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Apex Digital GB43HD09 Instruction Manual

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APEX Digital,Inc.
2919 E. Philadelphia Avenue
Ontario, California 91761
FOR SERVICE CALL: 800-4-APEX-INC

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  • Page 1 APEX Digital,Inc. 2919 E. Philadelphia Avenue Ontario, California 91761 FOR SERVICE CALL: 800-4-APEX-INC...

  • Page 2: Instruction Manual

    EFINITION ROJECTION ELEVISIONS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rear Projection - GB43HD09, GBHD5109 HDTV M M onitor Please read this manual carefully before operation.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    You wiIl find the model number and chassis num- ber on the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the spaces provided beIow. Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex deaIer regarding this product. Model Number: GB4308, GB5108 Chassis Number: Avoid dispIaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Instruction Manual BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Important Safety Instructions CAUTION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
  • Page 5 BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Precautions (continued) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. lf the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV set. c.

  • Page 6: Fcc Warning

    Instruction Manual BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to compIy with the Iimits for a class B digitaI device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabIe protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the APEX Projection TV Presenting the APEX Projection TV...9 Using this Manual ...10 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...11 Carrying the Projection TV...11 Installing the Projection TV...12 Connector Types... 13 Projection TV Front panel... 14 Projection TV Rear panel ...14...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Apex Projection Tv Presenting The Apex Projection Tv

    Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is for models GB43HD09 and GB51HD09. Model GB51HD09 is used for illustration purposes. Features Some of features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: HDTV Monitor: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i digital TV formats.

  • Page 9: Using This Manual

    Projection - GB4308, GB5108 INTRODUCTION (continued) On/off Timer: Turn on/off your projection TV or turn on a certain channel number at the specified time. HELP Function Graphic OSD Protective Shield 1st Surface Mirror English/France/Spanish Menu User Convergence Adjustment:Allows you to adjust convergence. V-Chip Function: V - Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION (continued) Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Carrying the Projection TV Insert two LR03WCH batteries by matching the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

  • Page 11: Installing The Projection Tv

    INSTALLATION (continued) Installing the Projection TV Please read the “Safe Precautions”and “Specifications and Accessories” completely before installa- tion. It is recommended to watch projection TV in soft and indirect light and face center of the screen for optimum watching effect. Allow enough space (at least 10cm)between the projection TV and the wall for proper ventilation.

  • Page 12: Connector Types

    Instruction Manual INSTALLATION (continued) Connector Types Your may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Coaxial cable Standard TV cable and antenna cable Plug Type Push into connection. Screw-on Type Screw into connection. S Video cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push...

  • Page 13: Projection Tv Front Panel

    INSTALLATION (continued) Projection TV Front panel MAIN POWER SWITCH The front panel allows you to do the basic operations without using the remote control. Similar functions on the front panel please refer to the use of the remote control. Projection TV Rear panel POWER indicator (Green) STANDBY indicator (Red) REMOTE indicator (flicker)

  • Page 14: Connecting The Antenna

    Instruction Manual INSTALLATION (continued) Connecting the Antenna An outdoor antenna or CATV is recommended for the best reception. The antenna type and its location differ dependent on local conditions. 75-ohm coaxial cable 300-ohm twin-lead cable Antenna adapter (not supplied) It is recommended that a 75Ω coaxial cable be used in order to eliminate possible interference and noise which may occur due to nearby radio transmissions.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Av Receiver

    Projection - GB4308, GB5108 INSTALLATION (continued) Connecting an AV Receiver Please turn off the power supply of the projection TV and external equipment before connection. Read the oper- ation manuals of the external audio/video equipment that will be connected to the projection TV completely. 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Vcd, Vcr Or Camcorder

    Instruction Manual INSTALLATION (continued) Connecting a VCD, VCR or Camcorder Disconnect all power before making any connections. You can connect video equipment such as VCD, VCR or camcorder to the projection TV and enjoy the high- quality picture. If your video equipment has an S-VIDEO OUT terminal, connect it to the SVHS IN terminal of the projection TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    INSTALLATION (continued) Connecting a VCD Player with Component Video Connectors Your DVD player has component (Y,B-Y, and R-Y)jacks. Disconnect all power before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the YP 1 or YP 2 jacks on the projection TV.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Digital Tv Receiver

    Instruction Manual INSTALLATION (continued) 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, P jacks to the YP 1 or YP 2 Using an audio cable,connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV’s 1 or YP 2 AUDIO IN jacks.

