Manual Aplex
Manual Aplex
Manual Aplex
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
Please
PF2020
PF2720
PF3220
PF2030
PF2730
PF3230
carefully
before
operation.
Instruction
Manual
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
//_
Caution:
This
indicates"dangerous
voltage"
insidesymbol
the product
that presents a risk
of
electric shock or personal injury.
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This
symbol indicates
important
accompanying
the product.
instructions
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention:
Pour _iter tes chocs dectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu' au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating
label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can
cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some
network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable TV Installer:
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which 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 cable
entry as practical.
Customer
Record
You wilt find the model number and chassis number of your TV on the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call APEX Digital customer service or your APEX dealer regarding
this product.
Model Number:
Chassis
PACKING
Number:
LIST
Parts
QTY
Color TV Receiver
Remote Control
Operation
Manual
1
2
Instruction
Manual
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
FCC Warning
Class B Computing Device
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment 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 wilt not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment receives interference while off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and TV.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the TV is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify
and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office.
Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
FCC Warning
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B Device, shielded
cables must be used.
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Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions
Specifications
Feature Descriptions
Front and Rear Unit Profiles
Remote Control Features
1
3
4
5
8
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Antenna
Installing the Remote Control Batteries ............................................................................................
Connecting A/V Equipment ...............................................................................................................
Input from Device to TV
Output from TV to Device
9
9
10
10
10
FEATURES
Programming
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED
13
13
13
16
18
GUIDE
22
23
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
PF2020
PF2030
PF2720
PF2730
Television System
NTSC-M
Channel Coverage
PF3220
PF3230
Band (J~W)
Cable TV Coverage
Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)/Ultra
Channels Preset
181
Antenna Input
75 ohm (unbalanced)
15.98x12.01 in
21.26x 15.94 in
25.20x 18.82 in
406x305 mm
540x405 mm
640x478 mm
2W+2W
5W+5W
5W+5W
Screen Dimensions
Audio Output
Power Source
Unit Weight
Unit Dimensions
~120Vac 60Hz
55tbs. (25kg)
97.91bs. (44.5kg)
29.09x22.83x19.29
585x461x485mm
Packaged
Dimensions
25.79x21.02x22.24
in.
655x534x565mm
1561bs. (71kg)
in.
33.70x26.34x22.05
739x580x490mm
856x669x560mm
33.07x26.38x23.43in.
40x30.55x27.76in.
840x670x595mm
1016x776x705mm
Power
100W
135W
Consumption
170W
in.
Instruction
Manual
I Feature Descriptions]
181 Channel Tuner - total number of channels the TV can receive: 2-69 in Air mode, or 1-125 in Cable mode
AV Input (Rear) - standard composite input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a VCR or DVD player
AV Input (Side) - input designed for infrequent use, such as with a camcorder or video game unit
AV Output (Rear) -output signals from TV to devices such as a VCR
S-Video Input - input designed for greater clarity and sharpness; also known as S-VHS
DVD Input (Rear) - standard input designed for use with DVD player
RF IN Jack - standard coaxial antenna jack
Channel Recall - instant return to the last channel viewed
Closed Caption Display - feature that displays the closed captions or text of a TV broadcast
Parental Control - feature that all parents to block out selected type of programming
Screen Size - the diagonal size of the TV screen
Selectable
Picture Modes - preset standards for TV display: User, Normal, Movie, and Sports
Selectable Sound Modes - preset standards for TV sound: User, Normal, Speech, Music and Movie
Trilingual
On Screen Display (OSD) - TV's on screen display, can be either English, French, or Spanish
MTS StereoNideo
Stereo- stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience
Favorite Channel -used to set favorite channels
Channel Label -used to label channels
Full -used to switch the TV between Wide and Normal modes
On/Off
Timer
- feature that allows the user to set a timer to turn on/off the TV and tune the TV to a preset channel
at preset time
FEATURES
PF2020
PF2030
PF2720
PF2730
PF3220
PF3230
S-Video Input
AV Output (Rear)
Screen Size
1
20"
1
20"
1
27"
1
27"
1
32"
1
32"
......
