You wiIl find the model number and chassis number on the back of your unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided beIow. Refer to them whenever you caII upon your Apex deaIer regarding this product. Model Number: GT2015DV Chassis Number: CN-12C2 Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FlRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAlN OR MOISTURE.
BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Safety Precautions WARNING: THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1. Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice on the screen.
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions Power Sources - The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the unit or as indicated in the Operation Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your sales person or your Iocal power company.
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions (continued) Heat-Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa- ratus (including ampIifiers ) that produce heat. Overloading -Do not overload waIl outlets, exten- sion cords or integraI convenience receptacIes as this can result in fire or electric shock.
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions (continued) C l e a n i n g - U n p l u g t h e u n i t f r o m t h e w a l I o u t l e t before cIeaning or poIishing it.
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions (continued) d. If the unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. e. If the unit does not operate normalIy by foIlowing the operating instructions. Adjust onIy those controIs that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may resuIt in damage and will often require extensive work by a...
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BEFORE OPERATlON (continued) Precautions (continued) ANTENNA Outdoor Antenna Grounding-if an outdoor antenna is instaIIed, foIlow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be Iocated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric Iight or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN lNSTALLlNG AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTlNG SUCH POWER LINES OR ClRCUlTS AS CONTACT WlTH THEM IS ALMOST INVARlABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static...
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 interference in a residential installation.
DO NOT TOUCH THE PLAYBACK SIDE OF THE DISC. DO NOT ATTACH PAPER OR TAPE TO DISCS. Note: APEX DIGITAL INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO A DISC FROM BEING OPERATEDD IN THE UNIT. Cleaning discs Fingerpints and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration.
lNTRODUCTlON Features...10 ControI Buttons...11 INSTALLATION To Connect the Antenna...14 Remote Batteries...14 To Connect ExternaI Equipment... 1 5 TV FUNCTIONS Power On/Off... 17 Menus..17 Tuning in... 18 Function SeIection... 18 GeneraI Operation... 20 Time Setting...21 Picture Improvement...22 Childlock...22 Sound Improvement...23 DVD FUNCTIONS MP3 Operation...24 Playing Back a Disc...25...
INTRODUCTION Features True FIat Picture Tube Delivers real pictures, which ensures that you can watch sharper and more natural pictures. By adopting the invar shadow-mask, the tube increases the transparency and reduces thermal deformation, which greatly im- proves the picture stability and delivers more vivid pictures. English/French/Spanish Menus The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel INFRARED SENSOR POWER INDICATOR Note: The buttons on the unit 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 DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL...
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INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons (continued) Remote control 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. Allow interval of no less than one second between selections.
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INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons (continued) The buttons marked with * have composite functions and the buttons in boldface type function for DVD only as shown below. Button PBC OFF VIDEO (SETUP) DISPLAY TIMER (RESUME) MUTE MENU VOL-/VOL+ REPEAT PLAY/PAUSE PREV/NEXT SUB-T AUDIO ANGLE...
INSTALLATION Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation. Install your unit in a room where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the unit and the wall for proper ventilation. It is recommended to watch TV in soft and indirect light.
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INSTALLATION (continued) To Connect External Equipment The following are optional connections.Refer to operation manuals of external equipment that will be connected to your unit. Connect VCR' s or DVD player' s RF OUT terminal to the ANTENNA IN jack located on the rear panel. VCR with RF Modulator AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VCD Player...
INSTALLATION (continued) To Connect External Equipment Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (Digital Stereo) Enjoy the dynamic sound of Digtal Stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers). Set “AUDIO OUT” to “SPDIF/ PCM” via the setup menu. Enjoy DTS DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer.
TV FUNCTIONS Power On / Off 1. Power on Plug in the supply socket, the power indicator lights and the TV automatically enters the Standby mode. In this case, you may press the POWER button on the unit or the upper-right corner of the screen. 2.Power off When the TV on the Power On mode, press the POWER button on the unit or Standby mode.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Tuning in This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the Tuner menu. 1.Auto program 1) Press the CH-/+ buttons to highlight 2) Press the VOL+ 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.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) Closed Captions (CC1 - CC4) When you select the Closed - Caption (CC1-CC4) mode, the TV can decode CCD signal, which is especially helpful for hearing impaired individuals. When you select the Text Mode (T1-T4), the TV can receive teletext signal. Notes: A CCD signal may not be decoded in the following conditions: When a video tape has been dubbed.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) After caIIing up the Pass Code Menu first, press the CH- / + buttons to highIight “Pass Code 6688”, and then “Enter Pass Code - - - - ”appears on the screen. Press the ChanneI Number buttons to enter new pass code which you need enter when caIIing up the ParentaI Guide Menu.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation (continued) 3. On-screen display Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly in the TV or Video mode to display the current mode on the DISPLAY screen and turn off the display respectively. With other OSD, pressing the DISPLAY button first can turn it off. 4.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Picture Improvement 1.To seIect picture modes Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to seIect one of the Normal, Memory and Theater PICTURE modes. Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode. Mode Normal Standard mode, suitable for watching ordinary program. Memory Picture quality users set.
TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Sound Improvement 1. To seIect sound modes Press the SOUND button repeatedIy to seIect one of the Speeh, Music, Theater and SOUND Memory modes. 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...
DVD FUNCTIONS MP3 Operation Playing an MP3 format 1.To play you must view through your television. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD player will initialize the disc when the tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in an MP3 MENU on screen. 2.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing Back a Disc 1. How to playback a disc Basic playback Turn on the audio system and choose the input source that is connected to the unit. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT to ANALOG from the SETUP MENU display if you don’t have the necessary equipment to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound.
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DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing Back a Disc (continued) 4. How to start playback from the menu screen 1) Press or the Number buttons to select the title. 2) Press the OK button. The DVD player will start playback from the title selected. 5.
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DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing Back a Disc (continued) 9. Playing at 2X 4X 6X or 8X the normal speed You can play back a disc at 2X, 4X, 6X or 8X the normal speed. Press the REV or FWD button during playback. The playback speed becomes 2X the normal speed.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, AUDIO CD and MP3 CD ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIF- IC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS UNIT.
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DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track 3. Locating a title If a DVD video disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1) Press GOTO during playback. Make sure that the space next to TITLE is highlighted. 2) Press the Number buttons to select the title and chapter you want.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Zooming a Picture Zooming a picture This DVD player allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point. Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow-motion. The DVD player magnifies in the center of the picture. ZOOMx1.5 ZOOM OFF If you press...
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Selecting the Camera Angles / Language / Audio Settings THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES. ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2 Selecting the camera angle 1. How to change the camera angle Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing in a Favorite Order COMBINE YOUR FAVORITE TITLES, CHAPTERS, OR TRACKS AND PLAY THEM BACK IN ANY ORDER. PROGRAM UP TO 99 ITEMS INTO THE MEMORY. (PROGRAM PLAYBACK) How to set titles. chapters, or tracks in a favorite order The program playback function will automatically playback titles, chapters or tracks in the order preprogrammed.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Selecting Subtitles THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE SUBTITLES FROM THOSE INCLUDED ON THE DISC, ON TO YOUR TV SCREEN. Good evening How to display subtitles You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc. Press the SUB-T button during playback.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing Back Your KODAK Picture CD 1. NOrmal When a KODAK Picture CD is inserted, an automated slide show is launched. Each picture in the current directory will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit most of the TV screen. Twelve slid- eshow transition modes are provided.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Playing Your JPEG Files 1. Normal Slide Show Presentation When a JPEG disc is loaded into the player, a menu will appear on screen. From the Play Mode shown on the menu, select the “FOLDER” option using your direction buttons. Each picture in the current directory will be displayed cons- ecutively in a slideshow presentation and will be seated to the most of your TV screen.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Using the On-Screen Display THE UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE OPERATION STATUS AND DISC INFORMATION ON THE TV SCREEN. Checking the operational status With this function you can view the following on the TV: - Current title - Track number - Total playing time Press DISPLAY during playback...
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Setting the Parental Lock YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE. Setting the parental lock DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
DVD FUNCTIONS (continued) Customizing the Function Settings THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES. GENERAL SETUP Displaying the setup menu screen The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup, Speaker Setup, Dolby Digital Setup, and Preferences.
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 Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely. Verify the connection from the DVD/VCR video output to the TV video input is No picture Verify coaxial cable from antenna is connected to RF IN.
Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service such as the original sales receipt showing original date of purc- hase from an authorized Apex Digital, Inc. dealer in N. America. Keep your original box and packaging in case your unit needs to be shipped to us.
Parts TV/DVD Combo Remote Control Operation Manual AAA Alkaline Batteries Packing List Quantities APEX Digital Inc. 2919E.Philadelphia Street Ontario,CA 91761 Tel: (909)930-0132 www.apexdigitalinc.com Remarks...
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