32E40 Ver 2.0 USER’S MANUAL 32” LED TELEVISION For technical support, the ETEC Technical Support Center is available 24-hours a day, 7days a week for technical assistance or troubleshooting. To contact us by phone, please call 1-800-936-1168.
Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ- 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. This product complies with all applicable US federal safety requirements, as well as those of the Canadian Standards Association. 1. Cleaning Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean. 2. Water and Moisture Do not use this TV near water. Avoid using this TV in an excessively damp environment. 3. Stand This TV should always be placed on a solid, sturdy surface. 4.
Safety Instructions 9. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S. A.
Safety Instructions 15. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that only an authorized service technician has used replacement parts specified by Apex Digital or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards and void any warranty. 16.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................................................1 Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................................................5 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................
Introduction What’s In The Box Please refer to this guide whenever you have questions about features and fuctions. This instruction book will get you up and running with the best possible connection type for your devices. Enjoy! The 32E40 package includes the following items.
Installing the Base Place the TV face down on a soft cloth or cushion. Position gaskets as pictured. (M4*12)x6 Insert 6 screw(provided) into the holes along the pedestal base.
Remote Control Battery Install Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries • Turn the remote over and remove battery cover. • Place two (2) “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment with the “+” and “-“ ends facing as indicated. • Replace the cover • Effective remote range is approximately 16 feet at an angle of no greater than 30° to the left / right or 20° up / down to the IR sensor.
Remote Control Overview 32E40 32E40-9
Remote Control Overview Button Function 1. POWER Turn the display ON or OFF (Standby). 2. DISPLAY Provides program information currently viewed. 3. PAUSE (USB) 4. PREVIOUS (USB) 5. NEXT (USB) 6. STOP (USB) 7. REP REPEAT (USB) 8. CH.LIST Press to display a list of channels saved in the TV tuner memory. 9. GUIDE Press to review scheduled programming for the currently viewed channel. 10. FAV Press to display a listing of your favorite TV channels. (Page. 29) 11.
TV Overview Front & Side Panel IR Receiver A soft blue light illuminates when the television power is on. Input Source HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 VGA USB 1. POWER - Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON/ OFF (standby). The screen image will appear within a few seconds, and the Blue LED will turn off. 2. INPUT - After connecting your DVD, cable box, etc. select the appropriate input source to view. Press the SOURCE button to display the input options.
TV Overview Rear Panel Wall Mounting It is recommended that you consult a professional before mounting this TV a wall. NOTE: You must remove the pedestal before wall mounting. Use VESA 100 x 100 wall mount hardware. EARPHONE HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 PC AUDIO RF VGA COAXIAL OUT V L R Y Pb Pr AV YPBPR L R AUDIO OUT 1.EARPHONE - Connect a strereo headphone (3.5mm – not included) for private listening. 2.
Connection to Antenna & Cable / Satellite Box Installation We recommend using a high quality roof top antenna, digital cable, or satellite box for the best display and performance. Note: Reception quality is determined by your location, geographical terrain, distance form the local broadcast transmitter, and strength of antenna. Connecting to POWER IN • Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, then to your TV.
Installation Connection to HDMI Input Digital Cable / Satellite Set Top Box Optional HDMI cable ( not included ) TV REAR PANEL HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 PC AUDIO RF VGA COAXIAL OUT Cable / Satellite set top box Coaxial / RF Cable (not included) How to connect • On the back of your device, connect the HDMI cable form HDMI out on device to HDMI in on rear panel.(pictured above) How to Use • Press the INPUT button on the remote, the use the arrows to highlight HDMI 1,2, or 3. Press ENTER.
Connection to Component YPbPr Input Installation Connecting a device with a Component connection. TV REAR PANEL V L R AV Y Pb YPBPR Pr L L AV R R AUDIO OUT Optional Component cables (not included) Digital set top box, gaming console or DVD How to Connect • Match and insert the green(Y), blue (Pb), and red(Pr) cables into the device and TV. Next, connect the red and white (L & R) audio cables. Input Source *NOTE: The picture will be black & white if hooked up incorrectly.
Installation Connection to Composite Input Connecting a device with a Component connection. TV REAR PANEL V L R Y AV Pb Pr YPBPR Audio Video Cable ( included ) Digital set top box, gaming console or DVD How to Connect • Match and insert the yellow, red, and white A / V cables into the device and TV. Input Source How to Use • Press the INPUT button on the remote. Then use the arrow buttons to highlight AV. Press ENTER.
Installation Connection to a Personal Computer Connecting a PC or laptop TV REAR PANEL HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 RF VGA PC AUDIO COAXIAL OUT VGA & Audio Cable (not included) Recommended computer display resolution:1366x768@60 Hz How to Connect a PC • Connect using a male to male VGA cable (not included) from your PC to the “VGA” on the TV’s rear panel. Input Source How to Connect Audio Sound • Connect a 3.
