Akai PT4299HD User manual

Owner’s
Instructions
PROJECTION TELEVISION
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PT4299HD
PT4799HD
PT5299HD
PT5499HD
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This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Manual de
instrucciones
TELEVISOR PARA PROYECCIÓN
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PT4299HD
PT4799HD
PT5299HD
PT5499HD
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Este dispositivo es un aparato digital de la Clase B.
BP68-00384A-00
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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 limited warranty.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New Digital TV .................... 5
List of Features .......................................................................................... 5
Accessories ................................................................................................ 5
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV .................................................. 6
Control Buttons .............................................................................. 6
Connection Jacks (Side or Front) .................................................... 7
Connection Jacks (Rear).................................................................. 8
Remote Control .............................................................................. 9
Chapter 2: Installation .................................... 10
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ........................................................ 10
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads ........................................ 10
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads .............................................. 11
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas .................................................. 11
Connecting Cable TV ................................................................................ 12
Cable without a Cable Box.............................................................. 12
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels .................. 12
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles some Channels ........ 13
Connecting a VCR...................................................................................... 14
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV .......................... 14
Connecting a DVD Player .......................................................................... 15
Connecting to Y, PB, PR.................................................................. 15
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks ................................ 15
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box ........................................................ 16
Connecting to Y, PB, PR.................................................................. 16
Connecting a Camcorder............................................................................ 16
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .................................................. 17
Chapter 3: Operation ...................................... 18
Tu r ning the TV On and Off........................................................................ 18
Plug & Play Feature .................................................................................. 18
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays .............................................. 20
Viewing the Menus.......................................................................... 20
Viewing the Display ........................................................................ 20
Selecting a Menu Language ........................................................................ 21
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) ........................................ 22
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus.................. 23
Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display .................... 23
Memorizing the Channels .......................................................................... 24
Selecting the Video Signal Source.................................................... 24
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method).......................... 25
Adding and Erasing Channels .................................................................... 26
Changing Channels .................................................................................... 27
Using the Channel Buttons.............................................................. 27
Using the Number Buttons.............................................................. 27
Using the Previous Channel ............................................................ 27
Selecting Your Favorite Channels .............................................................. 28
To Store Your Favorite Channels .................................................... 28
To View Your Favorite Channels...................................................... 28
Labeling the Channels................................................................................ 29
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CONTENTS
Chapter 3: Operation (continued) ............................ 30
Picture Control .......................................................................................... 30
Customizing the Picture.................................................................. 30
Using Automatic Picture Settings .................................................... 31
Sound Control............................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the Volume...................................................................... 32
Using the MUTE Button.................................................................. 32
Customizing the Sound .................................................................. 32
Using Automatic Sound Settings .................................................... 33
Setting the Clock........................................................................................ 34
Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually ............................................ 34
Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically...................................... 35
Viewing an External Signal Source ............................................................ 37
Setting the Signal Source .............................................................. 37
Assigning Names to External sources .............................................. 38
Chapter 4: Special Features............................ 39
Fine Tuning Channels ................................................................................ 39
Changing the Screen Size (Wide Model) .................................................... 40
Changing the Screen Size (4:3 Model) ...................................................... 41
Digital Noise Reduction ............................................................................ 42
Selecting the Color Tone ............................................................................ 43
Setting the Blue Screen Mode .................................................................... 44
Freezing the Picture .................................................................................. 44
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track .......................................... 45
Auto Volume .............................................................................................. 46
Setting The On/Off Melody ........................................................................ 46
BBE ............................................................................................................ 47
Viewing Closed Caption Information ........................................................ 48
Setting the On/Off Timer............................................................................ 50
Setting the Sleep Timer .............................................................................. 51
Using the V-Chip (USA) ............................................................................ 52
How to Change Your Password ...................................................... 52
How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls .................................... 53
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” ...... 54
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating” .................... 55
Important Notes About Parental Locks............................................ 56
Customizing Your Remote Control ............................................................ 57
Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR
(Cable box or DVD player).............................................................. 57
Remote Control Codes .................................................................... 58
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................ 59
Identifying Problems .................................................................................. 59
Appendix .......................................................... 60
Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ............................................................ 60
Using Your TV in Another Country............................................................ 60
Specifications ............................................................................................ 60
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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
•Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
•Aspecial filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems
•Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible
•Abuilt-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening
•Built-in, dual channel speakers
•Aspecial sleep timer
•Component Video Input jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources
•Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
YOUR NEW TV
Chapter One
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.
