Akai PT-4250A, PT-5250A User Manual

Owner’s Instructions

PROJECTION TELEVISION

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PT4250A

PT5250A

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Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

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.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

Important Safety Information

Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your TV.

• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

•Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

• Do not place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling TV can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn.

•Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. 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’s instructions for mounting.

• Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

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•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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

• Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

•Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.

• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

•Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.

•Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

• Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit

- if the TV has been exposed to rain or water

- if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

- if the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

- when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance

• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal.

• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§15.119 of the FCC rules.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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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.

Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that

exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing

features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Akai limited warranty.

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A Guide to Digital TV

What is Digital Television?

Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast.

Digital Television Services

Digital Picture Quality

DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The first is Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV).

SDTV

program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video. 480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality.

HDTV

program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

Dolby Surround Sound

With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby digital audio formats from Dolby Surround 2.0 to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with DD 5.1 soundtracks.

Interactive Communications and Datacasting

DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program guide, ordering products on-line while watching TV, and accessing ancillary data about a program.

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How to View Digital Television

There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors.

Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors

The advantage of an integrated DTV set is that it can tune both analog and digital TV channels at the same time. All you'll need to do is add an external antenna and you are ready to watch DTV.

However, integrated DTV sets are not as common as DTV-ready TVs and monitors. If you already own a DTV-ready TV with component video inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV set-top receiver and antenna.

NOTE

This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It should be noted that copy protected content may not be viewable depending on your particular connections.

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Q&A

Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV?

Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna.

If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts.

You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet web sites such as www.titantv.com, and www.fcc.gov.

2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?

This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV receivers to produce high-quality images and sound.

Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.

3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative

apartment, condominium, or apartment?

The Federal Communications Commission's OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not located in common areas and are no more than 12' in height.

Residents of rental units (apartments, etc) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment.

4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service?

Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs.

The good news is that you won't have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They're free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio.

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Chapter 1: Your New TV

List of Features........................................................................................................................ 12

Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 12

Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ................................................................................ 13

Control Buttons ........................................................................................................ 13

Connection Jacks (Side) ............................................................................................ 14

Connection Jacks (Rear) ............................................................................................ 15

Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 16

Chapter 2: Installation

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...................................................................................... 18

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .................................................................. 18

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads ........................................................................ 19

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas.............................................................................. 19

Connecting Cable TV .............................................................................................................. 20

Cable without a Cable Box ........................................................................................ 20

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ............................................ 20

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels.................................... 21

Connecting a VCR .................................................................................................................. 22

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV .................................................... 23

Connecting a Camcorder ........................................................................................................ 23

Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i).............................. 24

Connecting to Y, P

, PR.............................................................................................. 24

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks .......................................................... 24

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box ...................................................................................... 25

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ............................................................ 25

Connecting a Digital Audio System ........................................................................................ 26

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier ........................................................................................ 26

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .............................................................................. 27

Chapter 3: Operation

Tu r ning the TV On and Off .................................................................................................... 28

Plug & Play Feature ................................................................................................................ 28

Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)...................................................................... 30

Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus ............................................ 31

Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display ................................................ 31

Adjusting Convergence Manually .......................................................................................... 32

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays .......................................................................... 34

Viewing the Menus.................................................................................................... 34

Viewing the Display .................................................................................................. 34

Selecting a Menu Language .................................................................................................... 35

Selecting the Antenna Input .................................................................................................... 35

Memorizing the Channels ...................................................................................................... 36

Selecting the Video Signal Source .............................................................................. 36

Storing Channels in Memory .................................................................................... 37

Adding and Erasing Channels ................................................................................................ 38

Changing Channels ................................................................................................................ 39

Using the Channel Buttons........................................................................................ 39

Using the Number Buttons........................................................................................ 39

Using the “

” Button ................................................................................................ 39

Using the Previous Channel ...................................................................................... 39

Selecting Your Favorite Channels ............................................................................................ 40

To Store Your Favorite Channels................................................................................ 40

To View Your Favorite Channels ................................................................................ 40

Labeling the Channels ............................................................................................................ 41

Viewing the Channel Lists ...................................................................................................... 42

Editing the Channel Lists ........................................................................................................ 43

Picture Control........................................................................................................................ 44

Using Automatic Picture Settings .............................................................................. 44

Customizing the Picture ............................................................................................ 45

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults ................................................ 46

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

Chapter 3: Operation

(continued)

Sound Control ........................................................................................................................ 47

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................ 48

Using the MUTE Button ............................................................................................ 48

Customizing the Sound ............................................................................................ 48

Using Automatic Sound Settings................................................................................ 49

Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................... 49

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually........................................................................ 49

Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically ................................................................ 50

Viewing an External Signal Source .......................................................................................... 51

Setting the Signal Source .......................................................................................... 51

Assigning Names to External input mode .................................................................. 52

Chapter 4: Special Features

Fine Tuning Analog Channels ................................................................................................ 53

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ...................................................................................... 54

Changing the Screen Size ........................................................................................................55

BBE ........................................................................................................................................ 56

Auto Volume .......................................................................................................................... 57

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital .......................................................... 58

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog.......................................................... 59

Choosing a Digital Sound Format .......................................................................................... 60

Setting the On/Off Melody ...................................................................................................... 61

Setting the On/Off Timer ........................................................................................................62

Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................................................... 63

Using the V-Chip (USA) ..........................................................................................................64

How to Change Your Password.................................................................................. 64

How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls .............................................................. 65

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” ................................ 66

How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X ...................................................................................... 67

Important Notes About Parental Locks...................................................................... 68

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog................................................ 69

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital ................................................ 70

Menu Translucency Level ........................................................................................................ 72

Setting the Function Help ...................................................................................................... 73

Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................................................... 74

Viewing the Electronic Program Guide...................................................................... 74

Using the Electronic Program Guide.......................................................................... 75

Viewing Information about a Single Channel ............................................................ 76

Viewing Information about Channels ........................................................................ 77

Reminder List.......................................................................................................................... 78

Reminded Viewing List.............................................................................................. 78

To view the Reminder List ........................................................................................ 79

To remove the scheduled programs .......................................................................... 79

Customizing Your Remote Control .......................................................................................... 79

Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR

(Cable box or DVD player)........................................................................................ 80

Remote Control Codes .............................................................................................. 81

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Identifying Problems .......................................................................................................... 82

Appendix

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV .................................................................................... 83

Using Your TV in Another Country .................................................................................... 83

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 83

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List of Features

Your 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

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system

•Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off

• Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory

•A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

•A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

•A special sleep timer

• Component Video Input jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources

• Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

• Digital Input (Digital Visual Interface) jack

•Digital Audio Output (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks

Accessories

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

Remote Control

(BP59-00089A)/

AA Batteries

SET

DVD

CABLE

VCRTV

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

P.MODE

S.MODE MTS

BBE

ADD/DEL

SELF FOCUS

P.SIZE CAPTION

SOURCEMUTE

VOL CH

GUIDE

INFO

EXIT

POWER

REW STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

ENTER

SET

DVD

CABLE

VCRTV

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

P.MODE

S.MODE MTS

BBE

ADD/DEL

SELF FOCUS

P.SIZE CAPTION

SOURCEMUTE

VOL CH

GUIDE

INFO

EXIT

POWER

REW STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

ENTER

Owner’s Instructions/

Safety Guide Manual

ENTER

Warranty Cards

ENTER

Holder-Caster

(PT5240A)

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Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV

Control Buttons

You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

YOUR NEW TV

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

Stand-By Indicator

Lights up when you turn the power off.