AV Input (Rear)
AV Input (Side)
......
......
Auto Program
Channel Recall
......
......
Closed Caption
Parental Control
......
......
Picture Modes
......
Trilingual OSD
Sound Modes
......
......
......
Favorite Channel
......
Channel Label
......
Full
......
On/Off Timer
......
......
......
......
VSM
......
......
X-Ray Protection
Blue Back On/Off
......
......
.....
.....
.....
.....
Instruction
Manual
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Instruction
Manual
(continued)
Front panel
PF2720/3220
A
--
STANDBY
INFRARED SENSOR
POWER LED
T
AVIN(4)
VIDEO
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VIDEO
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Manual
(continued)
Front panel
PF2730/3230
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Instruction
I Remote
Manual
Control
Features
Led
Indicator light
Set
Used for
control
Video
Picture
Arrows
CH +/-
Display
Function
MTS/SAP
Selects
the MTS Stereo
modes
among Mono, Stereo and SAP
CC
Full
Favorite
Standby
Keypad
programming
the
remote
STANDBY
KEYPAD
Wide and
controlled
Menu
Sound
Enter
Confirms
menus
VOL + / -
Sleep
Activates/Deactivates
Mute
Recall
Scan
Label
selections
or accesses
MTSISAP
SCAN RECALL
RECALL
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sub
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SCAN
LABEL
Instruction
Manual
INSTALLATION
-
Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation.
Install your TV in an area where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen.
Soft, indirect light is best for television viewing.
Allow enough space (at least 4 in.) between the TV and any walls or enclosures for proper ventilation.
Optimum television viewing distance is 3-5 times the screen's size.
Auto-Deqaussinq
Color television can be easily affected by magnetism, which shows as color distortion on the screen. If your TV is affected
by nearby magnetic components or appliances, turn it off for a few minutes. The built-in auto-degaussing circuit will
eliminate the magnetic interference.
I Connecting
the Antenna
VHF
UHF
or Cable
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Xnnaadapter _
VHF
RF Input
(back of TV unit)
(not supplied)
UHF
(not supplied)
Notes:
1. It is recommended
eliminate interference and noise which may occur due to nearby radio transmissions.
2. The antenna cable should not be tied together with other wiring.
3. Set up a lightning rod and check it regularly when an outdoor antenna is used.
I Installing
the Remote
Control
Batteries
lid.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (included). Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities are correctly aligned.
3. Reattach the battery lid.
Notes:
1. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life.
2. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
3. Do not expose batteries to fire or break them open.
4. To avoid battery leakage, remove batteries from the remote control when it is not being used for a long period of time.
5. If the remote control can't control the TV properly after new batteries installed, remove the batteries from the
remote control and hold down the F key for over 5 seconds. Insert the batteries and try again.
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Manual
INSTALLATION
Connecting
.(continued)
AN Equipment
PF2020/PF2030
The following are diagrams showing basic instructionsfor attaching external equipment, like a VCR or DVD player, to your
TV set. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be connected to your set for
additional instructions. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE CONNECTING
DEVICES TOGETHER.
Connect VCR's RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack located on the rear panel of the TV.
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Coaxial Cable
RF IN
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VCR
AUDIONIDEO IN
DO NOT use the DVD IN terminals and AV IN (2) terminals at the same time.
DO NOT connect side AV IN(1),rear AV IN(l) and S-Video terminals at the same time. Use only
one of the three.
With DVD signal input, there is no DVD video output. Also, remember to connect the audio
cables when using S-Video and DVD terminals.
DVD Player
With S - VIDEO Terminal
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The side terminals may be easier to use with a camcorder. The connections
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are identical.
Instruction
Manual
INSTALLATION
Connecting
(continued)
AN Equipment (continued)
PF2720/PF3220
The following are diagrams showing basic instructionsfor attaching external equipment, like a VCR or DVD player, to your
TV set. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video
DEVICES TOGETHER.
Connect VCR's RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack located on the rear panel of the TV.
