DIGITAL PROJECTION TELEVISION
TM
A T S C C E R T I F I E D
TABLE OF CONTENTS - QUICK USE GUIDE
D I G I T A L T E L E V I S I O N
•
For details on product safety, registration,
warranty, and service refer to the other literature
included with your TV information packet.
Getting Started
Warning/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DPTV Integrated Product Design and Features . .1
Please retain all these materials and keep them
handy for future reference.
Basic DPTV and Remote Control Description
of Controls and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
NOTE: Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this
owner’s manual will necessarily match those found with
your television set. This is normal and does not require you
contacting your dealer or requesting service.
Digital (ATSC) Menu Control Operations . . . . .4-5
Analog (NTSC) Menu Control Operations . . . . . .6
Monitor Menu Control Operations . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Digital TV Rollout - Time/Terms/& Technology .8
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
HD6400W Digital Projection Television
and Remote Control
INTEGRATED
PRODUCT DESIGN
DPTV/NTSC/MONITOR
he Marantz
THD6400W Digital
Projection Television
(DPTV) represents an
advanced first step con-
cept in integrated digital
products. Designed for
discrete and cross-over
system functionality the
HD6400W will support
traditional NTSC
Television standards,
receive all certified FCC
defined ATSC digital
transmission formats, as
well as perform PC
Monitor Display capa-
bility.
digital 1nf0rmation
Please refer to the rear
section of this Quick-
• the basics on how HDTV,
Digital, and Analog TV
systems differ and how
they can be received
• other ATSC (or Advanced
Television System
Committee) news and
details on digital broad
casting product opera-
tions and services
Use guide (page 8) for
additional information on:
• scheduled Digital
Broadcast program roll-
out dates, and what will
be available from the
various networks and
program suppliers
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Although future plans
allow for the two televi-
sion broadcast systems
to coexist for a number
of years, the eagerly
awaited transition from
analog (NTSC) to digi-
tal (ATSC) high-defini-
tion television has
begun.
The Marantz HD6400W
DPTV is uniquely posi-
tioned to operate within
both current and future
video signal formats.
The HD6400W will pro-
vide the largest of view-
ing windows into an
unprecedented era of
high-definition picture
resolutions, digital sur-
round sound playback,
and access to a variety
of entertainment and
interactive services.
INTEGRATED FEATURES
DIGITAL (ATSC) FEATURES
ANALOG (NTSC) FEATURES
• 64-Inch Rear Projection Television
Screen
• Audio Inputs - Stereo and 6-channel
Dolby Digital
• Subwoofer - for low frequency bass
surround sound
• Display formats - normal (overscan),
letterbox, or underscan
• Clock/Sleep Timer - set in NTSC ana-
log system operational in ATSC as
well.
• Pronto Remote - set for both NTSC
and ATSC select feature operations
• ATSC Formats - decodes all ATSC
digital system requirements as speci-
fied by FCC
• ATSC Broadcasts - tunes terrestrial
signal transmissions of major and sub-
channel digital programming
• PSIP Data - receives and processes
signal data for Program System
Information Protocol to display chan-
nel and program information
• Video Display - 1920 x 1080i resolu-
tion capability (4x3 ATSC video for-
mats linearly stretched to fill 16:9 dis-
play)
• NTSC - reception of terrestrial broad-
cast NTSC signals
• Audio/Video Inputs - composite
Video or S-Video input connections
with accompanying Left/Right
2-channel audio
• Autoprogramming - for easy automat-
ic selection of favorite area stations
• Closed Captioning - to view program-
dialogue or voice conversation as on-
screen text.
• Channel Labels - individual channel
call-letter/number editable titles
• DTV Closed Captioning
• Dolby Digital Audio - for playback of
PRONTO REMOTE FEATURES
MONITOR FEATURES
• Liquid Crystal Display - with large
backlit touchscreen for direct button
entry and key feature access
• Learn Capability - to learn and oper-
ate other infrared remote control prod-
uct codes
• Customize - built-in device templates
for total product control
• Macro - editable programming for fre-
quently used button sequences
6-channel Dolby Digital audio material • Video Inputs: VGA and HD
• Alternate Audio - plays additional
audio tracks if available with ATSC
programming
• Audio Inputs: stereo and 6-channel
Dolby Digital
• Display formats: normal (overscan),
letterbox, or underscan
• Freeze Video - holds video action
while audio continues (with time-out
feature to prevent possible screen burn)
• Autoprogram - for valid digital chan-
nels (with means of adding/deleting
specific stations from channel map)
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LCD REMOTE DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND OPERATION
BEGIN
LCD REMOTE
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3
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Insert (4-AA) batteries
Reattach the battery
To install the four
supplied AA batteries:
BATTERY RECHARGING
into the battery compartment.
Be sure the (+) and (-) ends of
the batteries line up correctly
(inside of case is marked.)
cover when completed. The
remote should now be ready for
use.
