Audiovox FP1500 User Manual

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15" LCD TV

Operating I nstr uctions

Model No.

FP1500

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely .

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Table of Contents

Start up

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Page#

Important

Safety

Instructions

Safety

Cautions

Accessories Outdoor

Antenna

Installation

Power

Connection

Recognizing buttons and controls

Remote

Control

Top / Front

Control

Panels

Rear Panel

Input / Output

Connections

Remote

Control

Buttons

PC/Video/

Speaker

Connections

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Basic

Control

Setting List

(Diagram)

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Picture

Settings

Volume

Settings

TV Setting

/ Other

Functions

PC Setting

Troubleshooting

Product

Specifications

Dimensions

Mounting

Wall

Maintenance

/ Repair

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

The Lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "DAN GER OUS V OLTAGE" within the product's enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitude a risk or 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 product).

Federal Communication Commission Information

(FCC)

This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast Receiver , 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 if this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the TV antenna Increase the separation between TV and other equipment Connect TV into separate outlet from equipment Consult the dealer or an experienced raido/TV technician for help

T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BCAK) NO USER-DER VICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE PEFER SER VICING T O CLIALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Cautions

Users are advised to read this user's guide before operating the product.

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Safety Cautions

Do not step over or place objects on the electrical cord. Do not over load your electrical outlet.

Be sure that the AC plug is disconnected from the outlet before performing any kind of maintenance. When cleaning the TV, do not use liquid chemical cleaners or water sprays. Use a damp cloth to wipe out the dust.

For safety reasons, do not touch any part of the TV , electrical cord, TV antenna or cable during bad weather and thunderstorms.

For safety reasons, this product must be placed on firm and stable surface at all times. Unstable surface will cause product to fall thus damaging the product and causing harm to those near it.

To avoid short circuit, electrical shock or fire; keep this product indoors and away from rain and other forms of liquid.

Keep this product away from humid environments. Such as near bath tubs, kitchen sinks, washing areas, swimming pools and basements.

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Safety Cautions

Users are advised to read this user's guide before operating the product.

Keep product away from other heat sources. Such as heat generating electrical appliances, heaters, gas stoves.

This LCD TV will break if drop or hit; should such incident occur, please send the product back to manufacturer for immediate repair.

Beware If you are not going to use the TV set for a long period of time, unplug your cord from the main power

outlet to conserve electricity. This is because as long as your TV set is plugged in, it consumes electricity.

Avoid dropping the Remote Control at any time.

Never attempt to repair the TV yourself at any time. When any fault occur , be sure to unplug the cord from the main electrical outlet before calling our qualified serviceman for repair.

Good ventilation is essential to TV components' life span. Do not place TV monitor on book shelf or enclosed cabinets. Never block TV airvents.

If liquid or foreign objects accidentally drops into the TV, be sure to have qualified serviceman check the product,

before turn the TV power on.

Power Adaptor

Power Cord

User's Manual

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Accessories

Batteries

Remote

Control

VGA Cable

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Start UP

Antenna Installation

Using a good quality TV antenna accessories is essential to LCD TV reception.

of antenna systems on the market: below are connectors and the dif ferent types

1. The 75 system with connonly seen F type round head connectors which requiresno tools for easy installation.

2. The 300 system with the flat connectors system. Can be used with adaptor on 300 75 connectors

(Accessories not included)

Outdoor Antenna Installation

If you are installing an outdoor

A.VHF/UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNA

antenna, you may use one of the following methods:

1. Use VHF/UHF mixed outdoor

antenna.

2. Use independent VHF or

independent UHF outdoor antenna.

Installing the outdoor antenna to a TV tuner box.

Keep your TV antenna cabling to the minimum required length to avoid unnecessary interference viewing TV. Avoid installing your TV antenna near steel framed housings or other metallic objects. Install your TV antenna on high location avoiding

main roads, neon lights and electrical power

stations.

