Digital Projection Television 64PH9901 Instructions for use A T S C C E R T I F I E D TM D I G I TA L T E L E V I S I O N
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 12 1 2 10 Getting Started DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit ATSC Digital On-Screen Menu Features 3 9 4 8 7 6 5 Welcome/Product Registration ...................2 DTV SETUP Safety/Precautions .....................................................3 ✧Automatic Programming of area Digital (over-the-air) Broadcast Channels ...................29 Table of Contents.......................................................
FEATURES ATSC Certified - for full compliance with analog NTSC and all 18 digital ATSC formats as specified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
NTSC ANALOG ON-SCREEN MENU FEATURES MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT FIRST TIME SETUP F irst Time Setup automatically takes care of some basic control feature settings for you. Follow the steps in this section to quickly add area channel numbers into the DPTV's scan system memory, and set the DPTV for your connected signal (Antenna or Cable.) You can also set-up your TV Guide Plus+ feature for the first time as well.
NTSC ANALOG PICTURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE T o adjust your DPTV color and picture controls, select a TV channel and follow the steps shown below: NTSC BEGIN 1 ANALOG MAIN MENU Select BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or SHARPNESS picture control. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES PICTURE MENU EXIT 1ST TIME SETUP With the PICTURE MENU onscreen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. Then press the MENU button.
NTSC ANALOG PICTURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CLEARVIEW C learview is a sharpness feature which smoothes out background snow (or picture noise) without losing picture image detail or crispness. NTSC BEGIN 1 ANALOG MAIN MENU Select CLEARVIEW control. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES With the PICTURE MENU onscreen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. Then press the MENU button.
NTSC ANALOG PICTURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE C onvergence is the correct lining up of the red and blue light paths on the DPTV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments are necessary. NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU BEGIN 1 PICTURE Select CONVERGENCE control. SOUND PICTURE MENU FEATURES COLOR 1ST TIME SETUP TINT EXIT With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on-screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS SMART PICTURE W ith Smart Picture you can set a number of video and audio controls to your own personal preference. Once the individual controls have been adjusted to the levels you desire, use the list of Smart Picture feature category titles to quickly reselect these “personalized” settings contained within the memory of the DPTV. (See the next page for more details on the labeling options and use of Smart Picture.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP SMART PICTURE F ollowing your initial setup adjustments (see previous page), just select the desired Smart Picture category in order to place the DPTV to the personalized set of audio and video control settings for that title. FEATURE MENU BEGIN 1 Select the SMART PICTURE control. SMART PICTURE CABLE TUNING CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL MEMORY SMART PICTURE MORE...
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CLOSED CAPTION C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of NTSC television programs on the DPTV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. CC NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP CABLE TUNING Y ou need to make sure the DPTV is set to pick up either Cable TV or Antenna signals. In other words, the DPTV needs to know if you connected a Cable TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug. NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU NOTE: If you went through First Time Setup (see page 6), this task has already been completed for you.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CHANNEL MEMORY AUTO-PROGRAMMING our DPTV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL ▲▼ buttons are pressed. Y NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU PICTURE NOTE: If you went through First Time Setup (see page 6), this task has already been completed for you.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP ADD/DELETE CHANNELS A uto-Programming (see previous page) adds all the channels it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the DPTV's memory. Add/Delete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the DPTV's memory. NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU PICTURE 1 SOUND FEATURE MENU FEATURES BEGIN Select CHANNEL MEMORY (ADD/DELETE CHANNELS) control.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT SET CLOCK Y our DPTV comes with an onscreen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed). NTSC FEATURE MENU ANALOG MAIN MENU BEGIN 1 PICTURE SOUND Select SET CLOCK control. FEATURES With FEATURES MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. Then press the MENU button.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP CHANNEL DISPLAY W ith the Channel Display control you can change the size and location of the on-screen channel and clock information. BEGIN 1 NTSC Select CHANNEL DISPLAY control. FEATURE MENU ANALOG MAIN MENU PICTURE With FEATURES MENU (2 of 2) on-screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. Then press the MENU button. 2 3 SOUND FEATURES EXIT 1ST TIME SETUP Press the “exit” button to clear the screen.
NTSC ANALOG FEATURE MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CHANNEL LABELS D o you ever have trouble remembering on which channel a particular station or network is located? The Channel Labels Control is a quick way to view and select channels from a list of Labeled channels. NTSC FEATURE MENU CHANNEL LABELS SET CLOCK CHANNEL DISPLAY A Label is a four letter callout you can set to appear with the onscreen channel number.
NTSC ANALOG SOUND MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE Y our DPTV also has individual sound adjustment controls. The BASS (low frequency), TREBLE (high frequency) , and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of NTSC TV programs. NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU PICTURE BEGIN 1 SOUND FEATURES Select BASS, or TREBLE, or BALANCE sound control. SOUND MENU EXIT 1ST TIME SETUP With the SOUND MENU onscreen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons.
