Akai CFTD2083T User manual

rning |rnportant
instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTPdC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SEWYICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indica{es high voltage is present inside. It is
c[ar_gerous to make arty kirtd of conta( t with arty inside part of
{i_is product
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and mairt{e*mnce has bee*_ included with this product.
Note to CATV system installer: This remh-tcler is provided to <:all CATV system
installeris atter_tion _(:)Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
Canadiar_ Ele< trical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grotmding
arm[, in particular, specifies that the <able grom-_d shall be <ormected 1o t!_e
groundirtg system of the builc[irtg as close to the point of cable e*_try as practical
Caotion: FCC/CSA _golations state that any unaothorized changes or modifica-
tions to this equipment may void the oser5 aothoz_ty m operate it.
Caution: 7b prevent electx_c shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot,
and tiflly insert the phg.
Attention: pour eviter les chocs electi_ques, intwdoix_ la lame le plus large de la
fiche dans la borne eorrespondante de la prise et poosser josqo'ao fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held _hat mmuthorized recording of
copyrig!_ted TV programs is an infringement of U.S copyrigl_ laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any tmauthorized
recording in whole or in part may be in violatio_ of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Thank You for Choosing Akai
Thank you fbr" choosing Akai! 'fo_lr new Akai TV r'epr'esents the latest in television technology.
We designed it with eas}!-to-use on-screerl menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it
o_le of tile best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide
converlient, deperldable sere, ice arid e_oyment for }!eals to come.
Important Safety Information
€ lwa}/s be careful \shen using }!our TV receiven To reduce the risk of fire, electri(a] shock,
arid other it-juries, ]<ee t) these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and
maintaining }!o_Irmachine.
, Read all safety and operating instnlctions befbre operating }!ourT_'Z
" Keep tile saf'et}! and operating instr_ctions for flm_re reference.
" Heed all waNtings orl tile TV receiver and in tile operating instnlctions.
Follow all operating and use instmlctions.
,Unph_g the TV receiver" fiiom tile wall o*ltlet beR)re cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use
]iq*lid or aerosol cleaners.
, Never acid any attachmerlts and/of equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additions car] increase tile risk of" fife, electric shock, or other personal inj_lr_
,Do not use tile TV r'eceiver" where contact with or immersion in water is a possibilit}/, such as
heal bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc
, Do not place tile TV on an unstable calt, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table where it carl fall. A falling TV carl ca_lse serio_ls i_!j_w}! to a
child or achllt, and serio_ls (iamage to tile appliance Use only with
a cart, stand, tlipod, bracket, or table recommended by tile mat>l-
f'actuler or sc)ld with the TV F'ollow tile manufactuler's instruc-
tions when tool]tiring tile i]nit, and _]se a moilnting accessor}! rec-
otl-lmet](led] by tile man*lfhctl][er. _V_ove tile TV and ca[t with cale.
Quick stops, excessive [br'ce, and uneven surfaces can make the
unit and cart unstead}! and likely to overturn.
"Provide ventilation for" the TV receiver. The *mit is designed with slots in tile cabinet [br" ven-
tilation to protect it floraoverheating. Do not bk)ck these openings with at]}/object, and do
not place the TV r'eceiver on a bed, so[_-_, n% of other similar s_lt'face. Do not [)lace it near a
r'actiatof of heat register. If you place tile TV receiver o_l a rack or bookcase, ensrlre that there
is adeq* rote ventilation and that }!o*_'ve followed the mare _fact*_r er's instn lctions for mo_lnt-
ing.
" Operate youl TV r'eceiver only flora tile type of' power source indicated on the marking label,
If you are not sule of" tile type of t)ower supplied to }!o*lr home, consult }!o*lr appliance dealer
or local tsower company
" Use only a 8ro_lnded or polarized o*ltlet. For }!o*lr safer}!, this TV is eq*tipped with a polalized
alternating cunent line [)lug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into tile
power outlet only one wa}/. If"you are unable to insert the plug flJly into tile outlet, tr}!
reversing the ph_£. If" tile ph_g still does riot fit, contact }!o*lr electrician to replace }!o*lr o*ltlet.