B.INDEPENDENT VHF OR

INDEPENDENT UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNA

Avoid sharing your TV antenna.

(i.e. using one antenna on more than

one TV set.)

Outdoor antenna are subjected to

constant weather wear and tear. When poor reception occurs, please consult your dealers or qualified service personnel.

Start Up

Power Connection

1. Remove power adapter from package. Connect the round end of power adapter to the rear of the LCD TV monitor . Please refer to diagram instructions.

2.T ake out the power cord and connect the flat end to the power adapter .

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet and the installation is complete.

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Start Up

Keep babies away from electrical outlets at all times to prevent accidents from happening!

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Start Up

Remote Control - Put batteries into the remote

Remote Operation

1 Aim remote directly at LCD TV monitor for clear signal. 2 Remote range is at approx. within 20 feet with angles of approx. 30 degrees. 3 Do not have obstructions between remote and TV reception. 4 Battery life span is between 6 months to one year depending on usage.

Once reception is weak, it is about time to replace batteries.

Remote Control: battery installation

Depress the battery cover and slide out to the direction of the arrow indicated on cover .

Install batteries in correct order as indicated.

Slide battery cover in reverse order as indicated.

Batteries Installation Know how

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note

1. It is dangerous to install batteries in the wrong direction. Batteries may leak and cause damage to the remote control!

2. Do not mix old and new batteries together while change batteries

3. Never recharge batteries which are not rechargable batteries.

4. Discard used batteries properly . Do not puncture or throw used batteries in fire as this may cause explosions!

Note

1. It is dangerous to install batteries in the wrong order . Batteries may leak and cause damage to the remote control!

2. Do not mix dif ferent brands or new and old batteries together during battery change!

3. Never recharge batteries which are not rechargable!

4. Discard used batteries properly . Do not puncture or throw used batteries in fire as this may cause explosions!

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Recognizing buttons and controls

T op / Front Control Panels

Light Indicator:

Red - TV of f Green - TV on Orange - Standby (A V/TV/PC)

1 Mute

2 TV / V ideo / PC

3 Menu

4 Channel selection (Previous)

5 Channel selection (Next)

6 V olume control (Decrease)

7 V olume control (Increase)

8 Power

9 Remote Control Sensor

10 Electric power light indicator

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Recognizing buttons and controls

Rear Panel Input / Output Connections

Connectors

earphone

(3.5 )

Input Connectors

Input V ideo Speakers

A V1 Composite Stereo / AUDIO Connector

A V2 S-V ideo Stereo / AUDIO Connector

A V3 Y ,Cb,Cr Stereo / AUDIO Connector

PC VGA (15 Pin D-SUB) Stereo /3.5 Earphone Connector

TV Antenna T erminal Antenna Connector

Output Connectors

Output V ideo Speakers

Headphone None Stereo

speakers

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Recognizing buttons and controls

Remote Control Buttons

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4 5

6 7

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POWER

A V

BRIGHTNESS

AUDIO

MUTE

MTS

SLEEP

VOL( +/ - )

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CH( / )

CHANNEL SELECT

DISPLA Y

SKIP ON/OFF

ZOOM

CLOSED CAPTION

RECALL

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Recognizing buttons and controls

PC/V ideo/Speaker Connections

Rear Output Connectors

PC Connectors

V ideo Connectors

V ideo

VGA

Audio out

DVD/VCR

Home Stereo

3.5

Speaker Connectors

Note

1. Normal TV sounds broadcast via speaker connectors are more impressive to ears.

2. If your sound system does not have "Auxiliary" input connectors, you may select CD or V ideo "Auxiliary" inputs.

Basic Control

TV Control PC Control

Press Power button once, light indicator changes from red to green. TV monitor is now ON. Press power button again, light indicator changes from green to red. TV monitor is now OFF .

Changing between TV/A V/PC Settings

1. Make sure all equipment is connected properly .

2. Press your desired setting (TV/A V/PC) and the selected mode will show on

the upper left screen of the monitor indicating your present mode.