INTELLIGENT REMOTE
An optional recharging
dock and rechargeable bat-
tery pack are also available
for the remote.
Slide the battery cover off the
back of the remote.
our remote is a LCD
Ytouchscreen univer-
sal, learn remote that
combines flexibility of
use with maximum
adaptability. Set to auto-
matically work with
your Marantz
HD6400W DPTV and
all its integrated Menu
system features, the
remote also has preset
“Device” operations for
a variety of Audio and
Video accessory prod-
ucts (such as VCR,
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A light on the front of the
Battery Dock will indicate
when the batteries are fully
charged. Depending upon the
condition of the battery pack
a complete recharge could
take 2-3 hours.
Battery Compartment
Battery Cover
DVD, CD, Tape, etc.)
- Battery Life Note -
• Use only AA alkaline or lithium batteries for best results.
• Never mix worn and fresh batteries.
• When battery power is running low a Low Battery icon blinks at
the top of the remote LCD display.
• Certain features may continue to operate when battery power is
low, but you won’t be able to use the remote’s learn or customizing
features.
Although the remote’s
preprogrammed operat-
ing codes (RC5/6) were
set to work with
Rechargeable Battery Pack and Dock
Recharging Contacts
Marantz and Philips
branded products, other
manufacturer’s equip-
ment can easily be con-
trolled through the
CONTROLS
remote’s “Learn” mode
capability. Even the
remote’s keypress but-
tons and Device select
list can be customized or
rearranged to better
match the order and
commands for your spe-
cific in-home electron-
ics.
Side View
- Direct Access Buttons -
Light Sensor
• The Mute, Channel (+,-), and Volume (+,-) buttons
will operate even when the LCD touchscreen is off.
They can also be programmed to operate a dedicated
component, such as the DPTV, or different devices at
different times.
IR Transmitter
(Sending Eye)
Contrast Dial (+,-)
Backlight Button
Learning Eye
The remote can also
memorize select key but-
ton sequences in order
to automate, or “short-
cut”, a feature function
selection or process.
Once created and placed
in memory the recorded
“macros” will execute
the desired commands
to the various compo-
nents in order to com-
plete, for example, a
VCR movie playback on
the DPTV or other simi-
lar procedure.
Serial Port
(for future upgrades)
LCD Touchscreen
- Left/Right Buttons -
• Function of the Left and Right buttons change depend-
ing on the device the remote is controlling.
• The LCD touchscreen display will show the Left and
Right buttons current control function labels.
OPERATIONS
TOUCHSCREEN USE/CARE
BEGIN
• Tap the touchscreen gently when
using the remote. Never use force.
• Do not use pens, or any sharp
object to tap the screen. You might
damage the surface.
• Keep the touchscreen dry. Wipe
off any spills immediately. Never
immerse the remote in water or any
liquid.
• Do not drop the remote on hard
surfaces (or drop anything on the
LCD touchscreen itself.)
• Do not expose the remote to
extreme temperatures.
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To turn the remote
display screen ON, touch the
screen with your finger, then let
go.
Due to the amount of
optional components
available within the
remote’s Device
Reference and Learn
Code Lists, please refer
to the separate full-use
Remote Control
Pressing the Backlight button
(on the left side of the remote)
also turns the display ON.
Turn the Contrast dial (on the
left side of the remote) to
adjust the screen’s brightness.
• Clean the touchscreen with a soft
cloth (dampened slightly if needed.)
Never use abrasives or cleaning
solutions.
Owner’s Manual for
complete details on its
functions and opera-
tions.
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3
5
4
The remote is ready to
The remote will display
A Device menu can also
Press a button on the
control panel to send a remote
command to the selected
“active” device.
send device commands when
the remote icon
(at the center top of the touch-
screen display.)
the last device screen used (or
the Home screen for all of the
devices the remote is set to
operate.)
be used to select components
from a currently opened con-
trol screen.
is shown
Press the Device
tab on the touch-
screen and a Device
list will appear. Just
tap the name of the
Use the scroll
arrows
to move to the next
If another mode label is cover-
ing the remote icon, such as
Press the Home button
at any time to return to the
remote’s components menu list.
or
, the
mode
(or previous) page
will need to be reselected.
of controls. The touchscreen
will display the current control
screen’s page number, and the
total number of pages available
for the device (1/8; 2/8; etc.)
TV
device you want to operate.
DTV
Pre Amp
CD
VCR
Tuner
DBS
Tap the Mode
You can also scroll the Device
list by pressing the Arrow but-
ton to move down or
button on the touch-
screen, and reselect
the mode to
LD
DVD
CDR
Tape
INFO
1/1
A/CH
Home Screen
Control Panel
up the list.
return the remote to
Press the button for the
desired device to display a
control panel screen for the
device.
its normal operating mode.