- Power Off ; Red

- Power On ; Off

-Timer On ; Green

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

SOURCE

Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components.

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

VOL –

Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu.

∏

Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.

” (

Enter)

While using the on-screen menus, press to activate (or change) a particular item.

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YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Side)

You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see page 23.

S-VIDEO Input

Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.

VIDEO Input

Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.

AUDIO Input

Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.

PT4250A PT5250A

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YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Rear)

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 18~26.

ANTENNA terminals

Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN (Air)” and “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system.

DVI Video Input jack

(Digital Visual Interface) Connect the DVI jack to a device with DVI output.

SERVICE Port

For service only.

OPTICAL Output jack

Connect to a Digital Audio component.

COAXIAL Output jack

Connect to a Digital Audio component.

Audio/Video Output jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR.

∏

Video Input jacks

Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

”

Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

’

DVI Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of a device with DVI.

COMPONENT Input jacks (Y, P

, PR, AUDIO-L/R)

Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of DVD or DTV Set-Top Box. 480i/480p/720p/1080i Y, P

B and PR video signal

inputs are available.

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YOUR NEW TV

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, DVD, Cable box. See pages 80~81 for details.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

Number buttons

Press to select channels directly on the TV.

Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.

ANTENNA

Press to select “Cable” or “Air”.

FAV. CH

(Favorite Channel) Press to switch to your favorite channels.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

∏

Displays the main on-screen menu.

”

VOL -, VOL +

Press to decrease or increase the volume.

’

INFO

Press to display information on the TV screen.

SET

DVDCABLE

VCRTV

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

P.MODE S.MODE MTS

BBE

ADD/DEL

SELF FOCUS

P.SIZE CAPTION

SOURCEMUTE

VOL CH

GUIDE

INFO EXIT

POWER

REW STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

ENTER

◊

Mode

Selects a target device to be controlled by the Akai remote control (i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box or DVD).

SET

Used during set up of this remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, Cable box, DVD, etc.)



PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off.

CH. LIST

Displays the channel list.

SOURCE

Each time the button is pressed, all the inputs connected to the external component jacks will be shown in regular sequence.

GUIDE

Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

CH , CH

Press to change channels.

œ/√/†/…

Controls the cursor in the menu.

ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item.

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

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YOUR NEW TV

Remote Control (continued)

S.MODE

Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings).

P.MODE

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).

◊

P.SIZE

Press to change the picture size.

CAPTION

Press to view closed caption information.

≠

MTS

(Multichannel Television

Sound) Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono” or “SAP (Secondary Audio Program)”.

–

BBE

BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound.

—

SELF FOCUS

Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the factory.

ADD/DEL

Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory. Use to memorize or erase the channel fine tuning.

VCR/DVD Controls

Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.

SET

DVDCABLE

VCRTV

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

P.MODE S.MODE MTS

BBE

ADD/DEL

SELF FOCUS

P.SIZE CAPTION

SOURCEMUTE

VOL CH

GUIDE

INFO EXIT

POWER

REW STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

ENTER

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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 19.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 19.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

Chapter Two

INSTALLATION

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Plug the adaptor into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the rear panel.

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Plug the combiner into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the rear panel.

INSTALLATION

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” 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. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

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INSTALLATION

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

Connect the other end of this cable to the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel.

œ This terminal might be labeled

“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply “OUT”.

Connecting Cable TV

You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels.

Cable without a Cable Box

If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:

Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel.

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œ This terminal might be labeled

“ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply, “IN.”

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. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter. Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

INSTALLATION

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.

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.

After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. 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.)

Incoming Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

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INSTALLATION

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 18~21). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” (or “ANT 2 IN (Cable)”) terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR.

A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L(mono) to VCR audio out using only one audio cable.

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.

Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.

• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV.

TV Rear Panel

From Cable

Coaxial Cable

From Antenna

Video Cable

Audio Cable

VCR Rear Panel

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INSTALLATION

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 “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.

(The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or rear of the VCR.)

Connect a video cable between the “AV OUT (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection.

Connecting a Camcorder

The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing an External Signal Source” on page 51.)

Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV 3 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder.

If you have mono camcorder, connect L(mono) to camcorder audio out using only one audio cable.

Connect a video cable between the “AV 3 (VIDEO)” (or “S-VIDEO”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder.

The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables.

• This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your TV may be different.

TV Side Panel (PT4250A)

S-Video Cable

Video Cable

Audio Cable

Camcoder

TV Rear Panel

From Cable

Coaxial Cable

Video Cable

Audio Cable

VCR Rear Panel

From Antenna

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 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, PR

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks

Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).

Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (Y, PB, PR)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (Y, PB, PR)”) jacks on the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).

For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player’s (or DTV Set-Top Box) owner’s instruction.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).

• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV.

TV Rear Panel

Video Cable

Audio Cable

DVD Player/

DTV Set-Top Box

Video Cable

Audio Cable

DVD Player/

DTV Set-Top Box

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Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the DVI INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.

INSTALLATION

Notes

• The DVI INPUT jack is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.

• Use a DVI 25-pin cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the TV with a DTV decoder.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “DVI IN (AUDIO) (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box.

Connect a video cable between the “DVI IN (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Set-Top Box.

TV Rear Panel

DVI Cable

Audio Cable

DTV Set-Top Box

From Cable or From Antenna

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a Digital Audio System

There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your

audio system owner’s manual.

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL OUT” jack on the TV.

If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “OPTICAL OUT” jack on the TV. Be certain to remove the black cover from the optical output before inserting the cable.

If your system has both coaxial and optical digital audio inputs, AKAI recommends you use the optical digital output on the TV. Do not connect both optical and coaxial cables. This may damage your audio system.

The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the TV.

• OPTICAL: Converts the electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. A transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave, S/PDIF format using a glass conductor.

• COAXIAL: The digital audio signal is received through a coaxial copper cable.

TV Rear Panel

Audio

System

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Replace the cover.

œ Remove the batteries and store

them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)

The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.

