LD4088 USER’S MANUAL 40” LCD TELEVISION 07/2009
Safety Instructions 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.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD4088 HD Television. It has been designed 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 quality televisions available today. View HDTV and digital broadcasts over-theair 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.
Remote Control Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries • Place two (2) AAA batteries into the compartment with correct polarity. • 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, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period of time.
Remote Control Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset 1. Power - Turn the LCD display ON or OFF (Standby) 1 2. TV - Direct access to the television tuner TV 3. HDMI - Press repeatedly to select from HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 2 4. A/V - Press repeatedly to select from A/V 1, 2 / S-Video / Composite 1, 2 / Component 1, 2 VGA 5. VGA - Direct access to the VGA (PC) input; press again to return to the previously viewed input 6.
input options. Press qp buttons to highlight an input. Press ENTER I to select. INPUT SOURCE SOURCE INPUT TV AV1 AV2 S Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VGA - IR Receiver 2. Menu - Press the MENU button to display and adjust your TV settings. Press again to turn the OSD (on screen display) OFF. To adjust settings from here, press CH+/CH- qp to navigate to a highlighted setting then press VOL+/VOL- to select and adjust.
TV Overview Removal of TV Pedestal For Wall Mounting To remove the pedestal from the television, unscrew the (5) Philips head screws and slide the TV upward while securing the base Wall Mounting It is recommended that you call your local TV dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the television to the wall using suitable VESA 400 x 200mm wall mount hardware. TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 Rear Panel & Pedestal Removal 1 2 3 1.
Roof Antenna / Cable Outlet Installation TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 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. • Tune to TV programming directly from the television tuner.
Installation 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 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 HDMI HDMI 1 1 AV1 Optional HDMI cable Connection to HDMI Inputs For BEST video performance 11 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.
TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 1 For BETTER video performance AV2 AV1 Optional Component cables 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.
Installation Connecting A/V Equipment to Composite or S-Video IN on your television TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 For GOOD video performance 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. (Component or HDMI connections are recommended for best performance, if possible).
TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Installation Connecting a Personal Computer with VGA to your television 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. Optional cables How to Use • Press the VGA button on the remote control. or • Press the INPUT button on the remote control.
Installation Connection to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 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. Connection to a Home Theater System Enjoy optimal sound reproduction from your system with a Dolby Digital amplifier that incorporates a digital coaxial input.
TV REAR PANEL 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 AV2 HDMI 1 1 AV1 Installation Connecting to a Home Theater Audio System Connecting to a Stereo Receiver/Amplifier optional cables • Enjoy realistic sound from a stereo / receiver amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic sound system when connected to your AV equipment. NOTE: When audio cables are connected to a stereo / receiver amplifier, no audio sound will be heard from the TV’s built-in speakers.
Initial TV Setup TV Channel Setup & Channel Auto Scan 17 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.
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 preference from 4 factory options: STANDARD > DYNAMIC > MOVIE > PERSONAL. The STANDARD setting is recommended for most viewing environments. Depending on the ambient light level in the room, you may find one of the other options more pleasing.
Menu Adjustments Audio Menu 19 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.
How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select TIME. • Use down q arrow button to highlight Time Zone. Then press the u arrow button to select between: EASTERN > CENTRAL > MOUNTAIN > PACIFIC > ALASKA > HAWAII • Use down q arrow button to highlight Daylight Savings Time. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to turn this feature on or off.
Menu Adjustments Setup Menu 21 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 Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select SETUP.
How to Navigate: 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. • Use down q arrow button to highlight Advanced Selection. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select Service 1-6. • Use down q arrow button to highlight Option. Press the u arrow button to enter a menu with options to customize text fonts, colors and opacities. • Use down q arrow button to highlight Basic Selection.
PC Menu Adjustments Setup Menu 23 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, the screen will adjust automatically. Connect an optional 3.5mm audio cable for stereo sound. See page 14 for details.
How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select PARENTAL. Gain access to parental rating options by pressing the down q arrow button to highlight ENTER PASSWORD. Enter your 4 digit code (factory default code is “0000”) unless previously changed. • To set parental controls for television programming or DVD movies, press the down/up qp arrow buttons to highlight US. Navigate using the t u buttons to highlight TV/MPAA menu.
Menu Adjustments Parental Menu 25 In the PARENTAL menu, you may block television and movie programming based on Canadian TV and movie rating guidelines. To gain access and select your preferences within the Parental menu make certain your input is set to TV. How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select PARENTAL. Gain access to rating options by pressing the downq arrow button to highlight ENTER PASSWORD..
How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select TV. Press the down q button to highlight your preferences. • Highlight FAVORITE 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 checkmark indicates a channel has been added. You may also display your FAVORITE list from the remote control by pressing FAV.
Zoom Mode The ZOOM function offers several viewing display options on the 16:9 screen. Press ZOOM to cycle through the following widescreen settings. 1. NORMAL Press ZOOM to cycle through the following widescreen settings. Recommended for viewing native widescreen content and undistorted 4:3 images. (With Black Bars) 2. WIDE Stretches certain 4:3 content and may reduce the black bars. 3. ZOOM Stretches the image both vertically and horizontally to fill the screen when viewing widescreen content.
LCD TV Size (inch) 40” Diagonal Aspect Ratio 16:9 Digital Compatibility 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p Resolution 1,920 x 1,080 Brightness (cd/m2) 450 Contrast 1,800:1 Vertical Viewing Angle (degrees) 176° Horizontal Viewing Angle (degrees) 176° Maximum Colors (millions) 16.7M Response Time (ms) 7ms Audio Power 2 X 7W Dimension with Pedestal Installed 39” (H) x 28.25” (W) x 12.75” (D) Weight with Pedestal 47.
Troubleshooting • Press the CCD button on the remote control to turn off. • Press INPUT button to verify the desired input is selected.
AC power plug Add/Delete channels Advanced mode Advanced selection Air/Cable Antenna installation Arrow buttons Audio setup & adj.
Warranty Limited North American Warranty 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. You must retain and provide the original bill of sale (or photocopy) for proof of purchase. It is strongly recommended to retain original packaging and all of its contents.
