GT SERIES COLOR TELEVISIONS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Standard - GT2015, GT2415, GT2715, GT3215 A P E X DIG ITAL IN C .C OM Please read this manual carefully before operation.
BEFORE OPERATION Dear Customer: Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest CoIor TVs on the market! This manuaI wiIl help you use the many exciting and usefuI features to make your TV viewing more enjoyabIe than ever before. Before operating your TV set, pIease read alI these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain for future reference. Customer's Record You wiIl find the model number and chassis number on the back of your TV set.
BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Important Safety Instructions CAUTION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards.
BEFORE OPERATiON (continued) Precautions (continued) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. lf the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV set. c. lf the TV set has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. e.
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.
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.
CONTENTS lNTRODUCTlON Features....................................................................................................................................................9 ControI Buttons........................................................................................................................................10 Menus......................................................................................................................................................
FeaturesINTRODUCTION Features True FIat Picture Tube DeIivers real pictures, which ensures that you can watch sharper and more natural pictures. By adopting the invar shadow - mask, the tube increases the transparency and reduces thermaI deformation, which greatly improves the picture stability and deIivers more vivid pictures. English/French/Spanish Menus The unique English/French/Spanish menu control function makes the operation more easily.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel (GT2015) STANDBY POWER INDICATOR INFRARED SENSOR Press to open the door. VIDEO MENU - VOL + - CH + TV/VIDEO SELECT MENU SELECT CHANNEL DOWN/UP VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VOLUME DOWN/UP Note: The buttons on the TV set 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. Top panel ANTENNA IN See the right figure.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons Front panel (Gt2415, GT2715, GT3215) STANDBY POWER INDICATOR INFRARED SENSOR Press to open the door. VIDEO MENU - VOL + - CH + TV/VIDEO SELECT MENU SELECT CHANNEL DOWN/UP Front-set AV IN(3) VOLUME DOWN/UP Note: The buttons on the TV set 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. Top panel ANTENNA IN See the right figure.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Control Buttons (continued) Remote control INDICATOR STANDBY ASSIST OPERATION Channel Number THREE-DIGIT SELECT TV/VIDEO SELECT CHANNEL UP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VOLUME DOWN CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN RECALL CHANNEL SCAN CCD/TEXT PICTURE MODE SELECT MUTE SOUND MODE SELECT MENU SELECT STEREO SELECT SWITCH TO TV TIME SELECT SWITCH TO DVD The buttons marked with shades don't function for the TV set.
INTRODUCTION (continued) Menus Press the MENU button , and the TV will display the primary menu as follows: Menu Picture Audio Tuner Timer System To adjust a function, press the / buttons to highlight the selection, and press the sub-menu. (Take English menus for example). Audio Picture Tint 00 Brightness 32 Contrast 32 Color 32 Sharp 32 2 Bass 31 Channel Treble 31 Add/Erase Add 00 Antenna Air Balance Surround Low AVC Off MTS Mono Auto Program Stop System Time Language Eng.
INSTALLATION Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation. Install your TV in a room where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the TV and the wall for proper ventilation. It is recommended to watch TV in soft and indirect light. The optimum watching distance is 5-7 times of the screen's vertical length. Auto-degaussing Color TV is easily affected by magnetism which leads to color distortion.
INSTALLATION (continued) To Connect External Equipment The following are optional connections. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will be connected to your set. Connect VCR' s or DVD player' s RF OUT terminal to the ANTENNA IN jack located on the rear panel.