Install two AA size batteries.

œ Make sure to match the “+” and

“

–” ends of the batteries with the

diagram inside the compartment.

œ Do not mix battery types, i.e.

alkaline and manganese.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of the remote control.

INSTALLATION

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Chapter Three

OPERATION

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button.

You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.

Plug & Play Feature

When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting.

Note : The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV

for the first time.

Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message “Menu language, channels and Time will be set.” is displayed. Press the ENTER button, then “Select the language of the OSD” is automatically displayed.

Press the ENTER button to enter the language. Press the … or † button to select language, then the ENTER button. “Select the antennas to memorize.” is automatically displayed.

Press the … or † button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”.

When selecting Cable TV :

Press the … or † button to select “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “STD”, “HRC”, or “IRC”, then press the ENTER button.

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Select the antennas to memorize.

Air

Cable Air + Cable

Start

Start Start

Select the cable system.

STD

HRC IRC

Select the language of the OSD.

Menu Language :

English

Español Français

Menu language, channels and Time will be set.

Start

Plug & Play

œ Plug & Play feature doesn’t

work when in the AV mode.

Selects English as the menu language.

Selects Air to execute the Auto Prgram function.

Selects the STD as a signal type for your location.

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OPERATION

The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.

After all the available channels are stored, the “Auto Program” menu reappears. Press the MENU button when channel memorization is complete.

“Set to daylight savings time.” is automatically displayed.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States). Press the ENTER button.

That’s it. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically. If not, see page 46 to set the clock.

The message “Completed. Time will be updated automatically.” is displayed. When you have finished, press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off” or “On”, then the ENTER button.

“Select the time zone in which you live.” is automatically displayed.

Memorize Channel

Completed. Time will be updated automatically.

Auto Program in Progress.

Air Channel 15

Stop

Auto Program

Auto Program is completed. 7 Channels were memorized. Air : 9, Cable : 30

Plug & Play

Set to daylight savings time.

Daylight Savings Time

Off

Plug & Play

Select the time zone in which you live.

Atlantic Eastern

Central

Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii

Switched the DST function on.

Select the Central if you locate In the region.

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OPERATION

Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

The “Self Focus” feature automatically sets the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colors or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select “Self Focus”, then press the ENTER button. “Self Focus” is selected.

Press the ENTER button again. The self focus process begins with the message “Self Focus” and horizontal bar displayed. When it is finished, the displays will disappear and the optimum picture quality can be enjoyed.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Mode : Dynamic √ Size : 16:9 √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V Picture

Self Focus √

Auto Perform : On √ Message Display : On √

Self Focus

T V

œ During the process, minor

distortions of the picture may occur. At this time, the colors may diffuse and a searching pattern will appear on the edges of the screen. This is a normal part of the adjustment.

• Changing channels and any other signal changes will pause the self focus until a stable signal has returned. It resumes after the signal has been stabilized. This feature will not work without a signal.

•Ambient light that is too bright may affect the self focus. If this occurs, darken the environment and try again.

Alternate method: Simply press the SELF FOCUS button on the

remote control to enjoy the optimum picture quality.

Self Focus

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OPERATION

Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Message Display”, then press the ENTER button. To remove the message “Self Focus” and horizontal bar on the screen during the self focus process, select “Off” by pressing the … or † button, then press the

ENTER button.

Self Focus Auto Perform : On

Message Display : On

Self Focus

T V

Off

Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus

Once set, the “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus” will automatically begin again after another 30 minutes, as the screen image is then fully stabilized.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Self Focus”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Perform”, then press the ENTER button.

To turn off the automatic execution of the self focus feature, select “Off” by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Dynamic √ Size √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V Picture

Self Focus

Auto Perform : On

Message Display : On

Self Focus

T V

Off

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Adjusting Convergence Manually

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:

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OPERATION

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Manual Convergence”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Red” or “Blue”.

Red √ Blue √ Reset

Manual Convergence

T V

Mode : Dynamic √

Size √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

Mode : Dynamic √ Size √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V

Picture

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OPERATION

Press the ENTER button. A crosshatch pattern will appear on the screen. Move the cursor to the position you want to adjust by pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons, then press the ENTER button. Adjust the convergence by pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons, then press the ENTER button.

Red

Please Use Remote Control.

If a horizontal line is visible, use the ▲ or ▼ button to move the line so that it is superimposed on the horizontal center-line (i.e., make a single horizontal line that is as white as possible.).

If a vertical line is visible, use the œ or √ button to move the line so that it is superimposed on the vertical-center line (i.e., make a single vertical line that is as white as possible.)

After the convergence is correctly adjusted, press the MENU button to exit.

Red

Please Use Remote Control.

Red

Please Use Remote Control.

Red

Please Use Remote Control.

To return to the factory defaults, select “Reset” by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. The previously adjusted convergence will be reset to the factory defaults.

Red √ Blue √ Reset

Manual Convergence

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Viewing the Display

The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays

Viewing the Menus

With the power on, press the MENU button.

The “Input” menu appears on the screen. Its left side has six icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup and Guide.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the menu (The icon is selected). Press the œ or √ button to display, change or use the selected items. Press the ENTER button to enter items in the menu.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

T V Input

œ You can also use the MENU,

CH /, VOL+/-, and

(

ENTER) buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections.

OPERATION

Press the INFO button on the remote control. The TV displays the current channel, the status of certain picture and sound settings and the current time.

Air 13

Mono

Picture Mode : Dynamic Sound Mode : Custom MTS : Stereo No Time Information

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OPERATION

Selecting a Menu Language

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “English”, “Spanish” or “French”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

Plug & Play

Language : English

Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency : Medium Function Help : Off

T V Setup

Selecting the Antenna Input

You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (Air or Cable).

Press the ANTENNA button repeatedly to select “Air” or “Cable”.

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

SOURCMUTE

VOL CH

English

Español Français

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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 buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).

Selecting the Video Signal Source

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the

▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air” or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Antenna : Air √

Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Antenna : Air

Auto Program Add / Delete Favorite Channels Name Fine Tune

†

Air

Cable

Channel

OPERATION

T V

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OPERATION

Storing Channels in Memory

œ The TV must be connected

to an antenna in order to receive digital TV signals. Even if a particular channel is deleted from memory, you can always tune to that channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control.

Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all available channels. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antennas to memorize. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna connection, then press the

ENTER button.

When selecting Cable TV system:

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”, then press the ENTER button.

Select the cable system.

STD

HRC IRC

T V Auto Program

Auto Program in Progress.

Air Channel 15

Stop

Auto Program

T V Auto Program

Select the antennas to memorize.

Air

Cable Air + Cable

Start

Start Start

T V Auto Program

Select the antennas to memorize.

Air

Cable

Air + Cable

Start

T V Auto Program

Select the antennas to memorize.