OoaxaOa e
VCR
%_
AUDIONIDEO
IN
terminal.
Also, remember
using
DVD Player
Av_N
(4)
VIDBO
VIDEO
FAIJDIO_
(7
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Camcorder
L/MO_o
YCbCr
VCR
I
VIDEO
AUDIONIDEO OUT
VCR
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The connections
are identical.
Instruction
Manual
INSTALLATION
Connecting
(continued)
NV Equipment (continued)
PF2730/3230
The following are diagrams showing basic instructionsfor attaching external equipment, like a VCR or DVD player, to your
TV set. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video
DEVICES TOGETHER.
Connect VCR's RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack located on the rear panel of the TV.
21_
C) _1
Coaxial Cable
RF IN
VCR
Ell?
AUDIONIDEO
IN
both AV IN(l)
and S-VIDEO(I)
terminals
terminal.
to connect
using S-Video
and DVD
terminals.
DVD Player
VIDEO
VIDEO
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Camcorder
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from TV to Device I
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AUDIONIDEO OUT
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VCR
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The connections
are identical.
Instruction
Manual
FUNCTIONS
& FEATURES
Turn On/Off 1
1. Turn On
Plug in the supply cord, and the TV should enter the Standby mode. Pressing the STANDBY on the remote control or on
the TV can turn on the TV. Also, the power indicator light on the TV will come on.
2. Standby
(Soft Off)
While the TV is on, press the STANDBY key. This will put the TV in Standby or soft off mode. The power indicator light
on the TV set will turn off.
3. Auto off when no signal received
The TV set will automatically enter into Standby mode when the following conditions are met.
1) TV is in antenna mode.
2) Current channel has no signal.
3) No key is pressed within 15 minutes.
I Basic Functions
Adjusting
the Volume
To increase or decrease the volume, press the VOL +/- keys. The volume adjustment ranges from 0 to 100.
Video Setting
Menu
Video Setting
Picture Mode
Picture Control
Auto Black Lvl
VSM
Picture Control:
Picture Mode: Use the left or right arrow key to select among
User, Normal, Movie and Sports.
I Move:_
Enter:|
Picture Control
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
Tint
Color Temp
Move: f _
ADJ: *--*
Normal
_,
On
On
Exit :_EN0-]I
50
50
50
50
10
Warm
Exit:[ME_7
VSM: This feature allows you to improve sharpness. Press the left
or right arrow key to set it On or Off after VSM is highlighted.
Note:
This function is not available for PF2020, PF2720 and PF3220. For PF2030, PF2730 and PF3230, it doesn't work
in the DVD mode.
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Instruction
Manual
FUNCTIONS
& FEATURES
(continued)
Menu
Audio Setting
Sound Mode
Sound Control
Surround
AVC
Move: _ _
Enter: _
User
Off
Off
Exit:IMP-0]
Sound Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
AVC: Off, On
40
60
0
Sound Mode: Use the left or right arrow key to select among
User, Normal, Movie, Speech and Music.
AVC: This feature will automatically
control volume. Highlight
AVC and use the left or right arrow key to set it On or Off.
Move:
t_
ADJ:*--*
Exit:IMEN-0] I
Surround:
This feature offers dynamic acoustic effect. Highlight
Surround and use the left or right arrow key to set it On or Off.
Channel
Setting
Menu
Access
From the Main menu screen, press the left or rightarrow key until
Channel Setting is highlighted. Then the Channel Setting menu is
displayed. Use the up or down arrow key to move between the
various settings, and the left or right arrow key to adjust them.
Favorite Channel: This feature allows you to set favorite
channels. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight Favorite
Channel, and the right arrow or ENTER key to call up the sub
menu.
1. When Mode is set to Auto, use the numeric keypad to directly
enter the favorite channel numbers. The TV only stores the last
five effectivechannels.
2. When Mode is set to Manual, The TV stores favorite channels
respectively in Air and Cable mode. Use the up or down arrow
key to move between the various selections,and the left or right
arrow key or numeric keypad to select the favorite channel
numbers. Press the ENTER key to shift the TV to the selected
channel.
