APEX PF2025, PF2425, PF2725, PF3225 User guide

APEX Digital,Inc.
2919 E. Philadelphia Avenue
Ontario, California 91761
FOR SERVICE CALL: 800-4-APEX-INC
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PF SERIES COLOR TELEVISIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Standard - PF2025, PF2425, PF2725, PF3225
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Dear Customer: Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest CoIor TVs on the market! This manuaI wiIl help you use the many exciting and usefuI features to make your TV viewing more enjoyabIe than ever before. Before operating your TV set, pIease read alI these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain for future reference.
Customer's Record You wiIl find the model number and chassis num­ber on the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the spaces provided beIow. Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex deaIer regarding this product. Model Number: PF2425/PF2725/PF3225 Chassis Number: CH-10C2
Avoid dispIaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by computer dispIays, video games, stock market reports, etc. can become permanentIy engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. ShouId you wish to use your Apex TeIevision to dispIay stiIl images, it is aIways advisabIe to reduce brightness and contrast set­tings. Never Ieave a video game or computer dis­play unattended.
NOTE TO CABLE INSTALLER lN THE USA: This reminder is provided to caIl your attention to ArticIe 820 - 40 of the NEC that provides guide­Iines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shaII be connect­ed to the grounding system of the building, as cIose to the point of cable entry as practicaI.
BEFORE OPERATION
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FlRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAlN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC­TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS lN­SlDE. REFER SERVlClNG TO QUALlFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL.
The Iightning symboI in the triangIe tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an eIectric shock.
The excIamation point in the triangIe tells you that important operating and mainte­nance instructions foIlow this symboI.DO
CAUTIONS:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THlS POLARlZED PLUG WlTH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN­LESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET TO PREVENTANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
NOT TRY TO SERVlCE THlS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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BEFORE OPERATiON (continued)
CAUTION
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safe guards incorporated in this TV set, observe the follow­ing basic rules for antenna/ TV installation, use and servicing. All operating and use instructions should be followed. Do not remove the cabinet cover. This may expose you to dangerous voltages. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Safety Instructions
Power Sources - The TV set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the TV set or as indicated in the Operation Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. For TV sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Alternate Warnings - 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, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground­ing plug.
Water and Moisture Warnings - Do not use the TV set near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet base­ment; or near a swimming pool; and the like. The TV set should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the TV set.
Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV set 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 set on a bed, sofa, rug,or other simi­lar surface. This TV set should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur­er's instructions have been adhered to.
Grounding or Polarization - 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. Agrounding - type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 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.
Heat - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Aproduct and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combi­nation to overturn.
Accessories - Do not place the TV set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the TV set. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or accessory recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV set, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Power-Cord Protection - Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the TV.
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Cleaning - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
cleaning the exterior of the TV set.
Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards or electric shock.
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is heard continuously or frequently while the TV set is operated, unplug the TV set and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Lightning - For added protection for this TV set 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 product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into the TV set 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 TV set.
Precautions
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified se rvice personnel
under the following conditions:
a. lf the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV set. c. lf the TV set has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. e. If the TV set 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 TV set to its normal operation.
f. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performan ce-this indicates a need for service.
Servicing - Do not attempt to service the TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
BEFORE OPERATiON (continued)
Precautions (continued)
ANTENNA
Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLNG AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code(ANSl/NFPA 70) in Canada provides information with respect 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.
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 parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV set is in proper operating condition.
Disposal - When the TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
Example of antenna grounding according
to National Electrical Code (NEC )
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued)
FCC Warning
Class B Computing Device
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the Iimits for a class B digitaI device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabIe protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instalIed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfuI interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wiIl not occur in a particuIar instaIlation. lf this equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the foIIowing measures:
1 ) Reorient or reIocate the receiving antenna.
2) lncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.
4) ConsuIt the deaIer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additionaI suggestions.
The user may find the foIlowing booklet prepared by the FederaI Communications Commission helpfuI: How to ldentify and ResoIve Radio -TV Interference Problems”. This bookIet 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: ln order for an installation of the product to maintain compIiance with the Iimits for a CIass B device.
shielded cables must be used.
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CONTENTS
lNTRODUCTlON
Features....................................................................................................................................................9
ControI Buttons........................................................................................................................................10
Menus......................................................................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION
To Connect the Antenna...........................................................................................................................13
Remote Batteries......................................................................................................................................13
To Connect ExternaI Equipment..............................................................................................................14
BASlC FUNCTlONS
Power On/Off............................................................................................................................................15
On - Screen DispIay.......................................................................... .......................................................15
Tuning in...................................................................................................................................................16
Function SeIection....................................................................................................................................17
GeneraI Operation................................................................................................................................... 20
Picture Improvement................................................................................................................................ 22
Sound Improvement................................................................................................................................. 23
ADDlTlONAL FEATURES
Time Setting............................................................................................................................................. 24
ChildIock...................................................................................................................................................24
Programming the Remote Control............................................................................................................25
SPEClFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTlNG GUIDE...................................................................................................................... 31
LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY...................................................................................................... 32
Note:
The OSD and illustration in this manuaI may be somewhat different from the actual situation. PIease take the TV as the standard.