Air

Cable Air + Cable

Start

Start Start

œ Air : “Air” antenna signal

Cable : “Cable” antenna signal Air+Cable : “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals

œ STD, HRC and IRC

identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory”.

•All available DTV and analog channels are automatically stored in memory when channels are selected by the direct tuning function.

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OPERATION

Adding and Erasing Channels

To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory):

Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button will alternate between add channel and delete channel. Press the CH or CH button to switch to the appropriate channel, then repeat above.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Air 11 Not In Memory

Press ENTER to add the channel.

Add

Air 11 In Memory

Press ENTER to delete the channel.

Delete

Add / Delete

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Alternate method:

Simply press the ADD/DEL and ENTER buttons on the remote control to add channels that were not memorized or to delete unwanted channels from memory.

Air 11 Not In Memory

Press ENTER to add the channel.

Add

Add / Delete

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OPERATION

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Press the CH or CH button to change channels.

When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels 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.

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2,” then “7.” The TV will change channels when you press the second number.

Using the Previous Channel

Press the PRE-CH button. The TV changes to the last channel you were watching.

PRE-CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

Using the “

” Button

The “-” button is used to select channels that broadcast both a digital and analog signal.

For example, for Channel 7 (digital), press “7”, then “-”, then “1” and you will see as left.

DTV Cable 7 -1 KYW-HD

For channel 7-2 (analog), press “7”, then “-”, then “2” and you will see as left.

Note

• HD indicates the TV is receiving a digital High Definition signal. SD indicates the TV is receiving a analog Standard Definition signal.

DTV Cable 7 -2

R SD Multi

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Selecting Your Favorite Channels

You can store 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 frequently watched channels.

To Store Your Favorite Channels:

To View Your Favorite Channels:

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Favorite Channels”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel as a favorite channel, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again to deselect the selected channel.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

œ Only memorized channels

can be set as Favorite channels.

œ Select All :

Press to select all channels. Clear All : Press to clear all channels.

T V Favorite Channels

Select All

Clear All

Air 6 ✔

Air 7

Air 9

✔

Air 11 Air 13

Air 14

✔

Air 16

Press the FAV.CH button on the remote control repeatedly to jump from one favorite channel to another.

PRE-CH

ANTENNA

FAV.CH

CH. LIST

SLEEP

SOURCEMUTE

OPERATION

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

†

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OPERATION

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 five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the

INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel

number.

Press the … or † button to select “Name”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select the channel to be assigned to a new name, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select a letter, a number or a blank. (Results in this sequence: A...Z, 0...9, +, -, ✽, /, blank). Press the √ button to switch to the next field, which will be selected. Select a second letter or digit by pressing the … or † button, as above. Repeat the process to select the last three digits. When you have finished, select “OK”, then press the ENTER button to assign the new name.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

œ If you add or delete the TV

channel, the corresponding label information will also be added or deleted.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Antenna : Air √

Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Name

Air 6

Clear

Air 7

Clear

Air 9

Clear

Air 11

Clear

Air 13

Clear

†

T V Channel

▼

T V Name

Air 6

Clear

Air 7

Clear

Air 9

Clear

Air 11

Clear

Air 13

Clear

†

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OPERATION

Viewing the Channel Lists

You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “All” or “Favorite”, then press the ENTER button.

To toggle between your favorite channels or all channels, use the yellow button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.

▲

Channel List

√

Signal Strength √

Channel

Antenna : Air √

Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V

Channel

All 1/2

Channel List

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33

†

Next Favorite Exit

Move Watch Return

œ Red button:

Press to display the previous channel list page.

Green button: Press to display the next channel list page.

Yellow button: Press to toggle between your favorite channels or all channels

Blue or EXIT button: Press to exit.

Alternate method:

Press the CH.LIST button on the remote control to display a list of channels.

All 1/2

Channel List

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33

†

Next Favorite Exit

Move Watch Return

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OPERATION

Editing the Channel Lists

You can edit a list of your channels.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons to select a channel to be deleted or added, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.

▲

Channel List

√

Signal Strength √

Channel

Antenna : Air √

Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V

Channel

Add/Delete 1/2

Edit

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33

†

Next Add All Delete All

Move Delete Return

Add/Delete 1/2

Edit

2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33

†

Next Add All Delete All

Move Add Return

œ Red button:

Press to display the previous channel list page.

Green button: Press to display the next channel list page.

Yellow button: Press to add all deleted channels back into the channel list.

Blue button: Press to delete all channels.

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OPERATION

Picture Control

You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

Using Automatic Picture Settings

Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.

• Choose “Dynamic” for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room.

• Choose “Standard” for the standard factory settings.

•Choose “Movie” when viewing the movie.

• Choose “Custom” if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference.

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. Press the ENTER button again.

Press the … or † button to select a particular item, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Dynamic

Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 50 Tint G 50 R50 Color Tone : Cool 1 Reset

T V

Mode

Mode : Dynamic √

Size : 16:9 √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V Picture

Dynamic

Standard Movie Custom

Alternate method:

Simply press the P.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the standard picture settings.

Dynamic

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OPERATION

Customizing the Picture

You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “Tint”, and “ Color Tone” according to personal preference.

Press the … or † button to select a particular item (“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, or “Tint”), then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item.

Press the … or † button to select other items.

When you have finished, press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom

Contrast 80

Brightness 50 Sharpness 50 Color 50 Tint G 50 R50 Color Tone : Cool 1 Reset

T V

Mode

Contrast 80

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. Press the ENTER button again.

Press the … or † button to select a particular item (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie, or “Custom”), then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Dynamic

Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 50 Tint G 50 R50 Color Tone : Cool 1 Reset

T V

Mode

Mode : Dynamic √

Size : 16:9 √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V Picture

Dynamic

Standard Movie Custom

continued...

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T V

Custom

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OPERATION

Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to increase or decrease the value of the color tone (“Warm 10~1”, “Normal”, and “Cool 1~10”).

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Reset”, then press the ENTER button.

The reset function is set for each mode (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, or “Custom”).

The previously adjusted settings will be reset to the factory defaults.

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults

Color Tone Cool 1

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OPERATION

Press the … or † button to select “Equalizer”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to select a particular frequency to adjust. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the level of the particular frequency.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Customizing the Sound

The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.)

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

T V Equalizer

T V Sound

Sound Control

Adjusting the Volume

Using the MUTE Button

At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button.

Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

Mute

Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. “Mute” is displayed.

To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or press either the VOL-or VOL

button.

Balance

100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz

50 00000

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Using Automatic Sound Settings

Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.

• Choose “Standard” for the standard factory settings.

• Choose “Music” when watching music videos or concerts.

•Choose “Movie” when watching movies.