Channel Setting
Favorite Channel
Add / Erase
Add
Antenna
Cable
Auto Program
Channel Label
Start
Move:*-_
Enter:[E-Nf-E_ Exit:IMP-0]
Erase/Add: This feature allows you to add or remove the channel currently displayed on screen from the "active
channel list."Active channel list is the list of channel that is available by pressingthe CH+/- keys. Use the left or
right arrow key to select Add or Erase.
Antenna: This feature sets the TV tuner to an Air antenna or a Cable antenna. Please use Air mode when using
an over-the-air antenna; use Cab/e mode for a cable hookup. Use the left or right arrow key to select between the
two options.
Auto Program: This feature will setup the Active channel list for the user. The list will includeonly the channels
with a signal detected. Pressthe right arrow key to begin and the left arrow key to stop the process.
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Manual
FUNCTIONS
I Function
Channel
& FEATURES
Selection
Label:
(continued)
Menus (continued)
Channel Label
_Channel
1. Use the up or down arrow key to choose Channel, and the left or
right arrow key to select the channel (the current channel is
default).
2. Choose Name in the same way as above. Use the left or right
arrow key to select one of the characters (including 0-9, &,/, - and
A-Z) cyclically, and the up or down arrow key to move the cursor.
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Name:
I Move:
f_
ADJ: *--+
Exit:_E-N-_ I
Notes:
1. If a channel has been labeled, the TV will display
corresponding channel name when shifted to the channel.
2. In the AV mode, channel setting menu is not available.
Timer Setting
the
Menu
This menu allows you to set a time for the TV to turn on or off and
tune the TV to a specific channel at preset time.
Access:
From the Main menu screen, press the left or right arrow
key until Timer Setting is highlighted. Then the Timer Setting menu is
displayed. Use the up or down arrow key to move between the
various settings, and the left or right arrow key to adjust them.
Notes:
Timer Setting
Current Time
01:00AM
Time
Channel
1: 07:30PM
121 A
2: 04:00PM
80
3: 09:45AM
40
4:
:
--5:
:
--Off Time
:
Once
Always
Off
Off
Off
Always
1. Only after you set the current time, can you set On Time, On
Channel and Off Time.
2. On/off time can be set to one of the three modes: Off, Once and
Always.
Move:
f _
ADJ: *---_
Exit:_E-N-U]
Menu
Parental Guide: Only with Rate Setting On, are TV-Rating and MPAA-Rating displayed. Press the up or down
key to move between the two items and right arrow key to access the TV-Rating or MPAA-Rating grid.
TV-Ratinq" Using the up or down arrow key to navigate between the ratings, press the left or right arrow key to
select U or B. A U indicates a rating which is unblocked and a B indicates a rating which is blocked.
Parental Guide
Rate Setting
TV-Rating
MPAA-Rating
Password Setting
I Move:
t_
ADJ: *--*
TV-Rating
Rating
TV-Y _
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
On
_I_
I_
Exit:_E-N-U]
Move: f _
15
FV
U
U U
U
U
B
B
ADJ: _
U
B
U
B
B
U
B
B
U
B
B
Exit:[MENU-]
Instruction
Manual
FUNCTIONS
I Function
& FEATURES.(continued)
Selection
MPAA-Rating:
Menus (continued)
rating
MPAA-Rating
_G
PG
PG- 13
R
NC-17
X
U
U
U
U
B
B
Defined
TV - Y
All Children
as
TV - Y7
Directed
to Older
TV - G
General
Audience
TV - PG
Parental
TV - 14
Parents
Strongly
TV - MA
Mature
Audience
Guidance
Children
(over 7)
Suggested
Cautioned
Contents
Defined
as
FV
Fantasy
Violence
Sexual
Adult
Sexual
Violence
Move: t _
ADJ:*- --*
Exit:[MENU-]I
Dialogue
Language
Situations
Only
Password
Settinq: This feature allows you to change the access
code for the Parental menu. Press the right arrow or ENTER key to
access the sub menu. Then enter the new password using the
numeric keypad. If the right number was entered, "New Password
OKf' are displayed on the screen. If not, "Invalid! Enter again?' are
displayed.