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DIGITAL (ATSC) MENU CONTROL OPERATIONS
ATSC MENUS
SELECTED ATSC FEATURE CONTROL
HIGHLIGHTED WITHIN MENU
DPTV CONTROLS
lthough the visual pre-
Asentation and display for
each of the three independent
on-screen Menu systems
(ATSC, NTSC, Monitor) dif-
fer to help identify which
mode the DPTV is in, the
overall highlight/selection/
and adjustment operations
for each of the Menus will be
consistent, or have the same
on-screen “feel.”
ATSC
DTV Main Menu
Picture
Picture Menu
Sound
Speakers
Features
Tuning Program
DTV Setup
Color
Brightnes s
Sharpnes s
Picture
Tint
Exit
Convergence
Use the remote’s touch-
screen “DTV” device menu
(page 3/3), or the DPTV’s
local keyboard, to access and
select controls within each of
the three DPTV Menu sys-
tems.
Back
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Select BACK and then
press M(enu) button to
return to previous Menu
screens.
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With the remote’s DTV
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device touchscreen selected,
press the “DTV” command but-
ton (located on the lower right
of the remote’s case - see illus-
tration) to select the ATSC on
screen feature Menu controls for
the DPTV.
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2
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ON THE DPTV
You can also press the
SOURCE button on the
DPTV’s local keyboard to select
the ATSC Menu mode.
CH
DOWN
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2
Press the Scroll Arrows on
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the remote’s touchscreen to
select the DTV Menu (page 3/3)
cursor screen to operate the
DPTV’s Main Menu. Then press
the “menu” or “ok” button on
the touchscreen to display the
DTV Main Menu.
ON THE REMOTE
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the M(enu) button
to display the DTV MAIN
MENU.
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3
Press the Up/Down ▲▼
Arrows on the remote touch-
screen to highlight items within
the DTV Main Menu features’
list. Press the “menu” (or “ok”
button) on the touchscreen to
select the specific highlighted
Main Menu feature.
DTV
status
Note: Press the Left (Analog) or Right
(DTV) command button on the remote to
select which on screen Menu system the
remote is to send its control commands
(either NTSC/Analog or ATSC/DTV).
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power
alt audio
sleep
freeze
menu
ext input
DTV
analog format
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If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the CH(annel)
UP/DOWN buttons to highlight
the Main Menu features. Then
press the M(enu) button to
menu
ok
DTV
Analog
1/3
DTV
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menu
ok
exit
Analog
3/3
DTV
select the highlighted feature.
exit
ok
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Analog
3/3
DTV
Press the Left/Right ᮤ ᮣ
direction Arrows on the remote
to adjust the selected on-screen
feature control.
exit
Analog
3/3
DTV
2
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the the VOL(ume)
+,- buttons to adjust the feature.
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ADDITIONAL REMOTE DPTV FUNCTIONS
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Press the “exit” button on
• ALTERNATE AUDIO - Press to cycle
through any audio language tracks available
with a current DTV program. If alternate
audio is found, the DPTV will play the
selected alternate soundtrack and display its
language as an on-screen indicator.
• DTV FREEZE - Press to freeze current
TV action on the DPTV screen. Press the
Freeze button again (or wait approximately
one minute without a button press) to return
the DPTV to live action. Audio will contin-
ue to play while the picture is frozen. A
freeze picture indicator will appear on-
screen.
• EXTERNAL INPUT - Press to cycle
through the Analog NTSC Auxiliary Inputs
(AUX1/2/3); and other possible External
Monitor connection inputs (EXT HD, DVD
VGA, etc.). The DPTV will display the
name of the selected input in the corner of
the DPTV screen.
• ANALOG FORMAT - Press to select the
Analog NTSC tuning mode on the DPTV.
Remote transmitter commands will be
directed to the “normal” analog TV menu
system control features.
the remote (or the DPTV’s local
keyboard) to clear the screen
after an adjustment.
The screen can also be cleared
by selecting the Main Menu's
"Exit" item and pressing the
MENU (M) button. Waiting
about a minute, without a button
press, will also remove the
MENU from the screen.
• SLEEP - Press to set the amount of time
before the DPTV will automatically turn
itself OFF (15 minute - 2 hour settings).
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DIGITAL (ATSC) MENU CONTROL OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
ATSC MENUS
digital 1nf0rmation
Rear of DPTV
AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS
DTV ANTENNA
Initial Digital broad-
casts will be avail-
able through Over-
the-Air signal,
he “DTV Setup” menu
Tautomatically takes care
of some of the digital channel
scan memory functions for
the DPTV. Once connected to
receive local digital broadcast
transmissions, available area
stations can be quickly added
into the DPTV's channel
- DTV Antenna Reception -
ATSC
• Contact your dealer for the best
DTV Antenna reception options
available for your area.
Direct-Satellite
DTV Main Menu
Picture
Both Indoor and Outdoor omni-
directional UHF/VHF antennas
can be used to receive digital
broadcast signals, but seek your
dealer’s expert advice for the best
in quality equipment to match
your DPTV.
transmission, and
on some Cable TV
operator systems.