• Choose “Speech” when watching a show that is mostly dialog (i.e., news).

• Choose “Custom” to recall your personalized settings.

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.

Press

the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

OPERATION

T V

Sound

Mode : Custom

Equalizer BBE : On Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options Digital Output : Dolby Digital Melody : On

Standard

Music Movie Speech Custom

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

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Sound

Alternate method:

Press the S.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the standard sound settings.

Standard

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OPERATION

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 the INFO button.)

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Clock Set”, then press the ENTER button.

œ The current time will appear

every time you press the INFO button.

œ You can set the Month, Day,

Year, Hour, and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

T V

Time

- - /- - /- - - -/- - :- - - -

Clock √

Sleep Timer : Off √

On Timer : Off √ Off Timer : Off √

T V

Clock

T V

Clock Set

Clock Mode : Manual √

Clock Set √

Time Zone √ DST : On √

Set current date and time.

Month

Day Year

Hour

Minute am/pm

▲

-- ----

-- -- --

▼

Press the œ or √ button to move to “Month”, “Day”, “Year”, “Hour”, “Minute”, or “am/pm”. Set the date and time you want by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock Mode”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Manual”, then press the ENTER button.

T V

Clock

Clock Mode : Auto

Clock Set

Time Zone DST : On

Manual

Auto

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Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically

The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.

OPERATION

œ The set time can be changed

according to the broadcasting station and signal when you set up Auto Time. If there is a difference between the real time and set time, please set up manual time.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock Mode”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto”, then press the ENTER button.

T V

Time

- - /- - /- - - -/- - :- - - -

Clock √

Sleep Timer : Off √

On Timer : Off √ Off Timer : Off √

T V

Clock

Clock Mode : Auto

Clock Set

Time Zone DST : On

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Manual

Auto

Press the … or † button to select “DST” (Daylight Saving Time), then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select

“Off” or “On”, then

press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V

Clock

Clock Mode : Auto

Clock Set

Time Zone

DST : Yes

Off

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time Zone”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States), then press

the

ENTER button

T V

Time Zone

Select the time zone in which you live.

Atlantic Eastern

Central

Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii

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OPERATION

Viewing an External Signal Source

Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable).

Setting the Signal Source

Press the MENU button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

T V

Input

Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button

TV AV1

----

AV2

----

AV3

----

S-Video

----

Component1

----

▼

T V

Source List

œ When you connect

equipment to the TV, you can choose between the following sets of jacks : AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, or DVI on the TV’s rear panel, and AV3 or S-Video on the TV’s side panel.

Alternate method:

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly to select an external signal source.

AV3

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OPERATION

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source to edit, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the external device (VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, PC, VOD STB, TV). Press the ENTER button.

Set other signal sources (AV2, AV3, S-Video, Component1, Component2, DVI) using the same method as listed above.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

AV1

----

AV2

----

AV3

----

S-Video

----

Component1:----

▼

T V Edit Name

----

VCR

DVD D-VHS Cable STB HD STB Satellite STB PVR STB

▼

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button.

AV1

----

√

AV2

----

√

AV3

----

√

S-Video

----

√

Component1:----

√

▼

T V

Edit Name

Assigning Names to External input mode

Press the MENU button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

T V

Input

Source List : TV √

Edit Name √

T V

Input

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Chapter Four

SPECIAL FEATURES

Fine Tuning Analog Channels

The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning analog channels.

Air 7 Fine Tuned

Reset

Fine Tune

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the ENTER button.

To reset the fine tuning to “0”, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select ”Reset”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Note

• Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned.

Analog

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

Air 7 Not Fine Tuned

Reset

Fine Tune

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Checking the Digital-Signal Strength

Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

T V

Signal Strength

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Signal Strength”, then press the ENTER button.

If the signal strength meter indicates that the signal is weak, physically adjust your antenna to increase the signal strength. Continue to adjust the antenna until you find the best position with the strongest signal.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Digital

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

▲

Channel List

√

Signal Strength √

T V Channel

Antenna : Air √

Auto Program √ Add / Delete √ Favorite Channels √ Name √

Fine Tune √

†

T V Channel

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Changing the Screen Size

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to select the screen format you want.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V

Size

Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 4:316:9

Mode : Dynamic √

Size : 16:9 √ Self Focus √ Manual Convergence √

T V Picture

Alternate method: Press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the screen format you want.

Viewing with a 16:9 signal

(When a 16:9 signal is received)

The illustrations below show the change of picture while viewing a DVD title.

Viewing with a 4:3 signal

(When a 4:3 signal is received)

16:9 Panorama

4:3

16:9 Panorama

4:3

œ In the “Zoom1” and “Zoom2”

modes, lifting is available by pressing the

▲ o ▼ button.

œ Changing the Screen Format

feature availability depends on the current broadcasting signal format.

œ The “16:9” and “4:3” modes

are available in DTV mode.

Zoom1 Move

Zoom2 Move

Zoom1 Move

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SPECIAL FEATURES

BBE

BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound.

Press the … or † button to select “BBE”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Alternate method:

Press the BBE button on the remote control repeatedly to select “On” or “Off”.

BBE : On

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

T V Sound

Mode : Custom Equalizer

BBE : On

Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options

Digital Output : Dolby Digital

Melody : On

T V Sound

Off

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the … or † button to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Auto Volume

Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

Mode : Custom Equalizer BBE : On

Auto Volume : Off

Multi-Track Options

Digital Output : Dolby Digital

Melody : On

T V Sound

Off

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track

The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program.

Digital

œ Quick way to access the MTS

menu: Just press the “MTS” button on the remote control.

Yo u can listen in a language other than the favorite language by pressing the

MTS

button.

œ The text at the bottom of the

menu tells you if the incoming audio is Español, Français, or English.

Press the … or † button to select “Multi-Track Options”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √ Digital Output : Dolby Digital √ Melody : On √

T V

Sound

Mode : Custom √

Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √ Digital Output : Dolby Digital √ Melody : On √

T V Sound

Press the ENTER button to select “Preferred Language”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the language you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Preferred Language : English

Multi-Track Sound : Stereo

English

Español Français

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Press the … or † button to select “Multi-Track Options”, then press the ENTER button.

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track

Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or a SAP.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

T V Sound

Mode : Custom √

Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

T V Sound

Press the … or † button to select “Multi-Track Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a setting you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Preferred Language : English

Multi-Track Sound : Stereo

Mono

Stereo

SAP

Alternate method:

Press the MTS button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the settings.

• Choose “Mono” for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

• Choose “

Stereo” for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

• Choose “

SAP” to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

Stereo

Analog

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Choosing a Digital Sound Format

Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connectors on your TV. The digital sound is output fromconnectors labeled “Optical” and “Coaxial”. After connecting a digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component. See your component’s ower’s manual for further details.).

