LD4088

40 LCD TELEVISION

USERS MANUAL

07/2009

Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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 products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the television.

Safety:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This television has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This television generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this television does cause interference to other electronic equipment, which can be determined by turning the television off and on, then the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and television. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the television is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

Introduction Whats In The Box
Thank you for purchasing the Apex LD4088 HD Television. It has been designed to enjoy todays 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. Three (3) High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) interconnects offer the purest audio and video digital signal when connected to compatible HD sources (ie: HD settop box, high definition DVD player, gaming console). Other video connections available include two (2) sets of HD component video, (2) composite input jacks, one S-Video input jack and one VGA terminal for connection to a computer. A coaxial digital audio (SPDIF) jack is included to connect through your home amplifier/receiver to provide a spectacular home theater experience. 3D Digital noise reduction digitally reduces image noise while film-mode detection adjusts the picture, providing a more natural looking and clearer image. We recommend that you read the user manual thoroughly before use to familiarize yourself with the installation and adjustment options available to you, thereby enjoying all the features of the LD4088 for many years to come.
The LD4088 package includes the following items: Pedestal Base / Hardware Pedestal Instructions Remote Control AAA Batteries AC Power Cord Quick Start Guide User Manual
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Remote Control AAA Batteries x 2

AC Power Cord

Pedestal Base

Remote Control

Your remote control handset is powered by two (2) AAA type batteries

Battery Install

To insert batteries, turn the remote control over and remove the battery cover.
Place two (2) AAA batteries into the compartment with correct polarity.

Replace the 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, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period of time. Do not mix batteries of different age and/or type. Always discard used batteries safely. Do not expose remote control to liquids, direct sunlight or sources of excessive heat. The IR receiver will not work properly if TV is in direct sunlight, the remote control is pointed off-axis or an object is in the IR path.

IR Receiver

NOTE: Improper use of batteries can result in a chemical leakage or explosion.
Functions can be controlled using the remote control handset
1. Power - Turn 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. VGA - Direct access to the VGA (PC) input; press again to return to the previously viewed input 6. MTS - Press to select a programs second audio channel (if available) 7. Audio - Select from various preset audio EQ settings: Personal > Standard > Music > Movie 8. CCD - Select closed caption subtitles (if available) OFF > ON > CC ON MUTE 9. Display - Provides program information currently being viewed 10. Guide - Press to view scheduled programming for the current channel viewed (if available) 11. Number Buttons / Dash - Select desired TV channel: For example: to select digital channel four, press (if available) 12. Recall - Press to switch between the current and previously viewed TV channel 13. Mute - Temporarily turn off audio sound. Press again to resume.

TV HDMI POWER

MTS / SAP

DISPLAY

RECALL

Overview

14. Volume (+/--) - Adjust volume up (+) or volume down(--) 15. Channel (p/q) - Select channel up p or channel down q 16. Input - Press to display all input sources on screen 17. Menu - Press to display the user menu. Press again to exit 18. Favorite - Press to display a list of favorite TV channels youve added 19. Arrow Buttons/ Enter - Use qpt u to navigate and make selections. Press Enter to confirm a selection 20. Exit - Press to exit the Menu 21. Channel List - Press to display list of channels saved in the TV tuner memory 22. Sleep - Press to activate the sleep function to turn off the TV automatically; 5 Min >10 Min > 15 Min > 30 Min > 45 Min > 60 Min > 90 Min > 120 Min > 180 Min > 240 Min 23. Zoom - Select viewable picture size options: Normal > Wide > Zoom > Cinema 24. Picture - Select from various preset picture modes: Personal > Standard > Dynamic > Movie 25. Color Mode - Select from various preset color temperatures: Cool > Normal > Warm (D6500 for movies and TV shows)

5. YPbPr 1/2 Inputs and R/L Audio Inputs (2) - Connect up to two (2) AV devices that feature component (YPbPr) video and audio output jacks. 6. AV 1/2 Inputs (2) - Connect up to two (2) standard AV 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 jack found on external video equipment. For audio, connect an AUDIO L/R cable to the L/R on AV1 adjacent to the S-Video input. 8. SPDIF - Connect an optional coaxial digital cable through a compatible amp/receiver to enjoy superior audio sound. 9. RF Input - Connect antenna or cable for television reception.