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Basic Control

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Basic Control

T o set sleep mode

Switching Channels

Use numeric buttons on remote control to select the channel you desire.

When selecting Single or Double digits channels (e.g., Channel 8) be sure to complete the selection within 4 seconds.

Action 1: Press "0" / Action 2: Press "8" note: always include the digit "0"in front of Single digit channel selections. ( e.g., Channel "8" is selected by pressing "08").

When selecting three digit channels (e.g., 1 18), please complete selection within 4 seconds. This is accomplished by doing the following:

Action 1: Press "100" Action 2: Press "1" Action 3: Press "8" to complete the 3 digit channel selection. Make use of the channel selection buttons to scroll up and down.

Aerial antenna selection:

Press CH Selection up, channel selection moves from

2 3 ... 68 69 2 3 ...

Press CH Selection down, channel selection moves from

3 2 ... 69 68 3 2 ...

Cable selection:

Press CH Selection up, channel selection moves from 1 2 ... 125 1 2 3 ...

Press CH Selection down, channel selection moves from

3 2 1 125 ... 3 2 1 ...

Menu Setting List (Diagram)

Menu: Picture / V olume / TV / Other fuction

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Menu Setting List (Diagram)

Picture Setting

TV Setting Other fuction Setting

Volume Seting

T o locate the above settings do the following:

1.Press MENU to display the menu setting list

2.Press VOL (-/+) to select the desired item

3.Press CH( / ) to scroll up or down to decide the selection

4.Press VOL (-/+) to change the setting

5.Press MENU to exit

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Picture Settings

Picture Settings (1)

Directly Setting the brightness on the remote control, press "BRIGHT" to adjust the desired brightness. Y ou have 3 selections to chose.

BRIGHT NORMAL DARK

Maximum brightness 60% brightness suitable for

viewing in a well lit area and save energy

20% brightness

Picture Setting (2)

On the remote, press MENU. Y ou may press on CH( / ) button to scroll either up or down to find the function you need to adjust then press left or right on the "VOL (-/+)" buttons to decide your desired adjustments such as adjust the contrast, brightness or sharpness of the TV screen.

Action 1, Press "MENU"

Action 2, Press " CH " ( / )

Action 3, Press " VOL "(-/+)

When you have finished adjusting your selections, simply press the "MENU "button to exit.

V olume Settings

V olume Setting (1)

1.Press "Audio" on the remote the select 5 dif ferent preset levels of volume.

2.Press "Audio "button; the 5 dif ferent levels of sounds will appear as shown.

- Standard: High and low are equal

- High low pitched

- Low pitched

- High pitched

- Low high pitched

V olume Setting (2)

1.Y ou can adjust the "Balance" of the speakers.

2.Simply go to "MENU " setting, locate the "Balance " , and press "VOL" (-/+), and perform the desired adjustment

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V olume Settings

V olume Setting (3)

Before you adjust the TREBLE or BASS, please set the Audio Mode (USER), then locate the TREBLE or BASS controls, and perform the desired adjustment.

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TV Setting

Multichannel T elevision Sound (MTS)

Y our TV set is equipped with MTS (Multichannel T elevision Sound) decoding. This means you can view your programs in the original sound track. (SAP , Second Audio Program).

1.Simply press the "MTS" button to adjust the desired language heard.

2.Y ou may also select "MENU" to do the necessary

adjustments step by step. Simply press the select

and setting buttons to finalize your selection.

3.When you change a channel selection ,or if there is a break in electrical circuit, the TV screen will show your

present status as being "Stereo" and/ or "MTS" function, depending on the present status.

4.Y ellow lettering on TV settings describes the TV's present status. E.g. :

Present program has two language settings broadcasting under mono-tone.

5.W eak antenna reception may result in poor Stereo Sound ef fects. Simply press the "MTS" button to change tone

settings from "Stereo" to "Mono" tone. This procedure will give you better sound reception.