Digital

Press the … or † button to select “Digital Output”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select “Dolby Digital” or “PCM”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √ Digital Output : Dolby Digital √ Melody : On √

T V

Sound

Mode : Custom Equalizer BBE : On Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options Digital Output : Dolby Digital Melody : On

T V Sound

Dolby Digital

PCM

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double D-symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Setting the On/Off Melody

A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.

Mode : Custom Equalizer BBE : On Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options

Digital Output : Dolby Digital

Melody : On

T V Sound

Off

Press the MENU button.

Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ BBE : On √ Auto Volume : Off √ Multi-Track Options √

Digital Output : Dolby Digital √

Melody : On √

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Setting the On/Off Timer

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to select “On Timer”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to adjust “Hour”, then press the √ button to move to the next step.

Set other items using the same method as above.

When finished, press the MENU button to return.

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Time

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Clock

√

Sleep Timer : Off √ On Timer : Off √ Off Timer : Off √

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

T V

On Timer

Set on timer.

Hour

Minute am/pm

Antenna

Channel Volume

Activation

▲

01 00 am Cable

210No

▼

T V

Press the … or † button to select “Off Timer”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the … or † button to adjust “Hour”, then press the √ button to move to the next step.

Set other items using the same method as above.

When finished, press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V

Off Timer

Set off timer.

Hour

Minute am/pm

Activation

▲

12 00 pm No

▼

œ The current time will appear

every time you press the INFO button.

œ You can set the Hour, Minute,

Channel, and Volume directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

œ Auto Power Off

When you set the timer “On”, the television will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by timer. This function is only available in timer “On” mode and prevents overheating or leakages, which may occur if a TV is on for too long (on holiday, for example).

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Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.

T V

Time

2/10/2003/3:43

Clock

√

Sleep Timer : Off √ On Timer :1:00am Act. √ Off Timer :12:00pm Act. √

Press the … or † button to adjust “Minute”.

To cancel the set sleep timer; Press the √ button to select “Activation”. Press the

▲ or ▼ button to select “No”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

T V

Sleep Timer

Set sleep timer.

Minute

Activation

30 Yes

▲

▼

T V

Sleep Timer

Set sleep timer.

Minute

Activation

---

▲

▼

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Alternate method:

Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from “30 min” to “180 min”).

Sleep Timer : 30 min

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How to Change Your Password

Using the V-Chip (USA)

Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary).

SPECIAL FEATURES

Enter PIN

T V

V-Chip

Enter New PIN

Confirm New PIN

T V

Change PIN

Enter New PIN

Confirm New PIN

T V

Change PIN

****

***

Press the number buttons (0 ~ 9) on the remote control to enter your current password.

Press the number buttons (0 ~ 9) to enter a new password.

Re-enter the new password to confirm.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number.

V-Chip Lock : Off √

TV Parental Guidelines √ MPAA Rating √

Change PIN √

T V

V-Chip

The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.

Press the … or † button to select “Change PIN”, then press the ENTER button.

œ The default pin number for a

new TV set is “0 0 0 0”.

œ If you forget the pin number,

press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0:

POWER (Off),

MUTE, 8, 2, 4, POWER

(On).

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SPECIAL FEATURES

How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls

The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.

Press the ENTER button to select “V-Chip Lock”. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the

ENTER button.

Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number.

Enter PIN

T V

V-Chip

***

V-Chip Lock : Off

TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN

T V

V-Chip

Off

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SPECIAL FEATURES

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”

The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”.

The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.

Press the … or † button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number.

Enter PIN

T V

V-Chip

***

You can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “”.

Press the

…/†/œ/√ buttons

and the

ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

T V

TV Parental Guidelines

ALL FV V S L D

TV-Y TV-Y7

TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

Allow All

Block All

T V

TV Parental Guidelines

ALL FV V S L D

TV-Y TV-Y7

TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

Allow All

Block All

• These categories consist of two separate groups: “TV-Y” and “TV-Y7” (young children through age 7), and “TV-G” through “TV-MA” (everybody else).

• The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 68)

œ Allow All :

Press to unlock all TV ratings. Block All : Press to lock all TV ratings.

œ TV-Y :Young

children

TV-Y7 : Children 7 and over

-------------------------------------

TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parent Guidance TV-14 :Viewers 14 and over TV-MA : Mature Audience

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SPECIAL FEATURES

You can independently lock the movie ratings. The locked movie ratings are indicated by the symbol “”.

Press the …/†/œ/√ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for movie rating system.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V

MPAA Rating

Block

G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

Allow All

Block All

How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X

The Movie rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the Rating Control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).

The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.

Press the … or † button to select “MPAA Rating”, then press the ENTER button.

T V

MPAA Rating

Block

G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

Allow All

Block All

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number.

Enter PIN

T V

V-Chip

***

Setup

œ Allow All :

Press to unlock all movie ratings.

Block All : Press to lock all movie ratings.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Important Notes About Parental Locks

Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:

TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content.

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialog and situations.

TV-G

General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.

TV-Y7

Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of seven.

TV-Y

All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two – six.

V Violence. S Sexual content. L Offensive language. D Dialog...sexual innuendo. FV Fantasy or cartoon violence.

G General audience. No restriction.

PG Children under 13 should be

accompanied by an adult.

PG-13 Parental guidance suggested.

Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.

R Restricted. Viewers should be 17 or

older.

NC-17 Not classified. Viewers should be 17

or older.

X Adults only.

TV (FCC) Content Category MPAA Rating System (Movies)

• TV (FCC) ratings: The particular rating that you have selected will be

locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1” or “group 2”). Suppose that the TV-G rating and all of its contents (V, S, L, and D) are locked. In that case, more restrictive ratings (TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA) and all of their contents (V, S, L, and D) are automatically locked as well.

•MPAA ratings: The particular rating that you have selected will be locked.

In addition, more restrictive ratings will be locked as well.

• Neither TV (FCC) ratings nor MPAA ratings apply to news programs.

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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or Text1 ~ Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.)

Notes:

• The Caption feature doesn’t work in DVI mode.

• The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.

Analog

T V Setup

Caption : On

Caption Mode

: CC1

Caption Options

T V Caption

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button.

T V Setup

Plug & Play √

Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.

Caption : On

Caption Mode

: CC1

Caption Options

T V Caption

Off

Default

CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4

œ The default is “CC1”.

CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. CC2 : The Special NonSynchronous Use Captions. This channel carries data that is intended to augment information carried in the program. CC3 : Secondary Synchronous Caption Service. Alternate program-related caption data, typically second language captions. CC4 : Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. Similar to CC2.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button.

Digital

T V Setup

Plug & Play √

Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Caption : On

Caption Mode

: CC1

Caption Options

T V Caption

Caption : On

Caption Mode

: CC1

Caption Options

T V Caption

Off

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption Options”, then press the ENTER button.