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FeaturesINTRODUCTION
Features
True FIat Picture Tube English/French/Spanish Menus
The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily.
181 Channel Tuner
2-69 channels in the Air mode and 1-125 channels in the Cable mode can be preset (of which 2-13
channels in the Air and Cable modes are the same.)
On/Off Timer
The TV automatically turns off and on and tunes to the desired channel at the time when programmed.
Auto Off
Under no signal condition, the TV will turn off in15 min.
Childlock Function
Prevents children from watching TV for a long period of time. Especially when parents are out .
ChanneI Scan
DispIays alI channeIs set in the Add mode.
Parental Control
Prevents children from watching programs not suitable for them.
Blue/BIack LeveI Extension
The bIue level extension circuit guarantees more reaI and natural white area; the black Ievel extension
circuit enhances the picture gradation.
CCD /Text Function
If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.
AV/S - VIDEO/DVD TerminaIs for ExternaI Equipment Connection Quick SeIectabIe Picture/Sound Modes
AIIows one - touch seIection of your favorite picture and sound quality among three picture modes and four
sound modes.
DigitaI Geometric Correction
The TV adopts digitaI geometric correction with no mechanic adjustment, which offers the TV reIiablity.
Auto Dark BaIance Adjustment
It is unnecessary to do any adjustment for the TV's dark baIance. ReaI time adjustment done by corre­sponding dark - balance & auto - track circuit can avoid poor dark - balance resulted from components aging.
DigitaI Auto White Balance Adjustment
Computer controI - more efficient and more reIiable.
MTS Stereo/Video Stereo
UniversaI Remote ControI
Program your remote controI to operate your connected cabIe box, VCR, digital sateIIite receiver, power ampIifier, or DVD pIayer.
AVC - Auto Volume Correction VM - Velocity ModuIation
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Control Buttons
INTRODUCTION (continued)
Front panel
See the right figure.
ANTENNA IN
POWER INDICATOR
MAIN POWER SWITCH INFRARED SENSOR
Side-set AV IN(4)
VIDEO
See the right figure.
MENU - VOL + - CH +
Note:
The buttons on the TV set share the same functions with those buttons of the same name on the remote controI. The foIlowing section of this manuaI wiIl focus on operation of the remote controI.
Rear panel
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INTRODUCTION (continued)
Control Buttons
Remote control
The buttons marked with shades don't function for the TV set.
STANDBY
Channel Number
VOLUME DOWN
RECALL
CCD/TEXT
CHANNEL SCAN
PICTURE MODE SELECT
SOUND MODE SELECT
INDICATOR ASSIST OPERATION
THREE-DIGIT SELECT
TV/VIDEO SELECT CHANNEL UP
VOLUME UP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY CHANNEL DOWN
TIME SETTING STEREO
MUTE
MENU SELECT
Notes:
1 When in operation, please point your remote control directly to the infrared sensor. 2 Do not expose the remote control to impacts,water or disassemble it. 3 Do not repeatedly press the buttons on the remote control. Allow interval of no less than one second
between selections.
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After selecting a sub- menu, press the / buttons to highlight the desired item and press the / buttons to adjust. MENU display except “ Tuner” disappears 6 seconds after last selection.
Notes:
1 After calling up the sub menu, pressing the MENU button can return to the primary menu dispIay. 2 The adjustabIe Tint range in the Picture menu and BaIance range in the Audio menu are - 31 ~ +31
and L31 ~ R31 respectiveIy whiIe the other adjustments are 0 ~63.
3 When the Tuner menu is recalled, the display will not disappear automatically. Press the DISPLAY
button to cancel menu display.
CaII up a sub - menu in the same way mentioned above, then press the / buttons to highlight an adjust­ment and the / buttons to adjust the seIection. ln the foIIowing function introductions, the operations are simiIar to the above ways unIess otherwise noted.
INTRODUCTION (continued)
Press the MENU button , and the TV will display the primary menu as follows:
Menu Picture Audio Tuner Timer System
To adjust a function, press the / buttons to highlight the selection, and press the / buttons to select a sub-menu. (Take English menus for example).
Tint Brightness Contrast Color Sharp
00 32 32 32 32
Picture
Menus
Language Blue Back CCD/Text Parental Guide
MPAA - R
TV - Y7
System
Time On Time Cn Channel Off Time
Timer
Bass Treble Balance Surround Low AVC Off MTS Mono
31 31 00
Audio
Channel Add/Erase Antenna Auto Program
Stop Start
2 Add Ai r
Tuner
Eng. Fra. Esp.
On Off On
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INSTALLATION
Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation. Install your TV in a room where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the TV and the wall for proper ventilation. It is recommended to watch TV in soft and indirect light. The optimum watching distance is 5-7 times of the screen's vertical length.
