Audiovox FPE1505 User Manual
FPE1505
LCD TV
Operating Manual
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the manual
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Table of Contents
Important Information...................................................................................................1
Important Safety Precautions......................................................................................2
Preparations ..................................................................................................................5
Identification of Controls..............................................................................................7
Connections.................................................................................................................10
Turning the Unit On and Off .......................................................................................14
Memorizing the Channels...........................................................................................15
Basic Operations .........................................................................................................17
Setting Picture..............................................................................................................18
Adjusting Image in D-Sub mode................................................................................19
Setting Sound...............................................................................................................20
Other Functions ...........................................................................................................21
Viewing Closed Captions...........................................................................................22
Parental Controls.........................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................28
Care and Maintenance
Specifications...............................................................................................................30
.............................................................................................29
Important Information
WARNING:
CAUTION-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code that 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
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions
s y m b o l ,
within an equilateral triangle is intended
t o
alert the user to the presence of
u n i n s u l a t e d
The exclamation point within an
e q u i l a t e r a l
triangle is intended to alert the user to
t h e
presence of important operating and
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org
FCC STATEMENT
FCC Notice
LCD TV: A CLASS B digital device
This equipment 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC CAUTION:
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to
WARNING: This is a CLASS B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
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Important Safety Precautions
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property
damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest
priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In
order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating
and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD TV product,
5. Do not use this apparatus near water---for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to
high temperature environment, as this causes condensation,
which may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
6. Clean only with dry cloth---Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
7. Ventilation---Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer instructions. The vents and
other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient
ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the
product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This
product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the
8.Heat sources---Do not install near any heat sources such as
9.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 are provided for your safety. If the
10.Power cord protection---Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
11.Attachments---Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Do not use
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Important Safety Precautions (continued)
12. Stand---Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the
product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product
on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting inserious
personal injuries as well as damage to the product. When mounting the
13. Move Carefully---When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Sudden stops,
14. Lightning---Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
For added protection for this television equipment 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. This will prevent
15. Servicing---Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
16. Replacement parts---In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service
p e r s o n u s e s
17.Overloading---Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other
18.Entering of objects and liquids---Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings.
High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal
19.Damage requiring service---If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the
AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid is spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive
adjustment work by a qualified technician.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way.
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Any
20.Safety checks---Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform
21.Wall or ceiling mounting---When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the
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Important Safety Precautions (continued)
22. Power source---This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For added protection for this product 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
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. When the
unit has to be used with another power supply voltage, the power cable must be changed. Consult your
product dealer. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Use
23.Panel protection---The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass.
Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impacted upon by
24.Pixel defect---The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
<If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, 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 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
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
<An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can collide with such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
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Preparations
Using the Remote Control
<Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of
the set. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may
Note: This illustration is for reference only. The remote sensor may be in
30
30
5m
Cautions regarding use of remote control
<Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the
remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.
<Do not install or place the remote control under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of
<The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor window of the main unit is under direct
sunlight or strong lighting. In such a case, change the angle of the lighting or LCD TV set, or operate the
remote control closer to the remote sensor window.
Batteries for the Remote Control
If the remote control fails to operate the LCD TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control.
1
Open the battery
2 3
I n s er t t wo s i z e- A AA
Repl a c e the batter y
I n s t a l l t w o " A A A "
batteries matching
the +/- polarities of the
battery to the +/m a r k s i n s i d e t h e
Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the
instructions below.
<Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.
<Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.
<Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries
and/or cause old batteries to leak chemicals.
<Remove batteries as soon as they are non-operable. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a
rash. If chemical leakage is found, wipe with a cloth.
<The batteries supplied with the product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.
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Preparation (continued)
Antenna Connection
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION
A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75- ohm
coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the ANT. Terminal.
Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium pay
channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by
the cable TV company.
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. For more
specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of
utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below. Please
“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels by using the TV’s
channel keys.
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the
RF switch (not supplied)
OUT
Cable TV converter/
descrambler
(not supplied)
Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
IN
supplied)
Cable TV Line
ANTENNAS
The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black
& white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various
1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type
connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without
tools (not supplied).
2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an
outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas.
Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT.
Antenna cable
VHF/UHF
antenna
F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
300-ohm
twin-lead
300/75-ohm
adapter
(not supplied)
B. Separate VHF and/or
UHF Antennas
Combiner
(not supplied)
OUT IN
300-ohm
twin-lead
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm
coaxial cable
VHF/UHF
antenna
or
75-ohm
coaxial cable
UHF
antenna
VHF
antenna
or
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Identification of Controls
Main Unit
Control Panel
SOU RCE MEN U
Select Input Signal
Speaker
MENU
CHCH VOL VOL
Channel Down/Up
Volume Down/Up
Power On/
Standby
Speaker
Remote Sensor
Power Indicator
1. SOURCE
To select the input signal source.