  • Page 19: Using The Features

    Using the Features Using the Remot control Remote Control Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control.Similar controls are also found on the projection TV console. The button design and specifications of the remote control are subject to change without notice. Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control.Press “TV”(function but- ton )on the remote control first to enter TV mode before operating the remote control.

  • Page 20: Powering On/Off

    Instruction Manual FEATURES (continued) Power On / Off Main power switch button Plug in the supply socket and press and the indicator becomes green. Power switch button on remote control Press mode .The indicator becomes red. Power switch button on remote control In the STANDBY mode, press panel to turn on the projection TV.

  • Page 21: Watching The Tv

    FEATURES (continued) Watching the TV 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. 2 ANT (Antenna) Press ANT first to display the current antenna mode. Press repeatedly to change between the Cable and Air input. 3 POWER Turns on or off the projection TV.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual FEATURES (continued) 9 STILL Press STILL repeatedly and the picture switches between the still and moving modes. STILL is not available in YPbPr1 or YPbPr2. 10 DISPLAY Press to display the current program status, such as the channel number, sound sysstem, antenna system and current time (if set ).
  • Page 23 FEATURES (continued) CHANNEL NO. Radio Signal AV1 Signal AV2 Signal F AV Front AV SVHS1 S-VIDEO Signal IN 1 SVHS2 S-VIDEO Signal IN 2 F SVHS Front S-VIDEO Signal IN YPbPr1 DVD Component Signal and DTV Signal IN 1 YPbPr2 DVD Component Signal and DTV Signal IN 2 * SVHS prevails when inserting AV-Video and SVHS simultaneously (For detail, see page 31).

  • Page 24: Watching The Digital Tv

    Instruction Manual FEATURES (continued) Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i,720p,480p and 480i digital TV formats. * This projection TV is not capable of display a native 720p format signal. When a 720p format signal is received, it make down-conversion.

  • Page 25: Watching Pip

    FEATURES (continued) Watching PIP 1 PIP ON/OFF Press to turn on or off PIP function. 2 LOCATION Press to change the position of the sub-picture. The position of the sub-pic- ture will change in the order of lower right, lower left, upper left and upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Instruction Manual Using the Menus Overview Many functions are realized through menu operation. Press P I P Contrast Color After selecting a menu, press CH+/- to highlight the desired item and press VOL+/- to adjust. * Items with the mark of “ * PIP menu will not appear by pressing * Only Video menu and Audio menu appear when switching AV to YPbPr1 or YPbPr2.

  • Page 27: Using The Video Menu

    MENUS (continued) Using the Video Menu Press MENU to enter Video menu. Press CH+/- to highlight the item to be adjusted. Press VOL+/- to adjust parameters. Item Brightness Color Contrast Sharpness Tint Advance Advance sub-menu: LT1: Luminance Transience Improvement ON/OFF * “Sharpness”...

  • Page 28: Using The Audio Menu

    Instruction Manual MENUS (continued) CTA: Color Temperature Adjust You can select Cold, Normal or Warm that best suits the program you are watching. Cold: Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Normal:Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm: Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard).

  • Page 29: Using The System Menu

    MENUS (continued) Audio Out sub-menu: When Fixed is set to OFF, the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the projec- tion TV’s remote control. When Fixed is set to ON, the volume output of the projection TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume through your audio system.
  • Page 30 Instruction Manual MENUS (continued) * When both AV-Video and SVHS are inserted , and “ S Ident ” is OFF, SVHS will prevail, and the related AV-Video will display SVHS signal in monochrome. To watch AV-Video, unplug SVHS. CCD: “OFF” “CC1,CC2,CC3,CC4”...
  • Page 31 MENUS (continued) V CHIP sub-menu : You may prevent children from watching programs not suitable for them, such as sexual or violence program. Press VOL+/ - to enter V Chip sub-menu. Four-digit password is required. The original password is “6688” Press CH+/ - to adjust cross cursor vertically, and VOL+/ - to adjust horizontally so that the red and blue cross cursor is lined with the green one , and the cross cursor is lined with the green one , and the cross cursor becomes white.
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual MENUS (continued) The old password is invalid after change. If you forget your password, see “Lost password” on page 41. The next menu will turn on after you enter correct password. Parent Lock : ON/OFF Parent lock is OFF , No programs are blocked from viewing. No Rating : Block/Unblock No Rating is block.

