Audiovox VE-500 User manual

VE-500
Low Profile Television
5” LCD Drop Down Under Counter TV / Video Monitor
Installation and Operation Manual
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Multi-function Remote Control
Automatic Channel Programming
2 Independent Video Inputs
12 Volt DC Output for Optional Accessories
Auxiliary Stereo Speaker Output
Cable Ready 125 Channel Tuner
Internal Stereo Speakers
Wall or Under Cabinet Mounting
FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1) Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
2) Use only Audiovox approved accessories.
3) Do not install this video product where it is likely to be exposed to water.
4) Do not obstruct the slots and openings in the cabinet. They are provided for ventilation and are
necessary to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating. This TV should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
5) This TV should be operated only with the AC / DC adapter provided.
6) Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
7) Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the TV.
8) Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
9) Unplug this TV from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or Adapter is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or an object has fallen into the TV.
c) If the TV has been exposed to water.
d) If the TV does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.
e) If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
1 VE-500 Television
2 Audiovox Remote Control (PN 1361613)
3 AC Power Adapter (PN 1541096)
4 Mounting template
5 Hardware Bag
A 10 - 32 x 2 1/2 Mounting screws (4)
B 10 - 32 x 3/4 Mounting screws (4)
C 10 - 32 x 1 3/4 Mounting screws (4)
D 3/4” Spacer (4)
E 1/2” Spacer (4)
F 5/16” Spacer (4)
G Countersunk washer (4)
H Self Adhesive Wire mounting clip (1)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Philips head screwdriver
Centerpunch
1/4” Drill bit
Electric Drill
Adhesive Tape
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1) Choose an appropriate mounting location underneath a cabinet or shelf. Close proximity to an electrical outlet
and a TV antenna or cable connection will facilitate a neat, easy installation. Do not mount the VE-500 above
a range or oven. Be sure that the location chosen will provide adequate access to the electrical connectors on
the rear of the unit before continuing.
2) If the location chosen has bottom edge molding it may be necessary to use the mounting spacers provided to
effectively lower the VE-500’s rotating screen below the molding. Measure the distance between the bottom of
the molding and the bottom of the cabinet. A maximum measurement of 1.5” can be accommodated without
using spacers. For larger moldings choose a combination of spacers which will reduce the mounting depth to
1.5” or less.
3) Measure the thickness of the bottom of the cabinet or shelf and the spacers chosen. Select the shortest
screw length which will pass through the countersunk washer, kitchen cabinet and spacers with between 1/4”
and 1 1/2” inches to spare
4) Cut out the template supplied and tape it in place onto the cabinet surface to be drilled. Center punch the four
holes indicated on the template and remove the template.
5) Carefully drill four 1/4” holes at the locations marked above. Place the screws chosen through the countersunk
washers and then through the holes from the top down.
6) Screw the appropriate spacers on to the screws first, then position the VE-500 and screw it in place using its
threaded holes.
7) Plug the AC Power adapter into a nearby electrical outlet and into the receptacle marked DC 12v input at the
rear of the VE-500
8) Connect your TV antenna or cable system to the antenna connector on the rear of the VE-500.
9) Route the wires safely away from heat and moisture sources and secure them in place using the self adhesive
wire mounting clip provided.
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UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION
Cabinet or
Shelf
Bottom
Edge
Molding

