Audiovox Electronics FP1500 User manual

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15" LCD TV
Operating Instructions
Model No. FP1500
For assistance, please call: 1-800-645-4994
Or visit us at WWW.AUDIOVOX.COM
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference
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Table of Contents

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Bas>c
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Menu
Sening Loi
(Diagram)
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Sailings
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SpecifcatiQns
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Important
Safety
Instructions
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" Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BCAK)
MO USEH-0ERVICEA8LE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO CUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The Lightning flash with the 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 conslltude a risk or 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 product).
Federal Communication Commission Information
(FCC)
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast
Receiver, pursuant to Part 1S of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment 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 if this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be
determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reonent or relocate the TV antenna
• Increase the separation between TV and other equipment
• Connect TV into separate outlet from equipment
• Consult the dealer or an experienced raido/TV technician for help
FCC Caution: Any changes or modilicatiorts rtot expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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General Description
This Audiovox product is a Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with an
integral Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlight system. The matrix
employs a Thin Film Transistor as the active element. This TFT-LCD has a 15 inch
diagonally measured active display area with XGA resolution (768 vertical by 1024
horizontal pixel array). Each pixel is divided into Red. Green, and Blue sub-pixels
which are arranged in vertical stripes. The color palette Is capable of more then 16
million colors.
Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games. Computer.
Captions or other Fixed Image Displays
The Extended use of a fixed image program material can cause permanent
“Shadow Image' on the LCD Panel. The Background image is viewable on normal
programs In the form of stationary fixed image. This type of Irreversible LCD panel
deterioration can be limited by observing the following steps:
Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.
DO NOT display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
Turn the power off when not in actual use.
Recycling
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and has a tiuorescent lamp containing a small
amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact you local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:
Overview

Safety
Cautions
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Safety Cautions
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Users are advised to read this user's guide before operating the product.
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1*^0 not step over or place
^‘^bjects on the electrical
cord. Do not over load your
electrical outlet.
For safety reasons, do not
touch any part of the TV,
electrical cord, TV anienna
or cable during bad weather
and thunderstorms.
To avoid short circuit,
electrical shock or fire; keep
this product Indoors end
away from rain and other
forms of liquid.
^e sure that the AC plug is
disconnected from the outlet
before performing any kind of
maintenance. When cleaning
the TV, do not use liquid
chemical cleaners or water
sprays. Use a damp cloth to
wipe out the dust.
For safety reasons, this
product must be placed on
firm and stable surface at all
limes. Unstable surface will
cause product to fall thus
damaging the product and
causing harm to those near it.
Keep mis product away from
humid environments. Such as
near bath tubs, kitchen sinks,
washing areas, swimming
pools and basements.

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Safety Cautions
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Users are advised to read this user's guide before operating the product.
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Keep product away from
^ other heat sources. Such as
heat generating electrical
appliances, heaters, gas
stoves.
Avoid dropping the Remote
Control at any time.
Good ventilation is essential to
TV components' life span.
Do not place TV monitor on
book shelf or enclosed cabinets.
Never block TV airvents.
This LCD TV will break if drop
or hit; should such incident
occur, please send the product
back to manufacturer tor
immediate repair.
Never attempt to repair the
TV yours^t at any time.
When any fault occur, be
sure to unplug the cord from
the main electrical outlet
before calling our qualified
serviceman lor repair.
3 If liquid or foreign objects
accidentally drops into the TV,
be sure to have qualified
serviceman check the product,
before turn the TV power on.
^Beware ^ If you are not going to use the TV set fora long period of time, unplug your cord from the rnain power
outlet to conserve electricity. This is because as long as your TV set is plugged in, if consumes electricity.
Safety
Cautions

