Apex Digital LD3249 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. 8 ae e Highlight CHANNEL LABEL to name or rename a broadcast channel Navigate using the P 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 Alr Cable Auto Scan character Use 4 P arrow buttons to ad Favorite Add Delete vance to the next space ae NOTE The DTV SIGNAL is a measurement oe of signal strength for the current channel viewed 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 Press ZOOM to cycle through the following undistorted 4 3 images With Black Bars widescreen settings Zoom Mode 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 Display Technology Sizes inches Apect Ratio Panel Type Resolution Digital Compatibility YPbPr Brightness cd m Contrast Vertical Viewing Angle degrees Horizontal Viewing Angle degrees Maximum Colors millions2. Digital Audio See page 15 Note When adjustments are completed 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 the initial Channel Auto Scan of available broadcast channels in your area See page 17 for Initial TV Setup How to Navigate Press the MENU button on the remote control Navigate using arrow 4 gt buttons to select TIME e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Time Zone Then press the p arrow button to select between EASTERN gt CENTRAL gt MOUN a F TAIN gt PACIFIC gt ALASKA gt HAWAII Picture Time Zone e Use down arrow button to highlight Daylight Savings Time Navi Daylight Savings Time gate using the lt P arrow buttons to turn this feature on or off Ae Select j k lt A 4 ail Setup Parental TV Eastern Off 1999 12 31 10 28PM lt gt Move Note When adjustments are completed you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button sjuowjsnipy nus nus Sw 9 9eq 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 4P buttons to select SETU
3. Reponse Time ms Audio Power Dimension w Pedestal Installed Weight Input Connections NOTE Specifications subject to change without notice LCD TV 32 Class 31 5 Diagonal 16 9 TV Panel A grade 1366 x 768 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 450 176 176 16 7M ms 2X 7W 31 L x 23 1 H x 4 D Pedestal 19 8 x 9 28 Ibs approx Composite Video Audio S Video YPbPr Audio L R HDMI RF SPDIF Coaxial Digital Output PC VGA PC Audio IN SUOIJeDIJID2ds 28 Check for a possible solution to a symptom before contacting a customer service representative Symptom Possible Solutions e Use the Channel Auto Scan function to add the channels Cannot receive certain channels not included in memory See page 17 through the antenna Readjust your antenna and retry Channel Auto Scan Signal from the TV station may be weak in your area e Check the video installation of your external A V equipment No color See pages 11 14 Readjust antenna Keep TV away from noise sources neon Video noise or choppy picture lights and microwave appliances Troubleshooting Use the automatic scanning method to add the channels not included into the memory See page 17 Check whether channel was deleted See page 26 Check parental control settings See pages 24 25 c t in pini e If the item chosen in a menu is shown in gray text that item teeny mae eee cannot be selected in th
4. 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 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 14 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 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 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 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to da
5. 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 lt gt buttons to select PARENTAL Gain access to parental rating op tions by pressing the down Y arrow button to highlight ENTER PASSWORD Enter your 4 digit code factory default code is 0000 unless previously changed Enter Password e To change the password press P arrow button to display a screen to enter your new password then confirm again Not illustrated e To make changes to PARENTAL controls high light SYSTEM LOCK then press the P arrow button to sparen ON sae RRT Setting Reset RRT NOTE RRT Setting and Reset RRT are not user adjustable settings e To set parental controls for television programming or DVD movies press the down up VA arrow buttons to highlight US Navigate using the 4 gt buttons to highlight TV MPAA menu e Highlight TV then press the p 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 e Highlight MPAA then press the p arrow button repeatedly to select your movie rating prefer ence G General Audience PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG13 Parents Strongly
6. Cautioned R Restricted NC17 No One Under 17 Permitted X Adults Only sjusujsnipy nul NU JN jeyused 24 Menu Adjustments Parental Menu 25 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 lt gt buttons to select PARENTAL Gain access to rating options by pressing the down arrow button to highlight ENTER PASSWORD Enter your 4 digit code factory default code is 0000 unless previ ously changed See page 24 for information on how to change your password me E tt Parer e Navigate using down ar row button to highlight CANADA ENGLISH then press the P arrow button repeatedly to select your ratings preference e Navigate using down ar row button to highlight CANADA FRENCH then press the P arrow button repeatedly to select your rat ings preference Canada English Canada French Canada English Canada French Select Select env Exit MENU Exit 18 E G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans 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 Appr
