REAR PROJECTION TEI_EVISION INSTRUCTION MANUAL GB43HD10 DIGITAL Please read this manual carefully before operation.
Contents Introducing the APEX Presenting 9 ............................................................................................. and Connecting Inserting Batteries the Projection into the Remote Carrying the Projection Installing TV the APEX Projection TV ........................................................................... Using this manual Installing Projection 10 TV Control ............................................................... 11 TV .............................
BEFORE OPERATION Thank you for purchasing the APEX Projection TV. PRODUCT INFORMATION Before operating your projection IV, please read all these safety and operation instructions completely and then keep for future reference. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial model numbers in case you need PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Important Safety Instructions CAUTION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Electrical energy con perform many useful functions.This projection TV has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety.However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Precautions Power Sources-The projection TV should be Alternate Wamings-A operated only from the type of power source plug-a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This three wire grounding type indicated on the projection TV or as indicated in plug will only fit into grounding type power outlet. the Operation Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home,consult your sales person or your local power company .
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Precautions (continued) 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 apparatus. A_essodes-Do unstable not place the projection IV on an nart,stand,tri_x:_:l,bracket,or table.The projection IV may {all,causing serious injury to a child or adult,and serious damage to the projection TV.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Precautions (continued) Overloading-Do Cleaning-Unplug not overload wall outlets,extension the projection TV from the wall cords or integral convenience receptacles as this outlet before cleaning or polishing it.Do not use can result in fire or electric shock. liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Precautions (continued) Damage Requiring Sewice-Unplug the projection d. If the projection TV has been subject to excessive TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to shock by being dropped,or the cabinet has been qualified service personnel under the following conditions: damaged. a. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. e. If the projection TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) Precautions (continued) ANTENNA Outdoor Antenna Grounding-if an outdoor antenna is installed,follow the precautions below.
BEFORE OPERATION (continued) FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Presenting the APEX Projection TV Features that you will enjoy with your new projection Some of features Monitor: HDTV • 480i digital TV formats. By using the YPbPol/YPb_P_2 IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to view DTV programs. SMART FOCUS: • Press SMART FOCUS to electronically 3D Y/C Comb Filter • Film Mode:Using Enables you to receive the 3:2 Pulldown the 1080i, TV include: • optimize Channel Browsing: • programs.
Introducing the APEX Projection TV Using this manual We recommend three section operation that you carefully in the order This section Connecting guides 2 the antenna of the following that you fully understand the TV. the Projection you through install your projection connect shown to ensure of your new projection 1 Installingand review the contents TV your initial setup.It TV, to connect shows you how to your new components and to and cable.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two batteries by matching the (_ and (_) on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Notes: 1. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life. 2. Always replace both batteries at the same time. 3. Do not expose batteries 4. To avoid battery to fire or break leakage, remove batteries it is not to be used for a long period exhausted. 5. Your remote equipment. cont_l them open.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing • Please the Projection TV read the "Safety Precautions " and "Specifications and Accessories " completely before installation. • It is recommended optimum to watch projection watching • Allow enough TV in soft and indirect light and face center of the screen for effect.
Installing and Connecting the Projection Connector TV Types You may find it necessary during set up. to use some of the following Coaxial cable Standard TV cable and antenna connector cable Plug Type Q Screw-on Type S Video _ _ Push into connection. _ _ Screw into conn_.-'tion. cable High quality video cable for enhanced _ Audio/Video picture quality _ Align Pins and push into connection. _ Push into connection. cable _ _.
Installing and Connecting the Projection IV Projection TV Front panel F_ntpanel Front-set AV IN terminal I J 0 POWER-- -- _6666 4 I. • • ,1 POWER-ON indicator (Green) STANDBY indicator (Off) REMOTEindicator (flicker) Note: •_ The front panel allows you to do the basic operations without using the remote control. Similar functions Rear on the front panel please refer to the use of the remote control.
Installing and Connecting the Projection IV Connecting An outdoor the Antenna antenna differ dependent or Cable is recommended for the best reception. The antenna type and its location on local conditions. Outdoor antenna Rear of projection TV o ( .
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Please an AV Receiver turn off the power supply the operation manuals TV completely. of the projection TV and external of the external audio/video equipment equipment before that will be connected connection.Read to the projection You can connect a stereo system to the MONITOR OUT terminals on the projection TV to enjoy a high quality sound, or connect a VCR to the projection TV to record programs.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR or Camcorder Disconnect all power before making any connections. You can connect video equipment such as VCR or camcorder quality to the projection TV and enjoy a high picture. If your video equipment projection has a S VIDEO 'IT. If not, connect OUT terminal, it to the VIDEO connect it to the S VIDEO IN terminal of the IN terminal. ± Cam, corder, Front panel etc.