Accessories
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Startup "
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Antenna Installation
■ Using a good quality TV antenna accessories is essential to LCD TV reception,
of antenna systems on the market: t>elow are connectors and the different types
t.The 750system with connonly seen F type round head connectors
which requires no tools for easy installation.
2. The 3000 system with the flat connectors system.
Can be used with adaptor on 3000*—‘TSOconnectors
(Accessories not Included)
Outdoor Antenna Installation
■ If you are Installing an outdoor
antenna, you may use one of
the following methods:
1. Use VHF/UHF mixed outdoor
antenna.
2. Use Independent VHF or
independent UHF outdoor
antenna.
■ Installing the outdoor antenna
to a TV tuner box.
A.VHF/UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNA
TV ANTENNA (VHF/UHF)
300n//5n ADAFTOR
(NOT WCLOED)
TV ANTENNA
(VHF/UHF)
Or
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B.INDEPENDENT VHF OR
INDEPENDENT UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNA
UHF TV ANTENNA
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ANT/
CA»LE
.75n
Keep your TV antenna cabling to the minimum
required length to avoid unnecessary interference
viewing TV.
Avoid installing your TV antenna near steel framed
housings or other metallic objects.
Install your TV antenna on high kxratlon avoiding
main roads, neon lights and electrical power
stations.
Avoid sharing your TV antenna.
(i.e- using one antenna on more Stan -
one TV set.)
WOutdoor antenna are subjected to
constant weather wear and tear.
When poor reception occurs, please
constSt your dealers or qualified seivice
personnel.
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Start
Up
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Power Connection
Power Connection
1. R emove power adapter from package. Connect the round end of power
adapter to the rear of the LCD TV monitor. Please refer to diagram instructions.
2. Take out the power cord and connect the flat end to the power adapter
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet and the installation
is complete.
* Keep bapies away
from electrical
ojtletsatall tirT>es to
prevent accidents
from happening!

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Start Up
Remote Control - Put batteries into the remote
M Remole Operation
1 Aim remote directly at LCD TV monitor for clear signal.
2 Remote range Is at approx, within 20 feet with angles of approx. 30 degrees.
3 Do not have obstructions between remote and TV reception.
4 Battery life span Is between 6 months to one year depending on usage.
Once reception Is weak, it Is about time to replace batteries.
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■ Remote Control: battery installation
Depress the battery
cover and slide out
to the direction of tfte
arrow indicated on
cover.
Install batteries in
correct order as
Indicated.
Slide battery cover
in reverse order as
Indicated.
*T)ole '
1. II Is ctangerous to Install batteries
In the wrong direction.
Batienes may leak and cajse
damage U the remote cortroll
2 . Oo itot mix old and new
batteries together while
change batteries
3. Never recharge batteries which
are not rechargable batteries.
4. Discard used batteries properiy.
Oo not puncture or throw used
batteries In fire as this may
cause explosions!
Batteries Installation Know how
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2. Do no! iriK dW to rant brands or new and o» baTtarias togalhar during battery
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3. Never recharge bettenea which are not rechargaUe*
4. Diacaid iMd batiehee propartyL Do not pmcbn or throw usad baftarias in
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start
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Recognizing
buttons
and
controls
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Top / Front Control Panels
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TV / Video / PC
Menu
Charnel selection (Previous)
Channel selectior (Next)
(Autotune key In PC mode)
I Volume control (Decrease)
Volume control (Increase)
Power
Electric power lighi Indicaior
Hemore Control Sensor
Light Indicator:
Red - The standby mode
Green - The power is on
Orange - TTre SLEEP TIMER is set to on
Note: The indicator will not light when the main power is off

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Rear Panel Input / Output Connections
AUDIO IN » R_L_R_L_R_L PC AUDIO IN
earphone speakers speakers
(3.5<P)
Input Connectors
Input
Video Speakers
AVI Composite Stereo / AUDIO Connector
AV2 S-Video Stereo / AUDIO Connector
AV3 Y.Cb.Cr Stereo / AUDIO Connector
PC VGA(15Pin D-SUB) Stereo I3.S Earphone Connector
TV Antenna Terminal Antenna Connector
Output Connectors I
Output Video Speakers
Headphone None Stereo
Recognizing
buttons
and
controls

Recognizing
buttons
and
controls
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^ Recognizing buttons and controls
Remote Control Buttons
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O BRIGHTNESS
© AUDIO
© MUTE
O PC
© MTS
O SLEEP
® VOL( +/ ■ )
® CH(A/T)
® CHANNEL SELECT
® DISPLAY
® SKIP ON/OFF
© ZOOM
© CLOSED CAPTION
© RECALL

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‘ ■ Recognizing buttons and controls
PCA/ideo/Speaker Connections
Rear Output Connectors
Video
DVD/VCR
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PC Connectors
Audio out
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Video Connectors
Home Stereo
Speaker Connectors
♦ Note'
1. Norrral TV sounds broadcast via speaker connectors are tnore Impressive to ears.
2. If your sound system does not have 'Auxiliary* Input connectots, you may select CO or Video
"Auxiliary' inputs.

