Apex AT2008S, AT1308, AT2008 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

ases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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 logos, 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 will 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.

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.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Model Number:

Chassis Number:

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions. . Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Warning - This TV should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician.

Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this TV may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire.

IMPORTANT STAND AND BASE SAFETY INFORMATION

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions above.

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. 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 will not occur in a particular installation. lf 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) lncrease 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 W

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

arning

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

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.

Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................................................1

Specifications......................................................................................................................................................3

Feature Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................4

Front and Rear Unit Profiles ..............................................................................................................................5

Remote Control Features ..................................................................................................................................6

INSTALLATION

Connecting the Antenna ....................................................................................................................................7

Installing the Remote Control Batteries..............................................................................................................7

Connecting A/V Equipment

Input from Device to TV ..............................................................................................................................8

Output from TV to Device ............................................................................................................................8

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

Turn On/Off ........................................................................................................................................................9

Basic Functions

Changing the Channel ................................................................................................................................9

Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................................................9

Muting the Volume ......................................................................................................................................9

Function Selection Menus

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................................9

Audio Menu ..................................................................................................................................................9

Tuner Menu ................................................................................................................................................10

Timer Menu ................................................................................................................................................10

System Menu

On Screen Display Language Select ..................................................................................................10

Blue Background ................................................................................................................................10

Closed Caption ....................................................................................................................................10

Parental Guide ....................................................................................................................................11

Useful Remote Control Features ......................................................................................................................12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................................13

LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY ................................................................................................................14

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

elevision System

Channel Coverage

Cable TV Coverage

Channels Preset

Antenna Input

Screen Dimensions

Audio Output

Total Harmonic Distortion

Power Source

Unit Weight

Unit Dimensions

Packaged Dimensions

Power Consumption

AT2408S

NTSC-M

VHF 2-13, UHF 14~69

Mid Band (A-8~A-1, A~I);

Super Band (J~W)

Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)

Ultra Band (65~94, 100~125)

181

75 ohm (unbalanced)

18.8 x 14.3 in

478 x 363 mm

5W + 5W

<7%

~120Vac 60Hz

69 lbs. (31.5 kg)

26.0 x 20.6 x 18.0 in 660 x 522 x 458 mm

29.1 x 24.0 x 21.5 in 740 x 610 x 545 mm

125W

Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)

Ultra Band (65~94, 100~125)

AT2708S

NTSC-M

VHF 2-13, UHF 14~69

Mid Band (A-8~A-1, A~I);

Super Band (J~W)

181

75 ohm (unbalanced)

21.3 x 15.9 in

540 x 405 mm

5W + 5W

<7%

~120Vac 60Hz

88 lbs. (40 kg)

29.5 x 23.2 x 18.7 in. 750 x 589 x 474 mm

33.5 x 27.2 x 22.8 in. 852 x 692 x 580 mm

135W

Instruction Manual

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) - input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a VCR or DVD player AV Input (Front) - 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 AV Stereo Sound - stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience Channel Recall - instant return to the last channel viewed Closed Caption Display - feature that displays the closed captions or text of a TV broadcast Remote Control - A wireless remote control unit for the TV On/Off Timer - feature that allows the user to set a timer to turn on/off the TV Parental Control - feature that allow parents to block out selected type of programming RF IN Jack - standard coaxial antenna jack S-Video Input - input designed for greater clarity and sharpness; also known as S-VHS Screen Size - the diagonal size of the TV screen Selectable Picture Modes - preset standards for TV display: Memory, Theater and Normal Selectable Sound Modes - preset standards for TV sound: Memory, Speech, Music and Theater

rilingual On Screen Display (OSD)

- TV's on screen display, can be either English, French or Spanish

FEATURE AT2408S

181 Channel AV Input (Rear) AV Input (Front) AV Input (Side) AV Output (Rear) Channel Recall Closed Captions Full Feature Remote On/Off Timer Parental Control RF IN Jack S-Video Input Screen Size Picture Modes

Trilingual OSD

Sound Modes

Tuner

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AT2708S

PACKING LIST

Parts

Color TV Receiver

Remote Control

Operation Manual

Alkaline Batteries

AAA

QTY

Instruction Manual

Front and Rear Unit Profiles

Front panel

AT2408S

MENU SELECT

TV/VIDEO SELECT

AT2708S

STANDBY

INFRARED SENSOR

POWER INDICATOR

CHANNEL DOWN/UP

VOLUME DOWN/UP

AT2708S

Rear panel

FRONT A/V INPUT

TV/VIDEO SELECT

VOLUME DOWN/UP

MENU SELECT

CHANNEL DOWN/UP

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