NTSC ANALOG SOUND MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU SOUND FEATURES EXIT SMART HELP STEREO Y our DPTV is able to receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The DPTV is equipped with an internal amplifier and speaker system through which the stereo sound can be heard. NTSC BEGIN 1 Remember. If a stereo signal is not available and the DPTV is placed in STEREO, the sound coming from the unit will remain monaural (mono). ANALOG MAIN MENU PICTURE Select STEREO sound control.
NTSC ANALOG SOUND MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE 1ST TIME SETUP DISPLAY VOLUME U se the DISPLAY VOLUME control to see program volume level settings on the DPTV screen. Once set, the Volume Display will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the DPTV local keyboard or Pronto remote) are pressed. NTSC ANALOG MAIN MENU BEGIN 1 PICTURE Select DISPLAY VOLUME control. SOUND 3 BALANCE STEREO DISPLAY VOLUME AVL MORE...
NTSC ANALOG SOUND MENU CONTROLS MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT AUTOMATIC VOLUME LIMITER re you tired of the sound of commercials following you into the next room or all through the house? The Automatic Volume Limiter (AVL) control allows you to preset a desired volume level that the DPTV sound will not go above. This makes for an even, more consistent sound by reducing the “peaks” and “valleys” that can occur during program changes or commercial breaks.
PRONTO REMOTE NTSC ANALOG FEATURES PRONTO - ANALOG TV MODE T he Pronto remote contains four display screens of “analog TV” related controls. Use the touchscreen controls to access and adjust NTSC features for Input selection; Menu feature adjustments; and Guide Plus+ program functions. Note: For battery installation and other details on the initial use of the Pronto remote control also refer to the 64PP9901 Quick Use guide included with your DPTV.
AUDIO/VIDEO NTSC ANALOG CONNECTIONS AUX1/2 INPUTS T he Analog Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct NTSC picture and sound connections between the DPTV and auxiliary equipment (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) that has Audio/Video Output jacks.
AUDIO/VIDEO NTSC ANALOG CONNECTIONS AUX 3 INPUTS or more convenient Direct playback connections the DPTV's Front Audio/Video Input panel can be used. Located on the DPTV's right front side panel these Input jacks allow for quick and easy connections, particularly for the playback of Camcorder tape recordings. F PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF CAMCORDER TAPE NTSC AUX 3 FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AUX3 Inputs located on right front side panel of DPTV.
AUDIO/VIDEO NTSC ANALOG CONNECTIONS AUX1 - S-VIDEO INPUTS T he S(uper)-Video connections on the rear of the DPTV offer improved picture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or DVDs over a standard composite video input connection. PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF SVHS VCR TAPE PLAYBACK REAR OF DPTV NTSC S VIDEO 2 ANALOG Note: The VCR (or DVD Player) must have a S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
AUDIO/VIDEO NTSC ANALOG CONNECTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS T he Audio/Video Output jacks on the DPTV can be used to record TV programs on VCRs which have Audio/Video Input jacks. PICTURE AND SOUND BEING RECORDED ON VCR. REAR OF DPTV 1 2 NTSC To record TV programs by using the Audio/Video Output jacks on the DPTV: ANALOG AUDIO OUT AUDIO INPUT AUX 1 ANALOG AUX 2 L L R R TV ANT/CABLE TV BEGIN IR BLASTER S-VIDEO 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack from the DPTV to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO NTSC ANALOG CONNECTIONS SYSTEM AUDIO OUTPUTS The System Audio Out(put) jacks send the DPTV’s current audio (ATSC, NTSC, or Monitor) to an external amplifier for output. The advantage of such an additional System Audio Out connection (as shown in this diagram) is that it could continue to route the supplied audio signals from the DPTV to an external amplifier or Pro Logic Receiver (even when the selected program source switches between a digital ATSC program, NTSC, or Monitor supplied source).
ATSC DIGITAL ON-SCREEN MENU FEATURES DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit DTV SETUP (AUTOPROGRAM) O nce connected to receive digital ATSC broadcast signals, available area channels can be added into the DPTV’s channel scan memory by the use of the DTV Setup Menu. Press the Pronto remote’s “DTV” (or the “Source” button on the DPTV’s local keyboard) to select the ATSC operating mode.
ATSC DIGITAL PICTURE MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE T o adjust your ATSC color and picture controls, select a digital channel and follow the steps shown below: ATSC BEGIN 1 Select the ATSC Picture Menu. DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup With the DTV Main Menu onscreen, move the highlight with the MENU (M) ▲▼ buttons. Then press the MENU button.
ATSC DIGITAL PICTURE MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE C onvergence is the correct lining up of the red and blue light paths on the DPTV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments are necessary. ATSC DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup BEGIN 1 Select the ATSC Convergence control.
