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Akai PT4250A

Akai PT4250A
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Owner’s
Instructions
PROJECTION TELEVISION
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PT4250A
PT5250A
BP68-00516A-01 (P62A_Akai_Eng) 7/5/05 1:08 PM Page 1

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Akai PT4250A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution852 x 480 pixels
Aspect Ratio16:9
InputsComposite, S-Video, Component
Screen Size42 inches
Projection TypeRear

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Safety and Handling Precautions

Instructions to prevent electric shock, handle unit safely, and avoid hazards.

Regulatory and Legal Notices

Covers CATV, FCC/CSA regulations, copyright law, and plug safety.

Important Safety Information

General Usage and Power Safety Guidelines

Covers safe operation, cleaning, placement, ventilation, and power outlet usage.

Safety and Operation Guidelines

Cord, Electrical, and Unit Safety

Covers power cord protection, electrical overload, unit access, and liquid hazards.

Antenna, Lightning, and Servicing Safety

Guidelines for antenna grounding, lightning protection, and safe servicing.

Important Warranty Information

Television Format Viewing Guidelines

Advice on viewing aspect ratios (4:3 vs 16:9) to prevent screen aging.

Understanding Digital TV

What is Digital Television?

Explanation of DTV, HDTV, and associated services like multicasting.

Digital Television Services Overview

Details on digital picture quality, surround sound, and interactive features.

Viewing Digital Television

Methods for Viewing DTV

Discusses integrated TVs, DTV-ready TVs, and PC tuner cards.

Digital TV Q&A

DTV Antenna and Reception Advice

Covers antenna suitability, indoor signal reception, and installation in housing.

Chapter 1: Your New Akai TV

Key Features of Your TV

Highlights the advanced features and capabilities of the television.

Included TV Accessories

Lists and describes the accessories provided with the TV.

Getting Acquainted with Your TV

TV Control Panel Overview

Details on the TV's physical control buttons and their functions.

Remote Control Sensor Location

Identifies the location on the TV for the remote control sensor.

Side Connection Ports

S-VIDEO, VIDEO, and AUDIO Inputs

Explains the side panel jacks for connecting camcorders or game consoles.

Rear Connection Ports

Antenna and Cable Input Terminals

Details the terminals for connecting antennas and cable systems.

Digital and Analog AV Jacks

Covers DVI, Optical, Coaxial, Component, and standard A/V jacks.

Remote Control Functions

Basic Remote Control Buttons

Details on POWER, Number, MENU, VOL, CH, SOURCE, GUIDE, and ENTER buttons.

Advanced Remote Control Modes

Explains MODE, SET, PRE-CH, SLEEP, CH.LIST, and SOURCE buttons.

Advanced Remote Control Features

Sound and Picture Mode Controls

Covers S.MODE, MTS, BBE, P.MODE, and P.SIZE buttons.

VCRDVD Control Functions

Details on controlling VCR/DVD playback functions via the remote.

Chapter 2: Installation

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Instructions for connecting 300-ohm flat twin lead antennas.

Antenna Connection Options

Connecting 75-ohm Round Lead Antennas

Guide for connecting antennas with a single 75-ohm coaxial cable.

Connecting Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

Procedure for combining signals from two different antennas.

Connecting Cable TV Systems

Connecting Cable Without a Box

How to connect cable directly to the TV's antenna input.

Connecting Cable With Descrambling Box

Procedure for connecting cable when using a box that descrambles all channels.

Cable Box Connection Details

Connecting Cable for Partial Descramble

Setup using a splitter and A/B switch for channels descrambled by a box.

Connecting Video Devices

Connecting a VCR for ViewingRecording

Instructions for connecting a VCR to the TV's antenna and A/V inputs.

Connecting External Media Sources

Connecting a Second VCR for Recording

How to connect a second VCR to record TV output signals.

Connecting a Camcorder for Playback

Guide for connecting a camcorder to the TV's side panel jacks.

Connecting DVD and DTV Set-Top Boxes

Connecting via Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks

How to connect DVD players or DTV boxes using component video inputs.

Connecting via Standard AV Jacks

Procedure for connecting DVD players or DTV boxes using AV jacks.