Auto-degaussing
Color TV is easily affected by magnetism which leads to color distortion. If your TV is moved or affected by near magnetic components or appliances with power on, turn it off for 1 hour. The built-in auto-degaussing circuit will eliminate the magnetism interference.
An outdoor antenna or CATV is recommended for the best reception.
75-ohm coaxial cable
300-ohm twin-lead cable
OR
OR Antenna adapter
(not supplied)
U/V mixer (not supplied)
Notes:
1 It is recommended that a 75 coaxial cable be used in order to eliminate possible 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 arrester and check it regularly when an outdoor antenna is used.
1.Remove the battery compartment lid.
2.Place in two AAAbatteries. Make sure the positive + and negative - polarities are correct.
3.Reattach the battery lid.
Notes:
1 Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life. Always
replace both batteries with fresh ones of the same type. 2 Do not expose batteries to fire or disassemble them. 3 To avoid battery leakage, remove batteries from the remote
control when it is not to be used for a long period of time
or the batteries are exhausted.
Remote Batteries
VHF UFH or Cable
VHF
UHF
To Connect the Antenna
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INSTALLATION (continued)
To Connect External Equipment
The following are optional connections. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be con­nected to your set.
Connect VCR' s or DVD player' s RF OUT terminal to the AN­TENNA IN jack located on the rear panel.
Coaxial Cable
VCR with Modulator
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
DVD Player
AUDIO
VIDEO
With S-VIDEO Terminal
AUDIO
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Yellow
White
Red
Yellow
White
Red
AUDIO
VIDEO
Yellow
White
Red
Yellow
White
Red
Camcorder
VCR
VCR
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
AV IN
MONITOR OUT
Front-set AV IN(4)
ANTENNA IN
Notes:
1 Before connection, do power off your TV and external equipment. 2 To receive signaIs from externaI equipment, you must seIect a proper AV input. 3 Do not use S - VIDEO and AV IN(1) terminals at the same time.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Power On/Off
1. Power on
1) When in the Power On mode, press the button on the remote controI to enter the Standby mode. At this time, the power indicator lights. (Part of circuit on the TV set remains active when the TV in the Standby mode. )
2) In the Standby mode, pressing any of the , CH - / + buttons on the remote controI can enter the Power On mode.
3) When in the Power On or Standby mode, press the MAIN POWER SWlTCH button to power off the TV.
Note:
Avoid switching the TV on and off frequently. Doing so may shorten life span of internal components.
Auto off when no signal received
When a channeI has no signaI (e. g. the TV station fails to send signals) and if no button is pressed within 15 minutes, the TV wiIl automatically enter the Standby mode. ln the Video mode, this function doesn' t work.
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedty in the TV or Video mode to dispIay the current mode on the screen and turn off the display respectively.
Press the DISPLAY button first and the TV screen is dispIayed as folIows.
Note:
With other OSD, pressing the DISPLAY button first can turn it off.
On - Screen Display
Video1
In the Video mode
Input: Stereo
2
Air
In the TV mode
MTS: Stereo/SAP
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This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the Tuner menu.
1.Auto program
1)Press the / buttons to highlight
Auto Program”.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)
Tuning in
Stop Start
Channel Add/Erase Antenna Auto Program
2 Add Ai r
Tuner
2)Press the button, and the TV will search automatically in sequence. After auto search, the TV will store receivable channels and return to the lowest channel number. During auto program, press the button to stop searching.
Notes:
1 After auto program, there may be some repeated channels or inferior signal received. In thes case,
press any of the / , Channel Number buttons to select one of the channels. Then set Add/ Erase to Erase so that pressing the CH - / + buttons can not caII up the channeIs. To resume the channeIs, set Add/Erase to Add in the way mentioned above.
2 When Antenna is set to the Air mode, the TV wiII auto search from channel number 2 to 69; when set to
the Cable mode, it wilI auto search from 1 to 125 (of which 2 -13 channeIs in the Air and CabIe modes are the same.)
2.Channel selection
Press the / buttons to highlight “ Channel” in the Tuner menu, and press any of the / , Channel Number buttons to select channel numbers.
3.Add/Erase selection
Press the / buttons to highlight “ Add / Erase”, and press the / buttons to select “ Add ” or
“ Erase” cyclically.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)
Function SelectionMenus
1.Language selection
1)Press the / ¸ buttons to highlight Language ”.
2)Press the / buttons to select a desired language display (English/French/Spanish).
2.Blue screen display
When there is no signal received with Blue Back On, the TV will display a soft blue backgrund on the screen.
1)Press the / buttons to highlight”Blue Back”.
2)Press the / buttons and set Blue Back to On.
Notes:
1 The Blue Back function is inactive during search. 2 If Blue Back is set to Off, noise dots will be displayed on the screen when no signal is present in the TV
mode. Blue Back is not available when no signal is present in the Video mode.