ATSC DIGITAL SOUND MENU CONTROLS SURROUND SOUND B y adding optional external speakers to the DPTV's sound system, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall. REAR OF DPTV REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER TERMINALS (Operational only in ATSC or Monitor Diplay modes) BEGIN 1 Connect both external speakers to the speaker wire terminals on the DPTV. + Recommended speakers: 25W, 8 ohm minimum.
ATSC DIGITAL SOUND MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit SURROUND SOUND T he Surround Sound control option allows you to select the type of sound mode sent to the DPTV’s speaker system. ATSC DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup BEGIN 1 Select the ATSC Sound Menu. With DTV Main Menu on-screen, move the highlight with the MENU (M) ▲▼ buttons. Then press the MENU button. 2 3 4 Press the MENU ▲▼ buttons to select the Surround Mode control.
ATSC DIGITAL SOUND MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS Center Channel Input terminal is also located on the rear of the DPTV for additional Dolby Digital Surround sound connection options. This input can be used to connect an external Dolby Digital, or Home Theater Surround Sound, capable Amplifier (with Center Channel output) in order to play Center Channel sound through the DPTV’s internal cabinet speakers.
ATSC DIGITAL SOUND MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit BASS, TREBLE T he DPTV also has individual sound adjustment controls for the ATSC system audio. The BASS (low frequency) and TREBLE (high frequency) controls may be used to adjust the sound of ATSC TV programs, or other external playback source material.
ATSC DIGITAL SPEAKERS MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit SPEAKERS T he Speakers Menu involves various setup and function aspects of multichannel speaker configurations possible within Dolby Digital Surround Sound system playback. Basically, the Speakers Menu controls deal with distinct “one-time” settings for such items as speaker volume levels and sound delay (as related to speaker distance and listening room size dimensions).
ATSC DIGITAL SPEAKERS MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit TEST TONE T he Test Tone Speaker Menu control generates a sound test signal that can be used to adjust individual DPTV speakers to desired volume levels. The Test Tone signal will be directed to each audio speaker channel separately (both internal DPTV cabinet speakers and external Speaker Output terminal connections) when the control is turned On.
ATSC DIGITAL FEATURES MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit CAPTIONS FORMAT T he Captions Format control is used to set the DPTV to receive the ATSC mode Closed Caption (CC) feature. ATSC Closed Caption presents the viewer with program dialogue and conversations as written on-screen “text box” windows. ATSC DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup BEGIN 1 Select the ATSC Features Menu.
ATSC DIGITAL FEATURES MENU CONTROLS DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit ADD/DELETE CHANNEL T he DTV Setup Menu control (see page 30) autoprograms all available signal ATSC digital channels into the DPTV’s scan memory. Use the Add/Delete Channel control to eliminate or add to the specific list of “major” channels contained within the DPTV’s scan memory.
PRONTO REMOTE ATSC DIGITAL FEATURES PRONTO - DIGITAL TV MODE T he Pronto remote contains touchscreen displays for “DTV” related controls. Use the Pronto’s touchscreen buttons to access and adjust the DPTV for dedicated ATSC mode features, as well as perform on-screen Menu adjustments and select other program functions. Note: For battery installation and other details on the initial use of the Pronto remote control also refer to the 64PP9901 Quick Use guide included with your DPTV.
MONITOR FEATURES MENU CONTROLS BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS SVM OFF COLOR TINT VOLUME BAR ON VGA/SVGA/HDCOMPONENT A nother function of the DPTV is for the connection and use of Personal Computers (PCs), and other High Definition (HD) digital source equipment, through the DPTV’s Monitor inputs and display mode. Dedicated Audio Input jacks (located on the rear of the DPTV) are also paired to the external source Monitor Video Inputs (VGA and HD Component Video In) for audio playback connections as well.
MONITOR FEATURES MENU CONTROLS BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS SVM OFF COLOR TINT VOLUME BAR ON MONITOR MENU CONTROLS T he Monitor Menu feature controls are to aid you in setting up the DPTV for the best in display image quality. Generally, the Monitor feature controls cover the basics in color and video image screen adjustments.
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INDEX Add/Delete Channels ..................6, 14-15, 29, 39, *Q/U-2, 5, 6 Inputs (Audio and Video) ................................24-26, 33-34, 41 Audio Controls.........................19-22, 35-37, *Q/U-2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Menu...................................................................*Q/U-2, 4, 6, 7 Audio/Video Inputs.........................24-26, 33-34, 41 *Q/U-2, 7 Menu Arrow Buttons.............................................*Q/U-4, 6, 7 Automatic Programming ..............................
GLOSSARY TO TELEVISION TERMS Audio/Video Inputs * Located on the rear of the DPTV these connectors (RCA phono type plug) are used for the input of audio and video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection options. Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the DPTV’s memory circuits.
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