Apex Digital LD3249 User Manual

LD3249

USER’S MANUAL

32” LCD TELEVISION

03/2009

Safety Instructions

WARNING:

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Safety:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

The lightning 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) instructions in the literature accompanying the television.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This television 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 television 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 television does cause interference
to other electronic equipment, which can be determined by turning the television off and on, then 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 television.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the television is connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

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authority to operate the equipment.

party responsible for compliance may void the user’s

Safety Instructions

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Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD 3249 HD Television. It has been de-

signed to enjoy today’s high denition television experience. With a display
resolution of 1366 x 768 (720p) you are assured of one of the nest quality

televisions available today. View HDTV and digital broadcasts (if available in
your area) over-the-air when connected to an antenna. Choose an outdoor
antenna for the best possible reception. Visit www.antenna.org.

Your television offers many digital and analog inputs. Three (3) High Deni­tion Multimedia Interface (HDMI) interconnects offer the purest audio and

Introduction

video digital signal when connected to compatible HD sources (ie: HD set-

top box, high denition DVD player, gaming console).

Other video connections available include two (2) sets of HD component vid­eo, (2) composite input jacks, one S-Video input jack and one VGA terminal
for connection to a computer. A coaxial digital audio (SPDIF) jack is included

to connect through your home amplier/receiver to provide a spectacular

home theater experience.

3D Digital noise reduction digitally reduces image noise while “lm-mode’

detection adjusts the picture, providing a more natural looking and clearer
image.

We recommend that you read the user manual thoroughly before use to famil­iarize yourself with the installation and adjustment options available to you,
thereby enjoying all the features of the LD3249 for many years to come.

The LD3249 package includes
the following items:

• Remote Control

• AAA Batteries

• AC Power Cord

• Quick Start Guide

• User Manual

POWER

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• Quick Start Guide

What’s In The Box

• Remote Control

• AC Power Cord

• AAA Batteries x 2

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Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries

Remote Control

Battery Install

• To insert batteries, turn the remote

control over and remove the battery

• Place two (2) AAA batteries into the

compartment with correct polarity.

cover.

When pointed towards the television, the effective range is approximately 16 feet from the •
front of the IR receiver, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down.

To avoid damage from possible battery chemical 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/or type. Always discard used batteries safely.

Do not expose remote control to liquids, direct sunlight or sources of excessive heat.•

The IR receiver will not work properly if TV is in direct sunlight, the remote control is •
pointed off-axis or an object is in the IR path.

NOTE: Improper use of batteries can result in a chemical leakage or explosion.

• Replace the cover.

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Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset

1. Power - To turn the LCD display ON or OFF (Standby)

2. Number Buttons / ( -- ) - Press to select your desired television channel.

For example: to select a digital channel for channel 4, press 4-1 (if available).

3. Recall - Press to select between the current and previously viewed television channel.

4. Volume (+/-) - Adjust Volume UP or DOWN.

5. Channel ( /V) - Select Channel UP or DOWN.

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6. Mute - Press to temporarily turn sound off. Press again to resume. An icon will display

when Mute is active.

7. Input - Press to select TV Input sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component, HDMI, VGA).

Remote Control

8. Guide - Press to view scheduled programming for the current channel viewed (if available).

9. Favorite - Press to display a list of Favorite TV Channels you have added.

10. Menu - Press to display the User menu. Press qpt u to navigate & make selections in

the Picture, Audio, Time, Setup, Parental & TV menus.

11. Exit - Press to exit the Menu after setting user preferences.

12. Arrow Buttons / Enter - Use qpt u to navigate and make selections.

To conrm a selection, press ENTER.

13. Ch List - Press to display a list of channels saved in the TV tuner memory.

Use qpt u to highlight and make channel selection.

14. Zoom - Press to display or select viewable picture size options:

Overview

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ZOOM:NORMAL > ZOOM:WIDE > ZOOM:ZOOM > ZOOM:CINEMA.

15. Sleep - Press to activate the sleep function to turn off the television automatically:

OFF > 5 Min > 10 Min > 15 Min > 30 Min > 45 Min >

60 Min > 90 Min > 120 Min > 180 Min > 240 Min.

16. Display - Press to display program information currently on screen.

17. CCD - Select Closed Caption subtitles. (if available) OFF > ON > CC ON MUTE.

18. Picture - Press to display or select from various preset picture modes:

Personal > Standard > Dynamic > Movie .

(See pg. 18 for details)

19. MTS (multi-channel TV sound) - Press to select a second audio channel (if available).

20. Audio - Press to select from various preset audio EQ settings:

Personal > Standard > Music > Movie.

(See pg. 19 for details)

*Master power switch located on the rear of the TV must be turned ON.

POWER

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(See pg. 26 for details)

(See pg. 17-26 for details)

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(See pg. 22 for details)

NOTE: When using the remote

control, point it directly at the TV.

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A soft blue light illuminates when

television is powered ON

IR Receiver

1. Input - After connecting your DVD, Cable Box, etc., select the

appropriate input source to view. Press the INPUT button to display
input options. Press qp buttons to highlight an input. Press ENTER

to select.

INPUTSOURCE

INPUTSOURCE

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2. Menu - Press the MENU button to display and adjust your TV

settings. Press again to turn the OSD (on screen display) OFF. To
adjust settings from here, press CH+/CH- qp to navigate to a high-

lighted setting then press VOL+/VOL- to select and adjust.

TV Overview

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Side Panel

INPUT CH+ VOL+MENU CH- VOL- POWER

3. Channel (CH V/ qp) - Press the qp buttons to select a

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channel in TV mode. These buttons are also used to adjust settings

in the MENU mode.

4. Volume (VOL+/VOL- pq ) - Press the pq buttons to adjust

volume up or down. These buttons are also used to adjust settings

in the MENU mode.

5. Power - Press the POWER button turn the LCD display ON/OFF

(standby). When the power is on, the blue LED illuminates . The

screen image will appear within a few seconds.

NOTE: To turn OFF power completely, switch the Master Power

button located on the rear of the television. When the Master Power

switch is off, neither the remote control or television POWER button

will function (See pg. 9 for details)

Front & Side Panel

TV Overview

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AV1

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Disassembly of TV Pedestal

To remove the pedestal stand from

the television, unscrew the (6) Philips

head screws and slide the TV upward

while securing the base.

TV REAR PANEL

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1. Master Power ON/OFF Switch - When the master power is

switched OFF, the power button located on the remote control and

right side of the television will not function. Make sure it is switched

ON for regular TV viewing on a daily basis.

Rear Panel

2. AC Power Plug - Insert power plug during initial setup.

3. HDMI Inputs (3) - Connects to digital AV equipment that

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feature HDMI connectivity. HDMI supports enhanced high denition

video and two-channel digital audio all from one cable.

*Recommended for best performance

4. PC IN - VGA/Audio Input (3.5mm) - Connect an optional

VGA cable from your personal computer and a 3.5mm audio cable

for sound.

5. YPbPr 1/2 Inputs and R/L Audio Inputs (2) - Connect

up to two (2) AV devices that feature component (YPbPr) video and

audio output jacks.

6. AV 1/2 Inputs (2) - Connect up to two (2) standard AV devices

to the composite VIDEO (Y) and AUDIO (L/R) output jacks found on

most external video equipment.

7. S-Video - Connects to the S-Video output jack found on external

video equipment. For audio, connect an AUDIO L/R cable to the L/R

on AV1 adjacent to the S-Video input.

8. SPDIF - Connect an optional coaxial digital cable through a com-

patible amp/receiver to enjoy superior audio sound.

9. RF Input - Connect antenna or cable for television reception.