3.Closed caption function
When available in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.
1)Press the / buttons to highlight ”Closed Caption”.
When you select the Closed - Caption (CC1-CC4) mode, the TV can decode CCD signal, and display it on the screen , which is especially helpful for hearing impaired individuals. Closed caption provides an on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and / or sound effects of a TV program.
2)Press the / buttons ( - VOL + buttons on the TV) to select one of the 9 modes Closed Captions (CC1 - CC4) Text Mode ( T1 - T4 )
CCD/Text Off
System
Language Blue Back Closed Caption Parental Guide
MPAA- X
TV - MA
Eng. Fra. Esp.
On CC1 On
System
Language Blue Back Closed Caption Parental Guide
MPAA- X
TV - MA
Eng. Fra. Esp.
On CC1 On
System
Language Blue Back Closed Caption Parental Guide
MPAA- X
TV - MA
Eng. Fra. Esp.
On CC1 On
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Function Selection
Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen while a captioned broadcast is received. When you select the Text (T1-T4) mode, the TV can receive teletext signal. When you select “CCD/Text Off ”, the CCD / Text function is off.
3)Press the CC button to turn on/off the CCD/Text mode.
Notes:
A CCD signal may not be decoded in the following conditions:
When a video tape has been dubbed. When the signal reception is weak. When the signal has been changed or altered.
With signal received without Closed Captions or Text, closed captions or text characters do not appear
on the screen.
4. Parental Control
You may prevent children from watching programs not suitable for them, such as sexual or violence prog­rams. Press the / ¸ buttons to highlight
Parental Guide
(provided it has been preset).
Language Blue Back CCD/Text Parental Guide
TV-Y U TV-Y7 U U TV-G U TV-PG U U U U U TV-14 B B B B B TV-MA B B B
Age Based Rating
Rating
FV D L S V
TV-Rating
System
MPAA-X TV-MA
Enter Pass Code - - - -
Eng. Fra. Esp.
On Off On
Use the Channel Number buttons to enter the initial pass code 6688, then press the button again to proceed to the next menu display.
The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age - based and content - based.
Age Defined as TV - Y All Children TV - Y7 Directed to Older Children TV - G General Audience TV - PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV - 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV - MA Mature Audience Only
Contents Defined as FV Fantasy Violence D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue L Adult Language S Sexual Situations V Violence
TV-Y U TV-Y7 U U TV-G U TV-PG U U U U U TV-14 B B B B B TV-MA B B B
Fantasy Violence
Rating
FV D L S V
TV-Rating
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Press the / buttons to highlight one of the items TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, Rating, FV, D, L, S, V. Press the MENU button to display “U” or “ B ” on the screen. A“U”indicates a rating which is unblocked and a “ B ” indicates a rating which is blocked.
Press the button to move the cursor from “ Pass Code Menu ”,“ MPAA Rating ”, “TV-Rating” to “System”, and select “ Parental Guide Off ” to stop circulation. The following is the MPAA-Rating menu.
After caIIing up the Pass Code Menu first, press the / buttons to highIight “Pass Code 6688”, and then
“Enter Pass Code - - - - ”appears on the screen. Press the ChanneI Number buttons to enter new
pass code which you need enter when caIIing up the ParentaI Guide Menu.
Notes:
1 Only when the set pass code appears on the screen before the menu display is turned off, does the TV
remind you of entering the pass code when you caII up the Parental Guide Menu again.
2 If you forget the new pass code when turning on the ParentaI Guide Menu display, you may enter the
initial pass code 6688.
3 lf you wouldn' t like to set any pass code, press the / buttons to highIight Pass “Code ControI”
and MENU button to turn off the pass code setting display.
Press the button repeatedly to recall the Pass Code menu as follows.
TV - Rating MPAA Rating System Pass Code Menu
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)
(continued)
Function Selection
Moving Rating
MPAA - Rating
G U PG U PG - 13 U R U NC - 17 B X B
Pass Code Menu
Pass Code Setting
Pass Code Control Pass Code 6688
Age Based Rating
Enter Pass Code - - - -
Pass Code Menu
Pass Code Control
Press Menu Key
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)
General Operation
2.To select a channel
1.To control volume
Press the - VOL + buttons to decrease or increase the vol­ume.
Volume 20
Mute
the CH button - Press the CH + button
While adjusting volume, press the F and - VOL + buttons at the same time and the volume decreases or increases by 4 levels.
During normal play, press the MUTE button to eliminate the sound until you press the VOL + or MUTE button again.
Press the CH + button to choose higher-num­bered channels and the -CH button to choose lower-numbered channels. For example, if the current channel number is 7 (Provided that Channel 6,8 are set to Add).
Using the Channel Number buttons
To select a one -digit channel number Press the 0 button, then press another Channel Number but­ton (except 100+) to select a desired number.
To select a two -digit channel number Enter a first-digit, then second-digit.