Installation

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
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.

F - Connector

Connection to Antenna & Cable/Satellite
Digital Cable / Satellite Set Top Box

Optional HDMI cable

Cable Wall Outlet
Cable / Satellite Set Top Box How to connect with Digital Cable / Satellite Set Top Box Connect the RF coaxial (75ohm) cable from the video outlet of your cable / Satellite box to the RF input on the TVs rear panel. Select Ch. 3 or 4 on the TV and select a channel. For better performance, use AV, component or an HDMI installation. Refer to your set top box user manual. See page 17 for initial TV setup and Channel Auto scan.
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
For BEST video performance
Connect to A/V equipment that offers HDMI, an uncompressed, all digital video / audio interface found on todays HD digital set top boxes and high definition DVD players. Use of this pure digital technology offers enhanced high definition video and digital audio all via a single cable. There are three (3) HDMI inputs available for use with HD Set Top Boxes, gaming consoles and HD DVD / Blu-ray players. How to Connect HDMI From your external digital A/V equipment, connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output to the HDMI input on the TVs rear panel. How To Use Press the HDMI button on the remote control (repeatedly if necessary). or Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Use qp arrow buttons to highlight the input to view (HDMI 1,2,3) then press ENTER.

Connection to HDMI Inputs
INPUT SOURCE INPUT SOURCE TV AV1 AV2 S Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VGA
Connecting A/V Equipment to Component Video IN (YPbPr1,YPbPr2) on your television
For BETTER video performance
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 A/V equipment to your television, match the colors of the connecting jacks (Video: Blue, Green, Red; Audio: White/Red) Connect optional component video cables (blue, green, red) from the video output jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on your external A/V equipment (ie: DVD Player, set top box) to the YPbPr1 and/or YPbPr2 input(s) on the TVs rear panel. Connect white/red audio cables for sound from the audio (L/R) output jacks on your external A/V equipment (ie: DVD Player, set top box) to the YPbPr1 or YPbPr2 L/R input(s) on the TVs rear panel.
Optional Component cables
Digital Set Top Box, Gaming Console or DVD
Connection to Component YPbPr Inputs
How to Use Press the A/V button on the remote control (repeatedly if necessary). or Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control. Use qp arrow buttons to highlight the input to view (Component 1,2) then press ENTER.
Connecting A/V Equipment to Composite or S-Video IN on your television
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). How to Connect Composite When connecting A/V equipment to your television, match the colors of the connecting jacks (Video: Yellow; Audio: White/Red)

Optional cables

NOTE: An S-Video cable is for video only. You must connect audio cables for sound.
Digital Set Top Box, Gaming Console
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Connection to Composite/S-Video Inputs
Connect the yellow video cable from the video output jack on your external A/V equipment (ie: DVD Player, set top box) to AV1 or AV2 input on the TVs rear panel. Connect the white/red audio cables for sound from the audio (L/R) output jacks on your external A/V equipment (ie: DVD Player, set top box) to the AV1 or AV2 (L/R) jacks on the TVs rear panel.

How to Connect S-Video Connect an optional S-Video cable from the S-Video output jack on your external A/V equipment to the S-Video input on the TVs rear panel. Connect the white/red audio cables for sound from the audio (L/R) output jacks on your external A/V equipment to the AV1 (L/R) input on the TVs rear panel.
How to Use Press the A/V button on the remote control (repeatedly if necessary). or Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Use qp arrow buttons to highlight the input to view (AV1, AV2, S-Video) then press ENTER.
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 TVs rear panel. How to Connect Audio sound Connect an optional 3.5mm audio cable from the computers mini audio output jack to the audio input on the TVs rear panel. How to Use Press the VGA button on the remote control. or Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Use qp arrow buttons to highlight the input to view (VGA) then press ENTER.
Connection to a Personal Computer
INPUT SOURCE INPUT SOURCE TV AV1 AV2 S Video Component Component HDMI HDMI HDMI 3 VGA
NOTE: If your PC uses a standard signal mode, the screen will adjust automatically.
Connection to a Home Theater Audio System
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 televisions SPDIF audio output to listen through all inputs except VGA. (The VGA does not support digital audio)

