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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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PF S ERIES OLOR ELEVISIONS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Standard - PF2025, PF2425, PF2725, PF3225 Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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Record these numbers in the spaces provided beIow. Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex deaIer regarding this product. Model Number: PF2425/PF2725/PF3225 Chassis Number: CH-10C2 Avoid dispIaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by computer dispIays, video games, stock market reports, etc.
Standard - PF2025, PF2425, PF2725, PF3225 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.
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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.
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.
FeaturesINTRODUCTION Features True FIat Picture Tube English/French/Spanish Menus The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily. 181 Channel Tuner 2-69 channels in the Air mode and 1-125 channels in the Cable mode can be preset (of which 2-13 channels in the Air and Cable modes are the same.) On/Off Timer The TV automatically turns off and on and tunes to the desired channel at the time when programmed.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel POWER INDICATOR See the right figure. Note: The buttons on the TV set share the same functions with those buttons of the same name on the remote controI. The foIlowing section of this manuaI wiIl focus on operation of the remote controI. Rear panel ANTENNA IN See the right figure.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons (continued) Remote control STANDBY Channel Number VOLUME DOWN RECALL CCD/TEXT CHANNEL SCAN PICTURE MODE SELECT SOUND MODE SELECT Notes: 1 When in operation, please point your remote control directly to the infrared sensor. 2 Do not expose the remote control to impacts,water or disassemble it. 3 Do not repeatedly press the buttons on the remote control.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Menus Press the MENU button , and the TV will display the primary menu as follows: To adjust a function, press the a sub-menu. (Take English menus for example). Picture Tint Brightness Contrast Color Sharp Timer Time On Time Cn Channel Off Time After selecting a sub- menu, press the...
INSTALLATION Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation. Install your TV in a room where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the TV and the wall for proper ventilation. It is recommended to watch TV in soft and indirect light.
INSTALLATION (continued) To Connect External Equipment The following are optional connections. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be con- nected to your set. VCR with Modulator AUDIO/VIDEO OUT DVD Player Camcorder Yellow White AUDIO/VIDEO IN Yellow White Notes:...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Power On/Off 1. Power on 1) When in the Power On mode, press the this time, the power indicator lights. (Part of circuit on the TV set remains active when the TV in the Standby mode. ) 2) In the Standby mode, pressing any of the Power On mode.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Tuning in This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the Tuner menu. 1.Auto program 1)Press the buttons to highlight 2)Press the button, and the TV will search automatically in sequence. After auto search, the TV will store receivable channels and return to the lowest channel number.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function SelectionMenus 1.Language selection 1)Press the ¸ buttons to highlight 2)Press the buttons to select a desired language display (English/French/Spanish). 2.Blue screen display When there is no signal received with Blue Back On, the TV will display a soft blue backgrund on the screen.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen while a captioned broadcast is received. When you select the Text (T1-T4) mode, the TV can receive teletext signal. When you select “CCD/Text Off ”, the CCD / Text function is off. 3)Press the CC button to turn on/off the CCD/Text mode.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) Press the buttons to highlight one of the items TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, Rating, FV, D, L, S, V. Press the MENU button to display “U” or “ B ” on the screen. A “U”indicates a rating which is unblocked and a “...
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BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation 1.To control volume Press the - VOL + buttons to decrease or increase the vol- ume. While adjusting volume, press the F and - VOL + buttons at the same time and the volume decreases or increases by 4 levels. During normal play, press the MUTE button to eliminate the sound until you press the VOL + or MUTE button again.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation (continued) 1 Press the SCAN button so that “ Scan Off ” appear on the screen. SCAN 2 Press the SCAN button again so that “Scan On ”appear on the screen and the TV begins to scan from the current channel. Note: During scanning, pressing any button can interrupt scanning.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Picture Improvement 1.To seIect picture modes Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to seIect one of the Normal, Memory and Theater modes. PICTURE Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode. Mode Normal Standard mode, suitable for watching ordinary program. Memory Picture quality users set.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Sound Improvement 1. To seIect sound modes Press the SOUND button repeatedIy to seIect one of the Speeh, Music, Theater and Memory modes. SOUND Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode. Mode Speech Language clarity improvement, suitable for program focusing on dialogue Music Suitable for enjoying music programs Movie-like sound setting, suitable for enjoying dynamic sound, such as...
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Time Setting In the Standby or Power On mode, the TV can automatically complete some functions such as power -on, channel preset and power-off as desired. 1 . Press the TIMER button to turn on the Timer menu display as shown right. 2 .
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Programming the Remote Controller Remote - controIIer switchover Press the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button to seIect the device you want to controI. To program the remote controller Press and hoId the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button for over 2 seconds until the lNDlCATOR on the remote controIler turns off (the remote controIIer enters the PROGRAMMlNG mode).
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES Programming the Remote Controller (continued) DVD codes Brand APEX ChangHong Aiwa Hitachi Magnvox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Sanyo Sony Toshiba LD codes Brand M a g n a v o x P a n a s o n i c P i o n e e r S o n y Code Number...
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES (continued) Programming the Remote Controller (continued) CABLE codes Brand ChangHong General Instrument hamiln Hytex Jerrold Movie Time Panasonic Philips Pioneer Scientific Atlantic StarCom Tocom TV86 United Artists Viewstar Zenith SAT codes Brand Genernal Electric Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Philips Proscan Sony Toshiba...
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ADDITlONAL FEATURES (continued) Programming the Remote Conboller (continued) Operating a VCR Press Power on the VCR SeIect channeIs directly Change channeIs PIay video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Operating a laser disc pIayer Press Power on the laser disc pIayer Search chapters forward or backwad Play disc Stop...
Max.audio output Power source Unit weight(Approx.) Dimensions(W/H/D) PF2025- 23.1 x 18.1 x 18.1 (Approx.) PF2425- 25.6 x 20 x 20.3 in. Packing Dimensions PF2025- 25.4 x 20.9 x 21.7 (W/H/D) (Approx.) PF2425- 28.9x23.0 x22.0 in. Rated power consumption Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer service.Check FAQ at our website: www.apexdigitalinc.com. Symptoms and Correction Symptoms No power No picture No sound No TV signal Stripe or purple interfe- rence appears in the screen.
Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the Authorized Apex Digital, Inc. Service Center' s repair facility for repair and then returned to your home at no cost to you.
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