To select channel number between 100 and 125 in the Cable mode Press the 100+ button so that “1_ _ ” appear on the screen, then enter the next digit one and two.
Press the RECALL button and the TV will directly skip back to the previous channel. For example, you are watching Channel 3 and previously you watched Channel 15.If you press the RECALL button, the channel number will skip directly from Channel 3 to Channel 15. Press the RECALL button repeat­edly to change between these two channels.
Note:
In the Video mode, pressing the RECALL button can return to the TV mode.
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12
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General Operation (continued)
1 Press the SCAN button so that “ Scan Off ” appear on the screen.
4) SCAN
Note:
2 Press the SCAN button again so that “Scan On ”appear on the
screen and the TV begins to scan from the current channel.
During scanning, pressing any button can interrupt scanning.
3. CCD/Text switch
4. TV/Video selection
Press the CC button to display the current Closed Captions/Text mode on the screen.Press the button again to display “CCD/Text Off” on the screen
Notes:
1 Vldeo4is side - set AV lN (4 ) terminals. 2 ln the DVD mode, no “ Tint ” appears in the Picture menu.
5. Stereo seIection
In the TV mode, the TV can automaticatly identify MTS stereo modes among Mono, Stereo, Stereo/SAP and Mono/SAP. Press the STEREO button firstIy to dispIay the auto - identified MTS mode on the screen. Press
the button again before the OSD disappears to shift to other MTS mode as follows. With Stereo signaI received, you may select one of the Stereo and Mono modes cyclically. With Mono/SAP signal received, you may seIect one of the Mono and SAP modes cyclically. With Stereo/SAP signal received, you may seIect one of the Stereo, SAP and Mono modes cyclically. With Mono signal received, only Mono mode can be avaiIable.
When receiving signaIs from externaI equipment in the Video mode, the TV identifies automatically external signals to Stereo. Press the STEREO button to set lnput to Stereo, L or R.L or R. Stereo input modes change as follows.(Set Surround to Off.)
Note:
Press the STEREO button repeatedIy to switch the TV among the MTS modes quickly.
CC
VIDEO
STEREO
Scan On
Press the VIDEO button, and the screen display changes in circular way:
Channel Number Video1(S-VHS1) Video2 Video3(S-VHS3)
To receive signaIs from external equipment, pIease be sure to select a corresponding Video mode.
Input Mode Left Channel Out Right Channel Out
Terminals to Be Connected
Left Right
Stereo
L R
Stereo
L R
Stereo
L R
Audio L Audio L Audio R Audio L Audio L
Audio L No sound No sound
Audio R
Audio R Audio L Audio R Audio L Audio L Audio L Audio R
No sound
Audio R
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)
Picture Improvement
1.To seIect picture modes
PICTURE
2. To set desired picture quality
Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to seIect one of the Normal, Memory and Theater modes.
NormaI Memory Theater
Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode.
Mode Picture Quality Normal Standard mode, suitable for watching ordinary program. Memory Picture quality users set. Theater Movie-like picture setting, suitable for viewing some movie programs.
1) Call up the Picture menu and the TV screen is displayed as follows.
2) Press the / buttons to choose an adjustment.
3) Press the / buttons to adjust the digitaI leveI of the selected adjustment as desired. The adjusted Ievel is stored in the MEMORY position and remains unchanged until next adjustment.
Tint Brightness Contrast Color Sharp
Picture
00 32 32 32 32
Item
Picture Quality
Press
button Purplish Darker Lower Paler Softer
Tint Brightness Contrast Color Sharp
button Greenish Brighter Higher Deeper Sharper
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Sound Improvement
1. To seIect sound modes
2. To set desired sound quaIity
SOUND
Press the SOUND button repeatedIy to seIect one of the Speeh, Music, Theater and Memory modes.
Speech Music Theater Memory
Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode.
Mode Sound Quality
Speech Language clarity improvement, suitable for program focusing on dialogue
Music Suitable for enjoying music programs
Theater
Memory
1) Call up the Audio menu.
2) Press the / buttons to select an adjustment.
3) Press the / buttons to adjust the digital Ievel of the seIected item as desired.
The adjusted Ievel is stored in the Memory position and remains unchanged untiI next adjustment.
programs of entertaninment Sound quality users set
Movie-like sound setting, suitable for enjoying dynamic sound, such as
Bass Treble Balance Surround Low AVC Off MTS Mono
31 31 30
Audio
Sound Quality
Press
button
Weaker Stronger
Stronger
Weaker
Decrease the right volume Decrease the left volume
Off, Low, High
Off, On
Refer to “Stereo selection”.
button
Bass Treble Balance Surround AVC MTS
ltem
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Time Setting
Childlock
In the Standby or Power On mode, the TV can automatically complete some functions such as power -on, channel preset and power-off as desired. 1 . Press the TIMER button to turn on the Timer menu display as shown right. 2 . Press the / buttons to select an adjustment. 3 . Press the / buttons to adjust the selection.