6.If present program is being broadcasted under a secondary language selection, then stereo sound will not be

heard as a result. That is, secondary language and stereo sounds will not function together .

7.Cable reception is unusually strong ,may sometimes result in receiving multiple language interference during MTS mode.

8.Y ou may do various tasks with the "menu" selection mode.

1.Stereo 2.Mts 3.Mono

CLOSED CAPTION

This TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder . The closed caption broadcasts can be viewed in two

modes: ( CAPTION) and (TEXT). For each mode, two channels are available: CH1 and CH2

The (CAPTION) mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while

allowing a clear view of the picture.

The (TEXT) mode display various information over the picture ( such as TV program schedule and weather forecasts,

etc.) that is independent of the TV programs

Simply press the "CLOSED CAPTION" button to select MODE or DA T A

Or 1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen

1. Press "VOL(-/+) to move to CHANNEL SETTING

2. Press "CH ( / ) to CLOSED CAPTION

3. Press "VOL(-/+) to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting

4. Press " MENU" to exit

Note: The closed caption function is inactive in Componet mode.

TV Setting

V -CHIP

This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. Restriction of TV programs includes two rating that contain information about the program : the MP AA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. The MP AA is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and contect. Since a TV program may use either the MP AA rating or the TV Guidelines, both should be adjusted for complete control.

RA TING

G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted PG P ARENT AL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may

not be suitable for children

Age base PG-13 P ARENT AL STRONGL Y CAUTIONED. Some material may

be inappropriate for children under 13.

R RESTRICTED. Under 17 required

accompanying parent

or guardian. NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may

be encoded in the data of older movies

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TV Setting

1.Press MENU to display the MENU screen

2.Press VOL(-/+) and CH ( / ) to V -CHIP

3. INPUT SECRET NO. will be display . Input the 4-digit secret number (0000) by using channel select keys

4.Press CH ( / ) to move the arrow to MP AA

5.Press VOL (-/+) to select BLOCK, if you set PG to BLOCK PG-13, R, NC-17 and X are automatically block.

6.Press MENU to return the main screen

Upper ontrol panel of the main unit

VOL ( ) CH ( )

CHANGING OR CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER

1. Press and hold CH first, do not set free, then press and hold VOL+ on the TV set simultaneously until the message INPUT SECRET NO. blinks.

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TV Setting

TV P ARENT AL GUIDELINES

FV V S L D

RA TING

TV -Y (All children) X X X X X TV -Y7 (Direct to Older Children) X X X X X TV -G (General Audience) X X X X

age

TV -PG (Parental Guidance X X X X

base

X : The content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by 1 / stations. X : The content rating can be set.

Cautioned)

TV -14 (Parents its Strongly X X X X

Cautioned)

TV -MA (Mature Audience Only) X X X X

(Fantasy (V iolence) (iexual (Adult (Sexually violence) S Uation) Language) Suggastive

content

Dialog

Setting BLOCK CONTENT

1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen

2. Press VOL(-/+) and CH ( / ) to V -CHIP

3. INPUT SECRET NO. (0000) will be display . Input the 4 digit secret number by using channel select keys

4. Press CH ( / ) to move the arrow to TV P ARENT AL GUIDELINES

5. Press VOL(-/+) to select BLOCK CONTENT

6. Press CH ( / ) to move the arrow to the desired item

7. Press VOL(-/+) to select BLOCK or ----(unblock)

8. Press ¡¨ MENU ¡¨ to exit

Note: V -CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIV A TED will not be displayed if ST A TUS in not Configured to ON. Note: Not all broadcasted channels display restrictions.

TV Setting

Channel Input / Channel Auto Scan

CHANNEL INPUT (CA TV/TV)

It is necessary to set the receiving mode to CA TV or TV channels to receive local broadcast TV programs

1. Press MENU to display MENU screen

2. Press VOL (-/+) to CH

3. Press CH ( / ) to move the cursor to CHANNEL INPUT

4. Press VOL (-/+) to select CA TV or TV

5. Press MENU to exit

CHANNEL AUT O SCAN

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TV Setting

From MENU, press VOL(-/+), then CH ( / ) to find CHANNEL AUT O SCAN press VOL(-/+), channels will automatically select, adjust and set.