SA]FY 1

P[otect the po\_ei cold Po\_e_ s_@ply coKts sho_fld be _o_lted so that they _ or]'t be _ alked
on or pin(bed by objects placed on cH against them. Pay particHlar attention to (:oKts at
phlgs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit
Unplu 8 the TV fK)m the wall outlet and dis( onnect the antenna or cable system (luting a
lightning storm or when left unattended and umlsed for long periods of time. This will pre-
vent damage to the Hnit dHe to lightning and powerdine surges.
Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system sho@d not be placed in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other dectcic light or power ciccuits or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits, When installing an outside antenna system, be extiemely caieflfl to
kee t} fl'om tollching the power lines or circllits, Contact with sllch lines can be fatal.
Do riot overload the _all outlet or extension coKts, ()verloading can [emllt in fire o[ electric
sho( k.
Do riot inseK anything thK)ugh the openings in the Hnit \_hme they can toH(hdangeKHls
voltage points o[ damage paits. Never spill liquid of any kind on the T_2
Cro1_ndolltdoorantennas,If'an o1_tsideantennaor
cable system iscorlnected to the T_V]be slicethe
antenna <)rcable system isgRHlnded so as to provkle
some protectioH againstvoltage mH'gesand blfilt-rip
staticcharges_ Section 8 ]0 of the National Electrical
Code,ANSI/NFPANo,70-1984,pI'ovidesinformation
abollt p_oper grol mding of the mast and sl @poKing
stn lctllre, 8,)011nding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size (if grollnding conchlctors, location
of' antenna discharge llnit, connection to grollrlding
electiodes, and ceqlfiiements for the gRHlnding elec-
tK)de,
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
(NEC SECTION 8/0 2O)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250 PART H)
Do not attempt to service the TV yolHsel£ RefL¢r all sewicing to qllalified service personnel.
Unplug the llnit from the wall outlet and ceM sewicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if lictllid has been spilled on the llr_it or if ot@ects have fallen into the Hnit
- if the TV has beer] exposed to ['air] or water
- if the TV does riot operate normally by followir_g the operating instnlctions
- if the TV has beerl d['opped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the TV exhibits a distinct charlge in per fb[mance
If you make ac!justmectts yourself, at!just only those controls that are covered by the operat-
ing instnlctions, A@lsting other corltrols may result in damage and will offeri reqHi[e exteri-
sire work by a ql_alified technkian to restore the TV to normal.
When replacement pails are [eqllired, be sllce the service techniciarl llses replacement [)arts
specified by the rnanufa(tuler o[ those that have the same chaia( teristics as the original pail
Unauthorized sHbstitudons may c'es@t in additional damage to the unit
Upon completion of any service or [epairs to this TV: ask the sewice technician to
peffbm-i safety checks to deteHnine that the TV is in a safe operating conditk)ri,
S,Mql Y
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfifl interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interfi_rence that may cause undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance
with § 15.119 of the FCC roles.

Chapter 1 : Your New 3Way Combination Unit ................ 1.1
Listof Featul es .................................................................. 1]
Fdmi]iarizing Y{nu sdf _qtJl The 3_ a), &xqbinati0n Unit .................................. 12
Front P,_ne]Buttons .................................................... 12
Flont Pane] Jacks ...................................................... 13
Rear Parle]Jacks ....................................................... 14
Remote Contlo] (TV Function Buttons) ..................................... 15
Remote Contlo] (DVD Furlctk}r] Buttons) .................................... 16
Remote Contlo] {VCR Function Buttons) .................................... 17
Chapter 2: Installation .................................. 2.1
( onnecting VHF and I-JHF Antennas ................................................. 2 ]
Antennas with 300 ohrq Flat Twin Leads .................................... 2 ]
Antenrms with 75 ohm Round heads ....................................... 2]
Sepaiate VHF and UHF Antennas .......................................... 22
ConnectJn£ Cable TV ............................................................. 22
Cable without a (able Box ............................................... 22
Cor]necting to a Cable Box that Descramb]es
All ( har]nels .......................................................... 22
( onnectJng to a Cable Box that Descramb]es
some Channels ........................................................ 23
( onnectJng a Second VCR to RecoKl from the TV ........................................ 24
Connecting a CanKorder ......................................................... 25
Connectk]g dn Audio System ....................................................... 26
Installing Battelies in the Remote Contlo] .............................................. 27
Chapter $: IV Operation ................................ $.1
Turning the TV On and Off ......................................................... 31
Vie_qng the Ibbnus arK] Or] Scleen Disph%;s ............................................ 31
Viewing the Ib!enus ..................................................... S 1