Remote Control
(BP59-00069A)/
AA Batteries
(4301-000101)
Holder-Caster
(BP61-00447C)
(PT5299HD/PT5499HD)
Owner’s Instructions (1) Warranty Cards (1)
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YOUR NEW TV
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.
•The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
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ΠPOWER
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
ˇ 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.
ˆ MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
Ø
+ VOL –
Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items
when using the on-screen menu.
∏ CH
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.
’ Timer indicator
When the TV is turned on, the Timer indicator blinks about
ten times. This indicator illuminates when the Timer mode
is set to the “On” position after setting the clock and either
the On timer or Off timer, with the remote control. Even if
the power is turned off, this indicator stays lit. (Clock must
be set before using this function.)
PT4299HD
PT4799HD
PT5299HD
PT5499HD
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YOUR NEW TV
Connection Jacks (Side or Front)
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 16.
ΠS-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.
ˇ AUDIO Input
Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
PT4299HD
PT4799HD
PT5299HD
PT5499HD
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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
10~16.
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ΠAntemma terminal
Connect to an antenna or a cable TV system.
´ Audio/Video Output jacks
Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a
recording VCR.
ˇ 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.
ˆ COMPONENT Input jacks
(Y, P B , P R , AUDIO-L/R)
Connect to the audio and video outputs of DVD or
DTV Set-Top Box. 480i/480p/1080i Y,PBand PRvideo
signal outputs 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
control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your
Set-Top box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player. See pages 57~58 for details.
ΠPOWER
Turns the TV on and off.
´ Number buttons
Press to select channels directly on
the TV.
ˇ +100
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel 121,
press the “+100”, then press the “2”
and “1”.
¨ STILL (Main picture)
Press to stop the action during a
particular scene. Press again to
resume normal video.
The still function doesn’t operate in
“Component1” or “Component2”
mode.
ˆ MTS (Multichannel Television
Sound)
Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono”
or “SAP (Secondary Audio
Program)”.
Ø VOL +, VOL -
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
∏ MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.
” MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
’ ENTER
While using the on-screen menus,
press to activate (or change) a
particular item.
˝ œ/√/†/…
Controls the cursor in the menu.
Ô INFO
Press to display information on the
TV screen.
 CAPTION
Press to view closed caption
information.
Ò FAV. CH (Favorite Channel)
Press to switch between your
favorite channels.
Ú P.SIZE
Press to change the picture size.
˜Selects a target device to be
controlled by the remote control (i.e.,
TV, Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable Box or
DVD).
¯ PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
˘ P.MODE
Adjust the TV picture by selecting
one of the preset factory settings (or
select your personal, customized
picture settings).
¿ S.MODE
Adjust the TV sound by selecting
one of the preset factory settings (or
select your personal, customized
sound settings).
¸ CH , CH
Press to change channels.
˛ ADD/DEL
Press to add or erase channels in
the TV’s memory. Use to memorize or
erase the fine tuning after fine
tuning channels.
◊ SOURCE
Each time the button is pressed, all
the inputs connected to the external
component jacks will be shown in
regular sequence.
± EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
≠ 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.
— SET
Used during set up of this remote
control, so that it will work
compatibly with other devices (VCR,
STB, Cable box, DVD, etc.).
÷ RESET
If your remote control is not
functioning properly, take out the
batteries and press the RESET
button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-
insert the batteries and try using the
remote control again.
Æ SLEEP
Press to select a preset time interval for
automatic shut off.
ı VCR/DVD Controls
Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop,
Play/Pause, Fast Forward.
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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 next page.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on
next page.
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INSTALLATION
Chapter Two
1
Place the wires from the twin
leads under the screws on the
300-75 ohm adapter (not
supplied). Use a screwdriver
to tighten the screws.
2
Plug the adapter into the “ANT
IN” terminal on the rear panel.
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 300-ohm
twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
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