For example, now it is 6:00PM, you have set On Time, On Channel and Off
Time to 7:00PM, 22 and 8:00PM respectively. The TV will automatically per-
form the above settings in the Standby or Power On mode.
Notes:
1 Only after setting
Time”, can you set other items.
The CHlLDLOCK function prevents chiIdren from watching TV. HoId down the F button and then press the MUTE button until the symboI “ ” appears on the screen, and the TV enters the CHlLDLOCK mode. Except for the symboI“ ”, the screen becomes blue back and mutes when you press the buton to turn the TV off, then turn the TV on after setting the CHILDLOCK function. To unlock the TV, hoId down the F button and then press the MUTE button again.
Note:
The CHlLDLOCK can be set or cancelIed only by the remote controI. After setting CHlLDLOCK, secure
the remote control in a safe place.
Timer Time
On Time On Channel Off Time
Timer Time
On Time On Channel Off Time
6:00PM 7:00PM
22
8:00PM
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Remote - controIIer switchover
Press the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button to seIect the device you want to controI.
To program the remote controller
Press and hoId the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button for over 2 seconds until the lNDlCATOR on the remote controIler turns off (the remote controIIer enters the PROGRAMMlNG mode). Use the 0 - 9 buttons to enter three - digit code number for your equipment. lf the correct code number is entered, the INDICATOR bIinks three times. If you enter a code not listed beIow, or you press any other buttons than SEARCH and 100 +, the lNDICATOR turns off.
To search codes
Press and hoId the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button for over 2 seconds until the INDICATOR turns off. ReIease the button (the INDICATOR wiII light again) and the remote controIIer enters the PROGRAM­MING mode.
Press the SEARCH button. Press the - CH + buttons to search codes downwards or upwards. Each time you press the - CH + but­tons, the code number decreases or increases by 1 whiIe the remote controIler sends the code number for POWER button on your device.
lf the desired code number is found, press the 100 + button to program the code for your device until the lNDICATOR bIinks three times. Then the remote controIler exits from the PROGRAMMING mode and returns to normal operation. Or press any other button to exit from the PROGRAMMING mode after the INDICATOR bIinks rapidly eight times, and the operation is not active.
To check the current code number
Press and hold the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button for over 2 seconds until the lNDlCATOR turns off. ReIease the button (the INDlCATOR wiII Iight again) and the remote controller enters the PROGRAM­MlNG mode.
Press the 100 + button.
You may read the code number according to the INDICATOR display status as foIlows.
Notes: If there is no operation within 20 seconds during the steps mentioned above, the remote controIler
will automaticalIy exit from the appropriate operation. If only your TV does not respond to the remote control, try 000 for your TV. If the batteries are weak or exhausted, the remote control can' t function,either.
Programming the Remote Controller
Code Number
First-digit
0 1
1 0
0 0
5 4
0 6
0 3
Second-digit
Third-digit
INDICATOR Display Status
(2 sec.time interval between every two digits.)
Blinks rapidly once Blinks once Blinks once Blinks rapidly once
First-digit Second-digit
Blinks rapidly once Blinks rapidly once Blinks five times Blinks four times
Third-digit
Blinks rapidly once Blinks six times Blinks rapidly once Blinks three times
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Programming the Remote Controller (continued)
DVD codes
LD codes
Brand
APEX
ChangHong
Aiwa
Hitachi
JVC
Magnvox
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Proscan
RCA
Sanyo
Sony
Toshiba
300,382
300,301,302,303
312
313
309,314
308
307
315
308,316,317,318
306,311
310
310
319
305,320,321
304
Code Number
Code Number
Brand
322
326,327
328
323,324,325
Magnavox
Panasonic
Pioneer
Sony
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Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson Fisher Funai GE Go Video Goldstar Goodmans Gradiente Grundig Harley Davidson Harman Kardon Hinari Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney Jensen JVC Kenwood Kodak Lloyd Logik LXI Magnavox Marantz Marta MEI Memorex MGA Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola
Brand
Admiral Aiwa Akai Amstrad ASA Audio Dynamics Audiovox Broksonic Bush Calix Candle Canon capeheart Carver CCE Citizen Craig Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron DBX
Code Number
373 340 350,379 340 357 334,374 376 375,377 339 376 336,376 361,362 349 343 379 336,337,376,379 331,337,376 332,336,361,372 349,363,377,379,380 349 334,374