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TV Setting

Channel Memory (Enable/Disable)

CHANNEL MEMOR Y (Disable Channel)

If you do not want a particular channel, you can delete it from memory as follows:

1. From your remote, press "CH"( / ) up or down to find the channel you wish to delete. Y ou may also directly input the channel you wish to delete.

2. Press "SKIP ON/OFF" to delete the channel you wish. This action will delete the channnel from your TV . The deleted channel lettering will also change color from green to red.

CHANNEL MEMOR Y (Enable Channel)

If you wish to replace a channel, proceed as follows:

1. From your remote, press "CH"( / ) up or down to locate the channel you want. Y ou may also directly input the channel number you wish to add.

2. Press "SKIP ON/OFF" to add the channel you want. The newly added channel lettering will change from that of red to green.

Red

Green

Note:

1. The above enable /disable channel action may also be carried out via the menu button.

2. From Menu, select, then set the channel you wish to add or delete. Remember that the

lettering color for added channels are green and the lettering for deleted channels are red

TV Setting

Sleep Mode

1. T o set sleep mode : Press the "Sleep" button and select the time you wish to activate this function. The selected time (lettering in red) will disappear from your screen, and your power indicator will now change from the color green to that of orange, indicating that the sleep mode is now active.

2. T o cancel sleep mode: Press "Sleep" button and the remaining time till sleep mode activation will appear (lettering in green). Now select the time to show [----] and the screen will disappear . The power indicator will now change from orange to green once again.

Adjusting the screen size

Press "ZOOM" button , there are 4 preset screen sizes to chose from:

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TV Setting

1. NORMAL 2. EXP ANSION 3. 16 : 9

16:9 setting is applicable only when signals have cut original picture's top and bottom portion as

shown below . Normally apply to DVD or theater mode movies.

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TV Setting

Backlight Setting

From the menu, press VOL (-/+) ,

then CH ( / ) and find "backlight" mode for desired setting.

Blue Channel Setting

Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.

Note: When received signals are weak or interferedwith some other signals, the BLUE SCREENfunction may be activated. T o watch the TV under such conditions,set BLUE SCREEN to of f.

Default Setting

From menu, press VOL(-/+), then

CH ( / ) and find "default setting" then set.

Other Functions

Mute

Press the mute button to silence the TV volume. The screen will show a red icon on the TV screen indicating that the mute function has been activated. Press the mute button again return to the original volume setting.

Note: Increasing or decreasing the volume setting will also disable on mute setting.

Channel Display

Press the "Display" button and the top right hand corner of the TV screen will display your current viewing channel, program and audio mode.

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Other Functions

Channel Return

Press the "Q-VIEW" button and you will return to your previous viewing channel. Press it again and you will return to your present viewing channel. Y alternate between these two channels.

ou may

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PC Setting

PC Settings

Simply press TV/V ideo/PC button to locate the PC mode. T o make adjustments under the PC mode, do the following:

1. Press the "MENU"button

2. Select the function you desire

3. Press the "CH" up or down buttons to adjust or the "VOL+/-" button for further adjustments.

4. T o demostrate the "water level" , move the light pointer to the "water level" position and the letterings will be lit.

5. Press "VOL +/-" to adjust the screen left and right balance.

6. Press "MENU" button again to end single setting selection.

End (Single Setting instruction) Left unattended, any instructions desired will disappear ,

press menu button to end selection process.