Password Setting
_New
Password
Confirm
Enter Password
Setup Menu
From the Main menu screen, press the left or right arrow key until
Setup is highlighted.Then the Setup menu is displayed. Use the up or
down arrow key to move between the various selections in this
menu.
Lanauaae: This feature allows you to pick a language used for the
on screen display (OSD). Use the left or right arrow key to select the
language of your choice - English (Eng.), French (Fra.), or Spanish
(Esp.).
Blue Backqround: This feature gives you the option to display a
blue background on the TV screen when there is no signal present.
Use the left or right arrow key to toggle between on and off.
Setup
--+ Language
Blue Back
Closed Caption
I Move: t _
English
On
CC1
ADJ:*- --*
Exit:_E-N-_
Closed Caption:
Closed caption is a feature that allows your TV set to display closed caption signal on screen. It
also allows you to display teletext signal. There is nine different setting for closed caption. You can set it to one of
the 4 Closed Caption settings (CC1-4), one of the 4 Text settings (T1-4), or set this feature to off (CCD/Text off).
Features
Display
This key allows you to display the current
Display disappears in about 6 seconds.
information
antenna
0-_.99
Press the 0-9 keys to enter channel numbers directly (2-69 in the Air mode or 1-125 in the Cable mode).
1.To choose a one-digit channel number, press the corresponding
Number key directly to switch to the desired
channel number in about 3 seconds.
2.To choose a two-digit channel number, enter a first-digit and then a second digit within 3 seconds.
3.To choose a three-digit channel number, enter a first-digit, second-digit and third-digit respectively
mentioned above.
in the way
Scan
Press the SCAN key to display the current channel No. and Scan mode (Scan On or Scan Off). Press the key firstly
to display Scan Offon the screen. Press the key secondly to display Scan On on the screen. And the TV begins to
scan through all active channels. Upon completion, the TV automatically returns to the current channel and shifts to
the Off mode. Pressing any key can interrupt scanning.
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Manual
FUNCTIONS
& FEATURES
(continued)
Picture
Your TV has factory preset picture modes that allow you to optimize your TV viewing. To activate these picture
modes, press the PICTURE key, and you can choose among User, Normal, Movie and Sports.
Sound
Press the SOUND key repeatedly, and you can choose among User, Normal, Movie, Speech and Music.
Recall
This key will allow you to return to the last channel you were viewing. Pressing it again will return you to the channel
you just left.
Favorite
This key will display the favorite channel if a favorite channel is set.
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This key will switch the TV between Wide and Normal modes.
c_
Pressing the CC key will activate the currently selected Closed Caption or Text. Press the key repeatedly to select
another mode in turn.
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Video
This key allows you to toggle between antenna mode and differentvideo modes cyclically:
For PF2730 and PF3230:TV_Videol(S-VHS1)_Video2
_Video3_Video4(S-VHS4)_
DVD
For PF2720 and PF3220: TV_Videol(S-VHS)_Video2_Video3_Video4_DVD
For PF2030 and PF2020: TV_Videol_Video2_S-VHS--DVD
Child
Lock
The Child Lock feature prevents unauthorized viewing of the TV. To activate, press and hold the F key, and then
press MUTE. This will lock out all remote functions (except for Standby) and Child Lock On will be displayed for 6
sec. You can see only the current channel with normal picture and sound. With Child Lock set before turn-off, no
picture and no sound are available from the TV if the TV is turned on again, but only Child Lock On displayed. To
unlock the TV, press and hold the F key and press MUTE. This will unlock the TV. Please note that the only way to
activate or deactivate the Child lock feature is via remote control - please insure that it is stored securely.
Press the SLEEP key repeatedly to switch the TV to one of the following modes cyclically: Off-* 15_30_45_60_
90_120_150_180
(Unit: Minute). With Sleep Off set, press the SLEEP key firstly to display the remaining time
and press it secondly to re-set the Sleep Off time.
