Apex Digital PF3230 User Manual

COLOR TELEVISIONS  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
PF2020 PF2720 PF3220  
PF2030 PF2730 PF3230  
Please read this manual carefully before operation.  
Instruction Manual  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong  
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
15. Warning - This TV should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the  
cover or other attempts by the user to service this TV may result in serious injury or death from electrical  
shock, and may increase the risk of fire.  
IMPORTANT STAND AND BASE SAFETY INFORMATION  
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent  
the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the  
TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions above.  
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. lf this equipment receives interference while off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2) lncrease the separation between the equipment and TV.  
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the TV is connected.  
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions.  
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify  
and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office.  
Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.  
FCC Warning  
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void  
the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B Device, shielded  
cables must be used.  
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Instruction Manual  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
Safety Precautions·····························································································································1  
Specifications·····································································································································3  
Feature Descriptions························································································································· 4  
Front and Rear Unit Profiles ··············································································································5  
Remote Control Features···················································································································8  
INSTALLATION  
Connecting the Antenna ···················································································································· 9  
Installing the Remote Control Batteries ····························································································9  
Connecting A/V Equipment···············································································································10  
Input from Device to TV················································································································ 10  
Output from TV to Device··············································································································10  
FUNCTIONS & FEATURES  
Turn On/Off·······································································································································13  
Basic Functions ································································································································13  
Function Selection Menus················································································································ 13  
Useful Remote Control Features ······································································································16  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
Programming the Remote Control ····································································································18  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ···········································································································22  
LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY····························································································23  
SPECIFICATIONS  
MODEL  
PF2020  
PF2030  
PF2720  
PF2730  
PF3220  
PF3230  
Television System  
Channel Coverage  
NTSC-M  
VHF 2-13, UHF 14~69  
Mid Band (A-8~A-1, A~I)/Super Band (J~W)  
Cable TV Coverage  
Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)/Ultra Band (65~94, 100~125)  
Channels Preset  
Antenna Input  
181  
75 ohm (unbalanced)  
15.98x12.01 in  
406x305 mm  
21.26x 15.94 in  
540x405 mm  
25.20x 18.82 in  
640x478 mm  
Screen Dimensions  
Audio Output  
Power Source  
Unit Weight  
2W+2W  
5W+5W  
5W+5W  
~120Vac 60Hz  
55lbs. ( 25kg)  
23.03x18.14x19.09 in.  
585x461x485mm  
97.9lbs. ( 44.5kg)  
29.09x22.83x19.29 in.  
739x580x490mm  
33.07x26.38x23.43in.  
840x670x595mm  
156lbs. ( 71kg)  
33.70x26.34x22.05 in.  
856x669x560mm  
40x30.55x27.76in.  
1016x776x705mm  
Unit Dimensions  
Packaged  
Dimensions  
Power  
25.79x21.02x22.24 in.  
655x534x565mm  
100W  
135W  
170W  
Consumption  
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Instruction Manual  
Feature Descriptions  
181 Channel Tuner - total number of channels the TV can receive: 2-69 in Air mode, or 1-125 in Cable mode  
AV Input (Rear) - standard composite input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a VCR or DVD player  
AV Input (Side) - input designed for infrequent use, such as with a camcorder or video game unit  
AV Output (Rear) -output signals from TV to devices such as a VCR  
S-Video Input - input designed for greater clarity and sharpness; also known as S-VHS  
DVD Input (Rear) - standard input designed for use with DVD player  
RF IN Jack - standard coaxial antenna jack  
Channel Recall - instant return to the last channel viewed  
Closed Caption Display - feature that displays the closed captions or text of a TV broadcast  
Parental Control - feature that all parents to block out selected type of programming  
Screen Size - the diagonal size of the TV screen  
Selectable Picture Modes - preset standards for TV display: User, Normal, Movie, and Sports  
Selectable Sound Modes - preset standards for TV sound: User, Normal, Speech, Music and Movie  
Trilingual On Screen Display (OSD) - TV's on screen display, can be either English, French, or Spanish  
MTS Stereo/Video Stereo- stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience  
Favorite Channel -used to set favorite channels  
Channel Label -used to label channels  
Full -used to switch the TV between Wide and Normal modes  
On/Off Timer - feature that allows the user to set a timer to turn on/off the TV and tune the TV to a preset channel  
at preset time  
FEATURES  
181 Channel Tuner  
PF2020  
PF2030  
PF2720  
PF2730  
PF3220  
PF3230  
AV Input (Rear)  
2
1
2
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
AV Input (Side)  
S-Video Input  
1
1
1
2
1
2
DVD Input (Rear)  
AV Output (Rear)  
Screen Size  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20”  
20”  
27”  
27”  
32”  
32”  
Pure Flat CRT  
Universal Remote Control  
Auto Program  
Channel Recall  
Closed Caption  
Parental Control  
Picture Modes  
Trilingual OSD  
Sound Modes  
MTS Stereo/AV Stereo  
Favorite Channel  
Channel Label  
Full  
On/Off Timer  
Sleep Off/Auto Off without Signal in TV Mode  
AVC (Automatic Volume Control)  
3 Lines Comb Filter  
VSM  
Color Temp Control  
X-Ray Protection  
Blue Back On/Off  
Digital Geometric Correction  
Child Lock  
Black Level Stretch  
Automatic White Balance Adjustment  
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