Viewing the Display .................................................... 31
Se]ectJr@ a Menu Language ......................................................... 32
I%]erqO]JZJFI£ the ( ]mnne]s .......................................................... 33
Se]ectJng the Video SJgna] so/uce .......................................... 33
Storir]g Channels ir] Memo W(Automatic Method) ............................. 34
Adding and Erasing CJlannels (Manual Method) ............................... 35
Changing (}hanne]s ............................................................... 36
Using the Channel Buttons ............................................... 36
Directly Accessing Channels .............................................. 36
Using the Pie CH _uttor] to seiec_ the PlevJous CJmr]r]ei ........................ 86
A@usting the \\dume ............................................................. 37
Using J14ute ........................................................... 37
Setting the Cbck ................................................................. 38
CustorldzJng the Pkt/ue ........................................................... 39
Changing the Co]ol: Tone ......................................................... 310
( hangfng the Screen Size ......................................................... 31 ]
Fine Tuning Channels ............................................................ 312
Digital Noise Reduction .......................................................... 313
( ustornfzJng the Sound ........................................................... 3 14
Using Autornatk Sound Setrh-@s .................................................... 315
Choosing a Multi Channel So/ndtrack ([bITS) ......................................... 316
Viewing a VCR or (amcoKbr Tape .................................................. 317
Setth]£ the C]ock ................................................................ 3 ] 8
Setting the On/Of} TirneJ ......................................................... 322
Setth-lg the Sleep Tfmel ........................................................... 324
Viewing (bsed Captions ......................................................... 325
l-]sing the VChip ............................................................... 326
Serdng Up Yuul Personal ]D Numbel {PIN) ................................. 326
Ho;* to Ermble/Disable the k/Chip ........................................ 327
Ho_ to Set up Restrictions l-]sJr]g the "TV guideEnes" ......................... 327
Ho;_ to Set up Restrktions ush]g the MP_A Ratings:
C;, PC, PC 13, R, NC 17, X ............................................. 329
Ho;, to Reset the TV after the \'(hip B]ocks
a C]lanne] ("Erqe gency Escape") ......................................... 33()
Chapter 4: OVO Operation ............................... 4.1
Pho, in £ a Disc ................................................................... 41
Pldybdd< ............................................................. 41
Stopping Phyl)dd< ..................................................... 41
Removing Disc ........................................................ 4 l
Pausing Playback ...................................................... 41
Step Motion P]ayback (Except CD) ......................................... 42
Slow Motion P]aybad< (Excep_ (D) ........................................ 42
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Chapter 4: DVD Operation (Cont...) ....................... 4.3
[Jsing the Search and Skip Functions ................................................. 43
Se,irchin% through a ( h_q£er or T_ack ....................................... 43
Skipping Tracks ....................................................... 43
[Jsing the Display Function ......................................................... 44
When Playing a DVD ................................................... 44
When Playing a CD,'V( D ................................................ 45
Repeat Play ..................................................................... 46
Program P]ay and Random P]ay ..................................................... 47
P ograrn Playback ...................................................... 47
Random Playback ...................................................... 47
[Jsing the Disc View Function (VCD) ................................................. 48
T_ack VJe_g]ndex View .................................................. 48
Se]ectJng the Audio Language ....................................................... 49
Using the AUD]O Button ................................................ 49
Using the MENU Button (_Vhen p]aying a DVD) ............................. 410
Se]ectJng the Subtit]e Language ..................................................... 411
Using the SUBTITLE burton ............................................. 411
Using the MENU Button (When playing a DVD) ............................. 412
Using the Master \/olurne ( ontrol Fur]ctior] ........................................... 412
(]hanBing the Camera Ang]e ....................................................... 413
Using the Zoom Function (DVDiV(D) ............................................... 413
Using the Bookrqark Function ..................................................... 414
Using the Bookmark F_ notion (DVD/V(D) ................................. 414
Recal]ing aMarked Scene ............................................... 414
