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    07/2009 LD4088 USER’S MANUAL 40” L CD TELEVISION[...]

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    RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK DO N OT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within a n equilateral triangle, is intended t o alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product ’s enclosure that m ay b e of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within[...]

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    Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD4088 HD T elevision. It has been de- signed to enjoy today’s high denition television experience. With a display resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p) you are assured of one of the nest qual - ity televisions available today . View HDTV and digital broadcasts over-the- air when connected to an[...]

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    R emote Contr ol Y our r emote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type ba tteries • T o insert batteries, turn the remote control over and remove the battery cover . When pointed towards the television, the effective range is approximately 16 feet from the • front of the IR receiver , 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. T o avo[...]

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    Functions can be controlled using the r emote contr ol handset 1. Po wer - T urn the LCD display ON or OFF (Standby) 2. TV - Direct access to the television tuner 3. HDMI - Press repeatedly to select from HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 4. A/V - Press repeatedly to select from A/V 1, 2 / S-Video / Composite 1, 2 / Component 1, 2 5. V GA - Direct access to t[...]

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    1. Input - After connecting your DVD, Cable Box, etc., select the appropriate input source to view . Press the INPUT button to display input options. Press qp buttons to highlight an input. Press ENTER to select. 2. Menu - Press the MENU button to display and adjust your TV settings. Press again to turn the OSD (on screen display) OFF . T o adjust [...]

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    5. YPbPr 1/2 Inputs and R/L Audio Inputs (2) - Connect up to two (2) A V devices that feature component (YPbPr) video and audio output jacks. 6. A V 1/2 Inputs (2) - Connect up to two (2) standard A V devices to the composite VIDEO (Y) and AUDIO (L/R) output jacks found on most external video equipment. 7. S-Video - Connects to the S-Video output j[...]

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    2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 How to connect with an indoor or rooftop antenna Connect the RF coaxial (75ohm) cable from your existing roof top antenna • or wall outlet. Finger tighten the F-Connector end to the TV input on the rear panel. See page 17 for initial TV setup and Channel Auto scan. • T une to[...]

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    Installa tion 2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 TV REAR P ANEL HDMI F or BEST video perfor mance Connect to A/V equipment that offers HDMI, an uncompressed, all digital video / audio interface found on today’s HD digital set top boxes and high denition DVD players. Use of this pure digital technology offers enhanced high denition video and[...]

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    Installa tion 2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 TV REAR P ANEL F or BETTER video perfor mance Connect to A/V equipment that features component video output jacks for excellent performance. There are two (2) YPbPr component video and audio inputs for use with set top boxes, gaming consoles, and DVD players. How to Connect Component When connecting [...]

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    Installa tion 2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 TV REAR P ANEL F or GOOD video perfor mance Connect to A/V equipment using optional video and audio cables. Composite and S-Video output jacks are available on most set top boxes and DVD players. (Com- ponent or HDMI connections are recommended for best performance, if possible). How to Connect Compo[...]

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    Installa tion Recommended computer display resolution:1,920 x 1,080 @ 60 HZ How to Connect a PC Connect using an optional male to male VGA cable from your PC to the VGA • input on the TV’ s rear panel. How to Connect Audio sound Connect an optional 3.5mm audio cable from the computer ’s mini audio output • jack to the audio input on the TV?[...]

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    Surround Right Speaker Subwoofer Surround Left Speaker Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround Connection Exampl e Front Right Center Channel Speaker Front Left Speaker 2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 TV REAR P ANEL F or BEST audio perfor mance Connecting to a Home Theater System Dolby Digital can deliver optimal 2 channel stereo or surround sound with [...]

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    2 1 AV 2 AV 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 TV REAR P ANEL Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Center Channel Surround Right Speaker Surround Left Speaker Dolby Surround Connection Illustration Dolby Prologic Surround Receiver Connecting to a Stereo Receiver/Amplier • Enjoy realistic sound from a stereo / receiver amplier or Dolby Pro Logic sound[...]

