Apex AVL-2076 Owner’s Manual

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ur product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and I using your new product, and save them for future reference. Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of I

lenjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product. This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those I |of the Canadian Standards Association.

I. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq-

uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swim- ming pool.

7. Accessories Carts and Stands Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or on an unsta-

ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the

product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom- mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com- bination to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure

reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase

or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruc- tions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicat-

ed on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For prod-

ucts intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Power-Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug hav-

ing a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into the grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

8. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer

as they may cause hazards.

13. 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 atten- tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the product.

14.Lightning Foraddedprotectionforthisproduct(receiver)duringalightningstorm, orwhenitisleftunattendedandunusedforlongperiodsoftime,unplug

itfromthewalloutletanddisconnecttheantennaorcablesystem.This willpreventdamageto theproductdueto lightningandpower-line

surges.

15.OutdoorAntennaGrounding Ifanoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,be

suretheantennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoastoprovidesome protectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810 oftheNationalElectricalCode(U.S.A.),ANSI/NFPA70providesinfor- mationwithregardtopropergroundingofthemastandsupportingstruc- ture,groundingofthelead-inwiretoanantennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconductors,locationofantenna-dischargeunit,connectionto

groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.

16.PowerLines

Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofover-

headpowerlinesorotherelectriclightorpowercircuits,orwhereitcan

fallintosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.Wheninstallinganoutsideantenna

system,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpower linesorcircuitsascontactwiththemmightbefatal.

17.Overloading Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncordsasthiscan

resultinariskoffireorelectricshock.

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions

18. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product 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 the product.

19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified serv-

ice 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.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc- tions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc-

tions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the prod-

uct to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electricshock, or other hazards.

Ground Clamp

NEC - National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead n Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810_20)

G_'oandin9 Conducter (NEC Section 810-21)

/_- Pc_#¢erService Grounding

_.I_- E_ect_odeSystem (NEC

Ground C_amps

Art 250, Pa_t H)

22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service

technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in prop- er operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended

by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

sulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unin- shock to persons.

l RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN __

,_ The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) insturctions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen- erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-

ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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 receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

Warning

Co.gratulatio s!

Thank you for purchasing the Apex Digital AVL2076 20" LCD Television. This LCD TV is designed to be versatile,

ergonomic, and easy-to-use. It has a wide variety of inputs

for connecting to most any video device you already own.

Please take a moment and inspect the contents of your LCD display. You should have:

- 20" LCD TV and display base

- AC power cord and power adapter

- Remote Control (2 "AAA" batteries included)

- Cables:

- 15 pin D-sub VGA cable

- Composite video cable (yellow ends)

- Stereo audio cable (red and white ends)

If any of these items are missing, please contact your retail- er immediately. Please keep the original carton and packing materials, as they are the best method of transportation for your LCD TV, in case of moving or warranty repair.

Safety Instructions

Table of Contents

Remote Control Functions Remote Control Battery Installation

Top Panel Controls

Rear Panel Connections

Connecting to External Video Devices

Menu Adjustments TV Mode

S-Video / AV Mode Component (YPbPr) Mode

VGA Mode

TV Menu Closed Caption

V-Chip Change Password

Channel Scan CATV / AI R

Add / Delete Channel

2-3

5 6

9-10

11 12

13 14

Picture-in-Picture Menu

Troubleshooting

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications

Limited Warranty

- All functions can be controlled using the remote control.

- Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons on the top panel of the set

t. POWER Turns the LCD display on or off.

2. MTS Cycles threugh available seund eptiens en certain televisien pregramming,

3. MUTE

Press once to turn off the sound of the LCD TV. Press again, or press volume +/-, to restore the sound.

4. ADD (FAY CH)

Allows for programming of favorite channels. Go to the channel to be memorized and press the ADD key.

5. DEL (FAV CH)

Allows for quick deletion of favorite channels. Press the DEL key, and select the channel to delete. _9-__

6. SLEEP

Shuts off the LCD TV after a preset time. Press SLEEP multiple times to choose 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

7. FAVCH ='_ Cycles through your stored favorite channels.

8. iNPUT - MAIN/PIP (MAIN p. 9-t0; PiP p. t6) Cycles through the available video sources. Pressing MAIN will change the main display input; pressing PIP will

change the PIP window input, if it is active. Available options are TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr, VGA.

g. SWAP - VIDEO/AUDIO

Changes the active video or audio source, Pressing AUDIO will swap the audio being heard on the speakers between the main display and ther PIP window. Pressing VIDEO will swap the images being seen between the

main display and PIP window.

t0. NUMERIC KEYPAD (0~9)

Allows direct entry of channel numbers, up to 99.

tt, "100"

Allows entry of channels over 100. Press 100, then the next two numbers. Highest channel number is 125.

t2. RETURN

Returns to last channel viewed

t3. DISPLAY

Displays current settings on the LCD TV screen.

t4. MENU (p. t1-14)

Activates on-screen menu for LCD TV adjustments.

t5. DIAMOND (CH = _ VOL _ _')

Allows for volume adjustment (side to side) and channel changing (top to bottom) These keys are also used

when navigating the on-screen menus.

Your remote control requires two "AAA" batteries (included.)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the rear cover by pressing firm- ly in the middle of the cover and sliding

it down, towards to bottom of the remote. Then, lift the cover off of the remote control.

Insert the two batteries. Make sure the positive (÷) and negative (-) signs on the

remote control and the batteries line up.

Replace the rear cover, by grasping it and sliding it upwards, towards the top

of the remote.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Do not mix batteries of different age and type. Always discard of used batteries in a safe manner.

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