Basic
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Basic ContrdT
Press Power button once, light Indicator changes from red to green.
TV monitor Is now ON. Press power button again, light indicator changes from
green to red. TV monitor is now OFF.
Changing between TV/AV/PC Settings
1. Make sure all equipment is connected properly.
2. Press your desired setting (TV/AV/PC) and the selected mode will show on
the upper left screen of the monitor indicating your present mode.
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(1^°^ Switching Channels
Use numeric buttons on remote control to select tt>e channel you desire.
When selecting Single or Double digits channels (e.g., Channel 8) be sure to
complete the selection within 4 seconds.
Action 1: Press 'O' ! Action 2: Press *8"
note: always include the digit 'O’ln front of Single digit channel selections. (e.g.,
Channel "6" is selected by pressing 'OS").
When selecting three digit channels (e.g.. 118), please complete selection within
4 seconds. This is accomplished by doing the following:
Action 1: Press "lOO"
Action 2: Press T
Action 3: Press '6' to complete the 3 digit channel selection.
Make use of the channel selection buttons to scroll up and down.
Aerial antenna seiectton.
Press CHA Selection up, channel selection moves from -
2^3^...^6e»'69^2»'3^...
Press CHTSelection down, channel selection moves from :
3^2K..^69>68^3^2^...
Cable selection.
Press CH A Selection up, channel selection moves from ^
1 ^ 2 ^...> 125 ^ 1 ^ 2 ^ 3 ^...
Press CHT Selection down, channel selection moves from -
3 ^ 2 ^ 1 ^ 125 ^..> 3 ^ 2^1 ...
Basic
Control

Menu
Setting
List
(Diagram)
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<" Menu Setting List (Diagramf^
Menu: Picture / Volume / TV / Other fuction
BRIGHTNESS
(50)
CONTRAST
(100)
COLOR
(50)
SHARPNESS
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TINT
( 0 )
BACKLIGHT
BRIGHT,
♦ /-+ SELECT
BALANCE C 0 ) I
SOUND MODE THEATER '
(Picture Setting] [Volume Seting]
(TV Setting) (Other fuction Setting]
To locate the above settings do the following:
1 .Press MENU to display the menu setting list
2-Press VOL (-/+) to select the desired item
3. Press CH(A/T) to scroll up or down to decide the selection
4. Press VOL (-/+) to change the setting
5. Press MENU to return

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— Picture Settings ^
■ Picture Settings (1)
Directly Setting the brightness on the remote control, press 'BRIGHT" to adjust the desired
brightness, or press MENU to select ‘BACKLIGHT’ to odjust.
You have 3 selections to chose.
BRIGHT NORMAL; DARK I
Maximum brightness 60% brightness suitable for
viewing In a well lit area
20% brightness
and save energy
■ Picture Setting (2)
On the remote, press MENU. You may press on CH(A/T) button to scroll either up or down to
find the function you need to adjust then press left or right on the "VOL (•/ ■ • ■ )" buttons to decide
your desired adjustments such as adjust the contrast, brightness or sharpness of the TV screen
Action 1, Press "MENU*
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Action 2, Press" CH “(A/T)
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Action 3, Press ‘ VOL "(-/+) 1 CONTRAST t4e) 1
When you have finished adjusting your selections, simply press the ‘MENU "button to exit.
Note: Under AVI AV2 AV3 TV modes, the setting are independent in each mode.
For example: In AV1 mode, Uie brightness setting is 100, but in AV2 or other modes, the
brightness setting may be 80, it depends on your setting in that mode.

Volume
Settings
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Volume Settings
■ Volume Setting (1)
1 -You can adjust the ’BALANCE' of the speakers.
2-Simply go to "MENU " setting, locate the ’BALANCE", and press ’VOL’ (-/+ ■ ), and perform
the desired adjustment
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■ Volume Setting (2)
1. On the remote, press AUDIO. You have 4 sound modes to choose from:
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THEATER ' NEWS HALL USER
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2. Press MENU, press •/+ to
select "fl®’, pressA/T to
select "SOUND MODE",
press -h to adjust the item to
your desired mode.
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■ Volume Setting (3)
You can adjust the TREBLE or BASS by following: Press MENU, set "SOUND MODE" to
[USER] mode, then press (A/T) to select TREBLE or BASS controls, and press ( ■ /+) to
perform the desired adjustment.