Caption : On √ Caption Mode

: Service1 √

Caption Options

√

T V Caption

œ “Caption Options” are

available only when “Service1~ Service6” can be selected in “Caption Mode”.

Default

Service1 Service2 Service3 Service4 Service5 Service6 CC1

▼

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu (Service1~ Service6, CC1~CC4 or Text1 ~ Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button.

continued...

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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one you want, the press the ENTER button.

Set other listed options below using the same method as above.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

Size

This option consists of “Default”, “Small”, “Standard” and “Large”. The default is “Standard”.

Font Style

This option consists of “Default”, “Style0 ~ Style 7”. You can change the font you want. The default is “Style 0”.

Foreground Color

This option consists of “Default”, “White”, “Black”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta” and “Cyan”. You can change the color of the letter. The default is “White”.

Background Color

This option consists of “Default”, “White”, “Black”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta” and “Cyan”. You can change the background color of the caption. The default is “Black”.

Foreground Opacity

This option consists of “Default”, “Transparent”, “Translucent”, “Solid” and “Flashing”. You can change the opacity of the letter.

Background Opacity

This option consists of “Default”, “Transparent”, “Translucent”, “Solid” and “Flashing”. You can change the background opacity of the caption.

Return to Default

This option sets each of “Size”, “Font Style”, “Foreground Color”, “Background Color” , “Foreground Opacity”, and “Background Opacity” to its factory default.

T V Caption Options

Notes:

• The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.

• The “default” means to follow the rule of broadcasting.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Size : Default √ Font Style : Default √ Foreground Color : Default √ Background Color : Default √ Foreground Opacity : Default √ Background Opacity : Default √ Return to Default

Alternate method:

Press the CAPTION button on the remote control repeatedly to select “On” or “Off”.

Caption : On

Sets the desired caption display format.

Abc123

œ Foreground Color and

Background Color cannot be set to same color. Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity cannot be set to the same transparency value.

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Menu Translucency Level

Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Menu Transparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select level, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

T V Setup

Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption

Menu Transparency : Medium

Function Help : Off

T V Setup

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

High

Medium

Low Opaque

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Setting the Function Help

Displays help on the menu functions.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency : Medium

Function Help : Off

T V Setup

Off

Switches the Function Help on.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu Transparency : Medium √ Function Help : Off √

T V Setup

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Electronic Program Guide

Your TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels.

In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG. (The availability and the amount of program details will vary depending on the broadcaster.)

Viewing the Electronic Program Guide

SPECIAL FEATURES

A Displays which channel is currently

selected to show program information in the Channel Guide.

B Press to view detailed information

for the selected digital program.

C Switches to the mini program guide.

The mini guide shows the titles of the available programs of one channel. Press the Red button on the remote control.The set default guide is Mini Guide.

D Scrolls backwards quickly (2 hours).

Press the Green button on the remote control.

E Displays titles and other details

about upcoming programs of particular channels. Highlight the program and press the INFO button

to see additional and detailed information. (The availability of additional details depends on the broadcaster.) Use the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons to search information about another channel.

F Scrolls forward quickly (2 hours).

Press the Yellow button on the remote control and repeatedly press the ENTER button the appropriate time is displayed.

G Exits from the Program Guide and

returns to normal viewing mode. Press the Blue button on the remote control.

H Displays the program times

(arranged in 1 hour time blocks)

I Displays the current time and date.

Note: You can use the GUIDE button on the remote control to display the Electronic

Program Guide. The EPG begins its list with the channel that is currently active. The EPG will only work when you are receiving digital channels.

Full Guide

383-001

2004 LPGA

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

7 KBS1

6 - 1 SBS - DTV

7 - 1 KBS D - 2

9 - 1 KBS D - 2

11-1 MBC - DTV

9999-999

EBS - DTV

2004 LPGA ... Diet with Cindy ✔..

Predator Tonight Show

8:00 News... Notting Hill

Toy story

Two guys and girls

Today sports

Today

Prog info Mini Guide +2Hours

2Hours Exit

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 9:00 pm - 4:00 pm

7:43 pm Fri Jan 07

B C FD GE

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Using the Electronic Program Guide

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Default Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Mini Guide √

Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Mini Guide” or “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

Mini Guide Full Guide Remind List

Default Guide : Mini Guide

T V Guide

Mini Guide

Full Guide

œ Mini Guide:

Displays the guide for one channel.

Full Guide: Displays the guide for all channels.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Viewing Information about a Single Channel

Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit.

Press the ENTER button to select “Mini Guide”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to view information about one channel by time.

You can switch between Full Guide mode and Mini Guide mode by pressing the Red button repeatedly.

Select the program you want by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons and press the INFO button on the remote control.

Mini Guide

œ ENTER button:

Press to watch the selected channel.

Red button: Press to switch to the program guide for all channels. Press again to switch to the program information for the selected channel.

Blue button: Press to exit.

INFO button: Press to view detailed information for the selected digital program.

Notes:

•You can also view information about a single channel by pressing the

GUIDE button

on the remote control. (The EPG should be pre-set in Mini Guide mode.)

•Press the INFO button on the remote control to view the program information for the current channel.

• However, this function is available only when the default program guide setting has been set to “Current Program Guide”.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

✔

Program 4

Program 5

Program 6

5:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

9:30 pm

10:00 pm

11:30 pm

DTV 3

Prog Info

Full Guide

Remind

Exit

8:32 pm Fri Jan 07

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Viewing Information about Channels

Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital.

Press the green button to activate “-2 Hours” and the yellow button to activate “+2 Hours”.

You may now:

• Jump to a channel directly: Use the

▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight

the program in the column and press the ENTER button.

• Obtain additional program details: Highlight the title of a program using the

▲, ▼, œ or √ button and press the INFO button.

• Exit from the Program Guide and return to normal viewing mode: Press the blue button or the

EXIT button.

Notes:

• Displays the program times in two hour segments.

•

Displays the current date and time on the top right of the screen.

•

The current time displayed on the program information is subject to the time information sent from the broadcasting station, so it may differ from the actual time.

•Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the program information for all channels. However, this function is available only when the default program guide setting is set to “All Program Guide”.

œ INFO button:

Displays detailed information for the selected digital program.

▲/▼/œ/√ buttons: Displays program information for each channel, based on the time. Select your desired program using the

▲/▼/œ/√

buttons, and then press the ENTER button to view the program information for the selected program.

Red button: Each press switches between program information for one channel and all channels.

Green button: Press to view the program information from two hours ago.

Yellow button:

Press to view the program information for two hours from now.

Blue button: Press to exit.