Connecting Digital TV Sources

Connecting DTV Set-Top Box via DVI

Instructions for connecting to a DTV box using the Digital Visual Interface (DVI).

Connecting Audio Systems

Connecting Digital Audio Output

How to connect digital audio systems via Optical or Coaxial outputs.

Connecting Analog Audio Amplifier

Guide for connecting an analog amplifier to the TV's audio outputs.

Remote Control Setup

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the remote.

Chapter 3: Operation

Turning the TV On and Off

Basic procedure for powering the TV on and off.

Initial Plug & Play Setup

Guide to the automatic initial setup process for language and channels.

Plug & Play Initial Setup

Auto Program and Channel Memorization

Steps for the TV to automatically scan and store available channels.

Time Zone and Daylight Savings Setup

Setting the TV's time zone and daylight savings options.

Picture Adjustment Features

Automatic Screen Adjustment (Self Focus)

How to use the Self Focus feature to optimize picture clarity and alignment.

Self Focus Control

Deactivating Automatic Self Focus

Procedure to turn off the automatic execution of the Self Focus feature.

Managing the Self Focus Display Message

How to hide or display the 'Self Focus' message during adjustment.

Manual Picture Alignment

Adjusting Color Convergence Manually

Steps to manually adjust color alignment for better picture focus.

Manual Convergence Adjustments

Aligning Horizontal and Vertical Lines

Detailed steps for aligning lines to correct convergence issues.

Resetting Convergence Settings

How to restore manual convergence settings to factory defaults.

Navigating Menus and Displays

Viewing On-Screen Menus

How to access and navigate the TV's main menu system.

Displaying Current TV Status

How to use the INFO button to view channel and settings information.

TV Setup and Input Selection

Selecting Menu Language

Guide to changing the on-screen menu language.

Selecting Antenna Input Source

How to choose between Air (antenna) and Cable signal sources.

Channel Management

Memorizing Available Channels

Procedure for the TV to scan and store all available channels.

Selecting Video Signal Source

Specifying the connected signal source (antenna or cable) for channel scanning.

Channel Storage and Selection

Storing Channels in TV Memory

How to save memorized channels for quick access.

Selecting Cable System Type

Identifying and selecting the correct cable system type (STD, HRC, IRC).

Editing Channel Lists

Adding Channels to Memory

How to add channels that were not initially memorized.

Erasing Channels from Memory

Procedure to remove unwanted channels from the TV's memory.

Changing TV Channels

Using Channel Buttons and Number Pad

Methods for tuning channels using direct input or sequential scanning.

Using - and Previous Channel Buttons

How to select channels broadcasting both digital/analog signals or return to the last channel.

Favorite Channels Feature

Storing Favorite Channels

How to mark and save frequently watched channels.

Viewing Favorite Channels

How to quickly access saved favorite channels.

Labeling TV Channels

Assigning Custom Names to Channels

How to create custom labels for channels for easier identification.

Viewing Channel Lists

Displaying All Channels List

How to view a comprehensive list of all memorized channels.

Displaying Favorite Channels List

How to view only the channels marked as favorites.

Editing Channel Lists

Editing Individual Channels

How to add or delete specific channels from the list.

Bulk Channel List Editing

Options for adding all deleted channels or deleting all channels.

Picture Control Settings

Using Automatic Picture Presets

How to select factory-set picture modes like Dynamic, Standard, and Movie.

Customizing Picture Settings

Adjusting Picture Parameters

Guide to adjusting Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint.

Advanced Picture Customization

Adjusting Color Tone

How to select and adjust the color tone settings.

Resetting Picture Settings

How to revert picture settings to their factory default values.

Sound Control Features

Volume and Mute Control

How to adjust the TV volume and use the mute function.

Customizing Sound with Equalizer

Using the equalizer to adjust sound frequencies for personalized audio.

Automatic Sound Settings

Selecting Automatic Sound Presets

How to choose sound presets like Standard, Music, Movie, and Speech.

Setting the TV Clock

Manually Setting the TV Clock

Step-by-step guide to manually setting the current date and time.