2. MENU
Press this button to access the MENU main page.
3. CH+/-
Press these two buttons to directly change the TV channel;
In OSD MENU, press these buttons to choose the OSD items.
4. VOL+/-
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to directly increase or decrease the sound volume level;
In OSD MENU, press these buttons to adjust the value or setting of each item.
5. POWER
Functions of VOL+/-, CH+/-, MENU, SOURCE and POWER are also provided to the remote control. This
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Main Unit
Identification of Controls (continued)
1 2 3 4 5
-
D-Sub
D-Sub IN
Y
P
b
COMPONENT IN
P
r
S VIDEO
AUD IOLIN E IN
VID EO
AUDIO
L R
AV IN
1. D-Sub input /Audio Line in
Connect to the D-Sub/audio output jacks on your PC.
2. Component inputs (Y, Pb, Pr, Audio L, R)
Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box.
3. S-Video input
Receive a S-Video signal from external source such as VCR or DVD player.
4. AV inputs (Video, Audio L, R)
Receive video/audio signals from external sources such as VCR or DVD player.
5. Antenna input
RF
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Remote Control
To display channel
status or signal
Turn the unit on or off
[0-9] number
buttons:
To access the MENU main
page or exit menu operation
To switch channels;
In MENU operation, use
To select input signal source
To select Stereo mode
Sound mute
To quickly jump between
current channel and last
To adjust volume;
In MENU operation, use
ENTER or VOL+/- to adjust
selected item
To confirm your operation
To set sleep timer
Picture mode select
Audio mode select
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Connections
Cautions Before Connecting
Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections.
The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model.
Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely
inserted into their terminals.
Refer to the operating manual of the external device as well.
When connecting an external device, turn the power off on the panel to avoid any issues.
Connect a VCR
-
D-Sub
D-Sub IN
Y
P
b
COMPONENT IN
P
r
S VIDEO
AUD IOLIN E IN
VID EO
YY
AUDIO
L R
AV IN
WW
RF
RR
-
S VIDEO
or
Video
cable
YY
AV OUT
WW
AUDIO
Audio
cable
RR
RLVIDE O
YY
Yellow (VIDEO)
WW
White (AUDIO L)
RR
Red (AUDIO R )
S-Video
cable
ANT OUT
VCR
ANT IN
AV IN
AUDIO
RLVIDE O
Rear of the VCR
How to connect:
Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR.
Note:
For better video, you can use the S-video jack if your source supports it.
The unit automatically identifies S-Video if you are using S-Video jack. We recommend you to
To play VCR
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press SOURCE button repeatedly to select Video.
Input Source
Video
Source-switch
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Connections (continued)
Connect a Camcorder
D-Sub
D-Sub IN
Y
YY
WW
RR
P
COMPONENT IN
P
b
r
Yellow (VIDEO)
White (AUDIO L)
Red (AUDIO R )
-
S VIDEO
AUD IOLIN E IN
VID EO
YY
Video
cable
YY
AUDIO
L R
AV IN
WW
WW
Audio
cable
RR
RF
RR
OUT
IN
AUDIO
R LVIDE O
How to connect:
Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder.
To playback Camcorder
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press SOURCE button repeatedly to select Video.
2. Turn on your camcorder and set it to output mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder owner's
Note:
The operations of the camcorder may be different and is dependent
Input Source
Video
Source-switch
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Connect a DVD player
D-Sub
D-Sub IN
Connections (continued)
-
Y
GG
P
COMPONENT IN
P
b
r
BB
RR
S VIDEO
AUD IOLIN E IN
VID EO
AUDIO
L R
AV IN
RF
WW
RR
AUD IO COM PONEN T
AUDIO
L R
GG RR
Y
AV OUT
AUDIO
R L VIDE O
BB
YY
Yellow (VIDEO)
P
P
r
b
-
S VI DEO
RR
Red (AUDIO R, P /C )
Green (Y)
GG
BB
Blue (P /C )
brb
r
Rear of the DVD player
How to connect a DVD Player using Component Video Connections:
Connect the Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr input jacks on the unit and Y, Pb, Pr ( or Y, Cb, Cr)
output jacks on the DVD player.
Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO input jack on the unit and AUDIO output jacks on
To play DVD
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press SOURCE button repeatedly to select
YPbPr.
Input Source
YPbPr
Source-switch
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Connections (continued)
Connect a PC
D-Sub
D-Sub IN
Y
P
b
COMPONENT IN
-
S VIDEO
P
AUD IOLIN E IN
r
VID EO
AUDIO
L R
AV IN
RF
D-Sub
cable
Audio
cable
How to connect:
Connect a D-Sub cable between the D-Sub jack on the PC and the D-Sub input jack on the unit.
Connect an Audio cable between the AUDIO output on the PC and AUDIO input jack on the unit.
To Watch the PC screen
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press SOURCE button repeatedly to select DSub.
