.

6Audio: Press to select desired audio track.

7 Prog: Press to display the program menu. Press it again to exit.

8 Sub. title: Press to select desired DVD subtitle.

9 Title: Press to display to DVD disc title.

Note: Press Ch	/	on the remote
control can turn on TV set from
last preview mode.
Note: Press Ch	/	on the remote control
can turn on TV set from standby mode.

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Insertion of Batteries: - Turn the remote control upside down, press and slide off the battery cover. - Insert two 1.5V (AA) batteries into the compartment, take care to observe the and markings indicated inside. - Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Range of Remote Control

Sketch map

20°

30°

- Ensure the remote control is pointed towards the remote control window on the display unit. - No obstacles should be placed between the remote control and the remote control window. - The effective receiving range for the signal is within 5-8 meters from the front of the remote control window, and 30° to the left or right side and 20° above or below the control window.

Care For Remote Control - Avoid spilling liquids on the remote. - Avoid dropping or otherwise jarring the remote. - Always store the remote control at dry and normal room temperature place. - If the remote is nor performing satisfactorily, replace the batteries. The batteries should be replaced after one year. - If the remote control will be idled for a long time (above 1 month) take out the batteries to avoid leakage from the batteries. - Clean up the entire remote control especially the battery compartment if any leakage found. - Do not mix using different kind of new and used batteries together to avoid leakage.

5. Connect Accessory Devices

Connecting a DVD player or other equipment

Switch off LCD TV and external equipment before connecting cables.

1.Connect a DVD player or other equipment’s Component Video Out (Y,Pb,Pr) to the LCD TV’s corresponding Component In (Y,Pb,Pr) jacks.

2.Connect a DVD player’s Audio Out to the TV Component L/R jacks.

3.Press Power to turn on the LCD TV. Turn on external equipment also.

4.Press Source to select COMPONENT signal source.

Connecting the Computer

Switch off LCD TV and external equipment before connecting cables.

1.Connect a computer’s VGA Out to the LCD TV’s VGA In jacks.

2.Connect a computer’s Audio Out to the LCD TV’s Audio In jack.

3.Press Power to turn on the LCD TV. Turn on external equipment also.

4.Press Source to select VGA signal source.

Green	Red
	Blue Red White

DVD or Set-top box

Connecting the DVD or VCR player devices

Switch off LCD TV and external equipment before connecting cables.

1.Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Video Out to the LCD TV’s Video In jack by a Video cable.

2.Connect a DVD or VCR player’s S-VIDEO Out to the LCD TV’s S-VIDEO In jack by a S-VIDEO cable.

3.Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Audio Out to the LCD TV’s L/R jacks by a Audio cable, in this stage, the S-VIDEO and VIDEO is sharing this L/R Audio in channels.

4.Press Power to turn on the LCD TV. Turn on external equipment also.

5.Press Source to select AV or S-VIDEO signal source.

	White
Yellow	Red

DVD or VCR player

Connect audio ampliﬁer or other TV set

Switch off LCD TV and external equipment before connecting cables.

1.Connect the LCD TV Audio Out (R/L) to the audio ampliﬁer In (R/L).

2.Press Power button to turn on the LCD TV. Turn on external equipment also.

DVD or VCR player

White Red

Audio Ampliﬁer

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