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
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Vertical Mounting
Slot (Rear of Unit)
Do not attempt to install the VE-500 vertically, unless you are sure that the electric circuits in the chosen area
have been turned off at the fuse or circuit panel. Failure to do this could result in electric shock.
1) When installing the VE-500 vertically, choose a mounting location at or close to eye level. Close proximity to
an electrical outlet and a TV antenna or cable connection will facilitate a neat, easy installation.
2) Cut out the template provided and temporarily tape it to the wall at the desired location. Mark the center of the
vertical mounting slot and remove the template.
3) Determine if a wall stud is present at the chosen location by drilling a 1/16” hole at the marked location. After
penetrating the depth of the wall surface, observe whether or not a structural stud is present. Caution, if near
electrical outlet, there is likely to be electrical wiring present.
4) If a structural stud is present, a suitable length drywall screw can be screwed directly into it. Leave approximately
1/4” of the screw protruding from the wall.
If there is no structural stud present, a drywall anchor from your local hardware store will be necessary.
Remember to leave 1/4” of its screw head protruding from the wall.
5) Hang the VE-500 onto the screw head using the vertical mounting slot at the rear of the unit.
6) Plug the AC Power adapter into a nearby electrical outlet and into the receptacle marked DC 12v input on the
bottom of the VE-500
8) Connect your TV antenna or cable system to the antenna connector on the bottom of the VE-500.
9) Route the wires safely away from heat and moisture sources and secure them in place using the self adhesive
wire mounting clip provided.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Screen
Release
1. REMOTE INFRARED SENSOR
This sensor receives signals from the hand
held remote control.
2. AUTO PROG. BUTTON
This button is used to program active TV
stations into memory. Its operation duplicates
the function of the AUTO MEMORY button on
the remote control.
3. AV/TV BUTTON
This button is used to select between audio /
video sources. Its operation duplicates the
function of the TV / VIDEO button on the remote
control
4. PICTURE BUTTON
This button allows setting of the picture
contrast, brightness and color. Its operation
duplicates the PICTURE SELECT button on
the remote control unit.
5. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Press to increase or decrease the TV sound
level.
6. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
These buttons are used to change the channel
or make adjustments to the picture quality.
Their operation duplicates the CHANNEL UP/
DOWN button on the remote control unit.
7. LED POWER INDICATOR
Illuminates whenever power is applied to the
VE-500
8. POWER BUTTON
This button will alternately turn the VE-500 on
or off
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1) 12V DC INPUT
Connect to power adapter supplied with
VE-500
2) STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT
Used for additional optional external
speaker
3) 12V DC OUTPUT (300 mA Max)
Used to provide power to accessory
equipment.
4) INPUT 1 RIGHT AUDIO TERMINAL
Connect to right audio output from
external audio source
5) INPUT 1 LEFT AUDIO TERMINAL
Connect to left audio output from external
audio source
DC 12V
INPUT
DC 12V
OUTPUT
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6) INPUT 1 VIDEO TERMINAL
Connect to video output from external
source
7) INPUT 2 RIGHT AUDIO TERMINAL
Connect to right audio output from
external audio source
8) INPUT 2 LEFT AUDIO TERMINAL
Connect to left audio output from external
audio source
9) INPUT 2 VIDEO TERMINAL
Connect to video output from external
source
10)ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect to antenna or cable system -
adapters not supplied may be required
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off.
2) Install the two “AAA” batteries included as shown. Make sure that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Slide the cover back until it clicks.
BATTERY INSTALLATION

MEMORY
POSITIONING THE SCREEN
Pushing the screen release forward will unlock the screen and it will swing downward. Pivot the
screen forward until a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The screen may also be rotated from
side to side. Do not force the screen beyond its rotational limit of 15 degrees. Once a comfortable
position has been found, the internal detents will hold the screen in this position. The VE-500 is now
ready for use. In vertical mount applications it is not necessary to release and position the screen.
Pressing the power button on the TV or the remote will turn the system on or off. Remember to turn the
unit off and pivot the screen to the locked position when not in use.
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The remote control will operate Audiovox Televisions and Video Cassette Players. It is not a universal
remote control and will not control equipment from other manufacturers.
If a universal remote control is to be used with the VE-500, choose the remote encoding scheme for
Action Televisions when programming the remote.
OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press this button to turn on the TV. The channel number or current video source will be displayed
on screen, and the picture will appear in a few seconds. Press the button again to turn the TV off.
2. NUMERICAL BUTTONS
Use these buttons to make a direct channel selection. The channel number chosen will be displayed
on the screen for 4 seconds. Channel selection is carried out with 0-9 keys (0-99ch) and “1—“ key
when in cable mode (100-125ch).
3. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to advance to the next higher or lower channel.
4. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to raise or lower the sound level. They are also used to make picture adjustments
in picture selector mode.
5. PICTURE SELECT BUTTON
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display cycles through
“adjustment bars” for CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR and TINT. Once the desired adjustment
bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the setting. The display will
automatically turn off if no adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or if any other button is depressed.
6. MUTE BUTTON
Press this button to cut off all sound. The screen will display the volume adjustment bar for 6
seconds, indicating that the sound has been turned off. Pressing the button again restores sound
to the previously set level. The mute feature may also be released by pressing the VOLUME UP/
DOWN BUTTONS.
7. TV/VIDEO BUTTON
Press this button to use an alternate audio or video source, such as a video camera or VCP. Each
time the button is pressed, the Audio / Video source will change in the following sequence VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2 and TV
8. AUTO MEMORY BUTTON
When the AUTO MEMORY button is depressed, all channels in TV or CATV mode are searched
and tuned and all the channels with signals detected are automatically stored.
9. SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON
This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH mode. In “SKIP mode” the TV only stops on
channels that are programmed into memory when the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used.
When SKIP mode is off, the TV is in search mode and will stop on all active channels.
10. ERASE/WRITE BUTTON
When tuned to a channel, press this button to store or erase the channel from memory. The
stored channel numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on the screen, and the non-stored channel
numbers are in “RED”. When using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons, with the skip mode on, the
VE-500 will tune only to the stored channels .
11. TV/CATV BUTTON
Used to select regular 69 channel Broadcast TV (TV) or 125 Channel Cable TV (STD), (HRC)
Cable, or (IRC) Cable.