Connection to a Home Theater System Installation Connection to a Home Theater Audio System TV REAR PANEL HDMI3 PC AUDIO L R RF VGA COAXIAL OUT AUDIO OUT Optional digital cable (not included) Connecting to a Home Theater System Digital audio can deliver optimal 2 - channel stereo or 5.1 surround sound with Five discrete full range channels plus a separate channel for a sub woofer.
TV Setup Initial Setup Wizard Initial Setup Wizard The Initial Setup Wizard will only appear the first time the TV is turned on. Step 1: Select a Language Setup Wizard Menu Language English Air/Cable Cable Cable System AUTO Auto Scan Move Select Exit • Press the t u buttons to select a menu language (English > Francais > Español). • Press the q arrow button to select Go to next step . • Press the u button to confirm.
TV Channel Setup & Channel Auto Scan TV Setup Select antenna options and perform Channel Auto Scan to receive channels . To enter TV Mode: • Press the MENU button • Using the t u arrow buttons; scroll to highlight Channel mode • Press the down q arrow button to highlight Air / Cable Select Cable if you subscribe to a pay television service without a set top box. • Press the t u arrow button to highlight Cable. • Press the q arrow button to select Auto Scan.
Menu Adjustments Picture Setting The Picture menu offers options to enhance and refine the picture displayed on your TV based on ambient room light and personal preferences. 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.
Menu Adjustments Audio Settings The Audio menu offers options to make sound enhancements while listening through the built-in speakers. 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 t u arrow button to select your sound preference from 4 factory options: User > Standard > Music > Movie.
Menu Adjustments Date & Time Settings 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. How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Menu Adjustments Setup Settings In the Setup menu you can change system language, menu display, computer monitoring,closed captions, or reset TV factory default settings. How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t u buttons to select Setup. Gain access to display options by pressing the down q arrow button to highlight Menu Language or other options, then press u arrow button on your remote to select. • Menu Languages Other languages include Spanish and French.
Menu Adjustments Closed Captions The Setup menu includes adjustments for activating the Closed Caption text feature for on-screen display and customizing CC display types and font styles. How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t • Press the down q arrow button to highlight Closed Caption then press the u arrow button to highlight CC Mode.
PC Menu Adjustments Advanced Settings In the Setup menu you may adjust the position of images displayed on screen once you connect an input signal from your PC. The recommended resolution is 1366x768. For use with a laptop computer, refer to your computer’s user manual on instruction for proper display output. If your PC system uses a standard signal mode, the TV screen will adjust automatically. Connect an optional 3.5mm audio cable for stereo sound. See page 17 for details.
Menu Adjustments Parental Control In the Lock menu, you may block television and movie programming based on TV ratings and Motion Picture Association 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 Lock. Gain access to parental rating options by pressing the down q arrow button to highlight Enter Password.
Menu Adjustments Parental Control In the Lock 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 Lock. Gain access to rating options by pressing the downq arrow button to highlight Enter Password.
Menu Adjustments Channel Settings The Channel provides the setup/changes of your television to receive broadcast channels, store your favorite channels, add or skip channels in memory and label or name channels.(For antenna and Auto Channel Scan setup, please refer to page 20.) How to Navigate: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Navigate using arrow t down q button to highlight your preferences. u buttons to select Channel.
Aspect Modes The ASPECT function offers several viewing display options on the 16:9 screen. Press the ASPECT button to cycle through the following widescreen settings. Press ASPECT to cycle through the following widescreen settings. 1. NORMAL Recommended for viewing native widescreen content and undistorted 4:3 images (with black bars). 2. WIDE Stretches certain 4:3 content and may reduce visible black bars. 3.
USB Modes 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the Input menu. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select USB. 2. Use the ◄/► buttons to highlight an individual USB option. Press the ◄/► buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button to enter. Select the option you want to play using the Navigation buttons. Press Exit button to go back. Press the ◄/► buttons to select Music, and then press the ENTER button to enter. Select the option you want to play using the Navigation buttons.
Specifications Display LED Size (inch) 31.5” Diagonal Aspect Ratio 16:9 Digital Compatibility 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p Resolution 1366 x 768 Brightness (cd/m2) 280 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1200:1 Vertical Viewing Angle (degrees) 178° Horizontal Viewing Angle (degrees) 178° Maximum Colors (millions) 16.7M Power Consumption 80W Audio Power 2 X 6W Dimension without Stand 29.1” x 2.3” x 17.6” Weight without Stand 12.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Solutions Cannot receive certain channels through the antenna • Perform Channel Scan to add channels into the TV tuner memory. See page 29. • Readjust your antenna and retry Auto Channel Scan. • Signal from the TV station may be weak in your area. No color • Check the video installation of your external A / V equipment. See pages 13-18. Video noise or choppy picture • Readjust antenna. Keep TV away from noise sources, neon lights, and microwave appliances.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR TELEVISION WARRANTY We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a one-year period from the original date of purchase from an authorized ETEC dealer. We will repair or replace the unit free of charge should it become defective under this warranty, providing you, the original purchaser, submit proof of purchase (sales slip) along with the TV and all accessories.