CleasJng a[_ooP, r]]ask .................................................. 415
MP3 Play ...................................................................... 416
MP3 Play ?ur]ctior] .................................................... 416
PIograrn/Random playback .............................................. 41{_
CD RMP3 discs ...................................................... 417
Setting up the Lm-_guage Fe_tures ................................................... 418
Using tile Player Menu ................................................. 418
Using the Disc Menu Language ........................................... 419
Setting up the Paiental Contlol ..................................................... 420
SetTing up the Audio Options ...................................................... 422
SetTing up the Display Optkn]s ..................................................... 423
Chapter 5: VCR Operation ............................... 5.1
_nser tinp. and Ejecting aVideo < assette Tape ............................................ 51
Ph%,ing a Pie Retorded Video ( asserre Tape ............................................ 52
Pl,_yirlg the Tape ....................................................... 52
Pausing .............................................................. 52
Using Picture Search .................................................... 53
Using Automatic TI ackJl-lg ............................................... 53
Using the Time Counter ................................................. 54
Using J%,lemor y Stop .................................................... 55
Using RPLUS ................................................................... 5G
RecoldJng TV Programs As You Watch ................................................ 57
Recording ............................................................ 57
Editing While Recording ................................................. 58
Using Advanced Recording Features .................................................. 5[)
Using ()he -[uuch Recording .............................................. 59
RecoldJng at a Late] Time ............................................... 5 lO
Using T_ue Repeat ............................................................... 513
Using Block Repeat .............................................................. 514
MTS {Multi Channe] Television sound) Syscerq ......................................... 515
Se]ecting the MTS System ............................................... 515
MTS Recolding /l%'[O1]itOr Mode .......................................... 515
Vkbo Dubbing ................................................................. 51G
Making the ConnectJor_s ................................................ 51G
Video Dubbing ....................................................... 517
Using Special Playback Featules .................................................... 518
Frame Aclvance ....................................................... 5 18
Slow motion ......................................................... 518
Chapter B: Troubleshooting .............................. B.1
Idendfyh]g TV Prob]ems ........................................................... G ]
Identifying DVD Problerqs ......................................................... G2
Identifying VCR Problems .......................................................... 63
Appendix ............................................. A.1
(]leaning and Maintaining Your 3\Vay Con]bin_¢iorl Unit .................................. A]
Using Your 3\Vay Combination Unit in Anot]]er Country .................................. A ]
Learning About Video Cassette T,_pes ................................................. A2
Sending Tupes to Another (;our]try ................................................... AS
Specifications ................................................................... A3

YOUR NEW 3WAY COh:tB]NATION UN]T
List of Features
Yo_lr 3way Combination []nit was designed with the latest technology,
This 3way Combination Unit is a hish-peifl)rmarice unit that includes the following spe-
cial features:
TV Features
F@I Flat screen
A_itomatic timei to tmn the 3way Combination Unit orl and off'
Ac!j_lstable pict_He and scHlnd settings that can be sto_ed in the 3wa)! Combination
Unit% memory
A_tomatic channel t_lnin 8 [fH up to 181 channels
* A special f'iltei to rechlce oi eliminate _eception ploblems
* Fine t_ming contK_l fb_ the shatpest pict_He possible
A built-in rn@ti-channel so_lrid decoder for steieo arid bilingl_al listening
* Bulk-in, dual channel speakeis
A special sleep timei
*Vhchip fl]nction
OVID Features
* DTS digital o_tp_t f'o_ DTS-enhanced DVDs
Playback MP3 files from CD-ROM
Discs whk:h canl-</t be p]aved with this p]avel.
o DVD-ROM •CDCs pla} audio onI}_
, CD-ROM not graphics,
oCDI • CDV
* HDlayerofsupe__X,udioCD
VCR Features
Hi-Fi SteIeo VCR.
* 4 heads foI sll[)eSoI slow motion arid stop action
Playback of SVHS tapes at betteI than standard resohltion
Real time co_lntei
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i YO[.JR NEW 3WAY COk,tBINAT]ON UNIT
Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way
Combination Unit
0Disc tray 0
Loadthe disc here.
@ VOR deck
Insert a standard VHS video tape. _}
_) SKIP/SEARCH (DVD)
Pressto skip or search the title, chapter or track. _[_
OPLAY/PAUSE (DVD)
Pressto play or pause the disc
STOP (DVD) _[_
Pressto stop the disc
O OPEN!CLOSE (DVD) @
Pressto open and close the disc tray.