REMOTE CONTROLLED VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER FUNCTIONS
The VE-500’s remote control incorporates functions for operating an optional Audiovox VCP. Due to
the directional nature of infrared remote controls, be certain to point the remote control at the sensor on
the VCP, when attempting to control it. These features can only be used with Audiovox Video Cassette
Players. When using another brand VCP, its own remote control must be used.
12. POWER BUTTON
This button is used to turn the VCP on and off.
13. “REW” REWIND BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped, the tape will rewind. If this button is pushed while
the tape is playing, the VCP will go into rewind search mode. For more information on search
feature of the VCP owner’s manual.
14. PLAY BUTTON
Press this button to activate play mode while a tape is loaded into the VCP. This button may also be
used to disengage search and pause modes. For more information, consult the VCP owner’s manual.
15. “F.FWD.” FAST FORWARD BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped, tape will fast forward. If this button is pushed while
the tape is playing, the VCP will go into fast forward search mode. For more information on search
feature of the VCP, consult the VCP owner’s manual.
16. REPLAY BUTTON
Pressing this button will rewind tape and immediately begin playback when the tape is fully rewound
17. STOP BUTTON
Press this button to stop the tape.
CHANNEL TUNING SET UP
In addition to normal broadcast reception of VHF and UHF channels, if you are a Cable TV subscriber,
your new TV is capable of receiving many unscrambled Cable channels without the use of a converter
box. When set to Broadcast TV it receives CH2-CH69. When set to one of the CATV modes (STD,
HRC, or IRC) it receives CH1-CH125. Follow this simple procedure to make channel tuning more
convenient.
1. Use the TV/CATV button on the Remote Control to select the broadcast system appropriate for your
home. The system selected will be displayed on the screen. If you have an external roof mounted or
rabbit ear antenna, select “TV,” if you have CABLE TV, select either “STD”, “HRC” or IRC (“STD” is
used by the majority of Cable Systems. Check with your cable system operator).
2. Press the AUTO MEMORY button on the Remote Control Unit or the TV. You will see the TV cycle
through all channels. The built-in Microprocessor will automatically store each channel that is actively
broadcasting in your area.
3. To view only strong clear channels, press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until
“SKIP MODE ON” is displayed on the bottom of the screen. The TV will now tune only to strong, active
channels, when the UP or DOWN buttons are used on the monitor or remote control.
To view a weak or marginal channel, press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until
“SKIP MODE OFF” is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Tune to the desired channel using the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN button or go directly to the channel by direct access using the 0-9 buttons on the
Remote Control.
4. To ERASE a channel, press the ERASE/WRITE button on the Remote Control Unit until “MANUAL
MEMORY XX ERASE” is displayed on screen. To STORE a channel, press the button until “MANUAL
MEMORY XX ADD” is displayed on screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Poor Reception Verify Tuner setting matches Antenna / Cable broadcast
system. Try other system types with the TV/CATV
BUTTON of the remote control.
Remote control will not function Verify that the sensor on the VE-500 is not obstructed.
Verify that the infrared LED on the transmitter is not
obstructed.
Check the condition of the remote control batteries.
Black and White Reception Verify Tuner setting matches Antenna / Cable broadcast
system. Try other system types with the TV/CATV

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Illumination: Edge Light Tube
Backlighting Life Expectancy: 10,000 Hrs.
Pixels: 140,400
Resolution: 600 X 234
Pixel Configuration: Delta
Power Supply: 12 Volts + or - 10% @1.3-1.5 A
Operating Temperature: 0-40 C
Storage Temperature: -20-80C
Sensitivity: 35 db
Video System: NTSC
Audio output: 1.5W @ 4