Input Source
D-Sub
Source-switch
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Turning the Unit On and Off
Turning the Unit On and Off
Turning On
Insert the power cord into the wall outlet.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
Turning Off
With the power on, press the Power button on the remote
Note:
Viewing the MENUs and Displays
Your LCD TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the screen. This system makes it
convenient and fast
Viewing the MENUs
With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote
1
Use the CH+/- to select submenu page. Use ENTER or
2
Use the CH+/- to select menu item. Use VOL+/- to
3
adjust value of item. Use ENTER or VOL+/- to confirm.
you can press the MENU button repeatedly to return or exit
Note:
!To clearly introduce the menu operations , this operation
manual provides a description based on operation with
the remote control.
!When performing confirmation in MENU operation, you
Displaying Status Information
Picture Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Move Select
Picture
Normal
Menu to exit
50
75
60
50
12
Press the DSP button on the remote control, the unit will display current status information such as
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Memorizing the Channels
Your LCD TV can memorize and store all the available channels for both antenna and cable channels.
After the available channels are memorized, use CH+/- to scan the channels.
Selecting the Signal Source
Before your LCD TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source
that is connected to the unit. (i.e., an antenna or cable system)
Channel
1
2
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Cable
On Off
On Off
3
4
5
If you are connected to an antenna, please select
Antenna. If you connect cable, please select cable.
Storing Channels in Memory Automatically
1
2
The unit will begin memorizing all the available channels. During the
Move Select
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Move Select
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Move Select
Auto Searchin g
CH No 11
Channel
Cable
On Off
On Off
Channel
Cable
On Off
On Off
Menu to exit
Menu to exit
Menu to exit
Menu to exit
Setting Auto Frequency Control (AFC)
1
2
3
When the AFC is set to On, the unit will automatically tune the
program frequency to provide the best possible picture and sound.
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Channel
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Move Select
Cable
On Off
On Off
Menu to exit
Manual Fine Tuning
1
2
Memorizing the Channels (continued)
Channel
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Cable
On Off
On Off
3
Move Select
Adding and Erasing Channels
1
2
3
Auto Searchin g
Source
Channel Skip
Fine Tune
AFC
Frequency 55 .25 MHz
Move Select
4
When the item is set to on, the selected channel will be erased.
When the item is set to off, the selected channel will be added.
The erased channels can not be selected by using the CH+/- buttons unless you use number
Channel
Cable
On Off
On Off
Menu to exit
Menu to exit
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Basic Operations
Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons (CH+ or CH-)
Press the CH+ or CH- to change channels.
When you press the CH+ or CH-, the unit changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels
that the unit has memorized.
Direct Accessing Channels
Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel.
To select a one-digit channel: press the 0-9 number buttons to input the channel number and press
ENTER or wait for some seconds to go to the selected channel.
To select a two-digit channel: press the 0-9 number buttons to input the channel number and press
ENTER or wait for some seconds to go to the selected channel.
To select a three-digit channel: press the 0-9 number buttons to input the channel number one by one,
Note:
Using the Return button
Press this button to switch between the current channel and the previous channel.
Adjusting the Volume
Using the volume buttons (VOL+ and VOL-)
Using the MUTE button
1
2
Selecting a MENU Language
1
2
3
Language
Transparency
Back Light
Factory Rese t
DCDi
Captions
CC When Mute
Move Select
Display
English
Bright
Yes
On
Off
Off
Off
Menu to exit
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4
5
Using the Preset Picture Mode
1
The picture page will be displayed automatically.
2
Setting Picture
Picture
Picture Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Normal
50
75
60
50
12
3
Move Select
You may also use the P.M button to quickly select picture mode.
There are three preset picture modes (Bright, Soft and Normal) and one user-set picture mode
(User). Each preset mode has its own picture settings.
Bright: Select for a bright picture.
Soft: Select for a finely detailed picture.
Normal: Select for a normal picture.
Customizing the Picture
Picture
1
The picture page will be displayed automatically.
2
Picture Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
User
3
Move Select
4
5
In TV/Video mode
Option
Function
Operation
Range
Menu to exit
Menu to exit
55
90
50
49
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Brightness Adjusts screen brightness for easier viewing of
dark picture such as night scenes and black
hair.
Contrast
Adjusts image contrast.
Color Adjusts color saturation.
Tint Adjusts tint for image.
Sharpness
Adjusts image sharpness and displays a
sharp image.
In D-Sub mode
Option
Function
Brightness Adjusts screen brightness for easier viewing of
dark picture such as night scenes and black
hair.
Contrast
Adjusts image contrast.
VOL+ lighter 0~100
0~100
VOL+ deeper
VOL+ greenish
0~100
0~100
0~24
Operation
VOL+ lighter 0~100
0~100
Range
Color Adjusts color saturation.
VOL+ deeper
0~100
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