Apex Digital GB5108, GB4308 User Manual

Stereo - AT2002S, AT2402, AT2702S

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

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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: GB4308, GB5108
Chassis Number:

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 symboI is intended to alert the user
to the presence of "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be strong enough to cause an electric
shock.
DO NOT TRY TO SERVlCE THlS
PRODUCT YOURSELF.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the
manual.

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 PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE
OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.

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. A grounding - 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

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Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service 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 performance-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 INSTALLING 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 does cause harmful interference to radio or TV
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:

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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lNTRODUCTlON

Features ...............................................................................................................................................9

ControI Buttons ....................................................................................................................................10

Menu ....................................................................................................................................................12

INSTALLATION

To Install the RPTV ..............................................................................................................................13

To Connect the Antenna .......................................................................................................................14

Remote Batteries .................................................................................................................................15

OPERATIONS

Basic Buttons .......................................................................................................................................16

Power on/off .......................................................................... ..............................................................17

Tuning in ..............................................................................................................................................18

Picture Improvement ............................................................................................................................19

Sound Improvement .............................................................................................................................20

Menu Function .....................................................................................................................................22

ADDlTlONAL FEATURES

Programming the Remote Controller ...................................................................................................26

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTION

How to Connect to External Equipment................................................................................................31

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................34

SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES................................................................................................34

LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY................................................................................................35

The OSD and figures shown in this manuaI may be somewhat different from the actual situation.

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Features

Features INTRODUCTION

Features

English/French/Spanish Menus

The unique pop-up English/French/Spanish menu control function makes operation more easy.

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' frequency in the Air and

Cable modes are the same.)
Terminals for External Equipment Connection
Two sets of AV IN terminals (one located on the side as well as one set on the rear), and one set of AV OUT terminals on the rear

On/Off Timer

The TV automatically turns off or turns on and tunes to the desired channel at the time that it is programmed.

Auto Off

Under a no signal condition, the TV will turn off in 15 minutes.

Childlock Function

Prevents children from watching TV for a long period of time, especially when parents are out.

Parental Control

Prevents children from watching programs not suitable for them.

Quick Selectable Picture Modes

Allows one -touch selection of your favorite picture quality among two preset modes and one user-set mode.

CCD /Text Function

If they are included in a program, you can view closed captions or text information.

Correction Technology

Reduces picture noise and improves color quality.

Black Level Extension

Delivers more vivid pictures.

Recall

By this function, the TV can directly skip back to the previous channel.

Channel Scan

Displays all channels set in the Add mode.

Conventional coIor TVs apply 60Hz interlaced scanning and scan a picture in two separate fields, which resuIts in distinct scanning structuraI
lines and Iine fIicker. As the TVs can dispIay onIy 30 frames of images per second, it cause wide --range image fIicker . The larger the TV screen
is, the more conspicuous the probIems are. Watching this kind of TV, you are susceptibIe to eyestrain.
With the worId's advanced digital inverter technoIogy, APEX RPTV GB5108 is an improved product for better performance. With 60Hz pro­gressive scanning, APEX RPTV can scan a frame of picture at a time and improve display frequency from 30 frames of pictures per second to

60. The RPTV removes completely wide --range image flicker and Iine flicker, and offers sharper and more Iifelike pictures. APEX RPTV brings
new vision of 21st century for you.

Precision vision: With progressive scanning, the RPTV automaticaIIy increases horizontaI frequency from 15750Hz to 31500Hz.
DVD VIDEO PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT IN terminals: You may connect a DVD equipped with Y, PB, and PR terminaIs to realize 480p input
mode.
Advanced projection tube: High brightness and high --resoIution projection tube with the worId's advanced leveI guarantees high brightness and
reIiable focus performance.

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Control Buttons

INTRODUCTION (continued)

Note:

The buttons of the same name on the remote controller or the RPTV' s front panel share the same

function. The foIlowing section of this manual wiII focus on operation method of the remote controller.

Front panel

Rear panel

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INTRODUCTION (continued)

Control Buttons

Remote controller

Notes:

The button design and specifications of the remote controller are subject to change without notice.

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INTRODUCTION (continued)

Menu

You can adjust or preset the RPTV with the MENU DISPLAY function on remote controller.
Press the button repeatedly until the RPTV displays the following menus :

After selecting a menu, press the - CH + buttons to highlight the desired item and press the - VOL+buttons
to adjust.

Notes:

1 There is no Tune menu in the video mode.
2 The mark of indicates that there is a sub - menu.
3 The above - mentioned menus can be called up directly by pressing the , , , but-

tons.