@ STAND BY indicator @
Lit when TVpower is Off.
_) TIMER indicator
Lit when the program times are stored.
REC indicator
Lit when the VCRis recording.
Remote Control Sensor
Aimthe remote control towards this spot onthe
TV.
REC (VCR)
Pressto beginrecording.
STOP/EJECT (VCR)
Pressto stop a videotape during play, record,
rewind, or fast forward. Pressto eject a video
tape if the tape isstopped.
REWiFF (VCR)
Pressto rewind/fast forward avideotape.
PLAY!PAUSE (VCR)
Pressto playorpauseavideotape,
VOLUME- ,+
Pressto increase or decrea.,e_the volume.
Also usedto select items on the omscreen menu.
CHANNEL '_" and
Pressto change channels. Also press to highlight
various items onthe omscreen menu.
POWER
PresstoturntheTVonandoff,
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YOUR NEW 3WAY CObdBINATION UNIT 1
Front Pan@| Jacks
You can use the Front panel jacks to com]e(t an A/V comt)oner_t that is used o_lly
occasiorlally, such as a camcorder oi video game. (Por in[om-latiori on (:orlr]ecti_]g
equipmerit, see pa_es 2.1 2.9.)
@ O
O VIDEO IN jack @ AUDIO IBJjacks
Used to connect a video signal from acamcorder Usedto connect the audio signals from a cam-
or video game. corder or video game.
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Rear Panel Jacks
Use the _ear parle] jacks to c'orlnect an AJV component that will be connected contin_l-
ousb/, such as a VCR o_a camco[dei,
For mole inf'o_mation on connecting equipment, see [)ages 2.1 2.9.
@ @ @ @
O DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
Connecttoacompatibledolbydigitalreceiver.
VIDEO-AUDIO INPUTS
Usedto connect video-audio signals from VCRs,
laserdisc players and similar devices,
@ AUDIO-VIDEO
MONITOR OUTPUTS
Connectto theaudio-videoinputjacks ofa
recordingVCR.
O VHFIUHF
Connect to an antenna or to a cable 3way
Combination Unit system,
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YOUR _E\i\, '3WAY CO[1BINAT]ON UN]T j
Remote Control (TV Function Buttons)
Yogi car_ _se the remote cont]'o] _D to about 23 f_et f'rom the TVI
Wheri usin8 the remote, always point it directly at the T'VI
O POWER
Turnsthe 3way Combination Unit
on and off.
O +1OO
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel
121,press '_÷100/' then press" 2"
and" 1."
O VOL ¢,VOLo
Press increase or dem-easethe
volume.
O MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off
the sound.
_[_ S.STD
Adjust the TV sound by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized sound settings).
P.STD
Adjust the TV picture by selecting
one of the preset hctory settings
(or select your personal, cus-
tomized picture sd:tings).
NIENU
Displays the main omscreen
menu.
_) Contro! the cursor
in the menu
Allows moveto items.
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
TViVCR _ DVD
selection
Pressto .<_witchbetween TV/VCR,
and DVDmode.
PRE-CH
Tunestothe previouschannel.
SLEEP
Pressto .<#ect a [)reset time inter-
val for automatic shutoff.
CH'./ and (;HA
(Channe! Down!Up)
PressCHv orCH A tochange
channels.
iNPUT
Pressto watch the TV picture ora
picture from aconnected compo-
nent (VCR,camcorder etc...)
MTS ([_lu|tichanne|
Te|evision Stereo}
Pressto choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).
DISPLAY
Pressto see the channel, time,
current disc mode, audio/video
settings etc., on-screen.
ADD!ERASE
Pressto add or erase channels in
the TV'smemory.
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Remote Contro| ([)VD Function Buttons}
@Search
Press to search forward/back-
ward through a disc,
Stop
Press to stop adisc.
O DiSC MENU
Press to display the disc menu.
ENTER
Corffirms a selection.
O OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc
tray,
_} STEP
Press to advance play oneframe
at a time,
@
@
ZOOM
Press to zoom-in during playback,
slow motion or pause mode on the
selected area of a scene.
ANGLE
Press to access various camera
angles on a DVD.
@ PROGRAM
For random and program play.