Installing Connecting a DVD Player with Component Your DVD player has component Disconnect all power before (Y, B-Y, the Projection TV Video Connectors and R-Y) jacks. making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the YP_P,1 or YPt,P,2 jacks on the projection TV. 2 Using an audio YPbP,2 AUDIO and Connecting cable, connect IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the digital TV set-top box's Y, Pb and P, jacks to the YPbP,1 or YP_P,2 jacks on the projection TV. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV's YP_,I or YPrP,2 AUDIO IN jacks. 3 Press VIDEO to switch to YP_Prl or YP_,2 mode.
Using the Remote Control Remote Control SET_ _CHAN_EL NUMBER (TV DVD/VCR SAT/CAB AiYX) MODE SELECT DOWN DOUBLE VIEW, WIDE SCREEN PIP PIP TV/AV A_=X Instructions projection in this manual are vn'itten for the remote control. Similar controls are also found on the TV console. The button design and specifications of the remote control are subject to change "_ Many TV feature_ can be accesseddirectly throughtheremote control. Before slide switch on the remote control to the TV position.
Using the Features Powering Power on/off on Plug in to the power outlet, remote control, become green. or (_ the projection or CH+/- TV will be in STANDBY mode. Press on the front panel to turn on the projection [] or CH+/- TV. The indicator on the will Standby Press _ will enter Power on the front panel into STANDBY or [] on the remote control after the projection TV works normally, it mode.
Using the Features Watching the TV [] SLIDE SWITCH(TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX) When you want to use the remote control, first set the TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX switch to the desired position. Please refer to P40-49. [] SET(FUNCTION) This key allows you to set operating mode of the remote remote control does not work, re-set P40-49. the operation control If the mode. Please refer to [] ANT(Antenna) Press ANT first to display the current antenna change between the Cable and Air input. mode.
Using the Features [] RECALL Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels or sources. The projection TV will jump between the current channel and the last channel selected. [_] STILL Press STILL repeatedly and the picture switches between the still and moving modes. _• [_ STILL is not available in YP_rl or YP_P,2. DISPLAY Press to display the current system, antenna program system and current status, such as the channel, sound time ( if set ).
Using the Features CHANNEL T NO. ----_VIDEO I(S VIDEO 1)_ YP_,2 CHANNEL _ YPbP,1 NO. S VIDEO 1 VIDE02 S VIDEO2 VIDEO3 0 S VIDEO3 YP_P,I YPbP2 lo ®__..0.
Using the Features SLEEP Press E3 repeatedly until the projection TV displays the time in minutes (0,15, 30, 60, 90, or 120) that you want the projection TV to remain on before shutting SLEEP 0 appears. the remaining i® ® ®_ off automatically. Cancel While the Sleep feature by pressing until is set, press once to view time. [_ FAVORITE 1. Press FA_'_to access the Favorite Channel menu. !® ® ®i i® @ @i .=.- 18oo8 2. Use A/V 3. Press to select position.
Using the Features [_ INDEX: Using Browsing and watch nine programs 1 Press _ to exit. control 2 When on the remote the channel low, press , 3 At the ®®® ®®® ®®® @.@.
Using the Features _]FULL [_ Key lets you watch Press [_ repeatedly r to toggle through FULL _ ratio. the following settings. ZOOM------] FULL: using for 4:3 signal _o[_ ZOOM: using for 16:9 signal ®®® ®®® ®®® _• _'0© " The Full key fuctions mode.
Using the Features Watching PIP [] PIP ON, OFF Press to turn on or off PIP function. [] PIP LOCATION Press to change picture upper [] will change right comer @ ® ®i between [] of the sub-picture. The position in the order of lower right, lower left, upper the size of the sub-picture. The sub-picture SMALL SIZE and BIG SIZE cyclically 6oo8 ® diffent video modes. @ [] PIP VIDEO Press to switch between "_ YPhP,1 and YP_P;2 are not available C_KJ_Q in PIP.
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected projection TV is capable This projection format the DTV receiver, of receiving TV is not capable signal is received,it you can enjoy digital TV programs. the 1080i,720p,480p of display This and 480i digital TV formats. a native 720p format signal. When a 720p make down-conversion.
Overview Many functions are realized through press again to exit. menu operation. Press C) will display the following menus and Video Menu Audio Menu Channel Menu PIP Menu Setup Menu Parent Menu Press to select a menu. After selecting press to adjust. a menu, press A/V •_ Items with the mark of "1_" indicate that there is a sub-menu PIP menu will not available if PIP doesn't turn on. to highlight (except the desired item and Auto Search).