FUNCTION

(Menu disappears.)

MENU

DISPLAY

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INSTALLATION

To Install the RPTV

Please read the PRECAUTIONS completely before installation.
lt is recommended to watch RPTV in soft and indirect light and face center of the screen for optimum
watching effect.
Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the RPTV and the wall for proper ventilation.
Avoid excessively warm or wet locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet or components.

To prevent the RPTV from toppling, there is a support under front panel of RPTV. Please contact with
your dealer if there is no such support when you first open the packing carton.

After installation,plug the RPTV in the supply socket.

Keep proper watching distance

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INSTALLATION (continued)

To Connect the Antenna

An outdoor antenna or CATV is recommended for the best reception. The antenna type and its Iocation differ
dependent on Iocal conditions.

Notes:

1 lt is recommended that a 75 coaxiaI cabIe be used in order to eliminate possible interference and

noise which may occur due to nearby radio transmissions.

2 When using a 300 twin - Iead feeder, connect it to a 300 / 75 converter and insert the con-

verter into the RPTV's ANTENNAIN terminal.

3 Connect an outdoor antenna referring to the above figure. Set up a Iightning arrester and check it

reguIarly when an outdoor antenna is used.
4 The antenna cable should not be tied together with other wiring.
5 Two - radio input terminal alIows the remote controIIer to switch between two signals (e. g. antenna

signal, cable signal and VCR signaI )

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INSTALLATION (continued)

Remote Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Place in two LR03WCH batteries. Make sure the positive and negative polarities are correct.

1 When in operation, pIease point the remote controller di-

rectIy to center of the RPTV screen.

2 Do not repeatedly press the buttons on the remote controlIer

too quickly.

3 To avoid battery Ieakage, remove batteries from the remote

controller when it is not to be used for a long period of time

or the batteries are exhausted.
4 Do not expose batteries to fire or disassemble them.
5 Do not expose the remote controller to impacts, water or

disassembIe it.

Caring for the remote controller

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OPERATIONS

Basic Buttons

100+

09

- CH + , - VOL + buttons

button

button

RECALL button

Channel Number

Press the 100+ button repeatedly to select " - ", " - - " or "- - - " respe­ctiveIy.

Press the 0~9 buttons to enter a one - digit, two - digit or three - digit channel
number respectively.

Press the - CH + buttons to seIect a lower or upper position number.

Press the - VOL + buttons to decrease or increase voIume.

The MUTE function is used when you answer a phone or receive guests.
During watching RPTV program, press the button to eliminate sound. Press it
again to resume sound.

Notes:

1 Pressing the VOL + button can also canceI the MUTE function.
2 Pressing the VOL- button can decrease the volume in the MUTE mode with

red characters on the screen, but not cancel the MUTE mode.

Note: Pressing the button can turn off the menu dispIay.
Press the RECALL button repeatedly to switch the RPTV
between the current channel number and previous channel
number.
For example, you are watching program 5 and previously
you watched program 16. Now if you press the RECALL
button, the channel number will skip directly from Channel 5
to Channel 16.

Press the button firstIy to display the current Channel No., audio modes and
current time. Press it secondIy to turn off the display.

Press firstly

15
18:30

MTS:Stereo

Press secondly

16

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Power On / Off

Plug in the supply socket and press the button on the RPTV. The power in­dicator Iights and the RPTV enters the STANDBY mode.

ln the STANDBY mode, press the , or - CH + buttons on the remote
controller or -P + buttons on the front panel of the set to turn on the RPTV.

Press the b utton again on the remote controIler and the RPTV enters
STANDBY mode.

To turn off the RPTV completeIy, press the button.

Notes:

1 Avoid switching the RPTV on and off frequently. Doing so may shorten life span of internal compo-

nents Iike heater of projection tube.

2 After powering off the RPTV, power it on again (if necessary) only when the power indicator is off

compIetely.

Auto off without signal reception

When a channel has no signal (e.g. the TV station fails to send signals ) and blue background appears,the
RPTV will automatically enter the STANDBY mode if no button is pressed within 15 min. If Off Time is preset
and the time left is less than 15 min., the RPTV will carry out the Off Time program prior to the auto-off.
(The function doesn' t work in the AV mode.)

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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued)

Auto Program

Channel Selection

Antenna SeIection

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight "Antenna" and press the - VOL + buttons to select "Air" or "Cable".