  • Page 33: Using The Tune Menu

    MENUS (continued) Movie Ratings : Press VOL+/- to enter Movie Ratings sub- menu. All children and General Audience Parental Guidance suggested PG-13: Parental Guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing , Parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC-17 : No one 17 and under allowed and X Change the Password sub-menu : Press VOL+/ - to enter Change the Password sub-menu.
  • Page 34 Instruction Manual MENUS (continued) Skip: ON/OFF Skip ON Enable you to skip undesirable program by pressing CH+/-. Skip OFF Enable you add or resume the skipped channel. * The channel number is red when “Skip” is ON, and green when “Skip” is OFF. Antenna : Air/Cable Allows you to select antenna input mode.

  • Page 35: Other Information

    Other Information Programming the Remote Control Remote-control switchover Press VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE or AUX to select the device you want to control. To program the remote control Press and hold VCR.DVD, SAT/CABLE or AUX for over 2 seconds until the LED on the remote control turns off.

  • Page 36: Dvd Codes

    Instruction Manual INFORMATION (continued) DVD CODES Brand APEX ChangHong Aiwa Hitachi Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Sanyo Sony Toshiba LD CODES Brand Magnavox Panasonic Pioneer Sony VCR CODES Brand Code Number Admiral Aiwa 340,387,388 Akai 350,379 Amstrad Audio Dynamics...
  • Page 37 INFORMATION (continued) Brand Code Number Gradiente Grundig Harley Davidson Harman Kardon Hinari Hitachi 340,342,347,350 Instant Replay JC Penney 333,334,337,347,350,361,364,374,376 Jensen 342,350 333,334,336,350,352,358,374 Kenwood 333,334,336,350,352,358,374 Kodak Lloyk 340,378 Logik 376,390,391,392,393,394 Magnavox 343,344,357,361 Marantz 333,334,336,343,357,361,374 Marta Memorex 331,340,361,373,376,378 330,345,356,381 Minolta 342,347 Mitsubishi 330,342,345,352,356,358,381 Motorola 340,378...
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual INFORMATION (continued) CABLE CODES Brand ChangHong General Instrument Hamiln Hytex Jerrold Movie Time Panasonic Philips Pioneer Scientific Atlantic StarCom Tocom TV86 United Artists Viewstar Zenith CABLE CODES Brand Genernal Electric Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Panasonic Philips Proscan Sony Toshiba CABLE CODES Brand ChangHong...

  • Page 39: Operating Other Components With Your Projection Tv Remote Control

    INFORMATION (continued) Operating Other Components with Your Projeciton TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Press Power on the VCR Select channels directly Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record at the same time Operating a laser disc player Press Power on the laser disc player Search chapters forward or backwad...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Instruction Manual INFORMATION (continued) Troubleshooting Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause to the trouble you are experiencing. Symptom No power supply Poor color/hue Spots appear on the screen. Stripes appear on the screen. Double or triple images Snowy picture Abnormal color or no picture...

  • Page 41: Specifications And Accessories

    3 picture tubes, 3 leses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes, with optical Rated voltage AC: 120V, 60Hz Rated power consumption ~280W GB43HD09:~940mm(w) x 1190mm(h) x 560mm(d) Dimensions GB51HD09:~1092mm(w) x 1420mm(h) x 560mm(d) GB43HD09:~61kg Weight GB51HD09:~70.5kg Projection screen...

  • Page 42: Limited United States Warranty

    Iieu of alI other warranties, guarantees. agreements and similar obligations of manufac- turers or seIIer with respect to the repair or repIacement of any parts. ln no event shall Apex Digital, Inc be IiabIe for consequentiaI or in- cidentaI damages.

  • Page 43: Packing List

    Parts Projection TV Receiver Universal Remote Control Operation Manual LR03WCH Alkaline Batteries Packing List Quantities Projection - GB4308, GB5108 Remarks...

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