Route the DTV sig-
nal connection to
the DTV Antenna
plug on the rear of
the DPTV. See page
8 for further
Sound
Speakers
Features
Tuning Program
DTV Setup
Exit
memory for programmed
channel selection or access.
DTV Setup
W ould you like to program DTV channels ?
This proces s m ay take s everal m inutes .
UP
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Yes , add new channels
Yes , full ins tallation
No
SUBCHANNEL SELECTIONS
Note: The new standards (for
bandwidth and signal com-
pression) employed with digi-
tal ATSC broadcasting make
it possible to receive multiple
program channels under a
single “major” channel num-
ber. For example, under a tra-
ditional channel “6” broad-
cast program number you
might be able to find as many
as four or more additional
programs available for selec-
tion. These so called “sub-
channels” might carry a
details.
• Note: Program and System Info or
Auto Program
- Digital Channel Selection Delay -
(PSIP) is carried automatically within
the digital signal for program broadcasts
available in your area. PSIP contains the
signal encoding necessary for the
reception of digital audio processing, as
well as the new Parental Content
Advisory system for movies and TV
programming.
• Due to the tuning complexity of “subchannel” digital
programming (see explanation section to the left), the
time to select and view a digital channel may take
slightly longer than what the viewer is normally accus-
tomed to (as compared to Analog channel programs.)
Digital channel broadcasts contain program and system
data information that also must be processed before the
channel selection can be displayed.
Autoprogram m ing in progres s .
This m ay take s everal m inutes .
Cancel
Ins talling
Alternate Audio preference: Englis h
0 6 .0 1 Source
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No title available
“06.01, 06.02, 06.03, etc.” type
station number designation
and could be selected by
pressing a four digit remote
control direct-access channel
number entry.
The multiplication and diver-
sity of sub-channel program-
ming is contingent upon the
decisions of broadcasters and
how the space allocated for
high-definition television sig-
nals might be used. The con-
tent and information available
with sub-channels will be an
evolving digital issue which
could experience redirection
on a number of multicasting
information technology path-
ways. For example, the
“squeezing” of numerous
Standard Definition digital
channels (SDTV) into signal
bandwidths could be used
rather than dedicating the
total signal spectrum to true
High Definition (HDTV)
broadcasts that would rival
the picture resolution and
quality of film or cinema.
Analog vs. Digital Antenna Signals
(Strength and Direction Traits)
• Existing analog broadcast signals experience
increasing picture snow/ghosts/or interference as
the transmitted signal travels further from the
original broadcasting tower. The farther out you
move the reception point, the more the broadcast
signal degrades or grows weaker.
• Digital broadcast reception maintains a clearer,
more interference free picture throughout its
broadcast range, but once the limit of its broad-
cast range is reached the picture will quickly
drop from the screen (rather than a slower pic-
ture quality degrade as is the case with analog
reception.)
SPEAKER MENU FUNCTIONS
PICTURE MENU FUNCTIONS
• Select the various Speaker
Menu controls to setup the con-
figuration of the DPTV’s six
speaker system for Dolby Digital
audio playback. Each trim control
can be adjusted to match test tone
levels, or customized to match
current listening room arrange-
ments.
• Select to adjust separate Color
and Picture controls on the
Speaker Menu
Center Delay
Front in Line
Picture Menu
CONVERGENCE MENU
ALIGN RED
ALIGN BLUE
CONVERGE MULTI POINT
BACK
DPTV. When the slide bar scales
are centered, control settings are
at normal mid-range levels.
Front
Left
Right
Color
Rear
On/ Off On
Left
Brightnes s
Sharpnes s
Picture
Right
Delay
15 feet or more
Off
• Use the Convergence control to
line up the Red and Blue light
paths for the DPTV screen.
Tint
Convergence
Test Tone
Subwoofer Level
Back
Back
SOUND MENU FUNCTIONS
FEATURES MENU FUNCTIONS
• Select Surround Mode
to direct and process
Dolby Digital audio
• Use Auto Volume to con-
• Select and adjust for Closed
trol the variable amount
of peak compression for
Dolby Digital audio avail-
able with ATSC broad-
casts. This can make for
even, more consistent
sound between program
changes, etc.
Caption mode settings and dis-
play options.
Sound Menu
Features Menu
through the DPTV
Add/ Delete Channel
• Use the Add/Delete Channel
control to add (or delete) digital
channel numbers from the
Surround Mode
Surround
Captions Format
Captions On/ Off
Add/ Delete Channel
Parental Control
Caption 1
Always On
Treble
Bas s
6-speaker sound system.
(Stereo redirects Left and
Right channel stereo
playback without Dolby
ProLogic processing.)
Add This Major Channel
Delete This Major Channel
Auto Volum e
Day time listening
Back
DPTV’s program scan memory.
• Use Parental Control to block
out or censor unwanted channels.