@BOOKMARK
Press to memorize scenes for
replay,
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
P|ayipause
Presstoplayorpausediscplay,
Skip
Press to ski[)the title, chapter, or
track,
TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu on a
DVDor CD/VCDdisc,
RETURN
Press to rd:um to a previous menu
or exit,
SUBTITLE
Press to display the subtitle lain
guage name abbreviation on-
screen.
AUDIO
Press to access various audio
functions on a disc,
CLEAR
Presstoclearon-screendisplays,
REPEAT
Press to repeat play atitle, chap-
ter,track, or disc.
DVD SETUP
Displays the DVD play%Setup
merlu,
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Remote Contro| (VCR Function Buttons)
O REWiF.F
Press to rewind/fast forward a
video tape.
@ Stop
Press to stop avideo tape.
0TRK+, - (tracking)
Presstoadjusttapetracking.
0 OPEN!CLOSE
Press to eject atape.
@ SPiSLP
Press to select the tape recording
speed.
OP.PLUS
Press to compensate for a poor
rental tape.
SSTD PSTD
0 P|ay/pause
Pressto play or pause atape.
O SLOW+,-
Pressto watch atape in slow
motion.
O REC
Pressto beginrecording.
0 F.ADV (frame advance)
Pressto advance a tape frame-
by-frame,
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INSTABLAT]ON
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If y()i antenna has a set of" leads that
look like this, see "Anterlnas with
300-ohm Flat T,_'in Leads," below.
If yo_lr anterlna has one lead that looks
like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm
RoHnd Leads," on [)age 2.2.
If yoH have two antennas, see "Separate
VHF and UHF Antennas," on [)age 2.2.
Antennas with SOO-ohm Fiat Twin Leads
If'}/oH are Hsing an ofl'-ah' antenna (s_lnh as aioof' arlterlna oi 'rabbit eais") that has
00-_ hm t_._in flat leads, f'ollo\_ the diientions below.
1
Place the wires trom the
[w_nleaas unoer rne
scre as onthe 300-75
onto auap_c tool sue
Due@. use a sc[ewuHve_
ro tighten the screws
2
Plugme adaptor role
me VHF/UHFtermma
on me oor[om oTrile
DaCK 08neL
Antennas w[th 75°ohm Round Leads
Plugthe antenna lead
into the VHF/UH[
terminal on the bottorn
ofthe back panel.
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Separate VH[ and UHF Antennas
If you have t\_o separate antennas fbx youITV (one VHF and one UHF), you must
combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV: This
piocechne requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most elect[orlh's shops).
1
Connect both antenna
leadsto the combiner.
Plug the combiner into
the VHF/UH[ terminal
onthe bottom of the
Connecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instHlctions below
Cabme without a Cab|e Box
Plug the incoming cane
into the VHE/UHF
antenna terminal on back
Because this TV is cable ready,
you do not need a cable box to view
Imscramb[ed cable channels.
Connecting to a Cab|e Box that Oescrambies A|_ Channe|s
This telmina] might be labeled
"ANT OUT," VHF OUTF or simply,
Iqndthe cable that is "()UT.'
connected to the
ANTENNA OUTterminal
Connectthe other end
ofthis cable to the
VH[/UHF antenna
temfinal on the back ot
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Connecting to a Cable Box that Descramb|es Some Channe]s
If'yet cable box descrambles only some channels (stlch as ptemitlm channels), ['o]]ow the
instltlctiorls below. Yotl will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and f'oui lengths of"
coaxial cable. (These items ale available at rnost electionics stoies.)
Find and discennectthe
_1I This terminal might be labeled
ANT IN," VHF II',!, or simply,
'IN."
cable box,
Connect this cable to a
Incoming
Cable Splitter
3
Connect a Coaxialcable
between an OUTPUT
termina! on the splitter
and the IN terminal on
Incoming
Cable _
Splitter
Cable Box
Connect a coaxial cable _
between the ANTENNA
OUTtertnina! onthe Incoming
cable box and the B- IN Cable Splitter FIF (A/B)
terminal on the A!B CableBox Switch
switch.
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Connect another cable
between the other OUT
terminal on the splitter Incoming
and the A- IN termina! on Cable Splitter RF(A/B)
Cable Box Switch
Connectthe last coaxial
cane between the OU]
terrnina! on the RE(A/B) Incoming
switdl and the VHE/UHF Cable
terminal on the rear of
the TV.
Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B)
Switch
75_
TV Rear
N
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X_
ARer you've made this comtection, set the AJB switch to the "A" position R>r no_ rnal view-
in 8. Set the AJB switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. ('VVhen you set the
AJB switch to "B," you will need to tune your TV to the cable box_ output channel, which is
usually channel 3 oi 4.)
Connecting a Second VOR to £ecord from
the TV
You[ TV carl send out signals of its pictme and sound to be [eccHded by a secorld
VCR.
To do this, connect your seco_ld VCR as [_>llows:
TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel
Front ntenna
o_c_
Video/Audio Cable
1
Connec[ a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUTtermtna Dnthe VCRand the an[enna termma ( nrhe TV.
,_ • Jaxial cable is usuail lncmaed with a VCR. (If not check _ _u_ 1cca1 eiecu'onics s orel,
2
Connect a set of audio canes between me VIDE{ AUDIOOUT acks onthe TV andtl le ViDEO/AUDIOiN ac_s
onthe VCR.
1"lie VCR Fputjacks miRht be either ( n the f_ont o_ on back of the _ }R.
If } _u have a mono VCR. connect Lmion( to VCR audio out using only one auuto c_bie.
Ref_ to y )_lt VCR's instmtcrions tot more iniurmation about how to l_coid itsin 8 [nls Klna of connecrton,
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Connecting a Camcorder
The front panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcoMer to yoHr TV]
They allo\_ yoH to view the camcoz'dei tapes withoHt Hsing a VCR (Also see "Vie\_ing a VCR
o[ Camco_de_ Tape" on p_gc_ 3.17)
TV Front Panel
Video/Audio Cable
1
Locate [[ e A/V ou[puuacks on [he carncorder. They are usug.y _ounaon t[ e s_aeor rear ofme camcoraer,
2
Connec_anwdeo/aL Jio :aote oe_weentheVIDEO/AUD[) OUTPUT !lcKonmecamcoraeraname
VIDEO/AUDIO[ermmals on me _ron{o[me TV,
If you nave mono C_dllC _ JeJt connect L _lonol ro ca_llr'orde_ aHcuc )u_ Hs 1_ orHy one aLff-l£O 1Die
[he audio video cablesshow11he_'eaie usuaH included _JithaCaJ]lco_'de_ 1[not check ,ou_local e_ecunn
ics sto_e.)If you_ caJ]_co_de_is stereo,you need to connect a setof two cables.
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Connecting an Audio System (when praying a OVID}
The DICITAL AUDIO OUT connectoi is Hsed for eqHipment sHch as an aHdio system
(to take f'Hll advantage o[" the SHIK)Hrld soHnd effect).
TV Rear Panel
N@I® ::
OptJcalcable
Audio System
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Connect an optica[cable between the DIGI[At AuOl0 INJaCks onthe AuDIo and the DIOF[ALAUOl00U!
jack0ntbe Tv.
Setting the Optica| jack On!Off
1
Press_heMENUbutton,
Pressthe ]P/DOWNAV
ourrorls[1 select" Sound
men Dressthe
LEFT/RiGHT4[_ ua_[ons
So_xId
Mode Custom
Av Move _ Se ITl] Exit
2
Press me UP/DOWN,AV
OUl"l"O[IS [O se]ec[
OpHcaJ , mer press me
EFT/RIGHT_ bunions
to select" On u, ur[ .
Pres_ the MENU button to
_XI/
]DfiCa Out : C-
av Move o Se Fm Exit
Note: The Optical On/Off furJctkm in the menu doesn't appear while a nol:maJ TV channel
(RE c]}anne]) is being wa'{c]_ed.
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|nstailing Batteries in the Remote Contro|
S!idethe cover out
!nstaHtwo AA size
batteries.
Make sm'e to matc]] the "+" and
"--_ ends of die batteries with the
diagram _nside the compartment,
Remove die batteries and stoTe
them in a cool, dry place if you wont
be using the remote contl:o] fi_)ra
longtime.
Theremote c:or]D?o[(:a_]be use(![u]D
to about 23 feet fl'om {he T\L
(Assmning typical TV usage the bat
tel:ies last fbr about c_ne ),ean)
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