"TV will turn offsoon!" will be displayed on the screen one minute before the Sleep timer runs out.
MTS/SAP
In the TV mode, the TV can automatically identify MTS stereo modes to one of Mono, Stereo, Stereo/SAP and
Mono/SAP. Under no signal condition,the audio mode does not appear on the screen.
When receiving signals from external equipment in the Video mode, Stereo is defined as default. Press the
MTS/SAP key repeatedly to set Input to Stereo, L or R.
Press the key firstly after OSD disappearsto display the auto-identifiedMTS mode. Press it again before the OSD
disappearsto compulsorilyset another MTS mode.
Signal Received
STEREO
STEREO, MONO
MONO/SAP
SAP, MONO
STEREO/SAP
MONO
MONO
Label
This key functions only in the TV mode. For an explanation of this feature, please see page 15.
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Instruction
Manual
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
Programming
the Remote
Control
1.Set the TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX switch to the device you want to control
2.To program the remote control
1)Press and hold the SET key for over 3 seconds until the LED indicator on the remote control turns off. Release the key
and the LED will light again. The remote control is now in the PROGRAMMING mode.
2)Use the 0-9 keys to enter three-digit code number for your device. If the right code number was entered, the LED blinks
three times. If you enter a code not listed below, or you press any other keys than STANDBY and ENTER, the LED
turns off.
3)"TV": To control TV. "DVD/VCR": To control DVD, VCR, LD and CD. "SAT/CAB": To control satellite receiver
and cable box. "AUX": To controlall the above appliances
3.To search codes
1)Press and hold the SET key for over 3 seconds until the LED indicator on the remote control turns off. Release the key
and the LED will light again. The remote control is now in the PROGRAMMING mode.
2)Press the STANDBY
3)
Press
Up or down
arrow key
ENTER
Description
The remote control searches codes upwards or downwards. Each time you press the up or
down arrow key, the code number for the STANDBY key increases or decreases by 1; or the
code number automatically increases or decreases by 1 per 3 seconds. Try each code
separately until you find the one that works. If not after trying all the codes, LED blinks rapidly
eighttimes and search stops.
If the desired code number is found, press the ENTER key to confirm the current searched code
number for your device. Then LED blinks rapidlythree times to exit from search.
Other keys
4)When the TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX switch is set to the "AUX" position,the remote controlcan not search
code.
4.To check the current code number
1)Press and hold the SET key for over 3 seconds until the LED indicatoron the remote control turnsoff. Release
the key and the LED will light again. The remote control is now in the PROGRAMMING mode.
2)Press the ENTER key.
3)You may read the code number according to the LED display status as follows.
Code Number
LED Display Status
First-digit
Second-digit
Third-digit
First-digit
Second-digit
Third-digit
Blinks once
Blinks once
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Manual
TV CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
CodeNumber
APEX
157,158,159,160,161,162
Megatron
047
Admiral
001,119
Memorex
003,067,068,115,151
Adventura
120
MGA
004,013,014,015,040,065,067
Aiko
011
Midland
042,110,124
Akai
002
Minutz
041
Aileron
036
Mitsubishi