Brand MTC Mutitech NEC Nikko Olympus Optimus Optonica Panasonic Pentax Perdio Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar Radio Shack Radix Randex RCA Realistic Ricoh Salora Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo SBR Schneider Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Tekknika Toshiba Totevision Vector Research Victor Videosonic Video Concepts Wards XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith
Code Number 340,378 337,339,340,378 333,334,336,350,352,358,364,374 376 383 373,376 346 335,348,361,365,366 336,342,347 340 343,346,357,361 343,346,357,361 376 334,342,352,358,374 349 332,372 354,355,361 329,330,331,341,346,373,376,378,381 376 376 332,337,342,347,365,372 340,341,346,361,373,376,378,381 369 356 337,363 373 334,350,352,353 331 357 339 338,345,375,377 329,331,341,342,347,351,376
330.346,381 339 367,368,369,370,371 347 340,343,344,345,356,361,378 340,378 340 340,376 333,350,353 333,340,350,378 348,361 340,361,376,378 338,341,342,345,356,363 337,376 334,364 334,358 337 334
378 333,334,336,350,364 370,371
330,331,337,338,339,340,342, 346,347,361,373,376,378,381
340 330,376,381 376 330,338,340,345,375,376,377,381 329,331,340,341,351 377 332,337,361,372 359,360 336,376,379 339 378 357 378 364 339 340,342,347,350 385 333,334,337,347,350,361,364,374,376 342,350 333,334,336,350,352,358,374 333,334,336,350,352,358,374 376 340,378 339 376 343,344,357,361 333,334,336,343,357,361,374 376 361 331,340,361,373,376,378 330,345,356,381 342,347 330,342,345,352,356,358,381 373
VCR codes
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES (continued)
Programming the Remote Controller (continued)
CABLE codes
SAT codes
AMP codes
Brand
ChangHong ABC General Instrument hamiln Hytex Jerrold Movie Time NSC Oak
Code Number
500 508,509,510,511 525 541,542 508 506,510,511,512,513,520,525 515 515 501,508,516 502,507 514 503,504,517 524 504,505,518,519 511 509,512 515 508 514,515 504,521,522,523
Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Scientific Atlantic StarCom Tocom TV86 United Artists Viewstar Zenith
Brand
GE Genernal Electric Hitachi Hughes JVC Magnavox Philips Proscan RCA Sony Toshiba
Code Number
528,531,532 526 534,535 537,538 533 536 536 528,531,532 528,531,532,540 529,539 527,530
Code Number
700,701 702 709 709 706,712 708 704 710 703,704 708 710 707,713 702,705 710 711 706
Brand
ChangHong Aiwa Carver Fisher JVC Magnavox Memorex Panasonic Pioneer Proton Quasar RCA Sony Techniques Toshiba Victor
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ADDITlONAL FEATURES (continued)
Programming the Remote Conboller (continued)
Operating a VCR Operating a DVD pIayer
Operating a laser disc pIayer
Note:
When operating your non - TV AV equipment with the remote controller, refer to operation instructions of your originaI remote.
Power on the laser disc pIayer
Search chapters forward or backwad
Play disc
Stop
Pause
Power on the VCR
SeIect channeIs directly
Change channeIs
PIay video tape
Stop
Search forward or backward
Pause
Record
To
Press
Power on the DVD pIayer
SeIect chapters directly
Search chapters forward or backward
PIay DVD
Stop
Pause
Move the cursor in the menu
Display the DVD menu
Press To Press To
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SPECIFCATIONS
Model Number
Television system NTSC-M
Channel coverage VHF 2~13/UHF 14~69/CABLE TV: MID BAND(A-8~A-1, A~I)
SUPER BAND(J~W)
HYPER BAND(AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)
ULTRA BAND(65~94, 100~125)
Channels preset 181
Antenna input 75 (unbalanced)
Pictue tube Effective screen dimensions 478mm x 363mm 540mm x 405mm 640mm x 478mm (Approx.) 18.82 x 12.29 in. 21.26 x 15.94 in. 25.20 x 18.82 in.
Max.audio output 5W+5W Power source ~120Vac 60Hz Weight(Approx.) 30kg(69 lbs.) 48kg(106 lbs.) 71kg(156 lbs.)
Dimensions(W/H/D) 656 x 511x 492mm 718x 563x 515mm 824 x 653x 600mm (Approx.) 23.10 x 22.62 x 18.98 in. 26.54 x 25.16x 20.31 in. 32.44x 25.71x 23.62in.
Packing Dimensions 735 x 585x 560mm 841 x 670x 620mm 1005x 843x 700mm (W/H/D) (Approx.) 28.94 x23.03x 22.05 in. 33.11x 26.38 x 24.41 in. 39.57 x 33.19x27.56in.
Rated power consumption 125W 135W 150W
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
GT2415 GT27125 GT3215
Anyone notice anything wrong here?! NOT GT. Please Check and supply with correct info!
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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 and Correction
Symptoms Correction
No power
No picture
No sound
No TV signal
Stripe or purple interfe­rence appears in the screen.
Picture with multi-image
Picture becomes snowy.
No stereo or foreign language received
TV channel not received
Black box appears on screen.
Remote control doesn't operate.
Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.
Verify the connection from the DVD/VCR video output to the TV video input is
secure.Then switch TV to the appropriate Video mode.
Verify coaxial cable from antenna is connected to RF IN.
Connect the audio cables into the terminals securely. Verify the connection from the DVD/VCR audio output to the TV autio input. Then switch to the appropriate mode on the receiver. Refer to your audio amp­lifier owner's manual. Mute feature may be enabled. Make sure MTS feature is properly set.