7. DOWN Mute Press to temporarily turn sound off Press again to resume An icon will display when Mute is active See pg 8 11 14 Input Press to select TV Input sources TV AV S Video Component HDMI VGA Guide Press to view scheduled programming for the current channel viewed if available Favorite Press to display a list of Favorite TV Channels you have added See pg 26 for details 10 Menu Press to display the User menu Press V A 41 P to navigate amp make selections in the Picture Audio Time Setup Parental amp TV menus See pg 17 26 for details Exit Press to exit the Menu after setting user preferences Arrow Buttons Enter Use VA lt P to navigate and make selections To confirm a selection press ENTER Ch List Press to display a list of channels saved in the TV tuner memory Use V A lt P to highlight and make channel selection Zoom Press to display or select viewable picture size options ZOOM NORMAL gt ZOOM WIDE gt ZOOM ZOOM gt ZOOM CINEMA Sleep Press to activate the sleep function to turn off the television automatically OFF gt 5 Min gt 10 Min gt 15 Min gt 30 Min gt 45 Min gt 60 Min gt 90 Min gt 120 Min gt 180 Min gt 240 Min Display Press to display program information currently on screen Picture Press to display or select from various preset picture modes Personal gt Standard gt Dynamic gt Movie See pg 18 for details MTS multi channel
8. panel ad See page 17 for initial TV setup and Channel Auto scan F Connector Tune to TV programming directly from the television tuner e Cable Wall Outlet optional HDMI cable TV REAR PANEL i Cable Satellite Set Top Box How to connect with Digital Cable Satellite Set Top Box Connect the RF coaxial 75ohm cable from the video outlet of your Conner cable Satellite box to the RF input on the TV s rear panel Select Ch 3 or 4 on the TV and select a channel For better performance use AV component or an HDMI installation Refer to your set top box user manual See page 17 for initial TV setup and Channel Auto scan uo ejje su Qo C OS o 3 O oO 9 UO o 5 on DO gt D 5 FF D D D 10 Installation Connection to HDMI Inputs 11 TV REAR PANEL VIDEO HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 POWER For BEST video performance Connect to A V equipment that offers HDMI an uncompressed all digital video audio interface found on today s HD digital set top boxes and high definition DVD players Use of this pure digital technology offers enhanced high definition video and digital audio all via a single cable There are three 3 HDMI inputs available for use with HD Set Top Boxes gaming consoles and HD DVD Blu ray players How to Connect HDMI e From your external digital A V equipment connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output to the HDMI input on t
9. to continue to receive low power analog broadcasts via an antenna Information about the DTV transition is available from www DTV gov or 1 888 CALL FCC and from www dtv2009 gov or 1 888 DTV 2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital to analog converter boxes DIGITAL The LD3249 package includes the following items e Remote Control User s Guide e AAA Batteries e AC Power Cord e Quick Start Guide e User Manual e Quick Start Guide A He a d G e AC Power Cord e Remote Control e AAA Batteries x 2 Your remote control handset is powered by two 2 AAA type batteries e To insert batteries turn the remote e Place two 2 AAA batteries into the control over and remove the battery compartment with correct polarity cover e When pointed towards the television the effective range is approximately 16 feet from the front of the IR receiver 30 to the left and right 20 up and down e To avoid damage from possible battery chemical leakage remove the batteries if yo
10. APEX LD3249 beyond expectation DIGITAL 32 LCD TELEVISION 03 2009 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 designe
11. P Gain access to display options by press ing the down Y arrow button to highlight Menu Language or other options then press P arrow button on your remote to select e Highlight Noise Reduction Navigate using the 4 gt ar row buttons to reduce video noise Off gt Low gt Medium gt High e Other languages include Spanish and French Transparency Zoom Mode Noise Reduction Noise Reduction Advanced Default setting Low Advanced Closed Caption Menu Adjustments e Highlight XVS Navigate using the lt gt ar e Highlight Transparency Navigate using the 4 gt ar gt row buttons to turn Off On row buttons to select D the translucent effect of the Transparency a Off gt On XVS provides User menu LETS noticeable black detail Advanced enhancement that may be ae preferred D Y e Highlight Zoom Mode e Highlight Restore Default Navigate using the lt gt Press the P arrow button to arrow buttons to select the automatically set all adjust 7 viewing mode displayed ments back to their original Normal gt Wide gt Zoom gt settings Cinema Advanced gt This feature is also avail able on the remote control gt See page 27 When prompted Select Yes to confirm 21 NOTE Closed Caption and Advanced are features described on the following pages The SETUP menu includes adjustments for activating the Closed Caption feature for display on the television and customizing CC displ
12. Surround O Connection Example O _ gt SPDIF Type Audio Language D Zz Surround Left gt Surround Right Speaker ag Speaker 15 NOTE Refer to the User Manual from your home theater equipment for recommended audio settings D Connecting to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL rere 2 rp Av2 A c T 9990900000 e 96600000 POWER L Perr 1 ol AVI Connecting to a Stereo Receiver Amplifier e 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 amplifier 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 V A arrow buttons to highlight the input to view then press ENTER How to Use Audio Select the appropriate input from your audio equipment Dolby Prologic Surround Receiver Digital Set Top Box Gaming Console or DVD Front Left Front Right A ae ie F a Channel i hi o i Dolby Surround Connection Illustration W i Surround Left Surround Right Speaker Speaker Uopejjezsuj J9IJI duy 18AI89894 e 0
13. TV sound Press to select a second audio channel if available Audio Press to select from various preset audio EQ settings Personal gt Standard gt Music gt Movie See pg 19 for details CCD Select Closed Caption subtitles if available OFF gt ON gt CC ON MUTE See pg 22 for details 14 16 18 20 NOTE When using the remote control point it directly at the TV ff A soft blue light illuminates when IR Receiver television is powered ON Side Panel Z U m Z 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 V A buttons to highlight an input Press ENTER to select AV1 AV2 S Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VGA 2 Menu Press the MENU button to display and adjust your TV settings Press again to turn the OSD on screen display OFF To adjust settings from here press CH CH V A to navigate to a high lighted setting then press VOL VOL to select and adjust 3 Channel CH V A YA Press the YA buttons to select a channel in TV mode
14. These buttons are also used to adjust settings in the MENU mode 4 Volume VOL VOL AY Press the AY buttons to adjust volume up or down These buttons are also used to adjust settings in the MENU mode 5 Power Press the POWER button turn the LCD display ON OFF standby When the power is on the blue LED illuminates The screen image will appear within a few seconds NOTE To turn OFF power completely switch the Master Power button located on the rear of the television When the Master Power switch is off neither the remote control or television POWER button will function See pg 9 for details OAL MIIAIOA JSUEd PIS 9 UOIF 00 TV Overview OO C gt DO A nS D X Y D D D A o 9 L AC 100V 240V HDMI 3 HDMI 2 50 60Hz GA fr PC IN Disassembly of TV Pedestal To remove the pedestal stand from the television unscrew the 6 Philips head screws and slide the TV upward while securing the base TV REAR PANEL ct YPbPr2 00990 Ei 0660066006 1 2 3 1 Master Power ON OFF Switch When the master power is switched OFF the power button located on the remote control and right side of the television will not function Make sure it is switched ON for regular TV viewing on a daily basis 2 AC Power Plug Insert power plug during initial setup 3 HDMI Inputs 3 Connects to digital AV equipment that feature HDMI connectivity HDMI supports enhanced high definitio
15. aling S seca ati Deca ea Dat ana aaa e Da 25 TV Menu E VOIE omite murea ni dn a na e a a ia n nav iau sit 26 Add Delete Channel setea ate a ate a tea iai mt iat a ra taina 3 da o ac al dt 26 Channel Label sas short Sia aie Sa Se ae e 7 ec ae il a ol a RI a 26 BA Asie plc 1 ERROR RR ENI EEEO RI RR PT panne 26 Zoom Mode oicisiciscsccicecioviadentariawdadiadelapidiaveaMaveadesaevevecenscs 27 M isc Information SPECE eci sa eat ea o otto oc a a ai a vance 28 TROUBICSNOOUNG i seci pe pare sare eta aaaaetra aaeaa ea aada sia edsiaa aaaa aaa die aea 29 MV IERI RO RR RR RR RR RR IRI IRI RARI PETE PRR 30 U9 U04Y jo jqeL Introduction What s In The Box Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD 3249 HD Television It has been de signed to enjoy today s high definition television experience With a display resolution of 1366 x 768 720p you are assured of one of the finest quality televisions available today View HDTV and digital broadcasts if available in your area over the air when connected to an antenna Choose an outdoor antenna for the best possible reception Visit www antenna org Your television offers many digital and analog inputs Three 3 High Defini tion Multimedia Interface HDMI interconnects offer the purest audio and video digital signal when connected to compatible HD sources ie HD set top box high definition DVD player gaming console Other video connections available include two 2 sets o
16. all other warranties guarantees agreements etc with respect to repair or replacement of any parts Apex Digital shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damage The warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have these rights that may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long a warranty lasts or the exclu sions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you
17. and the cursor will move up and CABLE SYSTEM will be displayed next f Press the P arrow button to select STD gt IRC gt HRC gt Auto Auto is recommended e Press the down Y arrow button to select Auto Scan and press ENTER to start Channel Auto Scan Channel Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete 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 4 P arrow buttons to select PICTURE Press the down Y arrow button to highlight PICTURE MODE then press the P arrow button to select your viewing preference from 4 factory options STANDARD gt DYNAMIC gt MOVIE 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 e Use down arrow button to highlight Contrast Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease contrast intensity e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Brightness Navigate using _ Pict the lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease overall brightness Picture Mode Contrast e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Color Na
18. ay 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 Y arrow button to highlight Closed Caption e Use down Y arrow button to highlight CC Mode Navi gate using the lt gt arrow buttons select Off gt On gt CC on Mute e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Basic Selection Navigate using the 4 gt ar row buttons select CC 1 4 Text 1 4 Advanced Gelection Service Option A Move 09 Select ur Rast Advanced Selection Option X Gelect Use down arrow button i ea to highlight Advanced Selection Navigate using the d gt arrow buttons to select Service 1 6 Picture Audio Use down arrow button to highlight Option Press the gt arrow button to enter m a menu with options to cus Font Size tomize text fonts colors and opacities Note When adjustments are completed you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button Ra Parental TV MENU Exit vyvvyYvYv Y VY Vy V szu wzsn py nul nus dnies 22 Menu Adjustments Setup Menu 23 In the SETUP menu you may adjust the position of images displayed on screen once you connect an input signal from your PC Recom mended resolution is 1280 x 1024 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
19. cture Menu CON E SI soare E A a a a ence nicer ei aa al ra ata 18 SF FILIE SS aa anina oii ari a iai a o tii ial e td a ani 18 OOM ui a na ta n 35 ae at ct a BR re ee a ah aaa io a 18 CNE tea a a i no na ate d ai a ae taci aia alia ial 18 Shailphess asea es enae aaa a male pa aaa ai aug D aa 2 s adi die adie i adie ed ne 18 GOlor eMC G eara RAAE EE re 18 Audio Menu D E E i e a re neta et pe aa ti i 19 WGN orei era ii o ati in e av ai n nr i ua m p ii ei 19 E PICE caci a cil pati tn n dala li dan da dl ea 19 UN OUING oaste 3 cri ess E ni a a a a a Ga en a d 19 PANS na an anii e bean n ME ani E a c cues 19 SPD eee hereto sas oe aia aa aa Blat see see NU tn a Un Ie ae 19 Audio ean ELICE caste n aia cat cet c i at a st nana ei nada aa ea 19 Date amp Time Menu DME A ONE sas ea poata eo sati inta nule ala Rl pa A is se aa aval ta el cva eet 20 Daylight Savings TINE atei ae it dee at i atata alai a at a adr 20 Set Up Menu Meong Language essesi E r ENE 21 Tans a eNO y erer a ie A tata asaltat a tt 21 LOO A la ala la E E E R esau 21 Noise RECI IO NO ase pia cette neletale atei i a En EEE A ie te 21 XVS Enhanced Black Detail eee eee eee 21 RES Ore DE sch eaecenaetizi orei eo a ai SSS een E one 21 Cl sed CE NOl eee intari a a cot a et tv al la data al ai e d 22 Personal Computer eee eee aaa 23 Parental Menu U S TV and Movie Isa LINE S5 eea aie anotimp teo pate a atatia taie 24 Canadian TV and Movie R
20. d to provide reasonable protection against 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 be
21. e current input TV blocked on certain channels e Check that connected audio cables are completely inserted e Verify you have selected the correct audio source from your No sound amplifier See page 15 16 e Mute function maybe enabled press mute on the remote e The Text option is enabled and no text is available Black box on screen Blackboxonsereen Turn off CC in the Setup menu under Closed Caption pg 22 e Batteries in the remote control may need replacing No power e Re attach AC plug to wall outlet e Check that the Master Power switch is ON See page 9 e Digital TV channel signal maybe weak try another channel No picture Press input button repeatedly to select connected A V equipment e Re connect the antenna or cable wiring Replace batteries with new ones Check that battery polarity is correct 29 Point remote directly at the TV See pg 6 Remote control does not function A AC power plug Add Delete channels Advanced mode Advanced selection Air Cable Antenna installation Arrow buttons Audio setup amp adj Audio Language AVC Audio volume control B Balance adjustment Bass adjustment Batteries Brightness adjustment C CCD Closed Caption Cable installation Canadian Ratings Channel Up Down Channel Auto Scan Channel Label Channel List Clock Cinema Zoom Coaxial Digital Output Color adjustment Color Temperature Composite Input Component Input Computer connection Contrast adju
22. e or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Warranty shall be voided 22 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 Safety IMS WUCHOMNS sei seca nete octets d ii toat aides ud eta aie naiul lata 1 3 Table of CONTE NS nai azotat aceluia ai aaa ai ata ta at ia la ae Introduction What s In The Box eee eee 5 Remote Control Remote Control Battery Install eee 6 Remote Control OvervieW cc cece eee eee eee 7 TV Overview Pront amp Side Panelo ccris a dal a aie a a act a Rear F ANG lhaivearcustasiu deans swan nica a cearta ti aan a ina aaa dp D Pedestal Base Poe Oa sm speta tn da au ut 0 a al anes nitiai Setup Before Use Installation Connection to Antenna amp Cable Satellite eee 10 Connection to HDMI Inputs mn oc carate eta cai tre iai one e ne cue cteteeaesocee 11 Connection to Component YPbPr Inputs 0 e eee ee eee 12 Connection to Composite AV S Video Inputs cece eee e ee eee 13 Connection to a Personal Computel cccc eee 14 Connection to a Home Theater System 15 Connection to a Receiver AMp c eee 16 Initial TV Setup TV Channel Setup amp Channel Auto Scan cece cece eee neces eee 17 M enu Adjustments Pi
23. eceive a return authoriza tion number before sending a unit in for service Limited Ninety 90 Days Labor Warranty Apex Digital warrants it will be responsible for labor charges for repair or replacement of parts on this product for a period of ninety days from the date of original retail purchase During this period Apex Digital will repair or replace a defective part at its sole option with a new or refurbished part or product without charge to you except for the shipping charges incurred by the consumer if any to the Service Center Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions You must retain the original bill of sales to provide proof of purchase There are no exceptions You must call the provided phone number for an assessment of the problem No service or shipment of product will be accepted unless an RMA is provided attached or printed to shipping carton along with bill of sale You are responsible for all tariffs and taxes imposed to ship or receive warranty or warranty replacement units to and from the U S These warranties are effective only if product is purchased through an Authorized retail reseller and the unit is operated in North America Labor service charges for set 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 resp
24. f HD component vid eo 2 composite input jacks one S Video input jack and one 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 experience 3D Digital noise reduction digitally reduces image noise while film mode detection adjusts the picture providing a more natural looking and clearer image We recommend that you read the user manual thoroughly before use to famil iarize yourself with the installation and adjustment options available to you thereby enjoying all the features of the LD3249 for many years to come Digital Television Transition Notice This device contains a digital television tuner so it should receive digital over the air TV programming with a suitable antenna after the end of full power analog TV broadcasting in the United States on February 17 2009 After February 17 2009 a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over the air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation s transition to digital broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products When a converter box is used with an older television receiver a signal splitter might be necessary
25. for details How to Navigate After connecting to a PC press the INPUT button and highlight VGA then press ENTER Press the MENU button on the remote control and navigate using arrow 4 P buttons to select SETUP Gain access to position adjustment options by pressing the down Y arrow button to highlight Advanced then press P arrow button to select from the following options e Highlight Clock Navigate using the 4 P arrow buttons to control the width of the Lar pa IN image Zoom Mode Wide Noise Reduction Off Advanced Closed Caption Restore Default WQ Move Adjust Q Move CO Next e Highlight Phase Navigate using the 4 P arrow buttons to improve focus and image stability e Highlight H Pos Navigate using the 4 P arrow but tons to adjust the position of images displayed from side to side Adjust AY Move Adjust e Highlight V Pos Navigate using the 4 P arrow but tons to adjust the position of images displayed up and down e Highlight Auto Press the gt arrow button to automatically adjust the display to the best setting When prompted 27 50 select Yes to confirm Are you sure No Vex m 89 Auto adjust Please wait When prompted Select Yes to confirm Q Move GO Adjust MENU Exit Next In the Parental menu you may block television and movie programming based on TV ratings and Motion Picture Association guidelines
26. fore the TV is operated 2 Retain 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 7 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
27. from the type of power source indicated 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 Polarization This TV is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet the contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 11 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 12 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 SUuoI 2n 13Suj Ajajes Safety Instructions 13 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
28. gt STANDARD gt MUSIC gt MOVIE To make more critical sound adjustments based on your own preferences in PERSONAL e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Bass Navigate using the lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease low frequency intensity Use down Y arrow button to highlight Treble Navigate using the frre d gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease high frequency intensity Sona eee Treble e Use down arrow button to highlight Balance Navigate using the Re lt gt arrow buttons to adjust sound towards the left or right speaker surround Ave e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Surround Press the P arrow SPDIF Type button to turn the dimensional surround effect ON or OFF for built in tert er det a speakers only A Move 09 Adjust MENU Exit e Use down Y arrow button to highlight AVC Navigate using the gt e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Audio arrow button In the ON position Automatic Volume Control will limit Language Navigate using the lt P arrow buttons the level of increased volume heard during television commercials and to select to listen to an alternative language broad volume differences between inputs cast if available English gt Spanish gt French e Use down Y arrow button to highlight SPDIF type Navigate using You may select an alternative language using the the lt gt arrow buttons to select between PCM Analog Audio gt RAW remote control by pressing MTS
29. he TV s rear panel How To Use e Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use PA arrow buttons to highlight the input to view HDMI 1 2 3 then press ENTER Connecting to an HD Set Top Box or High Definition DVD Player Using HDMI Digital Set Top Box Gaming Console or DVD w HDMI interface optional HDMI cable TV AV1 AV2 S Video Component 1 Caamnanant 9 Connecting A V Equipment to Component Video IN YPbPr1 YPbPr2 on your television TV REAR PANEL H da ma 9990900000 POWER For BETTER video performance Connect to A V equipment that features component video output jacks for excellent performance There are two 2 YPbPr component video and audio inputs for use with set top boxes gaming consoles and DVD players How to Connect Component e When connecting A V equipment to your television match the colors of the connecting jacks Video Blue Green Red Audio White Red e Connect optional component video cables blue green red from the video output jacks Y Pb Pr on your external A V equipment ie DVD Player set top box to the YPbPr1 and or YPbPr2 input s on the TV s rear panel e Connect white red audio cables for sound from the audio L R output jacks on your external A V equipment ie DVD Player set top box to the YPbPr1 or YPbPr2 L R input s on the TV s rear panel How to Use e Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control Use PA arrow but tons to highlight the
30. input to view Component 1 2 then press ENTER H O 96 60000009 Lo YPbpri l A optional Component cables Digital Set Top Box Gaming Console or DVD HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VGA UOI3e e3suj lt O UO 35 Ya 9 2 re O O c53 OS 5 O 3 O O D gt 12 Installation as oe oO 0 O c O cs Se VU V O O O O 13 Connecting A V Equipment to Composite or S Video IN on your television TV REAR PANEL rer da n 0909900000 AC 100V 240V pw ES J T 9006000600 e POWER L__ YPbpr1 NOTE An S Video cable is for video only You must connect audio cables for sound For GOOD video performance Connect to A V equipment using optional video and audio cables Composite and S Video output jacks are available on most set top boxes and DVD players Com ponent or HDMI connections are recommended for best performance if possible optional cables VIDEO How to Connect Composite e When connecting A V equipment to your television match the colors of the con necting jacks Video Yellow Audio White Red e Connect the yellow video cable from the video output jack on your external A V equipment ie DVD Player set top box to AV1 or AV2 input on the TV s rear o vidaeo panel Component 1 Component 2 e Connect the white red audio cables for sound from the audio L R output jacks Tas on your ex
31. n video and two channel digital audio all from one cable Recommended for best performance 4 PC IN VGA Audio Input 3 5mm Connect an optional VGA cable from your personal computer and a 3 5mm audio cable for sound 5 6 7 8 9 5 YPbPr 1 2 Inputs and R L Audio Inputs 2 Connect up to two 2 AV devices that feature component YPbPr video and audio output jacks 6 AV 1 2 Inputs 2 Connect up to two 2 standard AV devices to the composite VIDEO Y and AUDIO L R output jacks found on most external video equipment 7 S Video Connects to the S Video output jack found on external video equipment For audio connect an AUDIO L R cable to the L R on AV1 adjacent to the S Video input 8 SPDIF Connect an optional coaxial digital cable through a com patible amp receiver to enjoy superior audio sound 9 RF Input Connect antenna or cable for television reception It is strongly recommended that the installation of a high quality roof top antenna digital cable or satellite set top box be used in conjunction with your television for best broadcast reception For indoor use we suggest an amplified HDTV antenna Roof Antenna Cable Outlet Installation How to connect with an indoor or rooftop antenna Digital Cable Satellite Set Top Box TV REAR PANEL Connect the RF coaxial 75ohm cable from your existing roof top antenna or or wall outlet Finger tighten the F Connector end to the TV input on the rear
32. ngerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 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 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 c d e 19 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 20 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 21 Wall Mounting The TV should be mounted to a wall only by a professional The TV may slid
33. onsibility Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workman ship as limited above and do not extend to any other products or parts that have been lost discarded or damaged by misuse accident neglect acts of God such as lightning or voltage surges in the home improper installation improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions provided or product which has been modified have had the serial number removed altered or rendered illegible Warranties do not cover cosmetic damage or lost accessories How to Obtain Warranty Service If after following the operating instructions the Troubleshooting Guide and the FAQ pages on televisions found at our website www apexdigitalinc com 1 Should it be necessary to contact Customer Service Center directly call 866 427 3946 Daily 8am to 6pm Pacific Time You will be instructed on how your claim will be processed 2 Have your pertinent information available including proof of purchase and an understanding of the complaint Limitations Your LCD panel is an innovative device that is manufactured to precise tolerances with active performing pixels of at least 99 99 As such it is NOT a malfunc tion 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 herby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of
34. opriate 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 completed 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 lt P buttons to select TV Press the down Y button to highlight your preferences e Highlight FAVORITE to add channels to your Favorites List Navigate using the 4 ES Oe 2 FILIASI gt VA arrow buttons to select channels Pietre Aae J Time setup parea Lai AR tup 4 to be added or deleted from your list Press A 5 MA RT ENTER to add or delete a channel A check B SS IE mark indicates a channel has been added You may also display your FAVORITE list from the remote control by pressing FAV szu wzsn py nul e Highlight ADD DELETE to select or skip channels already in memory Navigate using the 4 lt gt VA arrow buttons to access the list of available channels Press ENTER to PTRA change the channels status A checkmark Favorite indicates a channel has been added 7 NU W AL 7 1 7 2 7 3 9 0 9 1 11 11 13 13
35. play modes listed below If your PC system uses a standard signal mode the screen will adjust automatically TV Video signal VGA DVI VESA Standard AV 1 Vertical Freq Hz Horizontal Freq Hz 1280 x 1024 recommended a o 48 4 7 565 AV2 S Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HNMI 2 1280 x 1024 60 ee 1366 x 768 60 485 UOI3e e3suj e 0 UOID8UU0 Jaindwoy euosJ9d 14 Connection to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL er 2 E m PCIN ace oe 00 5 5 6 6 o VGA POWER Lo YPbpr1 ___ AVI Installation For BEST audio performance Connecting to a Home Theater System Dolby Digital can deliver optimal 2 channel stereo or surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer Enjoy optimal sound reproduction from your system with a Dolby Digital amplifier 000 II 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 The VGA does not support digital audio ae Front Right OE How To Setup Digital Output m e Press the MENU button on the remote control TI 2 e Press the right P arrow button to select AUDIO CI Y Center Channel A e Press the down Y arrow button to highlight SPDIF type P Raw or PCM O Q C O Oc oF D Dolby Digital 5 1
36. r Zoom Modes 9 12 7 21 27 30 Warranty 31 Limited North American Warranty Apex Digital Inc LD3249 Apex Digital Inc expresses the following limited warranty This warranty extends to new APEX LD3249 purchased from an authorized Apex U S reseller retailer and used within the U S by the original purchaser or consumer received the new product as a gift and no other purchaser or transferee You must retain the original bill of sale for proof of purchase Limited One 1 Year Warranty Apex Digital 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 Apex Digital will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you It is the responsibility of the consumer to retain original packaging or provide like packaging in order to facilitate the warranty process Apex Digital Inc will incur no liability whatsoever to provide packaging for warranty items Upon receipt of the warranty item should it be determined that the packaging was insufficient Apex Digital Inc at its discretion may void the warranty The consumer is responsible for the transportation cost and insurance charges if applicable for the set to the Service Center or Apex Digital The consumer will be responsible for all tariffs duty and taxes imposed to ship or receive warranty or warranty replacement units to and from the U S You must r
37. stment D Dash Daylight Savings Time Default settings Digital Cable Digital set top box Digital audio Dolby Digital 9 26 23 22 10 17 10 7 7 14 16 19 19 19 19 19 6 29 18 laz 10 17 25 7 8 17 26 20 23 21 15 18 18 13 12 14 23 18 20 21 10 10 15 15 16 Display Display Modes for PC E Exit F Favorite Channels G Guide H HDMI Input Home theater l IR Receiver Input L Languages LED light M Master Power Menu MTS Mute Movie Ratings Movie mode N Normal Zoom Noise Reduction Number buttons P Parental Control Password Pedestal stand removal PC PCM Phase 7 26 11 15 16 6 8 7 8 11 14 19 21 8 8 9 7 8 17 26 7 19 7 24 25 18 27 21 24 25 24 25 9 14 23 15 23 Picture Modes Power R RAW Ratings TV Movie Recall 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 Surround Sound T Time Zone Tint adjustment Treble adjustment Transparency V Video adjustment Volume adjustment VGA installation amp adj W Wide Zoom XYZ 7 18 7 9 15 24 25 x puj 6 7 9 10 21 24 10 10 13 7 9 19 18 9 15 19 7 8 16 19 15 16 19 20 18 19 21 18 7 8 9 14 23 27 XVS Black detail enhancement 21 YPbP
38. ternal A V equipment ie DVD Player set top box to the AV1 or AV2 HDMI 3 L R jacks on the TV s rear panel VGA How to Connect S Video e Connect an optional S Video cable from the S Video output jack on your external A V equipment to the S Video input on the TV s rear panel TV e Connect the white red audio cables for sound from the audio L R output jacks a on your external A V equipment to the AV1 L R input on the TV s rear panel S Video How to Use E e Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use V A arrow buttons to high Ee nE light the input to view AV1 AV2 S Video then press ENTER lE aal VGA Connecting a Personal Computer with VGA to your television TV REAR PANEL YPbPr2 A PAAT 0099900000 hel QO L S VIDEO 6999006 E AC 100V 240V HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 50 60Hz POWER YPbPr1 Recommended computer display resolution 1280 x 1024 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 out put jack to the audio input on the TV s rear panel optional cables How to Use e Press the INPUT button on the remote control Use V A arrow buttons to highlight the input to view VGA then press ENTER Display Modes e Screen images have been optimized during manufacturing for the dis
39. u 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 e Replace the cover IR Receiver 101 U04 33034 iesu Auoyeg Remote Control Overview Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset 1 2 O no A Q 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Power To turn the LCD display ON or OFF Standby Master power switch located on the rear of the TV must be turned ON Number Buttons Press to select your desired television channel For example to select a digital channel for channel 4 press 4 1 if available Recall Press to select between the current and previously viewed television channel Volume Adjust Volume UP or DOWN Channel A V Select Channel UP or
40. uooauuop 16 Initial TV Setup TV Channel Setup amp Channel Auto Scan 17 After you have initially connected your TV antenna or cable no set top box turn the television ON A screen will display asking you to run a Channel Auto Scan to search and receive available local digital channels It is here where you will select antenna options and run Channel Auto Scan Channels will be stored in the TV tuner Please Run e Press the MENU button on the remote control Channel Auto Scan e Using the 4P arrow buttons scroll to highlight TV mode in the TV menu e Press the down Y arrow button to highlight AIR CABLE How to Navigate Air Mode Cable Mode Select AIR when connected to an indoor outdoor Select CABLE if you subscribe 3 to a pay television service includ E ing satellite Auto Scan ee DTV Signal antenna _ Press the 4P arrow Ra e Using the 4 gt arrow button to button to highlight AIR Channel Label i highlight CABLE Press the down V arrow button to select Auto Scan then press the P right arrow AUTO button to start Channel Auto Scan Ow N Time__ setup Pare Channel Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete NOTE For cable or satellite users with no TV antenna there no need to run Chan nel Auto Scan Connect your cable or satellite set top box to one of the avail able inputs on the TV for viewing e Press the V arrow button to select AUTO SCAN Press ENTER
41. vigate using the Brighinsss Color lt gt arrow buttons to increase or decrease color intensity Tint Sharpness Color Mode e Use down arrow button to highlight Tint Navigate using the d gt arrow buttons to adjust colors toward green or reddish tint CO Adjust MENU Exit e Use down Y arrow button to highlight Sharpness Navigate using the 4 gt arrow buttons to soften or view crisper edges in the picture e Use down arrow button to highlight Color Temperature Navi gate using the lt P arrow buttons to select COOL more bluish tone NORMAL or WARM The default setting is NORMAL WARM mode will provide color that is calibrated to D6500 Kelvin the standard color that broadcast stations and the Motion Picture industry consider as the most accurate to view programming Note When adjustments are completed you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button sjusujsnipy nul nus INPld 18 Menu Adjustments Audio Menu 19 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 4 P arrow buttons to select AUDIO Press the Y arrow button to highlight SOUND MODE then press the P arrow button to select your sound preference from 4 factory options PERSONAL
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