Using the Video Menu Press MENU to enter Press A/V Press Video menu. to highlight to adjust the item to be adjusted. parameters. Adjustment Effect Item + m Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint VSM: Velocity Scan Modulation Sharpness LTI: Luminance picture definition Transience •_ "Sharpness" Color Temp: doesn't Darker Lower Brighter Li_t_ Deeper Higher More Green Higher Lower More Purple Low/High/OFF to give a sharp and clear edge. Improvement ON/OFF.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu Press MENU and to Press A/V Press to highlight enter Audio menu. the item to be adjusted. to adjust parameters. Adjustment Effect Item < > Treble Decrease Increase Bass Decrease Increase Balance Increase left speaker Increase Surround ON/OFF DBE ON/OFF AVC right speaker Auto volume control ON/OFF Stereo: Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Press MENU and Channel: Press 3D Comb:3D AUTO: Menu to enter Channel Menu. to select the channel you want to adjust. YC comb filter ON/AUTO/OFF The projection TV will be checked automatically once every 8 seconds comb filter. If mode changes ,the 3D COMB function then next checking ON/OFF: by the built-in will be automatically 3D YC set to ON or OFF, process will start. Customer ON or OFF 3D comb.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu You may prevent children from watching programs not suitable for them, such as sexual or violence program. Press MENU and to enter Parent Menu. Four-digit password is repuired. The factory default password is "6688". The old password is invalid after change. If you forget your password, see "Lost password" on page 50. The next menu will turn on after you enter correct password.
Using the Menus TV-Y :All children FV: Fantasy Violence TV-Y7 :Directed D :Suggestive TV-G: General to older children Audience TV-PG:Parental TV-14 TV-MA Movie V: Violence Audience only to enter Movie Ratings sub-menu. G: All children PG: PG-13: Parental Guidance suggested Parental Guidance for children R: NC-17 S: Sexual situations Strongly Cautioned : Mature Ratings:Press L: Strong I.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu Press MENU and to enter Setup menu. Press A/V to highlight the item to be adjusted. Press to adjust parameters. Language: You can switch the languages Blue Back:Blue for the On-Screen-Display to English, French or Spanish. back ON/OFF If "Blue Signal" Back" is set to ON, the projection TV will display a soft blue background and "No when no signal is received.
Using the Menus CCD: "OFF" "CC1,CC2,CC3,CC4" Turns off closed Displays caption. a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs). "T1,T2S3,T4" Display "XDS" whole screen (if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1. Display a network name, program name, program length, and time of the show if the broadcast offers this service.
Using the Menus Manual convergence adjustment Press A/V to highlight the item of Convergence in Setup Menu, and press ENTER to enter convergence adjustment mode. rT]Press "5" first to select the center shown as the following figure. point on the screen to be adjusted m r .-tg-Fm+ IFAVOeJT£_V_t [] Press MENU to select led or blue convergence adjustment.
m ix] r-g3 [0i:_ r_--l--r33+ r-_ [FAVOP, I_'_E_t [_]To save the adjusted data, press ANT. If you are not satisfactory ANT to save the data. Press to resume the previous [] Press FAVORITE MENU and Press A/V Press to highlight to adjust to enter PIP Menu. the item to be adjusted. parameters. •_ With PIP OFF, these items can not be accessed. 39 result, "0" to load the factory-set status. to exit convergence Using the PIP Menu Press with the adjustment adjustment mode.
Programming the Remote Control 1. To select the device you want to control Set the TV, DVD/VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX switch to the desired position to control 2. To set the slide switch Set Slide Switch to TV position the related device. Device to Control DVDNCR "IV position DVD Player, VCIL CD Player or LD Play_ SAT/CAB position Satellite Receiver or Cable Converter AUX position TV, DVD Player, VCR, CD Player, Convexte_ cx Audio Amplifier LD Playex, Satellite Receiver, Cable 3.
Other Information 6. To use the REC key With the slide switch set to the DVD/VCR position, the REC key functions only when it is pressed twice (or even times) continuously. If there is no operation within 20 seconds automatically exit from the appropriate Brand Code Table in the steps 3, 4 and 5, the remote control will operation.