Optional digital cable

Connection to a Home Theater System
How To Setup Digital Output* Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the right u arrow button to select AUDIO. Press the down q arrow button to highlight SPDIF type u Raw or PCM*

Front Left Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Center Channel

Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround Connection Example

Surround Left Speaker

Surround Right Speaker
*NOTE: Refer to the User Manual from your home theater equipment for recommended audio settings.

Subwoofer

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. Example: Diagram illustrates the connection of audio cables from your AV equipment to a stereo receiver instead of the audio (L/R) jacks on the TVs rear panel. NOTE: When audio cables are connected to a stereo / receiver amplifier, no audio sound will be heard from the TVs built-in speakers. How to Use (Video) Press the appropriate INPUT button on the remote control. Use qp arrow buttons to highlight the input to view then press ENTER. How to Use (Audio) Select the appropriate input from your audio equipment.
Dolby Prologic Surround Receiver
Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker
Connection to a Receiver/Amplifier
Dolby Surround Connection Illustration

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. 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/CABLE Air Mode Cable Mode Select CABLE if you subscribe to a pay television service including satellite. Using the t u arrow button to highlight CABLE Press the q arrow button to select AUTO SCAN. Press ENTER and the cursor will move up and CABLE SYSTEM will be displayed next. Press the u arrow button to select STD > IRC > HRC > Auto (Auto is recommended). Press the down q arrow button to select Auto Scan and press ENTER to start Channel Auto Scan NOTE: For cable or satellite users with no TV antenna, there no need to run Channel Auto Scan. Connect your cable or satellite set top box to one of the available inputs on the TV for viewing.

Channel

How to Navigate:. Select AIR when connected to an indoor/outdoor antenna. Press the t u arrow button to highlight AIR Press the down q arrow button to select Auto Scan then press the u right arrow button to start Channel Auto Scan.
TV Channel Setup & Channel Auto Scan
Auto Scan may take several minutes to complete.

Menu Adjustments

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. 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. To make more critical adjustments based on your own preferences in PERSONAL: Use down q arrow button to highlight Contrast. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to increase or decrease contrast intensity. Use down q arrow button to highlight Brightness. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to increase or decrease overall brightness. Use down q arrow button to highlight Color. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to increase or decrease color intensity. Use down q arrow button to highlight Tint. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to adjust colors toward green or reddish tint. Use down q arrow button to highlight Sharpness. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to soften or view crisper edges in the picture. Use down q arrow button to highlight Color Temperature. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select COOL (more bluish tone), NORMAL or WARM. The default setting is NORMAL. WARM mode will provide color that is calibrated to D6500 Kelvin, the standard color that broadcast stations and the Motion Picture industry consider as the most accurate to view programming.

Picture Menu

Note: When adjustments are completed, you may select another menu by pressing the Menu button.
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 > MUSIC > MOVIE.
To make more critical sound adjustments based on your own preferences in PERSONAL: Use down q arrow button to highlight Bass. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to increase or decrease low frequency intensity. Use down q arrow button to highlight Treble. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to increase or decrease high frequency intensity. Use down q arrow button to highlight Balance. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to adjust sound towards the left or right speaker. Use down q arrow button to highlight Surround. Press the u arrow button to turn the dimensional surround effect ON or OFF. (for built-in speakers only). Use down q arrow button to highlight AVC. Navigate using the u arrow button. In the ON position, Automatic Volume Control will limit the level of increased volume heard during television commercials and volume differences between inputs. Use down q arrow button to highlight SPDIF type. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select between PCM (Analog Audio) > RAW (Digital Audio). See page 15. Use down q arrow button to highlight Audio Language. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select to listen to an alternative language broadcast (if available) English > Spanish > French. (You may select an alternative language using the remote control by pressing MTS)

Audio 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 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.