Skip/ Add

You may use this function to skip the undesired program position, thus dramatically quickening program
selection by the - CH + buttons.

SeIect a program position to be skipped.
Press the - CH + buttons to highlight "Skip/Add", and press the - VOL + buttons

to select " Skip" or "Add ".

Note:

Pressing the Channel Number buttons can resume the channel number which has

been skipped.
Press the Channel Number buttons to seIect a program position to be resumed, then

set it to"Skip / Add".

Tuning in

Press the button to caII up the Tune Menu.
Press the - CH + buttons to highIight "Auto Program".
Press the VOL + button and the RPTV wilI search automaticaIly in sequence. After
searching, the RPTV will store the optimum tuning position, and unused channel
number will be set to Skip mode automatically.

Notes:

1 During auto search, press the button to stop auto search.
2 When " Antenna" is set to the Air mode, Auto - search wilI search from channel number 2 to 69,

and when set to the Cable mode, it wiII search from 1 to 125 (During searching," Skip/Add" is
set to the Skip mode automaticaIIy ).

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight "Channel" and press the - VOL + buttons or
Channel Number buttons to select channeI number.
Note: AchanneI number of three - digits (Iess than 125)is required to input.

MENU

DISPLAY

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OPERATIONS

Picture Improvement

To set picture quality

Still/movable picture

(continued)

Press the button to select one of the four picture modes.

Press the button to calI up the Video Menu.

Press the - CH + buttons to select an adjustment. Then press the - VOL +
buttons to adjust.

Notes:

1 The adjusted picture level is automatically stored to

the Memory position.

2 CoIor Temp adjustment: Neutral Warm Cool
You can set temperature of different programs
like movie and sports according to your favorite.

Normal Nature and standard picture

Vivid Sharp and bright picture with improved gradation.

Soft Soft and Iight picture

Memory User - set picture mode

Item

Adjustment Effect

­Brightness
Color
Contrast
Color Temp
Sharpness
Hue

Darker
Lighter
Lower

Neutral Warm Cool
Lower
More Purple

Press the STILL button repeatedly and the picture switches between the still and
moving modes.

Notes:

STILL function is not available in YPBPR input mode.

Brighter
Deeper
Higher

Higher
More Green

+

STILL

Still picture Movable picture

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Sound Improvement

To select a sound mode

To set sound quality
EquaIizer adjustment

Press the button to seIect one of the four sound
modes.

Press the button to call up the Audio Menu.
Press the - CH + buttons to highIight " Equalizer"
and press the VOL + button to turn on the next menu
display.
Press the - CH + buttons to select an adjustment.
Then press the - VOL + buttons to adjust.

Notes:

1 After entering the Equalizer menu, user can select proper ratio of bass and super through 5 - band

adjustment.

2 Press the button to return to Audio Menu.

BaIance

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight " Balance", and press the VOL - button to decrease the right
channel or the VOL + button to decrease the Ieft channel.

DBE BASS

Press the - CH + buttons to highIight "DBE BASS", and press the - VOL + buttons to select "On" or "Off".
You can make bass richer by boosting low frequency.

120Hz 50
500Hz 50

1.5kHz 50
5khz 50
10kHz 50

SelectAdjust

[Equalizer]

Memory

Speech

Theater

Music

User- set sound mode

News/dialogue

Theater audio effect

Concert hall audio effect

120Hz
500Hz

1.5KHz
5KHz
10KHz

ltem

Press

­Weaker
Weaker
Weaker
Weaker
Weaker

+
Stronger
Stronger
Stronger
Stronger
Stronger

MENU

DISPLAY

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Sound Improvement (continued)

BBE

This function can characterize the sound, generate the playback sound aImost like natural sound.
Press the - CH + buttons to highIight the "BBE", and press the - VOL + buttons to select "On" or "Off".

MSS (Surround control switch )
Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the " MSS ", and press the - VOL + buttons to select "On" or " Off".

Audio - out

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the " Audio - out".

Press the VOL + button to turn on the next menu display.

Notes:

1 Monitor volume can be adjusted when the RPTV is in "Audio - out Var", and monitor sound output will

be fixed when the RPTV is in "Audio - out Fixed".

2 Press the button to return to Audio menu.

AVC

Advertisements during movies usually have a higher volume level than the movie itself.This results in
annoying volume changes. You can use this function to solve these problem.
Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the "AVC", and press the -VOL+ buttons to select "On" or "Off".

MENU

DISPLAY

Audio - out
AV-Level Var
Audio-out 50

Select

Adjust

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Menu Function

Language SeIect

Timer

Press the button to caII up the Setup Menu.