BASIC FUNCTIONS Power On/Off 1.Power on Plug in the supply socket, and press the MAIN POWER SWITCH on the TV to enter the Power On mode. 2.Standby When in the Power On mode, press the button on the remote control to enter the Standby mode. At this time, part of circuit on the TV set remaims active. In the Standby mode, press the button on the remote control to enter the Power On mode. 3.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Tuning in This section gives descriptions about adjustment of items in the Tuner menu. 1.Auto program 1)Press the / buttons to highlight “ Auto Program”. Tuner Channel Add/Erase Antenna Auto Program Stop 2 Add Air Start 2)Press the button, and the TV will search automatically in sequence. After auto search, the TV will store receivable channels and return to the lowest channel number. During auto program, press the button to stop searching.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function SelectionMenus 1.Language selection 1)Press the / ¸ buttons to highlight “ Language ”. System Language Blue Back CCD/Text Parental Guide Eng.Fra. Esp. On Off On TV - Y7 MPAA - R 2)Press the / buttons to select a desired language display (English/French/Spanish). 2.Blue screen display When there is no signal received with Blue Back On, the TV will display a soft blue backgrund on the screen. 1)Press the / buttons to highlight”Blue Back”.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen while a captioned broadcast is received. When you select the Text (T1-T4) mode, the TV can receive teletext signal. When you select “CCD/Text Off ”, the CCD / Text function is off. 3)Press the CC button to turn on/off the CCD/Text mode. Notes: A CCD signal may not be decoded in the following conditions: When a video tape has been dubbed. When the signal reception is weak.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Function Selection (continued) TV - Rating MPAA Rating System Pass Code Menu Press the button to move the cursor from “ Pass Code Menu ”,“ MPAA Rating ”, “TV-Rating” to “System”, and select “ Parental Guide Off ” to stop circulation. The following is the MPAA-Rating menu. MPAA - Rating Moving Rating G U PG U PG - 13 U R U NC - 17 B X B Age Based Rating Press the button repeatedly to recall the Pass Code menu as follows.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation 1.To control volume Volume 20 Press the - VOL + buttons to decrease or increase the volume. While adjusting volume, press the F and - VOL + buttons at the same time and the volume decreases or increases by 4 levels. During normal play, press the MUTE button to eliminate the sound until you press the VOL + or MUTE button again. Mute 2.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) General Operation (continued) 4) SCAN 1 Press the SCAN button so that “ Scan Off ” appear on the screen. 2 Press the SCAN button again so that “Scan On ”appear on the screen and the TV begins to scan from the current channel. Scan On Note: During scanning, pressing any button can interrupt scanning. 3. CCD/Text switch CC Press the CC button to display the current Closed Captions/Text mode on the screen.Press the button again to display “CCD/Text Off” on the screen 4.
BASIC 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 NormaI Memory Theater Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode. Mode Picture Quality Normal Standard mode, suitable for watching ordinary program. Memory Picture quality users set. Theater Movie-like picture setting, suitable for viewing some movie programs. 2.
BASIC FUNCTIONS (continued) Sound Improvement 1. To seIect sound modes Press the SOUND button repeatedIy to seIect one of the Speeh, Music, Theater and Memory modes. SOUND Speech Music Theater Memory Refer to the foIIowing introduction about each mode.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 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 . Press the 3 . Press the / Time buttons to select an adjustment. / Timer On Time buttons to adjust the selection. For example, now it is 6:00PM, you have set On Time, On Channel and Off On Channel Time to 7:00PM, 22 and 8:00PM respectively.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES (continued) Programming the Remote Control 1. Remote - controI switchover Press the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button to seIect the device you want to controI. 2. To program the remote control 1. Press and hoId the TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CAB or AUX button for over 2 seconds until the lNDlCATOR on the remote controI turns off. ReIease the button (the INDICATOR wiII light again) and the remote controI enters the PROGRAMMING mode. 2.
ADDITlONAL FEATURES (continued) Programming the Remote Controller (continued) Operating a DVD pIayer Press 1 To 1. Power on the VCR 2 2. SeIect channeIs directly 3. PIay DVD 8 4. Stop 5. Pause 9 3 10 4 6. Move the cursor in the men 5 7. Display the DVD menu 7 8. PREV (CH -) /NEXT (CH +) 6 9. REV/FWD 10. Open/Close The buttons marked with shades don't function for the TV set. Notes: 1 When in operation, please point your remote control directly to the infrared sensor.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number GT27125 GT2415 GT2015 Television system Channel coverage GT3215 NTSC-M VHF 2~13/UHF 14~69/CABLE TV: MID BAND(A-8~A-1, A~I) SUPER BAND(J~W) HYPER BAND(AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB) ULTRA BAND(65~94, 100~125) 181 Channels preset Antenna input Pictue tube Effective screen dimensions 75 (unbalanced) 280mm x 210mm 478mm x 363mm 540mm x 405mm 640mm x 478mm 15.98 x 12.01 in. 18.82 x 12.29 in. 21.26 x 15.94 in. 25.20 x 18.82 in. (Approx.) Max.
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 Correction 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 secure.Then switch TV to the appropriate Video mode. Verify coaxial cable from antenna is connected to RF IN.
LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY GT2015, GT2415, GT2715, GT3215 Apex DigitaI, Inc. makes the foIlowing Iimited warranties. These Iimited warranties extend to the originaI consumer purchaser or any person receiving this product as a gift from the originaI consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. Limited Ninety (90) Days Warranty (GT2715, GT3215 Models ONLY) Apex Digital, Inc.
Packing List NO. Parts Quantity 1 GT Series Color TV Receiver 1 2 K12C-C1 Infrared Remote Control 1 3 Operation Manual 1 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries 2 Remarks 5 APEX Digital, lnc. 2919 E. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91761 www.apexdigitalinc.