Back
Back
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ANALOG (NTSC) MENU CONTROL OPERATIONS
NTSC MENUS
SELECTED NTSC FEATURE CONTROL
HIGHLIGHTED IN RED
Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna
ANALOG TV CONTROLS
Rear of DPTV
perating in the same
Omanner as other DPTV
integrated product Menus
(ATSC, Monitor), highlight
the desired on-screen con-
trol and press the M(enu)
button on the remote, or
DPTV local keyboard, to
select the Analog NTSC fea-
ture for use.
ANALOG
NTSC
OR
ANALOG MAIN MENU
TV ANT/CABLE
PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES
1 ST TIME SETUP
EXIT
Cable TV Signal
The Firs t-Time Setup
provides a s imple method
of adjus ting the mos t
important controls for
this televis ion receiver.
BEGIN
1
Press the “Analog”
UP
CH
VOL
–
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SOURCE
M
EXIT
VOL
CH
DOWN
command button (located on the
lower left of the remote’s case -
see illustration on this page) to
select the NTSC on screen
Press "M" To Continue
Menu controls for the DPTV.
Use the Analog NTSC “First Time Setup” menu to program
channels into the DPTV’s scan memory, set screen convergence,
and access the TV Smart Clock feature for initial setup operation.
You can also press the
SOURCE button on the
DPTV’s local keyboard to select
the NTSC Menu mode.
• Use EXIT on the remote toucscreen,
or the DPTV local keyboard, to remove
the Menu from the screen.
• You can also select and highlight
EXIT within the Menu, then press
the Menu button to drop on-screen
controls, or wait approximately a
minute and the screen will automati-
cally time out and disappear.
DTV
2
Press the direction
power
status
freeze
Arrows
on the remote’s TV
alt audio
touchscreen (page 3/3) to high-
light items within the Main
Menu features’ list. Press the
“menu” (or ok” button) on the
touchscreen to select the specific
highlighted control.
sleep
ext input
1
analog format
Analo
1/3
DTV
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the CH(annel)
UP/DOWN and VOL(ume) +/-
buttons to highlight the Main
Menu features. Then press the
M(enu) button to select the high-
lighted feature.
2
menu
UP
CH
+
VOL
VOL
–
EXIT
SOURCE
M
ok
Note: Press the Left (Analog) or Right
(DTV) command button on the remote to
select which on screen Menu system the
remote is to send its control commands
(either NTSC/Analog or ATSC/DTV).
CH
DOWN
exit
3
Press the Left/Right ᮤ ᮣ
Analog
3/3
DTV
2
Arrows on the remote to adjust
the selected on-screen feature
control.
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the the
3
1
3
VOL(ume) +,- buttons to adjust
the feature.
PICTURE MENU FUNCTIONS
• Select to adjust separate Color
and Picture controls within the
Analog NTSC Menu. When the
slide bar scales are centered, con-
trol settings are at normal mid-
CONVERGENCE MENU
ALIGN RED
ALIGN BLUE
CONVERGE MULTI POINT
BACK
PICTURE MENU
CONVERGENCE
PICTURE MENU
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHT
PICTURE
COLOR
VIDEO ENHANCEMENT
EXIT
range levels.
• Use the Convergence control to
SHARP
CLEARVIEW
MORE...
MIN
MAX
PRESS
TO ALIGN RED
MORE...
EXIT
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
line up the Red and Blue light
EXIT
NEXT...
2
OF
2
1
OF
2
paths for the DPTV screen.
Color and Picture Menu Control Adjustments
Convergence Menu Control Adjustments
FEATURES MENU FUNCTIONS
• Note: Certain Feature Menu
tasks, such as Program Channel
Memory and Cable Tuning, are
automatically completed for you
as part of “First Time Setup.”
• Select and adjust Closed
Captions for Caption and Text
mode display options.
• Use the Add/Delete Channel
control to add, or drop, individ-
ual channel numbers from the
program scan memory.
• Channel Labels enable the view-
er to choose from a “preset” list
of station callouts (or manually
create specific station titles.)
• Display Format resets the
DPTV’s screen for various aspect
ratio and image format styles.
• Channel Display controls the
size and style of the DPTV’s
on-screen status displays.
SMART PICTURE
CLOSED CAPTION
ALW AYS ON
ALW AYS OFF
ON DURING MUTE ONLY
FEATURE MENU
SMART
LABEL
LABEL
LABEL
LABEL
LABEL
1
2
3
4
5
CABLE
TUNING
PICTURE
CAPTION
CAPTION
CAPTION
CAPTION
1
2
3
4
TEXT
TEXT
TEXT
TEXT
1
2
3
4
CLOSED
CAPTION
CHANNEL
MEMORY
FACTORY SETTINGS
M
to SELECT
MORE...
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
1
OF
3
Feature Menu Control Adjustments
• Use Parental Control to block
out or censor unwanted channels.
• Set Clock to enter the current
time for the DPTV’s clock.
DISPLAY FORMAT
PANORAMIC
BRV
CBN
CBS
FEATURE MENU
• Use Smart Picture to set indi-
vidual “preferences” in the setup
and use of select control features.
