Audiovox FP1500 User Manual

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 .

Please keep this manual for future reference

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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

Page#

Basic

Control

Setting List

(Diagram)

15 16 25 28

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

1 2 3 4

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

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

POWER

A V

BRIGHTNESS

AUDIO

MUTE

MTS

SLEEP

VOL( +/ - )

1 1

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.

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