Date & Time Menu

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. 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. Other languages include Spanish and French. Highlight Noise Reduction. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to reduce video noise: Off > Low > Medium > High (Default setting: Low)

Setup Menu

Highlight Transparency. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to turn Off u On the translucent effect of the User menu.
Highlight XVS. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select: Off > On. XVS provides noticeable black detail enhancement that may be preferred.
Highlight Zoom Mode. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to select the viewing mode displayed: Normal > Wide > Zoom > Cinema. (This feature is also available on the remote control. See page 27)
Highlight Restore Default. Press the u arrow button to automatically set all adjustments back to their original settings.
When prompted, Select Yes to confirm.
NOTE: Closed Caption and Advanced are features described on the following pages.
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 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 CC Mode. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons select Off > On > CC on Mute

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. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons select CC 1-4, Text 1-4.

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 computers 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: After connecting to a PC, press the VGA button on your remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control and navigate using arrow t u buttons to select SETUP. Gain access to position adjustment options by pressing the down q arrow button to highlight Advanced, then press u arrow button to select from the following options. Highlight Clock. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to control the width of the image.
Highlight H-Pos. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to adjust the position of images displayed from side to side.
Highlight Phase. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to improve focus and image stability.
Highlight V-Pos. Navigate using the t u arrow buttons to adjust the position of images displayed up and down.
Highlight Auto. Press the u arrow button to automatically adjust the display to the best setting. When prompted, select Yes to confirm.
In the Parental 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 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.
To change the password, press u arrow button to display a screen to enter your new password, then confirm again. (Not illustrated)
Highlight TV, then press the u arrow button to enter the TV Ratings menu to select your preference.

TV -Y TV -Y7 TV -G TV - PG TV - 14 TV - MA Appropriate for all children Appropriate for all children over 7 General Audience Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only

Parental Menu

To make changes to PARENTAL controls, highlight SYSTEM LOCK then press the u arrow button to ON.
Highlight MPAA then press the u arrow button repeatedly to select your movie rating preference.
G General Audience PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG13 Parents Strongly Cautioned R Restricted NC17 No One Under 17 Permitted X Adults Only
NOTE: RRT Setting and Reset RRT are not user adjustable settings.
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. Enter your 4 digit code (factory default code is 0000) unless previously changed. See page 24 for information on how to change your password. Navigate using down q arrow button to highlight CANADA ENGLISH then press the u arrow button repeatedly to select your ratings preference.
E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Appropriate for everyone Appropriate for all children Appropriate for everyone 8 years old and up General Audience Parental Guidance Appropriate for Children over 14 years old Mature Audience Only
Navigate using down q arrow button to highlight CANADA FRENCH then press the u arrow button repeatedly to select your ratings preference.
E Appropriate for everyone G General Audience 8 ans+ Appropriate for Children 8 years old and up 13 ans+ Appropriate for Children 13 years old and up 16 ans+ Appropriate for Children 16 years old and up 18 ans+ Mature Audience Only
The TV menu provides for the setup of your television to receive TV channels, store your favorites, add or skip channels and label them by their call letters. (For antenna and Channel Auto Scan setup, please refer to page 17.) 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.
Highlight ADD/DELETE to select or skip channels already in memory. Navigate using the t u qp arrow buttons to access the list of available channels. Press ENTER to change the channels status. A checkmark indicates a channel has been added.

TV Menu

Highlight CHANNEL LABEL to name or rename a broadcast channel. Navigate using the u arrow button to enter the screen menu to re-label a channel. Use the qp arrow buttons to spell out each letter, number or character. Use t u arrow buttons to advance to the next space. NOTE: The DTV SIGNAL is a measurement of signal strength for the current channel viewed.

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. The zoom effect will crop images somewhat.

4. CINEMA

When viewing 4:3 content, Cinema mode will fill the entire screen eliminating the side black bars. It may also eliminate or reduce black bars on certain widescreen movies.