Amtron
030
Montgomery
030,133,134,135,154
Motorola
119,154
AOC
003,004,005,136
MTC
004,084
Audiovox
030
NAD
058,059,128
001,068,115
N EC
004,070,014,139,154
BeIcor
003
Nikko
011
Bradford
030
NTC
011
Brokwood
003
Optimus
128
Candle
003,005,006,120
Optonica
077,119
Celebrity
002
Orion
027,145
Citizen
003,005,006,011,030,084,120,121
Panasonic
042,050,1 46,150,154
Colortyme
003,005,007,139
Philco
006,008,013,055,056,061,063,069,126,127
Concerto
003,005
Contec/Cony
008,009,030
Philips
006,008,013,055,056,061,062,071,072,073,154
Craig
030
Pioneer
074,075,122,128,149
Curtis Mathes
000,003,005,010,084,115
Portland
011
Daewoo
004,005,011,012,098,099,132,141
Price Club
084
Daytron
005
Prism
042
Dimensia
000
P roscan
000,124
Dumont
110
Proton
008,076,129
Electroband
002
Pulsar
110
Electrohome
013,014,015,154
Quasar
042,057,1 46
Emerson
008,016,017,018,019,020,021,022,023,024
Radio Shack
000,038,077,115
025,026,027,028,029,030,031,032,033,034
RCA
000,078,079,080,081,082,124,130,132,141,142
035,036,037,096,115,121,122,145,154
Realistic
038,077,115
Fisher
038,039,040,115,123
Runco
110
Fujitsu
Funai
036
Samsung
010,012,014,083,084,140,143
036
Sansui
145
GE
000,015,041,042,043,072,116,117,118,
Sanyo
038,039,065,085,123
124,147,154
Scott
017,027,036
Goldstar
004,008,013,014,044,045,046,113
Sears
009,014,036,038,039,040,054,058,059,086,087
Gibralter
110
Grundy
Hitachi
036
Sharp
022,077,088,089,090,091,095,119
008,009,047,046,049,103,104,105,106,
Signature
001,068,151
107,108,109,122,137,138
Simpson
006
Infinity
050
Sony
002,1 44,153
JaneiI
120
Soundesign
006,036
JBL
050
Squareview
131
JC Penney
000,004,006,015,041,042,046,051,052,
Supre-Macy
120
059,072,084,124,146
Supreme
002
JCB
002
Sylvania
055,056,061,062,063,069,073,092,126,127,152
JVC
008,009,042,046,053,054,114,125
Symphonic
131,155
Kawasho
002
Tandy
119
Kenwood
013,014
Tatung
122
Kloss Novabeam
055,056,120,126
Technics
042
KTV
057,121
Teknika
009,011,062,067,068,084,151
Loewe
050
Tera
129
Logik
LXI
068,151
Toshiba
038,058,059,084,086,140
000,038,050,058,059,060,115,124
Universal
041,072
Magnavox
006,013,050,055,056,061,062,063,
Victor
054,125
069,073,100,101,102,126,127,152
Viking
120
M_estic
Mamn_
068
Wards
001,017,041,055,056,061,062,068,069,072,073
Mamn_
050,064
Anam
National
004,013,014,015,040,065,066,067,097
Ward
068
152,154
123,124,131
050
077,093,094,127,155
Zenith
19
110,111,112,1
46,151
Instruction
Manual
DVD CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
APEX
362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,435,436,437
Philips
347,355,356,357
Aiwa
351
Pioneer
345,350
Hitachi
352
Proscan
349
JVC
348,353
RCA
349
Magnavox
347
Sanyo
358
Mitsubishi
346
Panasonic
354,361
Sony
Toshiba
344,359,360
343
VCR CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
Admiral
415
Magnavox
385,386,399,403
Aiwa
382,427,428
Marantz
375,376,378,385,399,403,416
Akai
392,421
Marta
418
Amstrad
382
MEI
403
APEX
438
Memorex
373,382,403,415,418,420
ASA
399
MGA
372,387,398,423
Audio Dynamics
376,416
MinoIta
384,389
Audiovox
418
Mitsubishi
372,374,387,394,398,400,423
Broksonic
417,419
Motorola
415
Bush
381
MTC
382,420
Calix
418
Mutitech
379,381,382,420
Candle
378,418
NEC
375,376,378,392,394,400,406,416
Canon
403,404
Nikko
418
Capeheart
391
olympus
424
Carver
385
Optimus
415,418
CCE
421
Optonica
388
Citizen
378,379,418,421
Panasonic
377,390,403,407,408
Craig
373,379,418
Pentax
378,384,389
374,378,403,414
Perdio
382
Daewoo
391,405,419,421,422
Philco
385,386,403
Daytron
391
Philips
385,388,399,403
DBX
376,416
