APEX Digital AT3208S 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 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.

Model Number:

Chassis Number:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. 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. 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 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 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.

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 ..................................................................................................................................................9

Function Selection Menus

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

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

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

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

System Menu..............................................................................................................................................10

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

Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................................17

LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY ................................................................................................................18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

Instruction Manual

MODEL

Television 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

AT3208S

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)

25.2 x 18.9 in. 640 x 480 mm

5W + 5W

<7%

~120Vac 60Hz

126 lbs. (57 kg)

33.6 x 26.9 x 22.1 in. 854 x 684 x 560 mm

38.6 x 30.6 x 25.8 in. 980 x 777 x 655 mm

150W

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 S-Video Input - input designed for greater clarity and sharpness; also known as S-VHS 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 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, Movie, and Music Trilingual On Screen Display (OSD) - TV's on screen display, can be either English, French or Spanish

Instruction Manual

PACKING LIST

Parts

Color TV Receiver

Remote Control

Operation Manual

AAA Alkaline Batteries

QTY

FEATURE AT3208S

181 Channel Tuner

AV Input (Rear)

AV Input (Front)

AV Input (Side)

AV Output (Rear)

S-Video Input 1 Closed Captions

Universal Remote Control

On/Off Timer

Parental Control

RF IN Jack

Channel Recall

Screen Size

32”

Picture Modes

Trilingual OSD

Sound Modes

Front panel

Rear panel

Front and Rear Unit Profiles

Instruction Manual

TV/VIDEO SELECT

MENU SELECT

VOLUME DOWN/UP

CHANNEL DOWN/UP

FRONT A/V INPUT

STANDBY

POWER INDICATOR

INFRARED SENSOR

Remote Control Features

Instruction Manual

LED Indicator light

SET Used for programming the

remote control

VIDEO Cycles through the Video/TV

modes

PICTURE Selects the various Picture

Modes

ARROWS Used to navigate the TV

menus

CH + / - Used to change the current

channel

FUNCTION Used for volume control and

childlock

DISPLAY Brings up the TV/Video

display

STEREO Selects the Stereo modes

among R/L/On

CC Activates Closed Captioning

TIMER Accesses the Timer menu

STANDBY Turns on/off the TV

KEYPAD Used to select channels by

number

TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX switch

Determines the equipment

control by the remote

MENU Brings up the main Menu

SOUND Selects the various Sound

modes

ENTER Accesses the sub menu

VOL + / - Used to adjust the volume

level

MUTE Mutes or restores the TV

volume

SLEEP Activate/ Deactivate the sleep

timer

RECALL Returns to the last channel

viewed

SCAN Scans all the active channels

SET

STANDBY

KEYPAD

VIDEO

DISPLAY

SCAN

SLEEP

SOUND

CH +/-

VOL +/-

ENTER

RECALL

MUTE

TIMER

STEREO

ARROWS

PICTURE

FUNCTION

LED

TV DVD/VCR SAT/CAB

AUX

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