Check whether your receiver is set to the TV mode. Check whether the antenna is well connected to the TV receiver. Unplug the TV from the wall for 30 seconds, then plug in and try again. Unplug the antenna connection from the back of the TV, unplug the TV from the wall, wait 30 seconds, then try again. Interference may come from high frequency sources such as a broadcasting station, poor ground connection in cable used, or non shielded audio speakers too close to the picture tube.
Check the antenna lead wire to see if it has open circuit or not. Check the connection of antenna lead wire to the TV set input. Check whether there is any damage to antenna.
Change the direction of antenna to minimize the multi image. The video frequency radiated from TV station can be reflected by tall buildings, high tower, etc.
Make sure the Air/Cable setting is correct. Channel may be locked with the block channel feature, such as Parental Control. Check Add/Erase feature, as channel may have been erased during set up.
Make sure MTS feature is properly set.
Closed Caption to Text feature may be active.
Batteries may be weak. Replace batteries. Make sure remote sensor is not blocked including deflection from curved glass cabinet.
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LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY
PF2425/PF2725/PF3225
Apex DigitaI, Inc. makes the foIlowing Iimited warranties. These Iimited warranties extend to the originaI consumer purchaser or any person receiving this product as a gift from the originaI consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
Limited Ninety (90) Days Warranty
Apex Digital, Inc. warrants this product and its parts against defects in materiaI or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retaiI purchase. During this period Apex DigitaI, Inc. wilI repair or repIace a defective part or product at their option, with a new or refurbished part or product, without charge to you.° Authorized°±Apex Digital, Inc. Service Center personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the Authorized Apex Digital, Inc. Service Center' s repair facility for repair and then returned to your home at no cost to you.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
Apex Digital, lnc. further warrants the parts in this product against defects in materiaIs or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase with exception of the remote control which is guaranteed for ninety (90) days. During this period Apex Digital,Inc. will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you, except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase, you are responsible to pay all labor charges involved in the part(s) replace­ment including all packing, transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Service Center.
Limited Two (2) Years Warranty
Apex Digital, lnc. further warrants the picture tube in this product against defects in materiaIs or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of original retail purchase. During this period Apex Digital,Inc. will replace the defective picture tube at their option with a new or rebuilt picture tube or at their option replace the entire product with a new or refurbished product at no charge to you; if however the defective picture tube or product is replaced after one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase, you pay all labor, packing and transportation charges involved in the replacement.
RentaI Product
The warranty for a rental product begins with the original date of receipt by the rentaI firm.
Your ResponsibiIity The above warranties are subject to the foIIowing conditions: You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase. AII warranty service of this product must be made by an Authorized Apex DigitaI, Inc. Service Center. These warranties are effective onIy if the product is purchased and operated in the U S. A. , Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Labor service charges for set instaIlation, setup, adjustment of customer controIs and installation or repair of any type of antenna or cabIe systems are not covered by this warranty. Reception probIems caused by inadequate antenna or cable system are your responsibility. Warranties extend onIy to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or parts which have been Iost or discarded by you or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, damage caused by Acts of God, such as Iightning or fluctuations in eIectricaI power, improper instaIlation, improper maintenance or use in vioIation of instructions fur­nished by us; or to product which has been modified or had the seriaI number removed, aItered, defaced or rendered iIlegibIe. Warranties do not cover cosmetic damages or lost accessories.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
lf after foIlowing aII the operating instructions in this manuaI and reading the section TROUBLESHOOTING you find that service is necessary:
1. Should it be necessary contact our Customer Service Center directly caIl 866 4 APEXlNC (866 427 - 3946 ), Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm (Pacific Time).
2. After obtaining the requested information, you must present your biIl of saIe to the Authorized Service Center to obtain warranty servlce.
3. Authorized Apex Digital, lnc. Service personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the Authorized Service Center's facility for repair and then returned to your home.
Limitations
AlI warranties implied by state law, including the impIied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the Iimited warranties as set forth above. With the exception of any warranties impIied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is excIusive and in Iieu of alI other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufac­turers or seIIer with respect to the repair or repIacement of any parts. ln no event shall Apex Digital, Inc. be IiabIe for consequentiaI or in­cidentaI damages.
No person, agent, distributor, deaIer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of Apex Digital, lnc. arising under this warranty or under any stature, or Iaw of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby Iimited to ninety (90 ) days from the date you discover or shouId have discovered the defect. This Iimitation does not appIy to impIied warranties arising under state Iaw.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may aIso have these rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not aIlow Iimitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the excIusion or Iimitation of incidental or consequentiaI damages, so the above provisions may not appIy to you.
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Packing List
Parts
Color TV Receiver
K12C-C1 Infrared Remote Control
Operation Manual
AAA Alkaline Batteries
NO. Quantity Remarks
1 2 3 4
1
1
1
2
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