Automatic Clock Setting

Setting Clock Automatically via Signal

How the TV automatically sets the clock using broadcast signal data.

Viewing External Signal Sources

Setting the Signal Source Input

How to select and switch between different connected input sources.

Input Mode Naming

Assigning Custom Names to Input Modes

How to rename external input sources for easier identification.

Chapter 4: Special Features

Analog Fine Tuning Channels

Manually adjusting tuner for clear reception of analog channels.

Digital Signal Strength

Checking Digital Signal Strength

How to check and improve the reception quality of digital channels.

Screen Display Options

Changing Screen Size Format

How to select different screen aspect ratios like 16:9, 4:3, Zoom.

Sound Enhancement Features

BBE Sound Effect

Activating the BBE effect for enhanced audio clarity and dynamics.

Automatic Volume Control

Using the Auto Volume Function

How Auto Volume maintains consistent sound levels across channels.

Multi-Channel Sound (Digital)

Selecting Digital MTS Language Tracks

How to choose different audio languages available on digital broadcasts.

Multi-Channel Sound (Analog)

Selecting Analog MTS Sound Tracks

How to select Mono, Stereo, or SAP audio for analog broadcasts.

Digital Sound Output Formats

Choosing Digital Sound Format

Selecting the output format (Dolby Digital or PCM) for digital audio components.

OnOff Melody Setting

Setting TV Power OnOff Melody

How to enable or disable a melody sound played at power on/off.

Timer Functions

Setting OnOff Timer

How to set timers for the TV to turn on or off automatically.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the Sleep Timer

How to set a timer for the TV to automatically shut off after a period.

V-Chip Parental Controls (USA)

Changing Your V-Chip Password

Procedure to set or change the 4-digit V-Chip password.

V-Chip Rating Controls

Enabling and Disabling Rating Controls

How to turn the V-Chip lock feature on or off.

Parental Restrictions Setup

Using TV Parental Guidelines

Setting restrictions based on TV (FCC) age-based rating system.

Movie Rating Restrictions

Using MPAA Movie Ratings

Setting restrictions based on the MPAA movie rating system.

Understanding Parental Lock Ratings

TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings Explained

Explanation of TV (FCC) rating categories and content.

MPAA Rating System Explained

Explanation of MPAA movie rating categories and their meanings.

Closed Captioning (Analog)

Viewing Analog Closed Captions

How to display on-screen text messages for analog broadcasts.

Closed Captioning (Digital)

Viewing Digital Closed Captions

How to display on-screen text messages for digital broadcasts.

Digital Caption Display Options

Customizing Digital Caption Appearance

Adjusting caption size, font, color, and opacity for digital displays.

Menu Display Customization

Adjusting Menu Translucency Level

How to adjust the transparency level of on-screen menus.

Function Help Setting

Enabling and Disabling Function Help

How to turn the on-screen help text for menu functions on or off.

Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

Viewing the Full Program Guide

How to access and view the complete electronic program guide.

Navigating EPG Information

Using buttons to search and view program details and schedules.

Using the Electronic Program Guide

Selecting Mini or Full Guide View

How to switch between viewing guide information for one channel or all channels.

Viewing Single Channel Program Info

Accessing Program Details for One Channel

How to view detailed information for a selected program on a single channel.

Viewing Information Across Channels

Navigating Channel Information

How to view program listings for all channels and navigate by time.

Remind List Function

Setting Up Scheduled Viewing Programs

How to schedule programs for automatic channel switching.

Managing Reminders

Viewing the Remind List

How to display the list of scheduled programs.

Removing Scheduled Programs

How to cancel specific scheduled programs or clear the entire list.

Universal Remote Control Setup

Setting Up Remote for VCRCableDVD

Instructions for programming the remote to control other devices.

Remote Control Codes

VCR, Cable Box, and DVD Codes

Lists of manufacturer codes for programming the universal remote.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Identifying Common TV Problems

A guide to common TV issues and their potential solutions.

Appendix

TV Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for proper care and cleaning of the television unit.

Using TV in Another Country

Considerations for using the TV with different international television systems.

Technical Specifications

Specifications including model, voltage, power consumption, dimensions, and weight.

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