Press the - CH + buttons to highIight " Language",
and press the VOL + button to turn on the next menu
dispIay.

Notes:

1 You may switch the languages for the On - Screen DispIay to English, French or Spanish.
2 Press the button to return to Setup Menu.

Press the - CH + buttons to highIight " Timer" and
press the VOL + button to turn on the next menu
display.

Press the - CH + buttons to select an adjustment,
and press the - VOL + buttons or 0 ~ 9 buttons to
adjust.
You may use this function to watch the desired program at the preset time and turn
off the RPTV at the preset time.

Notes:

1 Once On/Off Time is set, the Timer indicator turns green from red.
2 lf the RPTV is powered off by the button, in the STANDBY mode or the setting has been exe­cuted, the originaI setting will be canceIIed automaticaIly.
3 If Auto Program begins, the previous --set Off Time will be invalid when the off time is up.
4 When setting Clock, On Time or Off Time, the operation is regarded as invaIidity if entering number
of Iess than four - digit.
5 Press the button to return to " Setup Menu".

FUNCTION

MENU

DISPLAY

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0~

Timer On
Clock 18:30
On Time 22:15
On Channel 8
Off Time 19:38

English
Francis
Espanol

[ Time Setting ]

[Language]

[ 0 - 9 ] [ ]

Set

MENU

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

Select

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PG Source MPAA
GU
PG U
PG-13 B
R B
NC-17 B
X B

[MENU] Exit

[Parental Control]

OPERATIONS (continued)

Menu Function (continued)

Parental Control

You may prevent chiIdren from watching programs not suitable for them,
such as sexual or violence program.
Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the "Parental Control", and press the
VOL + to display "Password" on the screen.
Press the 0 ~ 9 buttons to enter the initial password 6688 to turn on the next
menu display. (when the password is renewed, the new password entered is
effective and the old one is ineffective.)

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight one of the items: PG Source,Y,Y7, G,
PG, 14, MA, FV, D, L, S, V. Press the - VOL + buttons 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.

Notes:

1 Press the button to return to Setup Menu.
2 Enter you password again when you exit Parental Control, otherwise you can enter it without any

password next time.

Terms in the above menus:
FV - Fantasy Violence
D - SexuaIIy Suggestive DiaIog
L- Adult Language
S - Sexual Situations
V - Violence
Y- All Children

The following is the" PG Source MPAA" menu.

Blue Back

Press the- CH + buttons to highlight the "Blue Back",and press the - VOL + buttons to select "On" or "Off".

Notes:

1 The Blue function is invalid during auto - searching.
2 If "Blue Back" is set to "On" , the RPTV will display a soft blue background when no signal received.

If "Blue Back" is set to "On" , and even noise dot will be displayed on the screen when no signal is
in the TV mode, and the screen becomes dark when no signal is in the video mode.

Y7 - Directed to Older Children
G - General Audience
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested
1 4- Parents Strongly Cautioned
MA - Mature Audience Only

Enter Password

PG Source TV
YU
Y [FV] B
GB
PG [DLSV]] B
14 [DLSV]] B
MA [ LSV]] B

[Parental Control]

[MENU] Exit

Password

MENU

DISPLAY

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Menu Function (continued)

CCD/Text

1. Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the " CCD/Text".

2. Press the - VOL + buttons to seIect one from 9 modes:
Closed Caption (CC1- CC4) Text (T1- T4)

CCD/Text Off
When you select the Closed - Caption (CC1 - CC4) mode, the RPTV can decode CCD signaI, and display
it on the screen, which is especialIy heIpful for hearing impaired individuals.
Closed - Caption provides an on - screen display of the diaIogue, narration, and /or sound effects of a TV
program.
When you seIect the Text (T1 - T4) mode, the RPTV can receive teIetext signal. Text is information that is
presented on a portion of the TV screen. lt is usually not reIated to the program.
When you select "CCD/Text Off", the CCD/Text function is off.
Notes:

1 A CCD signal may not be decoded in the foIIowing situations:

When a video tape has been dubbed.
When the signaI reception is weak.
When the signal has been changed or altered.

2 With signal received without "Closed Caption" or "Text", Closed caption or text characters do not

appear on the screen.

3 If menu characters appear on the screen, there is no CCD display.

DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduce)

1. Press the - CH + buttons to highlight the "DNR".

2. Press the - VOL+ buttons to seIect " On " or " Off ".

lf the signaI is inferior, activate the noise reducer to improve the picture.ln normal condition, it is recom­mended to set " Off " in case of adversely affect picture definition.

