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Akai PT5598HD

Akai PT5598HD
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Owner’s
Instructions
55” PROJECTION TELEVISION
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PT5598HD
BP68-00231A-00

Table of Contents

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Akai PT5598HD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAkai
ModelPT5598HD
CategoryProjection TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

Warning regarding internal high voltage and user serviceability.

Safety Notes and Cautions

Includes CATV installer notes, FCC regulations, and handling warnings.

Important Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe operation, cleaning, and placement.

Important Safety Information (Continued)

Power Cord and Electrical Safety

Advice on routing power cords and preventing shock hazards.

Servicing and Troubleshooting Safety

Guidance on safe servicing and using correct replacement parts.

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding device compliance with FCC rules.

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

Television Format Viewing Guidelines

Recommendations for viewing different aspect ratios to prevent screen aging.

Chapter 1: Your New TV

List of Features

Overview of the TV's capabilities and special functions.

Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

Introduction to the TV's front panel buttons and controls.

Side Panel Jacks

Details on connecting audio/video components to side panel ports.

Using the Component Shelf

Instructions for placing devices on the TV's component shelf.

Rear Panel Jacks

Description of various input/output terminals on the TV's rear panel.

Remote Control

Explanation of the remote control's buttons and their primary functions.

Chapter 2: Installation

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Guide for connecting off-air antennas to the TV.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

Specific instructions for twin-lead antennas.

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Specific instructions for round-lead antennas.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

How to combine signals from two separate antennas.

Connecting Cable TV

Instructions for connecting cable services with and without a cable box.

Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels

Procedure for connecting a cable box that descrambles all channels.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

Steps for connecting cable with a box that descrambles specific channels.

Connecting a VCR

Steps to connect a VCR for playback and recording.

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV

How to output TV signals to a second VCR for recording.

Connecting a Camcorder

How to connect a camcorder directly to the TV for viewing tapes.

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

Guide for connecting DVD players and DTV set-top boxes.

Connecting to Y, PB, PR

Instructions for component video connections.

Connecting to regular audio and video jacks

Standard procedure for audio and video connections.

Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box (480 p, 1080 i)

Steps for connecting DTV set-top boxes with 480p or 1080i signals.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Step-by-step guide to insert batteries into the remote.

Chapter 3: Operation

Turning the TV On and Off

How to power the TV on and off using the remote or front panel.

Plug & Play Feature

Guide to the initial setup process including language, input, and auto-program.

Using the Perfect Focus Feature

How to adjust picture clarity and sharpness using the Perfect Focus function.

Adjusting Manual Convergence

Procedure for aligning color convergence for improved picture quality.

Adjust Red Convergence

Detailed steps for manually adjusting red color convergence for picture alignment.

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays

How to navigate TV menus and understand on-screen information displays.

Selecting a Menu Language

How to change the on-screen menu language.

Selecting the Antenna Input

How to choose between Antenna A and Antenna B signal sources.

Memorizing the Channels

Process for storing available channels for easy access.

Selecting the Video Signal-source

Specifying the signal source (antenna or cable) before channel memorization.

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

Using the auto-program feature to scan and store channels.

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

Manually adding or removing channels from memory.

Changing Channels

Methods for changing channels using buttons, number keys, or previous channel recall.

Selecting Your Favorite Channels

How to store and access preferred channels for quick selection.

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

Detailed steps for manual channel addition and erasure.

Labeling the Channels

Assigning custom labels to channels for easier identification.

Customizing the Picture

Adjusting contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint for personalized picture settings.

Using Automatic Picture Settings

Selecting preset picture modes (Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom).

Adjusting the Volume

Increasing or decreasing the TV's audio volume.

Using Mute

Temporarily turning off the TV sound.

Selecting the Color Tone

Adjusting the color temperature of the picture.

Customizing the Sound

Adjusting sound settings like equalizer and MTS for personalized audio.

Using Automatic Sound Settings

Selecting preset sound modes (Standard, Music, Movie, Speech).

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step guide to manually set the TV's internal clock.

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually

Step-by-step guide to manually set the TV's internal clock.

Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock

How to automatically set the clock using a PBS channel signal.

Chapter 4: Special Features

Fine Tuning Channels

Manually adjusting channel reception for optimal picture quality.

Digital Noise Reduction

Reducing static and ghosting in weak broadcast signals.

Changing the Screen Size

Adjusting the picture aspect ratio (Wide, Panorama, Zoom, 4:3, Cinema).

Using the R.surf feature

Automatically returning to a previously viewed channel after a set time.

Setting the OnOff Timer

Programming the TV to turn on or off automatically at specific times.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Automatically shutting off the TV after a preset duration.

Extra sound settings (Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE)

Configuring advanced sound features like Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, and BBE.

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack

Selecting audio options like Stereo, Mono, or Separate Audio Program (SAP).

Viewing Closed Captions

Displaying subtitles for programs that broadcast closed captions.

Activating Picture-in-Picture

Enabling and configuring the PIP feature to watch two video sources simultaneously.

Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP

Choosing antenna/cable sources for the PIP window.

Selecting a Signal Source (External AV) for PIP

Choosing external A/V sources for the PIP window.

Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image

Exchanging the video displayed in the main screen and PIP window.

Changing the Size of the PIP Window

Adjusting the size of the Picture-in-Picture display.

Changing the PIP Channel

Selecting the channel to be displayed in the Picture-in-Picture window.

Changing the Location (Rotating) in PIP mode

Moving the PIP window to different screen corners.

Scanning the Available Channels

Automatically scanning and storing all available channels in memory.

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)

Establishing a PIN for accessing V-Chip parental controls.

How to EnableDisable the V-Chip

Activating or deactivating the V-Chip feature.

How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines

Configuring parental controls based on age-based TV rating categories.

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X

Applying parental restrictions based on movie rating systems (G, PG, etc.).

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape)

Procedure to bypass V-Chip channel restrictions when all channels are blocked.

Viewing the Demonstration

Using the built-in demonstration to learn about TV menus and features.

Customizing Your Remote Control

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

Programming the universal remote to control VCRs and DVD players.

Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box

Programming the universal remote to control cable boxes.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Identifying Problems

List of common TV issues and their suggested solutions.

Appendix

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV

Guidelines for proper care and cleaning of the television unit.

Using Your TV in Another Country

Considerations for using the TV in different countries with varying broadcast systems.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the TV model.

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