Apex Digital GT2715DV Operation Manual

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GT2715DV
OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 TV/DVD COMBO GT2715DV OPERATION MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE OPERATION ...1 lNTRODUCTlON Features...10 To Connect the Antenna...11 Remote Batteries...11 To Connect External Equipment...12 Control Buttons...14 TV FUNCTIONS Tuning in..17 General Operation..17 Quick Start to the Menus...19 Function SeIection... 19 Picture Improvement...21 Sound Improvement...21 Time Setting...22 Childlock...22 DVD FUNCTIONS MP3 Operation...23...
  • Page 3: Before Operation

    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: GT2715DV Chassis Number: CH-10C3(D) Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FlRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAlN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Lnstructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Fcc Warning

    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.
  • Page 11: Notes On Discs

    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.
  • Page 12: Features

    INTRODUCTION Features True FIat Picture Tube English/French/Spanish Menus The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily. On/Off Timer The TV automatically turns off and on and tunes to the desired channel at the time when programmed. Childlock Function Prevents children from watching TV for a long period of time.
  • Page 13: To Connect The Antenna

    INTRODUCTION (continued) To Connect the Antenna or Cable Notes: It is recommended that a 75 coaxial cable be used in order to eliminate possible interference and noise which may occur due to nearby radio transmissions. The antenna cable should not be tied together with other wiring. Set up a lightning arrester and check it regularly when an outdoor antenna is used.
  • Page 14: To Connect External Equipment

    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. VCR with RF Modulator AUDIO/VIDEO OUT DVD Player Yellow Camcorder White AUDIO/VIDEO IN Yellow White Notes: Before connection, do power off your unit and external equipment.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Control Buttons

    INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel See the right figure 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 See the right figure DIGITAL AUDIO-...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Tv Functions Tuning In

    TV FUNCTIONS Tuning in After you have finished connecting your unit, you can preform Auto Program to set up your channels. First press the button to turn on the TV. 1. To perform Auto Program 1) Press the MENU button. 2) Press the CH-/ + buttons to highight “Tuner”.
  • Page 20 TV FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation (continued) 2.To select a channel Press the CH + button to choose higher-numbered channels and CH + the CH- button to choose lower-numbered channels. CH - Using the Channel Number buttons To select a one -digit channel number Press the 0 button, then press another Channel Number button (except 100+) to select a desired number.
  • Page 21: Quick Start To The Menus

    TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Quick Start to the Menus Press the MENU button, and the TV will display the primary menu as right: To adjust a function, press the CH-/+ buttons to highlight the selection, and press VOL-/ + buttons to call up a sub-menu. (Take English menus for example). Picture Audio Bass...
  • Page 22 TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age - based and content - based. Defined as TV - Y All Children TV - Y7 Directed to Older Children TV - G General Audience TV - PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV - 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...
  • Page 23: Picture Improvement

    TV 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 Mode Normal Memory Theater 2. To set desired picture quality 1) Call up the Picture menu. 2) Press the CH- / + buttons to choose an adjustment.
  • Page 24: Time Setting

    TV FUNCTIONS (continued) Sound Improvement (continued) ltem Bass Treble Balance Surround 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 .
  • Page 25: Dvd Functions

    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.
  • Page 26: Playing Back A Disc

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Zooming A Picture

    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...
  • Page 32: Selecting The Camera Angle/Language/Audio Settings

    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.
  • Page 33: Playing In A Favorite Order

    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.
  • Page 34: Selecting Subtitles

    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.
  • Page 35: Playing Back Yor Kodak Picture Cd

    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.
  • Page 36: Playing Your Jpeg Files

    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.
  • Page 37: Using The On-Screen Display

    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...
  • Page 38: Setting The Parental Lock

    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.
  • Page 39: Customizing The Function Settings

    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.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Television system: NTSC-M Singal system: NTSC Laser: Semiconductor Laser, wavelength 650nm (DVD) 790nm (CD) Channel coverage: VHF 2~13 UHF 14~69 CABLE TV: MID BAND (A-8~A-1, A~I ) Channels preset: Antenna input: Picture tube: Effective screen dimensions: 540mm x 405mm Max.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 42: Tv/Dvd Combo Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 43: Packing List

    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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