Channel
1
0
DISPLAY
FORMAT
CHANNEL
LABELS
4
X 3
CNBC
CMT
1 6 X 9
THEATER
THEATER
1
2
CHANNEL
DISPLAY
PARENTAL
CONTROL
CHOOSE ANTENNA CHANNEL
to SELECT LABEL
MORE...
EXIT
M
to EXIT
EXIT
2
OF
3
SOUND MENU FUNCTIONS
• Use the Bass, Treble, and Balance • Use the AVL (Automatic Volume
controls to adjust the sound play-
back for the NTSC mode audio.
• Select Stereo to switch between
monaural (mono) and two channel
stereo broadcast material.
Limiter) control to preset the
desired volume level for program
viewing. This can maintain a con
sistent sound transition between
program changes, commercial
breaks, etc.
SOUND MENU
BASS
TREBLE
STEREO
STEREO
BALANCE
MONO AT ALL TIMES
STEREO IF AVAILABLE
BASS
DISPLAY VOLUME
EXIT
AVL
MIN
MAX
• Use SAP (Second Audio
MORE...
Program) to receive separate
audio channel simulcast program
information (when available.)
• Use the Display Volume control
to see DPTV’s volume levels on
the DPTV screen.
EXIT
NEXT...
EXIT
NEXT...
1
OF
2
Sound Menu Control Adjustments
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MONITOR MENU CONTROL OPERATIONS
MONITOR MENUS
SELECTED MONITOR FEATURE CONTROL
HIGHLIGHTED WITHIN MENU
MONITOR DISPLAY CONTROLS
Rear of DPTV
perating in the same
Omanner as other
DPTV integrated product
Menus (ATSC, NTSC),
highlight the desired on-
screen control and press the
M(enu) button on the
remote, or DPTV local key-
board, to select the
VGA
• A VGA (Video Graphics Array) IN(put)
plug is also provided on the rear of the DPTV
SVGA
HD
VGA IN
to complete a standard connection with a
computer for monitor display purposes.
BRIGHTNESS
EXT
INT
SUBWOOFER
PREAMP OUT
NO YES
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
COLOR
75 ohm
HIGH
SYNC
CENTER
CHANNEL INPUT
SUBWOOFER
SPEAKER OUT
H/H + V
V
TINT
–
+
+
MAX IN
–
50
W
BACK
FRONT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUT
Monitor display feature for
use.
–
–
+
+
R
L
R/Pr
G/Y
SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUT
–
–
+
L
+
R
B/Pb
All External Speakers 8 ohms Min.
BEGIN
UP
CH
VOL
–
+
SOURCE
M
EXIT
VOL
CH
DOWN
HD COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
1
Press the “ext input”
button on the remote’s TV
touchscreen, or SOURCE on the
local keyboard, to place the
DPTV in the desired monitor
display mode (VGA, SVGA,
EXTHD).
• BNC (Bayonet Connectors) are available
to attach a computer to the DPTV for use
as a monitor display. The optional BNC
cables twist and secure to the individual
Red/Green/Blue and Horizontal/Vertical
Sync(hronization) component Video
Inputs on the rear of the DPTV. This type
connection ensures optimum video and
color reproduction performance from a
computer, or other external High
2
BNC Cables
(optional)
Press the Up/Down ▲▼
Arrows on the remote’s TV
touchscreen (page 4/4) to high-
light items within the Monitor
controls’ list. Press the “menu”
(or “M” button) on the touch-
screen to select the specific
highlighted feature.
Rear of Computer
Definition playback source.
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the CH(annel)
UP/DOWN buttons to highlight
the Monitor Menu features.
Then press the M(enu) button to
select the highlighted feature.
DTV
status
1
wer
alt
sleep
freeze
ext input
analog format
3
Press the Left/Right ᮤ ᮣ
2
Arrows on the remote to adjust
the selected on-screen feature
control.
Anal
1/3
UP
CH
DTV
menu
If using the DPTV’s local key-
board, press the the
+
VOL
VOL
–
EXIT
SOURCE
M
VOL(ume) +,- buttons to adjust
the feature.
CH
DOWN
ok
exit
3
1
Analog
3/3
DTV
2
3
MONITOR MENU FUNCTIONS
• Note: Certain barscale Monitor
Feature Menu adjustments (such
MAIN MENU
as Brightness, Picture, etc.) will
display separate control panel
screens for individual settings.
Repress the Menu button (on the
remote or local keyboard) to
return the DPTV to the Monitor
Feature Menu when control
adjustments are complete.
• Use the Brightness and other
Monitor picture features (such as
Picture, Sharpness, etc.) to adjust
overall DPTV screen intensity for
optimum light/dark screen areas
and shading details.
PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURE
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
COLOR
Monitor Main Menu
Control Adjustments
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
BACK
• Turn the Volume Bar control
ON to display the volume level
settings for external audio
sourced material on the DPTV
screen.
• Select the Bass/Treble/Balance
controls to adjust low/high fre-
quency sound and speaker
balance for external input audio
source material played through
the DPTV’s audio system.