PC P A TTERN

BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST

HOR. POSITION VER. POSITION

PHAS IMAGE ADJUSTMEMT

SHARPNESS LANGUAGE

LOAD DEF AUL T NO SIGNAL INPUT

Remote Control Functions

1. Press Menu to select

2. Press Select up and down buttons to find desired mode

3. Press Set left or right buttons to finalize selection

4. Press Menu to exit

Brightness

Press menu, select brightness, and then set the brightness functions

Contrast

Press menu, select Contrast, and then set the contrast functions

Horizontal Position

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PC Setting

Press menu, select horizontal Position , and then set the horizontal position functions

V ertical Position

Press menu, select V ertical Position and then set the vertical position functions

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PC Setting

Phase

Press menu, select Phase, then set the phase functions

Note: Adjust if screen is not clear

Clock

Press menu, select Clock, then set your current time

Load Default

Press menu, select, then set the setting to default

note: if screen shows "No Signals" this means that the

PC(VGA) signals has not yet been connected.

T roubleshooting

Interference

Please note the following common TV reception interferences:

Ignition ef fect

Black spots or vertical lines may appear . Screen jumps crazily or is very unstable. This is commonly the result of car ignition system interference, neon lights, or other

forms of electrical interferences.

Ghost Shadows

This is the result of two signals : One being the original signal from the antenna while the 2nd signal is a slightly delayed signal, normally the result of bouncing of f tall buildings or other obstructions. This problem might be corrected by adjusting your outdoor antenna.

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T roubleshooting

Flurries

Lots of tiny dots appears on your screen. This is the result of poor reception signals. Y ou may have to re-enforce your antenna signals.

note: note: If interferences occur while you are using a cable system, then the problem could be at the

cable source and not from your TV reception.

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T roubleshooting

Y ou may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are having below and then apply the suggestions to get your TV going again.

Picture with no sound

Check if you have accidentally pressed the "mute" button

Check other channels if the same problem exist. If other channels are fine, then problem is with the TV program you are viewing. This shouldn't be a concern

V erify all connections are firmly attached

Connect cable to another TV

If all checks fail, please contact our serviceman

Sound with no picture

Check if main power is switched on

Check brightness and contrast level to see if they have

been tuned to the minimum level thus making the screen dark

Unplug the cable and re-plug it in after two minutes

Check if you have accidentally pressed the "mute" button

Connect cable to another TV

No Picture No Sound

Check main power source Check other TV channels. If they are okay , problem is just

with the TV program you are viewing Press the TV/VIDEO/PC button on the remote or on the top of

the unit to get to the desired display option

If you are using outdoor antenna, please check your

connections Please check if your power cord is connected properly ,

it may be loose Switch of f main power , disconnect cable. Reconnect cable

after two minutes rest then switch on the main power Check if the antenna or cable are well connected Check your Remote Control Check power adapter and power cord if they have been

damaged

Connect cable to another TV

If all fails, please contact with serviceman immediately

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T roubleshooting

Picture too dark

Check your brightness level

Check your contrast level

In the on screen display (OSD) select default

Check your LCD monitor for possible demage

Remote Control Failure

Check TV main power source

Check if remote control batteries are weak

Check if batteries have been correctly installed

Check if there are obstructions between your remote control

and the main TV remote sensor

Disconnect your cable for two minutes before reinstalling it

If failure resulted from electrical interferences, lighting or

static, disconnect the TV main powerfor 10 seconds before

reinstalling it. Restart your TV

T ry holding remote 2 inches from sensor

Picture is blurry

Check other channels. Problem may be an isolated incidence

If using outdoor antenna, please check connections

Please check your accessories. Such as V ideo recorder ,

VCD, DVD

Check your cable company or outdoor antenna reception

RF signal may be too slow

If all fails, please contact our serviceman immediately

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T roubleshooting

Before calling our serviceman, please refer to the following chart to see if you can adjust the problems yourself.

T rouble Checks and Adjustments

TV will not turn on Plug TV in.

Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.

Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.

Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way .

Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.