Pilot
418
Dimensia
425
Pioneer
376,384,394,400,416
Dynatech
382
Portland
391
EIectrohome
372,418,423
Proscan
374,414
Electrophonic
418
Quasar
396,397,403
Emerson
372,380,382,387,417,418,419,423
Radio Shack
371,372,373,383,388,415,418,420,423
Fisher
371,373,382,383,393
Radix
418
Funai
419
Randex
418
GE
374,379,403,414
RCA
374,379,384,389,407,414
Go Video
401,402,429
Realistic
382,383,388,403,415,418,420,423
Goldstar
378,418,421
Ricoh
411
Goodmans
381
Salora
398
Gradiente
420
Samsung
379,405
Grundig
399
Sanky
415
Harley Davidson
420
Sansui
376,392,394,395
Harman
406
Sanyo
373
Hinari
381
SBR
399
Hitachi
382,384,389,392
Schneider
381
Instant Replay
426
Scott
380,387,417,419
JC Penney
375,376,379,389,392,403,406,416,418
Sears
371,373,383,384,389,393,418
Jensen
384,392
Sharp
372,378,423
JVC
375,376,378,392,394,400,416
Shintom
381
Kenwood
375,376,378,392,394,400,416
Sony
409,410,411,412,413
Kodak
418
STS
389
Lloyd
382,420
Sylvania
382,385,386,387,398,403,420
Logik
381
Symphonic
382,420
LXI
418,430,431,432,433,434
Tandy
382
Curtis
Mathes
Kardon
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Manual
VCR CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
Tashiko
382,418
Victor
376,400
Tatung
375,392,395
Videosonic
379
Teac
375,382,392,420
Video Concepts
376
Technics
390,403
Wards
372,373,379,380,381,382,384,388,389,403,415,
Teknika
382,403,418,420
Toshiba
380,383,384,387,398,405
XR-1000
420
Totevision
379,418
Yamaha
375,376,378,392,406
Vector
376,406
Zenith
412,413
Research
418,420,423
LD CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
Magnavox
336
Pioneer
342
Panasonic
340,341
Sony
337,338,339
CD CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Brand
ADC
317
Luxman
332
ADO
318
Maran_
308,333
Aiwa
300,319
MCS
334
Akai
320
Mitsubishi
335
Denon
322
NEC
307
Dynatech
301
Onkyo
309
Emerson
302
Panasonic
310
Fisher
303,325,326
Pioneer
311
GE
327
RCA
312,324
Hitachi
3O4
Seam
321
Inkel
328
Sony
313,323
JVC
305,329
Technics
314
Kenwood
306,330,331
Yamaha
315,316
Code Number
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
ABC
508,509,510,511
Philips
514
ChangHong
5OO
Pioneer
503,504,517
General
525
RCA
hamiln
541,542,54+5,546,547
Scientific
Hytex
5O8
StarCom
511
JerroId
506,510,511,512,513,520,525,548,549,550
Tocom
509,512
Movie Time
515
TV86
515
NSC
515
United Artists
508
Oak
501,508,516
Viewstar
514,515
Panasonic
502,507,544
Zenith
504,521,522,523
Instrument
SATELLITE
524
Atlantic
504,505,518,519
CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
GE
528,531,532
Panasonic
543
526
Philips
536
Hitachi
534,535
Pmscan
528,531,532
Hughes
537,538
RCA
528,531,532,540
JVC
533
Sony
529,539
Magnavox
536
Toshiba
527,530
Genernal
Electric
AMPLIFIER
CODES
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
Brand
Code Number
Aiwa
702
Memorex
704
Sony
702,705
ChangHong
700,701
Panasonic
710
Techniques
710
Carver
709
Pioneer
703,704
Toshiba
711
Fisher
709
Proton
7O8
Victor
706
JVC
706,712
Quasar
710
Magnavox
708
RCA
707,713
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service.
Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com.
Symptoms
Correction
No power
No picture
Verify the connection from the DVDNCR video output to the TV video input is secure.
Then switch TV to the appropriate Video mode.
Verify an antenna cable is securely connected to the RF in jack.
No sound
No TV signal
Picture becomes
snowy.
Remote control
doesn't operate.
No stereo or foreign
language received.
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