Other Fisher 038,039,040,115,123 Fujitsu 036 Funai 036 GE 000,015,041,042,043,072, 116,117,118,124,147,154 Goldstar 004,008,013,014,044,045,046,113 C,-ibralter 110 Grundy 036 Hitachi 008,009,047,048,049,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,122,137,138 Infinity 050 Janeil 120 JBL 050 JC Penney JCB 000,004,006,015,041,042,046,051,052,059,072,084,124,140 002 JVC 008,009,042,048,053,054,114,125 Kawasho 002 Kenwood 013,014 Kloss Novabeam 055,056,120,126 KTV 057,121 Loewe 050 Logik 068
Other Information NTC 011 Optimus 128 Optonica Orion 077,I 19 Panasonic 042,050,148,150,154 Philco 006,008,013,055,056,061,063,069,126,127,152,154 Philips 006,008,013,055,056,061,062,071,072,073,154 Pioneer 074,075,122,128,149 Portland Oil Price Club 084 Prism 042 Proscan 000,124 Proton 008,076,129 Pulsar llO Quasar 042,057,148 Radio Shack 000,038,077,115 RCA 000,078,079,080,081,082,124,130,I 32,14I,142 Realistic 038,077,115 Runco IIO Samsun_ 010,012,014,083,084,140,143
Other Information Toshiba 038,058,059,084,086,140 Univvrsal 041,072 Victor 054,125 Viking 120 Wards 001,017,041,055,056,061,062,068,069,072,073,077,093,094,127,155 Zenith 110,111,112,146,151 DVD Player Brand Code Number APEX 362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,435,436,437 ChangHong 362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,435,436,437 Aiwa 351 Hitachi 352 JVC 348,353 Magnavox 347 Mitsubishi 346 Panasonic 354,361 Philips 347,355,356,357 Pioneer 345,350 Proscan 349 RCA 349 Sany
Other Information Brand Code Number Electrohome Brand Code Number 372,418,423 Ele_ophonic 418 NEC 375,376,378,392,394,400,406, 416 Em_Yson 372,380,382,387,417,418,419, 423 Nikko 418 olympus 424 Optirrms 415,418 Ftmai 371,373,382,383,393 419 Optonica 388 GE Fisher 374,379,403,414 Panasonic 377,390,403,407,408 Go Video 401,402,429 Pentax 378,384,389 Goldstar 378,418,421 Perdio 382 Goodmans 381 Philco 385,386,403 Gradiente 420 Grundig 399 Philips Pilot 385,388,399,40
Other Infon_ation Brand Code Number Brand Code Number Symphonic 382,420 Vector Research 376,406 Tandy Tashiko 382 Victor 376,400 382,418 Videosenic 379 Taamg 375,392,395 Video Concepts 376 Teac 375,382,392,420 Wards 372,373,379,380,381,382,384, 388,389,403,415,418,420,423 Technics 390,403 Teknika 382,403,418,420 XR-1000 420 Toshiba 380,383,384,387,398,405 Yamaha 375,376,378,392,406 Totevision 379,418 Zenith 412,413 Cable Converter Brand Code Number ChangHong 500 ABC
Other Information Satellite Reveiver Brand Code Number GE 528,531,532 Genemal Electric 526 Hitaehi 534,535 Hughes 537,538 JVC 533 Magnavox 536 Pans.
Other LD Player Brand Code Number Magnavox 336 Panasonic 340,341 Pioneer 342 Sony 337,338,339 Audio Amplifier Brand Code Number ChangHong 700,701 Aiwa 702 Carver 709 Fisher 709 JVC 706,712 Magnavox 708 Meraorvx 704 Panasoni¢ 710 Pioneer 703,704 Proton 708 Quasar 710 RCA 707,713 Sony 702,705 Teclmiques 710 Toshiba 711 Victor 706 48 Information
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projeciton TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Press To [_ (_ (_ Press Poweron the VCR ~ (_ Select channels directly or(_ (E) (_ Operating a DVD player at the same @ Power on the DVD player ~ (_ Select chapters directly Change channels 0_] Search chapters forwardor backward Play video tape []_3 Play DVD Stop (_) Stop Search forward or backward (]_ Pause Pause and [_ [] To Record <_ @ Move the cursor in the menu Display the
Other Information Troubleshooting Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause to the trouble you are experiencing. Symptom Check these things No power supply • Make sure the power cord is plugged Poor color/tint • Adjust the Brightness, Video menu. Spots appear Stripes on the screen. appear on the screen. Double or triple images Abnormal Contrast,Color,sharpness neon signs, or hairdryers.
Other Information Specifications and Accessories Projection system Picture tube Rated voltage Rated power consumption Dimensions Weight Projection screen 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system 7-inch high-brightness monochrometubes AC: 120V- 60Hz ~280W -940mm(w)x1190mm (h)x560mm(d) ~61kg (Effectivescreen size) -876mm(w)x656mm(h) VHF 2-13 UHF 14..
Packing List No. Parts Quantities 1 Projection TV Receiver 1 2 Universal Remote Control 1 3 Operation 1 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries 2 5 Versatile Wheel Pads 4 Manual APEX Remarks Digital, Inc. Ontario, CA 91761, USA. FOR SERVICE CALL: 866-4-APEX-INC Website: http://www, apexdigitalinc.