Poor sound or no sound Check volume settings and mute settings

Check for possible interference sources

Blur picture or no picture Check antenna or TV cable

Check for possible outside interferences

Check picture settings

Some channels are not clear Check outdoor antenna and make necessary adjustments

Check possible outside interferences

Poor Color tone or No color Check memory settings

Check Color settings

Check if program is in correct channel

Check antenna and cable connections

Check possible outside interferences

No reception from Cable Check if cable is connected properly

Check if channels are selected properly

Check if cable company are experiencing technical problems

Channels above 13 cannot receive Check TV channel settings (CA TV/TV) are set properly( page 20)

Check antenna and UHF settings

Unable to operate remote Check for low batteries or possible obstructions between remote and TV sensor

Check TV main power source

TV shut of f Electric power failure

Preset sleep mode features are on

TV programs ended

Product Specifications

Display Specifications:

Screen 15" (diagonal) Aspect Ratio 4:3 Resolution 1024x768 Pixel Pitch 0.297mm(H)x0.297(V) T otal Display colors 16.7 millions(8 bit/color) V iewing Angle H: 130 V :1 10 Contrast Ration 500:1 Brightness 350 cd/m2 (typ) Backlight lift 50,000 hrs ( minimum)

Surface T reatments:

Anit-Glare

Connection information:

Hi-Resolution component /V ideo (480i) S-V ideo Composite (A/V input) VGA (15 pin D-sub)

3.5mm Stereo plug input Headphone

Convenience Specifications:

T otal W att output 3W X 2 Number of Speaker 2 181 TV channel compatibility Parental Control with V -Chip Closed Caption (CC) SAP Auto Sleep (Power/ Of f) VESA mounting standard 3.93 x 3.93 inch (100 x 100 mm)

Mechanical Dimensions:

WxHxD 19.13 x 12.00 x 2.67 inch

(486 x 305 x 68 mm) (less stand)

WxHxD 19.13 x 13.54 x 3.92 inch

(486 x 344 x 99.7 mm) (with stand) W eight 1 1b (5.4 kgs)

Power Usage:

Power source AC 1 10V - 240V @50/60Hz Power input 12Vdc, 4A Power ON Consumption 48W

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Product Specifications

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Dimensions

Unit: inch

3.92 inch(99.7 mm)

19.13 inch (486mm)

12.00 inch (305 mm)

13.54 inch (34 4 mm)

1.24 inch(31.7 mm)

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6.08 inch (154.5 mm)

3.93 inch (100 mm)

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W all Mounting

Unit: inch

3.93 inch (100 mm)

VESA 3.93 x 3.93 inch (100 mm x 100 mm) Mounting

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Maintenance / Repair

Maintenance:

DO NOT wipe LCD with water

Clean the LCD using a dry soft cloth such as gauze. If the LCD is heavily soiled, appy a cleaner for LCD panels to the cloth and wipe of f gently . DO NOT use chemical such as acetone,solvents as xylem or toluene.

WIPE the cabinet with a soft cloth

If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe with soft cloth dipped in water

REP AIR: (Important)

DO NOT SHIP PRODUCT BACK FOR REP AIR WITHOUT FIRST CONT ACTING AUDIOVOX A T 1-800-645-4994.

AUDIOVOX WILL PROVIDE A SPECIALL Y DESIGNED TRANSPOR T BOX FOR YOUR UNIT . THIS BOX WILL BE PROVIDED T O YOU A T NO CHARGE. THE BOX WILL CONT AIN A PREP AID SHIPPING LABLE SO THE PRODUCT MA Y BE RETURNED A T NO EXPENCE.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-645-4994 or visit us at WWW .AUDIOVOX.COM

Note

Customer Record:

This Model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and W arranty Service purpose.

Model Number: FP1500 Serial Number:

Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blve Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 1-800-651-4994

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Applies to Audiovox Video Products

AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product ( at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the term of this Warranty, the products is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, discs, speakers, accessories, or electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company , has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishanding, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number / bar code lable(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT , SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACHY OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMP ANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other thatn expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

arranty

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of llimitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This W gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

U.S.A.: AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD.,HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-645-4994

CANADA: CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA

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