Apex Digital GB5108, GB4308 User Manual

Stereo - AT2002S, AT2402, AT2702S

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

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Instruction Manual

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