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LD4088
USER’S MANUAL
40” LCD TELEVISION
07/2009
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Safety: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point withi
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Safety Instructions 1 2
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3 4 Safety Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD4088 HD Television. It has been de- signed to enjoy today’s high definition television experience. With a display resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p) you are assured of one of the finest qual- ity televisions available today. View HDTV and digital broadcasts over-the- air when connected to an antenna. Choose an outdoor antenna for the best possible reception. Visit www.antenna.org. Your television offers many digital and analog inputs. Three (3) High Defini
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Remote Control Battery Install Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries • To insert batteries, turn the remote • Place two (2) AAA batteries into the • Replace the cover. control over and remove the battery compartment with correct polarity. 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. • To avoid damage from possible battery chemical leakage, r
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Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset POWER 1. Power - Turn the LCD display ON or OFF (Standby) 1 2. TV - Direct access to the television tuner TV HDMI A/V 2 3 4 3. HDMI - Press repeatedly to select from HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 VGA MTS / SAP AUDIO 4. A/V - Press repeatedly to select from A/V 1, 2 / S-Video / Composite 1, 2 / Component 1, 2 5 6 7 CCD DISPLAY GUIDE 5. VGA - Direct access to the VGA (PC) input; press again to return to the previously viewed input 8 9
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TV Overview Front & Side Panel INPUT MENU CH+ CH- VOL+ VOL- POWER 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 I to select. IIN NP PU UTTSSO OU UR RC CE E TV AV1 AV2 S Video - Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VGA 2. Menu - Press the MENU button to display and adjust your TV settings. Press again to turn the OSD (on screen di
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Removal of TV Pedestal Wall Mounting For Wall Mounting It is recommended that you call your To remove the pedestal from the local TV dealer or a licensed contrac- television, unscrew the (5) Philips tor to secure the television to the wall head screws and slide the TV upward using suitable VESA 400 x 200mm while securing the base wall mount hardware. TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Master Power ON/OFF Switch - When the master power is 5. YPbPr 1/2 Inputs a
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Connection to Antenna Installation & Cable/Satellite It is strongly recommended that the installation of a high quality roof top antenna, digital cable, or satellite set top box be used in conjunction with your television for best broadcast reception. For indoor use, we suggest an amplified HDTV antenna. Roof Antenna / Cable Outlet Installation TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 F - Connector How to connect with an indoor or rooftop antenna • Connect the RF coaxial (75ohm) cable fro
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Connecting to an HD Set-Top Box or High Definition DVD Player Using HDMI Digital Set Top Box, Gaming Console, or DVD w/ HDMI interface TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Optional HDMI cable For BEST video performance 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 definition DVD players. Use of this pure digital technology offers enhanced high definition video and digital audi
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Connection to Component Installation YPbPr Inputs Connecting A/V Equipment to Component Video IN (YPbPr1,YPbPr2) on your television TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Optional Component cables For BETTER video performance Connect to A/V equipment that features component video output jacks for Digital Set Top excellent performance. There are two (2) YPbPr component video and audio Box, Gaming inputs for use with set top boxes, gaming consoles, and DVD players. Console or DVD How
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Connecting A/V Equipment to Composite or S-Video IN on your television TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 NOTE: An S-Video For GOOD video performance cable is for video only. Optional cables You must connect audio Connect to A/V equipment using optional video and audio cables. Composite and cables for sound. 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 Connec
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Connection to a Installation Personal Computer Connecting a Personal Computer with VGA to your television TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 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 Optional cables 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’s r
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Connection to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Optional digital cable For BEST audio performance Connecting to a Home Theater System Dolby Digital can deliver optimal 2 channel stereo or surround sound with five discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a subwoofer. Enjoy optimal sound reproduction from your system with a Dolby Digital amplifier that incorporates a digital coaxial input. Connect an optional digital cable directly to the
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Connection to a Installation Receiver/Amplifier Connecting to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL 2 AV2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Connecting to a Stereo Receiver/Amplifier optional cables • Enjoy realistic sound from a stereo / receiver amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic sound system Dolby Prologic when connected to your AV equipment. Surround Receiver Example: Diagram illustrates the connection of audio cables from your AV equipment to a Digital Set Top Box, stereo receiver instead of th
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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. • Press the MENU button on the remote control. • Using the t u arrow buttons, scroll to highlight TV mode. • Press the down q arrow button to highlight AIR/CABL
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Menu Adjustments Picture Menu The PICTURE menu offers options to enhance and refine 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 Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using t u arrow buttons to select PICTURE. Press the down q arrow button to highlight PICTURE MODE, then press the u arrow button to select your viewing prefer
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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 Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using t u arrow buttons to select AUDIO. Press the q arrow button to highlight SOUND MODE, then press the u arrow button to select your sound preference from 4 factory options: PERSONAL > STANDARD