Apex Digital AVL 2778 User Manual
Caution Notice
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
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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 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. 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.
CAUTION:
To comply with the limits for an FCC class B computing device, always use the signal cord and power cord supplied with this
unit. The Federal Communications Commision warns that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your 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 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 enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product. This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements,
and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
Safety Instructions
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 the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fitinto 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 with 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 tipover.
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) To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock,Do not
Expose This
Apparatus To Rain or Moisture.
16) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Safety Instructions
17) Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
18) 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 instructions have been adheredto.
19) Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated 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 products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
20) Power-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type
plug, a plug having 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.
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
NEC - National Electrical Code
23) Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA70 provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-dis-charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirments for the grounding electrode.
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21) 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 attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
22) Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) 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.
24) Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
25) Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
26) 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.
27) Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
30) Safety Check
Safety Instructions
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 proper operating condition.
31) 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.
28) Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service 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
theproduct.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product 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 product 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.
29) 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, electric
shock, or other hazards.
32) Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Instructions
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Caution Notice............................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................3-5
Remote Control Handset..............................................................................................................7-8
Controls............................................................................................................................................................7
Battery installation............................................................................................................................................8
Contents
Controls of
Front & Top panel.............................................................................................................................................9
Connections of
Back panel......................................................................................................................................................10
Connection to
External equipment....................................................................................................................................11-14
Menu Adjustments...................................................................................................................15-19
TV Mode........................................................................................................................................................ 15
S-Video / AV Modes.......................................................................................................................................16
Component (YPbPr1, YPbPr2) Modes.......................................................................................................... 17
VGA Mode......................................................................................................................................................18
DVI Mode....................................................................................................................................................... 19
V-Chip............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Picture-in-Picture Menu................................................................................................................21
Description of View Modes.......................................................................................................... 22
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Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................23-24
Specifications...............................................................................................................................25
Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................... .26
POWER
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2
1.
To turn on LCD display.
MUTE / OFF
2.
Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press volume +/- to restore the
original volume.
DISPLAY
3.
Press to display the current channel on screen.
CC
4.
Press to activate closed caption subtitles & teletext where available.
FREEZE
5.
Press to digitally freeze frame your signal source. Press again to return to live viewing.
SLEEP TIMER
6.
Press repeatedly to set the sleep timer to OFF/30/60/90/120 minutes. When timer expires the LCD TV will
automatically turn off. To cancel your selection, simply press the button repeatedly until OFF is displayed
PIP INPUT
7.
Press to activate Picture in Picture (PIP) whereby another input source appears in a smaller picture box.
MAIN
8.
Press to activate (audio) sound from the main picture input while in PIP mode.
SWAP
9.
Press to switch between the input source in the main picture and small picture box while in PIP mode.
PIP
10.
Press to activate (audio) sound from the small picture box input while in PIP mode.
POSITION
11.
Select the positon the small picture box displays while in PIP mode.
SIZE
12.
Change the size of the small picture box while in PIP mode.
MENU (and Navigation)
13.
Press to activate the OSD menu. Press again to quit the menu. Press 5634
to navigate & make selection.
DEL
14.
Press to delete a favorite channel from memory.
FAVORITE CH
15.
Press to scroll through custom pre-selected favorite channels.
MEM
16.
Press to store a favorite channel in memory.
PICTURE
17.
Press to select factory settings (Movie, Sport, Game, Vivid); User mode to select custom settings.
VIEW
18.
Press to select aspect ratio preference (NORMAL, ZOOM 1, ZOOM 2, FULL).
VOL +/-
19.
Adjust volume up or down.
CH (Channel) +/- (up/down)
20.
Press to scroll through channels one at a time.
ENTER
21.
MTS (Multi-channel TV sound)
22.
Press MTS button and to select STEREO, MONO, or SAP (where available).
INPUT (Main picture signal source)
23.
Sequentially select the signal sources as follows: TV, AV, S-VIDEO, YPbPr1, YPbPr2, VGA, and DVI
0-9
24.
Press 0-9 to select channels from 02 to 99.
100/-
25.
Press to select channels over 100.
R (Recall)
26.
Press to select the previously viewed channel.
Controls
Remote Control Handset
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Your remote control handset is powered by two AAA type batteries.
Remote Control Handset
Battery Installation
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To insert batteries, turn the remote
control over and remove the battery
cover.
2
Put the two batteries into the compartment with correct polarity.
3
Replace the cover.
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To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended
period of time. Do not mix batteries of different age and type. Always discard of used batteries safely.
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