AUDIO INPUT STEREO BACK
• Note: The list of Monitor Menu features (and
their individual control settings) will change
or readjust according to the capabilities of
the selected Display Mode (VGA, SVGA, etc.)
Picture Menu Controls
VOLUME BAR
INTERNAL AMP
BASS
ON
ON
TREBLE
BALANCE
BACK
Sound Menu Controls
DISPLAY MODE
VGA
DISPLAY FORMAT NORMAL
• Use the Display Mode and
Format controls to set the DPTV
for the type of external monitor
input source (VGA, SVGA, HD);
and the DPTV’s display screen
format for use (PC, Normal).
INPUT TYPE
SYNC TYPE
HOR PHASE
BP W IDTH
BACK
RGB
AUTO
Feature Menu Controls
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DIGITAL TV ROLLOUT - TIME/TERMS/TECHNOLOGY
DTV TIMETABLE
digital 1nf0rmation
• Baltimore
• Charlotte
• Cincinnati
• Cleveland
• Denver
• Hartford/New Haven
• Houston
• Indianapolis
• Miami
• Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Orlando
• Phoenix
• Pittsburgh
• Portland
• Raleigh/Durham
• Sacramento
• San Diego
• Seattle/Tacoma
• St. Louis
TOP TEN MARKETS (30% OF US HOUSEHOLDS)
PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
• By November 1998
(Voluntary)
While they may dif-
fer on the choice
of digital formats
(1080i, 720p, 480i,
etc.) the networks
broadcast plans
center mainly on
select primetime *
program viewing.
Because of the
production tech-
niques and equip-
ment upgrades
necessary fordigi-
tal broadcasts the
telecasting of
sports or other
live events will not
become available
until audience view -
ership can justify
costs.
Some initial net-
work plans fordigi-
tal broadcasts:
he switch to digital pro-
Tgramming won’t happen
overnight, but broadcasters are
beginning the task of convert-
ing equipment and production
capabilities to meet the FCC’s
rules for signal format and
launch of digital TV.
The first step for the networks
will be to supply their affiliates
with one satellite program feed
for continuing NTSC service (at
least thru the year 2006), and
another feed for a single chan-
nel of HDTV (or SDTV format
channels). ABC, CBS, NBC,
and PBS networks are all
attempting to broadcast some
HDTV programming beginning
in the fall of 1998 (see the digi-
tal InfOrmation section to the
right for specific plans and
details), but much in the way of
new digital broadcast tower con-
struction, site zoning and other
conversion issues will need to be
resolved in order for the broad-
casts to begin in earnest.
In the beginning local stations
can offer different program-
ming on their allotted digital
channel space, but as time pass-
es the percentage of NTSC pro-
grams that must be converted to
digital “simulcast” broadcasts
will increase (in order to meet
specified conversion schedule
requirements.)
The Cable TV industry’s stan-
dard for the use and carrying of
digital broadcasts, which has a
different frequency modulation
than cable signals, is unresolved
(as of the date of this publica-
tion.) Although some cable
operators promise that digital
set-top boxes or decoders will be
available to pass HDTV signals
to digital TV sets, no official
“must carry” design for the
interfacing of cable TV pro-
gramming and digital TV tech-
nologies has been agreed upon.
Even without firm program
launch dates or established
guidelines, digital cable decoder
equipment and program offer-
ing plans (by such cable pro-
gram providers as HBO, Turner
Broadcasting and the Discovery
Channel) are all underway for
the interconnection of cable TV
and the arrival of HDTV. It may
not have immediate solutions at
the outset, but market and
• By May 1999
(Mandatory)
• Atlanta
• Boston
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Detroit
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco
• Washington, D.C.
• Tampa/St. Petersburg
• By November 1999
all other commercial stations must construct digital facilities by May 2002
(non-commercial stations, such as PBS affiliates, by May 2003)
TOP 30 MARKETS (50% OF US HOUSEHOLDS
ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEM COMMITTEE FORMATS
Horizontal
Resolution
(pixels across screen
width)
Vertical
Screen/Image
Aspect Ratio
(width to height)
Total Pixels
(transmitted per
video frame*)
Digital Television
Format/Name
Resolution
(Viewable Scan
Lines)
*60 frames per second
(fps) for live video; 24
and 30 fps for material
produced in film.
16:9
16:9
2,073,600
High Definition TV
HDTV 1080P/1080I
1920
1080
720
High Definition TV
HDTV 720P/720I
1280
921,600
337,920
307,200
4:3 - 16:9
4:3
Standard Definition
TV (SDTV)525P/525I
704
640
480
480
ABC- Wonderful
W orld of Disney (in
720p format); to
phase in other
HDTV broadcasts
later.
Standard Definition
TV (SDTV)
Digital Television (DTV) is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system adopt-
ed by the FCC. DTV is an open standard with few specific format rules for the implementation of
HDTV/SDTV/and a host of potential data broadcast applications. Although there are certain guidelines
for frequency/bit rates/transmission power/etc. the FCC has taken the position that the marketplace
should decide or dictate what formats will best serve the public.