Specifications

Display Size (inch) Aspect Ratio Digital Compatibility Resolution Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Vertical 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 / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p 1,920 x 1,1,800:176 16.7M 7ms 2 X 7W 39 (H) x 28.25 (W) x 12.75 (D) 47.4 lbs Composite Video S-Video YPbPr / Audio (L/R) HDMI RF SPDIF Coaxial Digital Output PC/VGA PCAudio IN (2) (1) (2) (3) (1) (1) (1) (1)

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 Antennainstallation Arrow buttons Audio setup & adj. Audio Language AVC (Audio volume control)

10,7 7,14-16, 19

Display Display Modes for PC

Picture Modes Power

7, 18 7-9

Favorite Channels

Guide
RAW Ratings (TV, Movie) Recall Remote Control RF Input Restore Default setting Reset Password Roof Antenna

15 24-6-7 9, 24 10

Balance adjustment Bass adjustment Batteries Brightness adjustment

6, 29 18

HDMI Input Home theater

11 15, 16

IR Receiver Input

6, 8 7-8, 11-14

CCD (Closed Caption) Cable installation Canadian Ratings Channel Up/Down Channel Auto Scan Channel Label Channel List Clock Cinema Zoom Coaxial Digital Output Color adjustment Color Temperature Composite Input Component Input Computer connection Contrast adjustment

7, 22 10, 7-20, 12 14, 23 18

Languages LED light

19, 21 8
Satellite installation Sleep timer S-Video Input Sharpness adjustment SPDIF Type Standby Speakers (built-in) Surround Sound
10-9, 9, 15, 19 7-8 16, 19 15-16, 19
Master Power Menu MTS Mute Movie Ratings Movie mode
8-9 7-8, 17-26 7, 24-25 18
Time Zone Tint adjustment Treble adjustment Transparency
Normal Zoom Noise Reduction Number buttons
Video adjustment Volume adjustment VGA installation & adj.

18 7-8 9, 14, 23

Dash ( - ) Daylight Savings Time Default settings Digital Cable Digital set top box Digital audio Dolby Digital

15, 16

Wall Mounting Wide Zoom
Parental Control Password Pedestal stand removal PC PCM Phase

24-25 24-9, 14, 23

XVS (Black detail enhancement)21 YPbPr 9, 12 Zoom Modes 7, 21, 27

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. Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts Apex Digital warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, Apex Digital will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you. Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty In-Home Labor Repair Apex Digital warrants it will be responsible for labor charges on the repair or replacement of parts on this product for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. During this period, Apex Digital will repair or replace a defective part at its sole option, with a new or refurbished part or product without charge to you. Authorized personnel will schedule an appointment to come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the authorized Apex Digital Service Centers repair facility for repair and then returned to your home at no cost to you. Your Responsibility The warranties are subject to the following conditions: You must retain the original bill of sale (or a photocopy) to provide proof of purchase even if the product was received as a gift. You must call the provided phone number for an assessment of the problem. No service or shipment of a part can be made until a service claim number is provided. Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of consumer controls and installation or repair of any type of antenna or cable systems are not covered by this warranty. Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna or cable systems are your responsibility. Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any other products or parts that have been lost, mistakenly discarded or damaged by misuse, accident, neglect, acts of God such as lightning, or voltage surges in the home, improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions provided or product which has been modified, had the serial number removed or altered. Warranties do not cover cosmetic or missing accessories. How to Obtain Warranty Service If after following the user manual, quick start and troubleshooting guide, should you find it necessary to contact Customer Service directly, call (866) 427-3946 daily from 8am-10pm. You will be instructed on how your claim will be processed; have pertinent information available including proof of purchase details and a full understanding of the problem. Limitations The LCD panel is an innovative device that is manufactured to precise tolerances with active performing pixels of at least 99.99%. As such, it is NOT a malfunction to view multiple non-performing pixels on your screen. All warranties implied by state law are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above with the exception of warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements, etc., with respect to repair or replacement of any parts. Apex Digital shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damage. The warranty give you specific rights and you may also have rights that may vary from state to state. Some states dont allow limitations on warranty duration, exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply.