Apex Digital LE1912 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. 0 0 ED o DBRAY 20 gt iu Il x e Pedestal Base Your remote control handset is powered by two 2 AAA type batteries d JOWIDY To insert batteries turn the remote Place two 2 AAA batteries into the Replace the cover control over and remove the battery compartment with correct polarity cover e When pointed towards the television the effective range is approximately 12 feet from the front of the IR receiver 30 to the left and right 20 up and down Aueyeg e To avoid damage from possible battery chemical leakage remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period of time Do not mix bat teries of different age and or type Always discard used batteries safely e Do not expose remote control to liquids direct sunlight or sources of excessive heat e The IR receiver will not work properly if TV is in direct sunlight the remote control is pointed off axis or an object is in the IR path NOTE Improper use of batteries can result in a chemical leakage or explosion IR Receiver m 6 Remote Control Overview Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset 1 2 3 2 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Power Turn the LCD display ON or OFF Standby Input Press to display all input sources on screen pgs 11 14 Numbers2. onnection to omposite Inpu TV Settings 14 Connection to a Personal Computer sseseseee enne FON cease eget eat ce E MU C ME 26 Connection to a Home Theater System ccccccseececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesaaeeseeeeeaas 15 Initial TV Set Add Delete RTT uu 26 ieee d 3 n Channo EP T 26 Rm 26 d j i ANDE E BIB Md i a a aA Feo NOIES ee een Oe Ore eT T 27 M enu Adjustments isc Information Picture Settings E S FE E 7 7 7 5006610 18 ET 28 ise REIS O 18 Troubleshooting 29 Color dOS 18 NAE 30 T 18 MV XXn 31 SEE De xau MM I A LAM I CE 18 Color 66 IR reRRrrRR rre rre ren rrreirrer rie psa rae risa ps sg rag prar rra 18 U9 U0D JIGeL Introduction Whats In The Box Thank you for purchasing the energy efficient Affinity LE1912HD LED television It has been designed to enjoy today s high definition television experience With a display resolution of 1 366 x 768 720p you are assured of one of the finest quality televisions available today that removes blur from fast action scenes in mov ies and sports View HDTV and digital broadcasts over the air when connected to an antenna Choose an outdoor antenna for the best possible reception Visit www antennaweb org
3. 19 LED TELEVISION LE 12 rr m J lt Y JJ Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the television WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE TO CABLE TV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electric Code U S A The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the cable entry as practical FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION This television has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a
4. Dash Select desired TV channel directly For example to select digital channel four press 4 1 4 1 Last Press to select between the current and previously viewed TV channel Menu Press to display the Main menu Exit Press to exit a menu that is displayed VA 4 b Arrows Enter Navigate menus to make selections Press ENTER to confirm Picture Select from various preset picture modes Dynamic Standard Movie Power Saving gt Personal pg 18 Temp Select the Color Temperature Cool gt Normal gt Warm pg 18 VOL Channel selection button to increase or decrease volume Mute Press to temporarily turn sound off Press again to resume MTS Press to select a program s second audio channel if available pg 19 CCD Select closed caption subtitles if available OFF lt ON pg 22 CH Channel selection button to increase or decrease channel Sleep Press to activate the Sleep function to turn off the TV automatically OFF lt 5 Min lt 10 Min lt 15 Min lt 30 Min lt 45 Min lt 60 Min lt 90 Min lt 120 Min lt 180 Min lt 240 Min lt OFF Guide Press to review scheduled programming for the current channel viewed FAV Press to display a list of favorite TV channels you have added pgs 26 Return Press to return to the previous menu displayed Display Provides program information currently viewed Zoom Select viewable Wide Zoom Cinema Normal
5. Clock Cinema Zoom Coaxial Digital Output Color adjustment Color Temperature Composite Input Component Input Computer connection Contrast adjustment D Dash Daylight Savings Time Default settings Digital cable Digital set top box Digital audio 9 26 23 22 10 16 17 10 T 7 15 19 19 19 19 6 29 18 T 22 10 16 17 29 1 8 16 17 26 T 20 23 21 15 18 18 13 12 14 23 18 20 21 10 10 15 Display Display Modes for PC E Exit F Favorite Channels G Guide H HDMI Input Home Theater 1 IR Receiver Input L Languages Last LED light M Menu MTS Mute Movie Ratings Movie mode N Normal Zoom Noise Reduction Number buttons Pp Parental Control Password Pedestal stand removal PC PCM Phase 7 26 11 15 6 8 7 8 11 14 19 21 T 8 7 8 16 26 7 19 T 24 25 18 27 21 24 25 24 25 9 14 23 15 23 Picture Modes Power R RAW Ratings TV Movie Remote Control RF Input Restore Default setting Reset Password Roof Antenna S Satellite installation Sleep timer S Video Input Sharpness adjustment SPDIF Type Standby Speakers built in T Time Zone Tint adjustment Treble adjustment Transparency Video adjustment Volume adjustment VGA installation amp adj Wall Mounting Wide Zoom XYZ 7 18 7 9 xopu 15 24 25 9 10 21 24 10 10 13 T 20 9 19 18 9 1
6. Satellite Set Top Box e Connect the RF coaxial 75 ohm cable from the video outlet of your cable F Connector Satellite box to the RF input on the TV s rear panel Select Ch 3 or 4 on the TV and select a channel e For greater performance if possible use component or an HDMI installation shown Refer to your set top box user manual e See pages 16 17 for TV setup and Channel Auto Scan Connecting to an HD Set Top Box or Blu Ray DVD Player Using HDMI TV REAR PANEL Digital set top box gaming console or blu ray w HDMI interface VIDEO Optional HDMI cable For BEST video performance Connect to external equipment that offers HDMI an uncompressed all digital video audio interface found on today s HD digital set top boxes and blu ray players Use of this pure digital INPUT SOURCE technology offers enhanced high definition video and digital audio all via a single cable There are two 2 HDMI inputs available for use with devices such as an HD set top box TV gaming console and blu ray player How to Connect HDMI AV From your external digital equipment connect an HDMI cable from the Component HDMI output to the HDMI input on the TV s rear panel How To Use Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use A arrow buttons to highlight the input to view HDMI 1 2 then press ENTER Connecting External Equipment to Component Video IN YPbPr on your television TV REAR PANEL C rs Mpio O OM
7. YPbPr Audio L R HDMI RF SPDIF Coaxial Digital Output PC VGA PC Audio IN Headphone Jack 3 5mm USB For Serice Only 6 28 Remote codes for satellite cable box users Cannot receive certain channels through the antenna Video noise or choppy picture Black box on screen No picture Check for a possible solution to a symptom before contacting a customer service representative 5 2 591 594 0022 1397 11531 Call your satellite or cable provider to determine codes Perform Channel Scan to add channels into the TV tuner memory See page 17 Readjust your antenna and retry Auto Channel Scan Signal from the TV station may be weak in your area Readjust antenna Keep TV away from noise sources neon lights and microwave appliances The Text option is enabled and no text is available Press the CCD button on the remote control to turn off Digital TV channel signal maybe weak try another channel Press INPUT button to verify the desired input selected Re connect the antenna or cable wiring Restore default settings See page 21 A AC power plug Add Delete channels Advanced mode Advanced selection Air Cable Antenna installation Arrow buttons Audio setup amp adj Audio Language B Balance adjustment Bass adjustment Batteries Brightness adjustment 6 CCD Closed Caption Cable installation Canadian Ratings Channel Up Down Channel Auto Scan Channel Label Channel List
8. EMO 0 e HDMI2 C SPDIF DC 12V IN SERVICE HDMI kba PC IN a L COMPONENT YPbPr RF Optional For BETTER video performance Componente abies Connect to external equipment that features component video output jacks for great performance Use Component YPbPr component video and audio inputs with a set top box gaming console or DVD player Digital set top box gaming con sole or DVD How to Connect Component e When connecting external equipment to your television match the colors of the connecting jacks Video Blue Green Red Audio White Red INPUT SOURCE e Connect optional component video cables blue green red from the video output jacks Y Pb Pr on your external equipment to the Compo TV e Connect white red audio cables for sound from the audio L R output AV jacks on your external equipment to the Component YPbPr L R input on Component the TV s rear panel NOTE Audio input jacks share with AV How to Use nent YPbPr input on the TV s rear panel Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control Use A arrow but tons to highlight the input to view Component then press ENTER uoneje3suj lt O UO 35 Do 9 S O CF3 SEAE O O O 3 O O D P 12 Connecting External Equipment to AV Composite IN on your television TV SIDE PANEL Installation For GOOD video performance Connect to external
9. Time Setup V Alr Cable lt innel Program Name Auto Scan KABC DT KABC SD KABC WN Favorite Channel No KCAL DT Channel Label KTTV DT 0 1 0 1 KCOP DT 7 1 7 2 7 3 9 0 9 1 11 11 13 13 Prev Press ENTER To Change Ir Parental Alr Cable Auto Scan Favorite AddiDelete Channel No Picture A 14 Time Setup Favorite sjuoujsnipy nus iN Exit Parental sbumes AL 26 The ZOOM function offers several viewing display options on the 16 9 screen Press ZOOM to cycle through the following widescreen settings 1 NORMAL Recommended for viewing native widescreen content and undistorted 4 3 images Press ZOOM to cycle through the following o 4 M A E A3 1 th 3 widescreen settings lt gt Zoom Modes 2 WIDE Stretches certain 4 3 content and may reduce the black bars 3 ZOOM Stretches the image both vertically and horizontally to fill the screen when viewing widescreen content The zoom effect will crop images somewhat 4 CINEMA When viewing 4 3 content Cinema mode will fill the entire screen eliminating the side black bars It may also eliminate or reduce black bars on certain widescreen movies 27 iL NLILI MEN NN MEN 7 Power Consumption 30 Watts Dimension without Pedestal Installed 18 2 W x 11 9 H x 1 9 D Input Connections Composite Video
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11. equipment using optional video and audio cables Composite output jacks are available on most set top boxes and DVD players Component and HDMI connections are recommended for best performance if possible Set top box gaming console DVD How to Connect AV e When connecting external equipment to your television match the colors of the connecting jacks Video Yellow Audio White Red INPUT SOURCE e Connect the yellow video cable from the video output jack on your external A V equipment ie DVD player set top box to AV input on the TV s rear panel TV e Connect the white red audio cables for sound from the audio L R output jacks 00 AN on your external equipment ie DVD Player set top box to the AV L R jacks Connection to a Composite Input on the TV s rear panel Component NOTE Audio input jacks share with Componet HDMI 1 How to Use HDMI 2 e Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use V A arrow buttons to high VGA light the input to view AV then press ENTER 13 DC 12V IN SERVICE Recommended computer display resolution 1 920 x 1 080 60 HZ How to Connect a PC e Connect using an optional male to male VGA cable from your PC to the VGA input on the TV s rear panel How to Connect Audio sound e Connect an optional 3 5mm audio cable from the computer s mini audio output jack to the audio input on the TV s rear panel How to Use Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use V A arrow bu
12. in speakers only AV Select OO Move MENU Exit Press down arrow button to highlight SPDIF type Navigate using e Press down arrow button to highlight Audio the lt gt arrow buttons to select between PCM Analog Audio gt RAW Language Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons Digital Audio See page 15 to select to listen to an alternative language broad cast if available English Spanish lt French Note This feature is not available when text is grayed out You may select an alternative language using the remote control by pressing MTS Note When adjustments are complete you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button The TIME menu includes adjustment of settings for your local time zone and daylight savings time The clock will adjust automatically after you perform Channel Auto Scan of available broadcast channels broadcasting in your area See page 16 for TV Setup How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow 4 gt buttons to select TIME e Press down arrow button to highlight Sleep Timer Then press the gt arrow button to select time to view before television timer turns off 5 Min lt 10 Min lt 15 Min lt 30 Min lt 45 Min lt 60 Min lt 90 Min lt 0 Min lt 180 Min lt 240 Min lt OFF Sleep Timer 1 Time Zone e Press down arrow button to highlight Time Zone Then press the Daylight Saving Time gt arrow butt
13. pg 27 Freeze Pause and still frame the current image on the display Press again for live TV Audio Select Dynamic Standard Movie or User sound modes pg 19 E N C2 A SS op r i 1 e ol m AL o AGI ETU l 8 9 1 13 39 3 PN A 1 e e SLEEP GUIDE FAM RETURN 9 CD DISPLAY ZOOM FREEZE AUDIO 6 Note When using the remote control point it directly at the TV Side Panel A soft blue light illuminates when television is powered ON IR Receiver 1 Input After connecting your DVD cable box etc select the appropriate input source to view Press the INPUT button to display input options Press 61 CH buttons to highlight an input Press 01 to select INPUT SOURCE TV AV Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VGA 2 Menu Press the MENU button to display Press VOL to select from the 6 menu options available to you Press CH CH buttons to select a feature from the selected menu then press VOL VOL to adjust settings 3 Channel CH CH Press the CH CH buttons to select a channel in TV mode 4 Volume VOL VOL Press the VOL VOL buttons to adjust volume up or down 5 Power Press the POWER button to turn the LCD display ON OFF standby When the power is on the blue LED illuminates The screen image wil
14. 38 4h28 press the lt arrow button to ON 5 Canada RRT Settin Reset RRT OA Select NOTE Features are not available when text is grayed out e To set parental controls for television programming or DVD movies press the down up VA arrow buttons to highlight US Navigate using the gt buttons to highlight TV MPAA menu Highlight TV then press the gt arrow button to enter the TV Ratings menu to select your preference TV Y Appropriate for all children TV Y7 Appropriate for all children over 7 TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV MA Mature Audience Only Highlight MPAA then press the gt arrow button repeatedly to select your movie rating prefer ence G General Audience PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG13 Parents Strongly Cautioned R Restricted NC17 No One Under 17 Permitted X Adults Only sjusujsnipy Sf ejueJeg Menu Adjustments Parental Control Canada N o In the PARENTAL menu you may block television and movie programming based on Canadian TV and movie rating guidelines To gain ac cess and select your preferences within the Parental menu make certain your input is set to TV How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow 4 gt buttons to select PARENTAL Gain access to rating options by pressing the down arrow bu
15. 5 19 7 8 15 19 20 18 19 21 18 8 9 14 23 XVS Black detail enhancement 21 YPbPr Zoom Modes 9 12 T2420 30 Warranty 31 Limited North American Warranty Tmax Digital Inc LE1912 For peace of mind and valuable services please take a moment to register your product at www tmaxdigital com Tmax Digital Inc expresses the following non transferable and limited warranty on a new Apex Digital LE1912 purchased from an authorized Apex Digital amp U S retailer Retain the original bill of sale for proof of purchase Limited One 1 Year Warranty TMAX warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase During this period TMAX will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you TMAX also warrants it will be responsible for labor charges for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase It is the responsibility of the consumer to retain original packaging or provide like packaging in order to facilitate the warranty process TMAX will incur no liability whatsoever to provide packaging for warranty items Upon receipt of the warranty item should the product be damaged due to insufficient packaging the warranty may be voided The consumer is responsible for the transportation cost and insurance charges if applicable to an authorized Service Center or TMAX You must receive a return authoriz
16. Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the TV and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Cleaning Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a soft and slightly damp cloth for cleaning 5 Water and Moisture Do not use this TV near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 6 Accessories Carts and Stands Do not place this TV on a slippery or tilted surface or on an unstable cart stand or table The TV may slide or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the TV 7T Transporting the Television A TV and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the TV and cart combination to overturn 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The TV should not be placed in a built in installation such as a book case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided 9 Power Sources This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indica
17. Press the down button to highlight your preferences Highlight FAVORITE to add channels to your Favorites List Navigate using the lt gt V A arrow buttons to select channels to be added or deleted from your list Press ENTER to add or delete a channel A check mark indicates a channel has been added You may also display your FAVORITE list from the remote control by pressing FAV Highlight ADD DELETE to select or skip channels already in memory Navigate using the gt lt VA arrow buttons to access the list of available channels Press ENTER to change the channels status A checkmark indicates a channel has been added Highlight CHANNEL LABEL to name or rename a broadcast channel Navigate using the arrow button to enter the screen menu to re label a channel Use the V A arrow buttons to spell out each letter number or character Use lt gt arrow buttons to ad vance to the next space NOTE The DTV SIGNAL is a measurement of signal strength for the current channel viewed ie k e N17 E Picture rt Time ie 4 e Ye e Picture rf Time estup Ili Parental d Alr Cable Program Name Auto Scan KFTR DT KOCE HD KOCE OC Daystar KOCE SD AddiDelete Channel No Channel Label KVEA SD Press ENTER To Change 1 4 by 6 T N be gt N rr d 1 at a NG an WH Picture Audio Setup Parental Picture A T d
18. Your television offers both analog and digital inputs including two 2 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI interconnects offer the purest audio and video digital signal when connected to compatible HD sources ie HD set top box high defini tion blu ray player or gaming console Other video inputs includes an HD compo nent composite and VGA terminal for connection to a computer A coaxial digital audio SPDIF jack is included to connect through your home amplifier receiver to provide a spectacular home theater sound experience Your new television is an ENERGY STAR certified device which meets energy saving standards to reduce power consumption and the associated cost of use From the factory the default picture setting is currently set in the Power Saving mode We recommend that you read the user manual thoroughly before use to fa miliarize yourself with the installation and adjustment options available to you thereby enjoying all the features of the LE1912 for many years to come For peace of mind and valuable services please take a moment to register your product at www tmaxdigital com The LE1912 package includes the following items Save the carton amp packing for future shipping e LE1912 HDTV Pedestal Base Hardware Pedestal Instructions Remote Control AAA Batteries 2 Power Adapter Adapter Remote Control Quick Start Guide AAA Batteries x 2 User Manual ZIITI 9 900 0 8 V
19. adjust Please wait If you re using HDMI input CC will not work Use your device CC option for Closed Caption Phase ix 29 1 In the PARENTAL menu you may block television and movie programming based on TV ratings and Motion Picture Association guidelines To gain access and select your preferences within the Parental menu make certain your input is set to TV How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow 4 gt buttons to select PARENTAL Gain access to parental rating op tions by pressing the down arrow button to highlight ENTER PASSWORD Enter your 4 digit code factory default code is 0000 unless previously changed j U Iua Imas peor Picture A uo Ten stun Ti a Enter Password T MPAA eoem gt Next uon E fmm a i ain N i ie FT 2 s Bop amp Picture Audio Time on T TV TV LATE TV Y7 TV G TV PG TATE TV MA Q Block Press ENTER to Lock or Unlock AW Select Move MNU Exit e To change the password press arrow button to pooemee Picture A 1 Time Setup i TV display a screen to enter your new password then confirm System Lock us gt again not illustrated Canada Reset RRT x Select MENU Exit To make changes to PARENTAL controls high light SYSTEM LOCK then E
20. and CABLE SYSTEM will be displayed next Picture bo e e Press the gt arrow button to select STD IRC HRC Auto Auto is recommended e Press the down V arrow button to select Auto Scan and press ENTER Channel Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete MENU Exit R 3 Picture Air Mode Air Cable n Time Next AN Setup a mud zara MtNU Exit eee CEDA Exit Select AIR when connected to an indoor outdoor antenna e Press the gt gt arrow button to highlight AIR Press the down arrow button to select Auto Scan then press the right arrow button twice to start Chan nel Auto Scan Channel Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete NOTE For cable or satellite users without an indoor outdoor TV antenna there is no need to run Channel Auto Scan Connect your cable or satellite set top box to one of the available inputs on the TV for viewing See pages 11 13 for connection details The PICTURE menu offers options to enhance and refine the picture displayed on your TV based on ambient room light and personal prefer ences Adjustment options include contrast brightness color sharpness and color temperature How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using gt gt arrow buttons to select PICTURE Press the down V arrow button to highlight PICTURE MODE then press the gt arrow button to sel
21. anual on instruction for proper display output If your PC system uses a standard signal mode the screen will adjust automatically Connect an optional 3 5mm audio cable for stereo sound See page 14 for details How to Navigate After connecting to a PC press the VGA button on your remote control Press the MENU button on the remote control and navigate using arrow 4 gt buttons to select SETUP Gain access to position adjustment options by pressing the down W arrow button to highlight Advanced then press lt arrow button to select from the following options Highlight Clock Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to control the width of the ENT C image Zaeom Made Wide Ady nc d Restore scrap TT H Pos 50 stability V los SS SS Clock S lt SO Highlight Phase Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to improve focus and image Highlight H Pos Navigate using the gt gt arrow but tons to adjust the position of images displayed from side to side Auto gt C32 Adjust MENU Exit Highlight V Pos Navigate using the lt gt arrow but tons to adjust the position of images displayed up and down Highlight Auto Press the arrow button to automatically adjust the display to the best setting When prompted select Yes to confirm Are you sure No Move amp X Adjust NUBE m When prompted Select Yes to confir Auto
22. ation number before taking or sending a unit in for warranty service Service that is provided is warranted for the duration of the original warranty or 45 days Your Responsibility The warranty is subject to the following conditions You must retain the original bill of sale or a photocopy to provide proof of purchase even if the product was received as a gift You must call the provided phone number for an assessment of the problem No warranty service shall be provided until a claim or return authorization RMA is provided to you If the screen size is below 32 attach or print the RMA to the shipping carton along with a copy of the bill of sale and ship back to the address provided to you It is your responsibility to retain packaging or provide like packaging in order to ship and facilitate the warranty process on televisions TMAX will incur no liability whatsoever to provide packaging You are responsible for all tariffs and taxes imposed to ship or receive warranty replacement units to and from the U S over the Canadian border Labor service charges for TV installation setup adjustment of consumer controls and installation or repair of any type of antenna or cable systems are not covered by this warranty Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna or cable systems are your responsibility Warranty extends only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any other products or parts that have been lost mista
23. been exposed to rain or water If the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance 6 0 6 18 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that only an authorized service technician has used replacement parts specified by Apex Digital or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards and void any warranty 19 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine whether the product is in proper operating condition 20 Wall Mounting The TV should be mounted to a wall only by a professional The TV may slide or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Warranty shall be voided 21 Heat The TV should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat G etting Started Audio Settings mener nennen nnns 19 1 3 E a
24. ect your viewing preference from 5 factory options STANDARD gt DYNAMIC gt MOVIE POWER SAVING gt PERSONAL The STANDARD setting is recommended for most viewing environments Depending on the ambient light level in the room you may find one of the other options more pleasing To make more critical adjustments based on your own preferences in PERSONAL Press down arrow button to highlight Contrast Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease contrast intensity Press down arrow button to highlight Brightness Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease overall brightness Press down arrow button to highlight Color Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease color intensity Brightness Color Tint e Press down arrow button to highlight Tint Navigate using the Sharpness gt gt arrow buttons to adjust colors toward green or reddish tint Color Mode Press down arrow button to highlight Sharpness Navigate using X Adjust MENU the gt gt arrow buttons to soften or view crisper edges in the picture Press down arrow button to highlight your Color Mode preference Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to select COOL more bluish tone NORMAL or WARM setting The POWER SAVING mode adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to save energy and reduce power consumption Note When adjustments are complete you may s
25. elect another menu by pressing the Menu button sjusujsnipy sDumes oeunjolg Menu Adjustments Audio Settings The AUDIO menu offers options to make sound enhancements while listening through the built in speakers or to select digital audio options when connected to a Dolby Digital receiver though a SPDIF coaxial digital output How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using gt arrow buttons to select AUDIO Press the W arrow button to highlight SOUND MODE then press the lt arrow button to select your sound preference from 4 factory options PERSONAL STANDARD lt MUSIC MOVIE To make more critical sound adjustments based on your own preferences in PERSONAL e Press down arrow button to highlight Bass Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease low frequency intensity c 02 e R xr p Picture Audio Time setup Parental TV 4 Press down arrow button to highlight Treble Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease high frequency intensity Bass Treble Bal Press down arrow button to highlight Balance Navigate using the MO On gt gt arrow buttons to adjust sound towards the left or right speaker SPDIF Type RAW Audio Language English e Press down V arrow button to highlight Surround Press the arrow button to turn the dimensional surround effect ON or OFF for built
26. elect antenna options and perform Channel Auto Scan Channels found will be stored into the TV tuner memory How to Navigate e Press the gt gt arrow button to highlight CABLE or AIR based on your an tenna connection e Press the arrow button to select Auto Scan and press ENTER when Cable is selected AUTO is recommended Otherwise press the arrow button to select STD lt IRC HRC lt Auto e Highlight Start to Scan and press ENTER e Channel Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete Select TV Mode Setting select Metal or Home mode Press Enter to confirm Retail Mode Select antenna type and perform Channel Auto Scan from TV Menu 6 9 T 4 Picture A 1 Time Sep Parental V 0 dnyes AL pJeziM dnjes eniu TV Setup 8 5 5 Dd ox C O C a ge Or O f o5 Select antenna options and perform Channel Auto Scan to receive television channels that will be stored into the TV tuner memory To enter TV Mode e Press the MENU button e Using the 4 gt arrow buttons scroll to highlight TV mode e Press the down arrow button to highlight CABLE or AIR Cable Mode Select CABLE if you subscribe to a pay television service with out a set top box AiriCable Auto Scan Using the lt gt arrow button to highlight CABLE e Press the W arrow button GER Exit to select AUTO SCAN Press ENTER and the cursor will move up
27. gainst harmful interference in a residential installation This television generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this television does cause interference to other electronic equipment which can be determined by turning the television off and on then the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and television Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the television is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Important safeguards for you and your new TV Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet will provide you with many years of enjoyment and safe operation This product complies with all applicable U S Federal safety requirements and those of the Canadian Standards Association 1 Read amp Follow Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the TV is operated 2 Retain
28. i 0 ouccsenemeram ius deduxit csesde eme emp S MUN MED LM D EE E E MEE AT M I 19 4 Table of e RICETTE E P T Introduction What s In the BOX ccccccccsssccssseecssseeccsseeeccsseececseeeeseeeeessneeeaes 5 Audio LANGUAGE sessirnir E T TR 19 Remote Control Remote Control Battery Install ssssssssssseeeneenene nenne 6 Date amp Time Settings sssssssesseseeneerennntes 20 ita ue opu EEA 7 Remote Control TV Overview Setup Settings 21 Men Language 8 7 S 9 A c a eee ae ne enc nT ne ve eee E ee ee eee 21 Rear Pedestal Removal Wall Mounting cccccccccceccceesssceeeeececeesaeeeeeeeceessneeeeeesens 9 Zoom Moda ETT 21 ne er BS tO 0 21 oe 21 CC CCPC ce Tee Tee Tee Tee Tee Tee TCE eee Tee ee Ce COCA CC eee Cee eee ee Te Cee eT ee eee eer eee La Setup Before Use XVS Restore DEUI 8 21 22 9 installati nstaiiauon Advanced Setting for eR 23 Connection to Power Cord and Antenna amp Cable Satellite Box 10 Bons BM EE Parental Control US 24 2 nn nnns sans 25 A a a ee Connection to Component YPbPr Input sssesssssesseeeeeennnenennns 12 C tion to AV C ite ee 13
29. in Wire EN Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductor NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall on to power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 14 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on or inside the TV 16 Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 17 Damage Requiring Service Unplug from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the TV has
30. ion Closed Caption Closed Caption xvs xVvs Restore Default Restore Default lt gt CMENU Select MENU Exit MENU Exit Highlight Transparency Navigate using the gt gt ar row buttons to turn Off On Highlight XVS Navigate using the lt gt ar row buttons to select Menu Language English Menu Language English the translucent effect of the Q on Off gt On XVS provides Transparency User menu REN B noticeable black detail Spake ers Nolse Reduction Nolse Reduction Low enhancement that may be dva Closed Caption Closed Caption UR preferred Restore Default NON Default MtNU Exit X Next Highlight Zoom Mode Navigate using the 4 gt arrow buttons to select the Highlight Restore Default Press the lt arrow button to automatically set all adjust Menu Language English i TE Menu Language ay viewing mode displayed Transparency ments back to their original 8 Normal lt Wide lt Zoom lt Pon settings Dn aee i oom olse Reduction Low Nolse Reduction Cinema Closed Caption This feature is also available on the xvs Restore Default Are you sure Closed Caption XVS No C_ Restore Default remote control See page 27 MENU Exit AY Select When prompted Select Yes to confirm NOTE Closed Caption and Advanced are features described on the following pages The SETUP menu includes adjustments for activating the Clo
31. kenly discarded damaged by misuse accident neglect acts of God such as lighting or voltage surges in the home improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions or product that has been modified or had the serial number removed or altered Warranty does not cover cosmetic or missing lost accessories How to Obtain Warranty Service If after following the user manual quick start and troubleshooting guide should you find it necessary to contact Customer Service directly call 1 877 833 1888 daily from 7am 9pm Central Time You will be instructed on how your claim will be processed Have pertinent information available including proof of purchase details and a full understanding of the issue Limitations The flat panel display is an innovative device that is manufactured to precise tolerances with active performing pixels of at least 99 9996 As such it is NOT a malfunction to view multiple non performing pixels on your screen All warranties implied by state law are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above with the exception of warranties implied by state law as hereby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements etc with respect to repair or replacement of any parts TMAX shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damage This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have rights that may vary from state to state Some states
32. l appear within a few seconds OAL MIIAJOA JSUEd PIS 8 TV REAR PANEL mM Wall Mounting 1 Ee c PSURMBSEAGLLLLLL DJ hM o dts TV Overview 2 3 1 1 DC 12V IN Connect only to included 12V Power supply 2 SERVICE Port For service technician use only O c 3 HDMI Inputs 2 Connects to digital AV equipment that feature HDMI D connectivity HDMI supports enhanced high definition X video and up to 7 1 channel digital audio all from one cable Recommended D for best performance HDMI cable not included um e o 4 PC IN VGA Input Connect an optional VGA cable not included CL T from your personal computer 0 0 PC Audio Input 3 5mm 3 5mm audio cable not included Y A for sound o 5 Component Y Pb Pr Input Connect to an AV device that features component Y Pb Pr video and audio output jacks L COMPONENT YPbPr Removal of TV Pedestal for Wall Mounting It is recommended that you call your local TV dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the television to the wall using a suitable VESA 75 x 75 wall mount hardware To remove the pedestal base from the television unscrew the 4 Philips head screws and remove the entire assembly 6 7 8 9 3 6 RF Input Connect an antenna or cable connection for television reception Note Use an outdoor antenna cable or satellite for best recep
33. on to select between EASTERN gt CENTRAL gt MOUN Clock 2010 08 27 10 17 AM TAIN gt PACIFIC gt ALASKA gt HAWAII Press down arrow button to highlight Daylight Savings Time Navigate using the gt gt arrow buttons to turn this feature on or off Ay Select Note This feature is not available when text is grayed out Note When adjustments are complete you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button sjusujsnipy nus sbumes Sul 9 9q N e Menu Adjustments oetup Settings In the SETUP menu you may change the initial set up of preferences that include settings for language menu display computer monitoring closed captions enhancement of black detail in the picture and resetting your TV back to its factory default status How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow lt P buttons to select SETUP Gain access to display options by press ing the down VW arrow button to highlight Menu Language or other options then press arrow button on your remote to select E39 F1 Menu Language English Other languages include Highlight Noise Reduction Navigate using the gt gt ar Spanish and French f G yO ms J we Uf Parental row buttons to reduce video Menu Language English Transparency c noise Off gt Low gt Medium gt Transparency Zoom Mode Normal H ig h Defau It setting Low Zoom Mode Normal Noise Reduction Noise Reduct
34. rround Receiver Digital set top box gam ing console or DVD Connecting to a Stereo Receiver Amplifier Enjoy realistic sound from a stereo receiver amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic sound system when connected to your AV equipment Example Diagram illustrates the connection of audio cables from your AV equipment to a stereo receiver instead of the audio L R jacks on the TV s rear panel NOTE When audio cables are connected to a stereo receiver am plifier no audio sound will be heard from the TV s built in speakers How to Use Video Press the appropriate INPUT button on the remote control Use WA arrow buttons to highlight the input to view then press ENTER How to Use Audio Select the appropriate input from your audio equipment NOTE Refer to the User Manual from your home theater equipment for recommended audio settings Initial Setup Wizard After connecting your TV antenna or cable wire turn the television ON The quick setup wiz ard will display on screen Select your preferred Picture setting followed by antenna options if you will view local over the air TV broadcasts from an antenna Theses channels will be stored in the TV tuner memory after performing Channel Auto Scan In Home Mode the television display can reduce power consumption In Retail Mode the television provides a more dynamic picture that will increase power consumption The wizard will direct you to the TV menu to s
35. sed Caption feature for display on the television and customizing CC display types and font styles How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow lt P buttons to select SETUP Press the down arrow button to highlight Closed Caption Selection Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons to select Service 1 6 Option c Press down V arrow but Fry few ww d fe ton to highlight Advanced 2 i 5 i z Advanced Selection x Service e Press down V arrow but ton to highlight CC Mode Navigate using the gt gt ar row buttons select Off On CC on Mute e Press down arrow FN button to highlight Option c 2 Q a Press the lt arrow button to mm enter a menu with options to customize text fonts colors and opacities e Press down V arrow but ton to highlight Basic Selec tion Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons select CC gerere 1 4 Text 1 4 S O Select MtNU Exit Note When adjustments are complete you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button Features are not available when text is grayed out sjusujsnipy nus Ssuondey 0950 22 PC Menu Adjustments Advanced Settings In the SETUP menu you may adjust the position of images displayed on screen once you connect an input signal from your PC Recommended resolution is 1 366 x 768 For use with a laptop computer refer to your computer s owner m
36. t tons to highlight the input to view VGA then press ENTER NOTE If your PC uses a standard signal mode the screen will adjust automatically Connecting a Personal Computer with VGA to your television TV REAR PANEL Optional cables INPUT SOURCE TV AM Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 uonejejsuj e 0 uonoeuuo Jaindwoy JeuosJag 14 Installation EQ P 2 U og 0 C O Oc SE D C C 5 15 Connection to a Home Theater Audio System TV SIDE PANEL For BEST audio performance Connecting to a Home Theater System Dolby Digital can deliver optimal 2 channel stereo or 5 1 surround sound with five discrete full range channels separate channel for a subwoofer Enjoy optimal sound reproduction from your system with a Dolby Digital amplifier that incorporates a digital coaxial input Connect an optional digital cable directly to the television s SPDIF audio output to listen through all inputs except VGA VGA input does not sup port digital audio How To Setup Digital Output e Press the MENU button on the remote control e Press the right arrow button to select AUDIO e Press the down V arrow button to highlight SPDIF type Raw or PCM Picture f dio Se up Paren al bi Sound Mode Standard Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 50 SRS TruSurround XT SPDIF Type lt Audio Language Exit 1 TV REAR PANEL Dolby Prologic Su
37. ted on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your electronics retailer or local power company 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the TV 11 Lightning For added protection for the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the TV from light ning and power line surges suomnonajgsuJ A39jes Safety Instructions 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code U S A ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions Ground Clamp T Antenna Lead
38. tion 7 Headphone Jack Connect a stereo headphone 3 5mm not included for private listening 8 SPDIF Connect an optional coaxial digital cable not included through a compatible amp receiver to enjoy superior audio sound 9 AV Input Connect an external device to the composite VIDEO V and AUDIO L R output jacks found on most video equipment Connecting to DC 12V IN C VGA AUDIO Y Pb Pr 6 O DC 12V IN SERVICE HDMI Le 9 L COMPONENT us Q uoi ejje su j DC Adaptor How to connect with Power Cord e Connect the DC Adapter from your TV to the Power Cable It is strongly recommended for best broadcast reception to use digital cable satellite or a high quality roof top antenna TV input on the rear panel e See pages 16 17 for TV setup and Channel Auto Scan e RF Coaxial Cable e Tune to TV programming directly from the television tuner Roof Antenna Cable Outlet Installation C TV SIDE PANEL OQ 6 66 66 9 O P How to connect to an indoor or rooftop antenna O Connect the RF coaxial 75 ohm cable from your existing roof top indoor Ant Cable U antenna or wall outlet Finger tighten the RF connector end to the Wall Outlet 2 D O O OQ xog ejleyes eiqeo euuejuy a e Installation Connection to HDMI Inputs Optional HDMI cable Cable Satellite set top box How to connect with Digital Cable
39. tton to highlight ENTER PASSWORD Enter your 4 digit code factory default code is 0000 unless previously changed See page 24 for information on how to change your password Navigate using down arrow but ton to highlight CANADA ENGLISH then press the lt arrow button repeatedly to select your ratings preference Navigate using down arrow but ton to highlight CANADA FRENCH then press the lt arrow button repeatedly to select your ratings preference Canada French Canada French tw Move lt gt Select 0 Select MENU Exit E G 8 anst 13 ans 16 anst 18 anst Appropriate for everyone Appropriate for all children Appropriate for everyone 8 years old and up General Audience Parental Guidance Appropriate for Children over 14 years old Mature Audience Only Appropriate for everyone General Audience Appropriate for Children 8 years old and up Appropriate for Children 13 years old and up Appropriate for Children 16 years old and up Mature Audience Only Note When adjustments are complete you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button The TV menu provides for the setup of your television to receive TV channels store your favorites add or skip channels and label them by their call letters For antenna and Channel Auto Scan setup please refer to page 17 How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow gt gt buttons to select TV
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