Convergence

The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not
converge, the coIor is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the
convergence.

Note: The convergence of RPTV has been adjusted before they go out of factory. If you are not satisfactory,
adjust the convergence according to the foIIowing procedures.

Press the button repeatedly untiI the Setup Menu appears on the screen.

Press the - CH + buttons to highIight "Convergence" and press the VOL +
button to turn on the next menu display shown as the right figure.

MENU

DISPLAY

Cursor Red
Cursor Blue
Store
Factory Setting
Exit

SelectAdjust

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OPERATIONS (continued)

Menu Function (continued)

Press the --CH + buttons to highlight " Cursor Red " and press the VOL + button to enter convergence
adjustment in red mode. And the foIIowing indication symboIs wiIl be dispIayed:

P Move

[ Mute ]: Lock/Move
[ ]: Adjust/Select
[ MENU]:Exit

Notes: [Mute] refers to the button and means lock/move the cursor.

[ ] refers to the - VOL + and - CH + buttons, and means move/adjust the cursor.
[MENU] means return to the previous menu.

Press the - CH + and - VOL + buttons to move the red cursor to the cross to be adjusted. Press the
button to Iock the cursor, and "P Lock" appears on the screen, the cursor changes into white.

Then press the - CH + and -VOL + buttons again to adjust convergence. The adjustment is compIeted
when the red Iine superimpose with the other Iines. Press the button again to dispIay " P Move", and
move the cursor to the other cross to be adjusted. Repeat the above procedures to get overall desired
convergence.

After the desired convergence is obtained, press the button to return the previous menu.

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight "Store" and press the VOL + button to store the adjusted data. " Store
OK", wiIl appear on the screen in several seconds. Press the button to return to the Iast menu.

Repeat the above procedures for adjusting the convergence in blue.

Press the - CH + buttons to highlight " Exit" and press the VOL + button to return to the Setup Menu.

Of course, you can also adjust convergence according to the follows.
Press the - CH + buttons to highIight "Factory Setting" and press the VOL + button to resume factory set­ting. Press the - CH + buttons to highlight "Store" and press the VOL + button to store the data.

Note: Storing factory setting will delete user - set data.

VM (Velocity Modulation )

Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, cIean edge.

Press the - CH + buttons to highIight "VM", and press the - VOL + buttons to seIect "On"or "Off".
Note: Press the VM button on the remote controller to turn on/off VM function directly.

MENU

DISPLAY

MENU

DISPLAY

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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 follows.

Notes: If there is no operation within 20 seconds during the steps mentioned above, the remote controIler

will automaticalIy exit from the appropriate operation.

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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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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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ADDITIONAL FEATURES (continued)

Programming the Remote Controller (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 backward

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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EXTERNAL EQUlPMENT CONNECTlON

How to Connect to ExternaI Equipment

Please turn off the power suppIy of the RPTV and external equipment before connection. Read the operation
manuaIs of the external audio/video equipment that wiII be connected to the RPTV completely.
You can connect a stereo system to the MONITOR OUT terminals on the RPTV to enjoy a high - quality
sound from the stereo system. Or connect a VCR to the RPTV to record programs. The MONITOR OUT
terminaIs output the audio and video signals being monitored on the RPTV.

SignaI direction

YeIIow terminal (Video)
White terminal (Audio L/Mono)
Red terminal (R channeI)

Y
W

R

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EXTERNAL EQUlPMENT CONNECTlON (continued)

How to Connect to ExternaI Equipment (continued)

You can connect video equipment such as VCD, VCR or camcorder to this RPTV and enjoy the high ­quality picture.
lf your video equipment has an S - VIDEO OUT terminal, connect it to the S - VlDEO IN terminal of the
unit. lf not, connect it to the VlDEO lN terminal.

: SignaI direction
: YeIIow terminal (Video)
: White terminal (L channel)
: Red terminal (R channeI)

Y

R

W

Notes:

1 If your externaI equipment can not output/input stereo, connect its AUDlO OUT/lN terminaIs to the

MONO lN/OUT terminals on the rear AV1 or front AV2 since L/MONO IN is not avaiIabIe for rear AV2.

2 The front AV2, rear AV2 and S --VlDEO can not input at the same time. YCBCR and YPBPR share

the same audio input channeI.

3 It is normaI if the picture at VIDEO - OUT is bIack and white when the signal is from S --VlDEO

terminal or YCBCR terminaIs.