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    Initial TV Setup After you have initially connected your TV antenna or cable (no set top box) turn the television ON. A screen will display asking you to run a Channel Auto Scan to search and receive available local digital channels. It is here where you will select antenna options and run Channel Auto Scan. Channels will be stored in the TV tuner [...]

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    The PICTURE menu offers options to enhance and rene the picture displayed on your TV based on ambient room light and personal prefer - ences. Adjustment options include contrast, brightness, color , sharpness and color temperature. How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using t u arrow buttons to select PICTURE .[...]

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    The AUDIO menu offers options to make sound enhancements while listening through the built-in speakers or to select digital audio options when connected to a Dolby Digital receiver though a (SPDIF) coaxial digital output. How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using t u arrow buttons to select AUDIO . Press the q ar[...]

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    Menu Adjustments Date & T ime Menu The TIME menu includes adjustment of settings for your local time zone and daylight savings time. The clock will adjust automatically after the initial Channel Auto Scan of available broadcast channels in your area. (See page 17 for Initial TV Setup) How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote contro[...]

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    In the SETUP menu you may change the initial set up of preferences that include settings for language, menu display , computer monitoring, closed captions, enhancement of black detail in the picture and resetting your TV back to its factory default status. How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u butto[...]

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    Menu Adjustments The SETUP menu includes adjustments for activating the Closed Caption feature for display on the television and customizing CC display types and font styles. How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select SETUP . Press the down q arrow button to highlight Closed Caption . ?[...]

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    PC Menu Adjustments In the SETUP menu you may adjust the position of images displayed on screen once you connect an input signal from your PC . Recommended resolution is 1,980 x 1,080. For use with a laptop computer , refer to your computer ’s owner manual on instruction for proper display output. If your PC system uses a standard signal mode, th[...]

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    In the Parental menu, you may block television and movie programming based on TV ratings and Motion Picture Association guidelines. T o gain access and select your preferences within the Parental menu make certain your input is set to TV . How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select P AR[...]

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    In the P ARENT AL menu, you may block television and movie programming based on Canadian TV and movie rating guidelines. T o gain ac- cess and select your preferences within the Parental menu make certain your input is set to TV . How to Na vigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select P ARENT AL . [...]

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    Menu Adjustments TV Menu • Highlight F A VORITE to add channels to your Favorites List. Navigate using the t u qp arrow buttons to select channels to be added or deleted from your list. Press ENTER to add or delete a channel. A check- mark indicates a channel has been added. Y ou may also display your F A VORITE list from the remote control by pr[...]

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    Zoom Mode Press ZOOM to cycle through the following widescreen settings. The ZOOM function offers several viewing display options on the 16:9 screen. Press ZOOM to cycle through the following widescreen settings. Recommended for viewing native widescreen content and undistorted 4:3 images. (With Black Bars) Stretches certain 4:3 content and may red[...]

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    Specica tions 27 28 Display Size (inch) Aspect Ratio Digital Compatibility Resolution Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast V ertical Viewing Angle (degrees) Horizontal Viewing Angle (degrees) Maximum Colors (millions) Response Time (ms) Audio Power Dimension with Pedestal Installed Weight with Pedestal Input Connections LCD TV 40” Diagonal 16:9 480i / [...]

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    T roubleshooting 29 30 • Press the CCD button on the remote control to turn o ff . • Press INPUT button to verify the desired input is selected.[...]

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    Inde x 29 30 A AC power plug 9 Add/Delete channels 26 Advanced mode 23 Advanced selection 22 Air/Cable 10,17 Antenna installation 10 Arrow buttons 7 Audio setup & adj. 7,14-16, 19 Audio Language 19 A VC (Audio volume control) 19 B Balance adjustment 19 Bass adjustment 19 Batteries 6, 29 Brightness adjustment 18 C CCD (Closed Caption) 7, 22 Cabl[...]

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    W ar ranty Limited North American W arranty Apex Digital Inc. LD4088 Apex Digital Inc. expresses the following limited warranty . This warranty extends to a new Apex LD4088 purchased from an authorized Apex Digital reseller/retailer and within the US by the original purchaser or consumer who received the product as a gift. Y ou must retain and prov[...]