Full Guide

383-001

2004 LPGA

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

Prog info Mini Guide +2Hours

2Hours Exit

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

9:00 pm - 4:00 pm

7:43 pm Fri Jan 07

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Mini Guide √

Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Today

7 KBS1 2004 LPGA ... Diet with Cindy 4 ..

Predator Tonight Show 8:00 News... Notting Hill Toy story Two guys and girls Today sports

6 - 1 SBS - DTV 7 - 1 KBS D -

9 - 1 KBS D - 2 11-1 MBC - DTV 9999-999

EBS - DTV

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Remind List

Reminded Viewing List

If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Press the ENTER button to select “Mini Guide”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select programs you would like to see, then press the ENTER button. The symbol “✔” will be displayed. Each press of the ENTER button will switch between “Remind” and “Del Remind”.

Press the

EXIT button to

exit.

Mini Guide

DTV 3

Del Remind Prog Info Full Guide Exit

8:32 pm Jan 01

5:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

9:30 pm

10:00 pm

11:30 pm

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

✔

Program 4

Program 5

Program 6

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SPECIAL FEATURES

To view the Remind List

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button.

To remove all programs, press the √ button to select “Cancel All”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

To remove the scheduled programs

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Remind List”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.

Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

Mini Guide √

Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √

T V Guide

T V Remind List

Cancel All

MON 1.17 1:56am-2:05am

11-1 MBC MBC

MON 1.17 3:15am-3:28am

11-1 MBC

MON 1.17 3:28am-3:29am

11-1 MBC

T V Remind List

Cancel All

MON 1.17 1:56am-2:05am

11-1 MBC MBC

MON 1.17 3:15am-3:28am

11-1 MBC

MON 1.17 3:28am-3:29am

11-1 MBC

✔

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Customizing Your Remote Control

Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box and DVD (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).

• The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes.

Turn off your VCR (Cable box or DVD player).

Press the MODE button to switch the remote control to the VCR (CABLE or DVD) mode.

œ The remote control has four

modes:

TV, VCR, CABLE

and DVD.

On your Akai remote control, press the SET button.

Enter 3 digits of the VCR (Cable box or DVD player) code listed on next page for your brand of VCR (Cable box or DVD player).

œ Make sure you enter 3 digits

of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code listed, try the first one.)

Press the POWER button on the remote control. Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player) should turn on. If your VCR (Cable box or DVD player) turns on, your remote control is now set correctly.

œ If your VCR (Cable box or

DVD player) does not turn on, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for the brand of your particular VCR (Cable box or DVD player).

Once your remote control is set up, press the MODE button any time you want to use the remote to operate your VCR (Cable box or DVD player).

• When your remote is in the TV mode, the VCR (or DVD player) control buttons (REW, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE and FF) will still operate your VCR (or DVD player).

• When your remote control is in the

VCR, CABLE or DVD mode, the volume buttons still control your

TV’s volume.

Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

VCR Codes

Cable Box Codes

DVD Codes

Remote Control Codes

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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.

Identifying Problems

Note

If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal (4:3) aspect ratio format for a long time, images may be burned onto the screen.

Chapter Five

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Solution

Poor picture. Try another channel.

Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality. Try another channel.

Adjust the antenna. Make sure the MUTE button is off.

No picture or sound. Try another channel.

Press the

SOURCE button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the antenna connections.

No color, wrong colors or tints. Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

Adjust the picture settings.

Picture rolls vertically. Adjust the antenna.

Check all wire connections. If you are using a VCR, check the tracking.

The TV operates erratically. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it

again.

Your remote control does not Press the

MODE button to put your remote control

operate your TV. in the “TV” mode.

Make sure the remote has batteries.

The TV won’t turn on. Make sure the wall outlet is working.

Make sure the TV is plugged in. Make sure the remote has batteries.

Digital broadcasting screen Please check the digital signal strength and input problem antenna.

Color smudge on screen. Please operate the Self Focus function.

The visual qualities of digital The visual qualities of digital channels may vary channels vary. depending on the original production method (analog

or digital). ➔ Classification by the information displayed when

switching channels.

➔ If the original production method is digital:

High visual quality program.

➔ If the original production method is analog:

The digital program displayed on the screen is originally an analog program which has been converted. The visual quality is of an SD grade visual quality.

Although the TV caption shows The HD caption that appears when switching channels HD,the visual quality is not or when pressing the Information button on the satisfactory. remote control means the selected channel is simply a

digital channel. If the broadcasting station converts an analog signal into digital and transmits the signal, the visual quality may not be perfect. (Applied to Set Top Box built-in model only.)

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Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV

With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV.

Placement

• Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.

• Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.

• Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV on a soft surface, such as cloth or paper.

• Place the TV in a vertical position only.

Liquids

• Do not handle liquids near or on the TV. Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage.

Cabinet

• Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.

•Wipe your TV with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals.

• Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.

Temperature

• If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely.

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 not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies.

Specifications

APPENDIX

Model

Voltage

Frequency of Operation

Power Consumption

Dimension (W x D x H)

Weight

PT4250A

AC 120V

60Hz

240 watts

1004 x 500 x 967 mm

39.5 x 19.7 x 38.1 inches

40.4 Kg / 89.1 lbs

PT5250A

AC 120V

60Hz

240 watts

1226 x 598 x 1276 mm

48.3 x 23.5 x 50.2 inches

61.0 Kg / 134.4 lbs

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Akai PT-4250A, PT-5250A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV

Control Buttons

Connection Jacks (Side)

Connection Jacks (Rear)

Remote Control

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Connecting Cable TV

Cable without a Cable Box

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

Connecting a VCR

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV

Connecting a Camcorder

Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)

Connecting to Y, PB, PR

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

Connecting a Digital Audio System

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Turning the TV On and Off

Plug & Play Feature

Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display

Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus

Adjusting Convergence Manually

Viewing the Display

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays

Viewing the Menus

Selecting a Menu Language

Selecting the Antenna Input

Memorizing the Channels

Selecting the Video Signal Source

Storing Channels in Memory

Adding and Erasing Channels

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Using the Number Buttons

Using the Previous Channel

Selecting Your Favorite Channels

Labeling the Channels

Viewing the Channel Lists

Editing the Channel Lists

Picture Control

Using Automatic Picture Settings

Customizing the Picture

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults

Sound Control

Setting the Clock

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually

Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically

Viewing an External Signal Source

Setting the Signal Source

Assigning Names to External input mode

Fine Tuning Analog Channels

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength

Changing the Screen Size

Auto Volume

Choosing a Digital Sound Format

Setting the On/Off Melody

Setting the On/Off Timer

Setting the Sleep Timer

How to Change Your Password

Using the V-Chip (USA)

How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”

Important Notes About Parental Locks

Menu Translucency Level

Setting the Function Help

Electronic Program Guide

Viewing the Electronic Program Guide

Using the Electronic Program Guide