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EXTERNAL EQUlPMENT CONNECTlON (continued)

How to Connect to ExternaI Equipment (continued)

TV/AV selection
Press the VIDEO button repeatedly to select one of the following modes.

Channel NO AV1 AV2 YCBC

R

YPBP

R

or S - VHS

TO connect the DVD COMPONENT lN terminals
The RPTV has DVD VlDEO COMPONENT SlGNAL lN terminaIs (Y, CB and CR.). Connect them to a DVD
pIayer equipped with this kind of speciaI terminaIs as follows, through which the RPTV can deliver sharper,
brighter and more vivid pictures.

Press the VIDEO button repeatedly to switch the RPTV to the YCBCR mode.

To connect the DVD PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT lN terminaIs.
The RPTV has DVD PROGRESSlVE COMPONENT lN terminals (Y, PB, and PR). Connect them to a DVD

equipped with kind of speciaI terminals as folIows, and realize 480P input mode.

Notes:

ln the YPBPR mode, no YPBPR signaI outputs from the MONITOR terminals.

: Signal direction
: Green terminal (Y, brightness signal)
: Blue terminal (CB, blue difference signal)
: Red terminal (CR, red difference signaI)
: White terminal (AUDIO L /MONO)
: Red terminal(AUDIO R)

: Signal direction
: Green terminal (Y)
: Blue terminal (PB)
: Red terminal (PR)
: White terminal (AUDIO L /MONO)
: Red terminal(AUDIO R)

G

R

B

W
R

G
B
R
W

R

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EXTERNAL EQUlPMENT CONNECTlON (continued)

Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause to
the trouble you are experiencing.

Symptom Check these things

No power supply

Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

Make be the misadjustment for contrast,color and hue.
May be jamming from cars, motorcycles, electric trains, high tension lines,

neon signs,hair dryers, etc.
May be jamming from other TV receivers, personal computers,and TV

games as well as interference from radio station.

May be caused by reflection from nearby mountains or buildings.
Check if the direction of the antenna has changed because of strong wind,etc.

Check the antenna/cable connections
Check if the direction of the antenna has changed.

May be due to improper fast power-on. Power off the RPTV, then power
it on again.

The batteries in the remote controller may be exhausted.
Check the orientation of the batteries.

Poor color/hue

Spots appear on the screen.

Stripes appear on the screen.

Double or triple images

Snowy picture

Abnormal color or
no picture

The remote controller
does not work.

Rated voltage
Rated power consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Projection screen

Channel coverage:

Channel preset
Television system
Antenna input
Audio output

Accessories supplied

181
NTSC-M
75 (unbalanced)
>10W+10W(THD=7%)

Operation manual
Remote controller
LR03WCH alkaline batteries(2)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AC:120V ,60Hz
~250w
~1092mm(w)°¡1420mm(h)°¡560mm(w)
~70.5kg
Effective screen size:1035mm(w)°¡778mm(h)
VHF 2~13
UHF 14~69

CABLE TV:MID BAND(A-8~A-1,A~1)
SUPER BAND(J-W)
HYPER BAND(AA~22,AAA,BBB)
ULTRABAND(65~94,100~125)

SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

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LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY

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 One - Year Warranty

Apex Digital, Inc warrants this product and its parts against defects in materiaI or workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 DigitaI, lnc Service Center personneI wiII come to your home when
warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service wiIl either be performed in your home or the set wiII be
taken to the Authorized Apex DigitaI, lnc Service Center's repair facility for repair and then returned to your home at no cost to you.

Limited Two Year 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 wiII replace the defective picture tube or product 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 retaiI purchase, you pay all labor,
packing, transportation and insurance charges involved in the repIacement.

RentaI Product

The warranty for a rental product begins with the original date of receipt by the rentaI firm.

Your Responsibility

The above warranties are subject to the foIIowing conditions:

• You must retain your bilI of saIe 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.

• 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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

lf after foIlowing aII the operating instructions in this manuaI and reading the section TroubIeshooting you find that service is necessary:

1. 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 DigitaI, Inc Service personneI wiIl come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required,
the service wilI either be performed in your home or the set wiII be taken to the Authorized Service Center's faciIity 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 particutar 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 consequential 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 consequential
damages, so the above provisions may not appIy to you.

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Packing List

Parts

RPTV Receiver

Universal Remote Controller

Operation Manual

LR03WCH Alkaline Batteries

NO. Quantity Remarks

1
2
3
4

1

1

1

2