CBS- proposed to
send five hours of
1080i programming
per week
• High Definition Television (HDTV) is approxi- • Standard Definition Television (SDTV) offers
mately twice the vertical and horizontal resolu-
tion of today’s NTSC TV. Because of the extra
width (16:9) format of HDTV the picture con-
tains about five times as much information (or
pixels) as conventional TV.
HDTV also includes 5.1 channels of Dolby
Digital surround sound to be broadcast through
two front speakers; one center speaker; two rear
back speakers; and a separate bass channel or
subwoofer signal.
• HDTV refers to the product/system with the fol-
lowing minimum performance specs:
- Resolution: vertical display resolution of
720P, 1080I, or higher
- Aspect Ratio: capable of displaying 16:9 for-
mat images at the minimum resolution levels
- Audio: receives, reproduces, and/or outputs
Dolby digital audio
about the same picture resolution as today’s
NTSC TV, but the picture quality is improved
because of the lack of snow and ghosts that
accompany normal NTSC over-the-air broad-
casting.
Multiple channels are possible with SDTV since
the 6-MHz signal space allotted for digital
broadcasts can be used for other types of less
data filled format programming.
• Standard Definition Television (SDTV) refers to
the product/system with the following perfor-
mance attributes:
- Resolution: display resolution lower than that
of HDTV
NBC- to begin
shooting The
Tonight Show with
Jay Leno in HDTV
beginning in 1999;
also plans to show
other primetime
shows in HDTV
Fox to distribute
some portion of its
schedule in 720p
HDTV.
- Aspect Ratio: none specified
- Audio: produces useable audio
- Receiver: receives all ATSC (Table 3) formats
and produces a useable picture
- Receiver: receives all ATSC (Table 3) formats
*Outside of the
primetime slot for
netw ork digital
PROGRESSIVE (P) AND INTERLACE (I) SCAN
• Progressive and Interlace refer
to the method in which the video
from a picture telecast is scanned
or displayed on the TV screen.
- Interlace scans or paints half
the vertical lines for the picture
on the screen every 1/60 of a
second. Then the rest of the pic-
ture is filled in between the lines
of the first half on a followup
scan. The speed of this process
is so fast that it appears to the
eye as being one complete pic-
ture. Due to the amount of infor-
mation contained in a 1080-line
HD picture, interlace is needed
to fit the format into the allotted
6MHz channel space.
show s local sta-
tions can provide
different program-
ming on their digital
broadcast channel.
They are free to
convert current
NTSC programming
into digital SDTV or
even upgrade their
signal to true HDTV.
ABC, NBC and Fox
are advising affili-
ates to use 480p
for the majority of
its broadcast day,
while CBS recom-
mends its stations
use the 480i for-
mat.
- Progressive scans or paints the
entire video picture one line
after another. Used with today’s
computer monitors this progres-
sive process can eliminate some
of the picture artifacts found
with interlace scan, but does
require a larger bandwidth in
order to deliver programs at the
same frame rate.
industry demands should speed
cable operators to provide for
the HDTV signal to make it into
the cable supplied home.
Direct-broadcast satellite system
(DSS) providers (such as Direc
Tv, Unity Motion, Dish
INTERLACE FIELDS
(Separate scans sent every 1/60 of a second)
The interlace scan process was first used with
NTSC broadcasts to conserve video bandwidth
space. With certain scenes or video material
the interlace process can cause image blurring
or other visual screen artifacts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED DTV QUESTIONS
Network, etc.) have also
Q: What are the goals of DTV?
A: In the United States the commit-
ment for free and local digital
A: The move to digital program-
ming will shift from initial select
program offerings; to increased
operation capability matched for
both the NTSC and ATSC systems.
announced plans to deliver
HDTV to its customer base in
the spring of 1999. DSS sub-
scribers will likely need upgrad-
ed dish and satellite receiver
designed equipment to complete
their digital reception package,
but a number of providers are
working on both off-the-air sig-
nal and direct satellite feed solu-
tions.
broadcasts is a main standard for the simulcast availability; to the ulti-
Q: What’s in the future for DTV?
A: Because of the computer, multi-
media, and broadcast services
involved in setting ATSC and signal
compression standards, DTV picture
formats can be universally adopted
not only for TV broadcasts but also
for computer and other interrelated
web and network service purposes.
new ATSC system. The reception
and interaction of local terrestrial
broadcasting for DTV programming
is to remain the same regardless of
the region or area of the country in
which you reside.
mate return of analog NTSC broad-
cast channels to the federal govern-
ment in 2006. The NTSC and ATSC
systems will coexist for years to
come (with possible date extensions
provided for the return of NTSC
system channels if needed.)
Products such as the HD6400W
DPTV are uniquely positioned with
Q: How long will the transition to
DTV take?
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