Audiovox AVT-1928 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AVT-1928
The serial number is located on the rear of the set.
For future reference, please copy the number here.
Serial No._________________________________
PPLICATIONS, L.L.C.
UDIOVOX PECIALIZED
19” COLOR TELEVISION

WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO
ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT 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 CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
CAUTION
The AC power cord provided with this product is polarized (one blade wider than the other). To
provide power to the TV, insert the AC plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized outlet.
NOTE
Never connect the plug to an electrical source other than one providing 120V 60Hz power. Use only
the attached power cord. If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized outlet, do not cut
or file the blade. You are responsible for having the obsolete outlet replaced with a polarized outlet.
If you feel a static discharge when touching the unit, and the unit does not function, simply unplug the
unit from the outlet. When you plug the unit back in, it should work normally.
Do not install power cords near any heating element or cooking appliances.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to important operating and
servicing instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards……………………………………………………………..2
Chapter1: Overview of Your equipment………………………………………..4
Your TV’s Front Panel……………………………………………………….4
Your TV’s Back Panel……………………………………………………….4
Your Remote Control………………………………………………………...5
Installing your remote control batteries……………………………….6
Notes……………………………………………………………………..6
Chapter 2: Connecting an Antenna or Cable to your TV…………………….7
Connecting an Antenna……………………………………………………...7
Connecting a Cable System………………………………………………...8
Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment……………………………………9
Safety Note…………………………………………………………………….9
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV……………………………………………………10
Turning Your TV on………………………………………………………….10
Programming Your TV’s Channel Memory……………………………….10
Changing Channels…………………………………………………………11
Changing the Volume……………………………………………………….11
Changing the TV’s Channel Memory……………………………………...11
Adding a channel to memory…………………………………………..11
Erasing a channel from memory………………………………………12
Changing the TV’s channel memory with the menus……………….12
Displaying the Current Channel……………………………………………12
Adjusting the Video Settings……………………………………………….13
Returning to the factory settings……………………………………...14
Descriptions of video settings…………………………………………14
Chapter 4: Using Timer Functions………………………………………………15
Accessing the Timer Menu…………………………………………………15
Setting the Clock…………………………………………………………….15
Setting the On Timer………………………………………………………..16
Setting the Off Timer………………………………………………………...16
Canceling the On Timer or Off Timer……………………………………...17
Setting the Sleep Timer……………………………………………………..17
Chapter 5: Additional Features…………………………………………………..18
Changing the Language of the On-Screen Menus……………………….18
Captioning…………………………………………………………………….18
About captions…………………………………………………………..19
Changing captions with the remote control…………………………..19
Protection Features………………………………………………………….20
Automatic blue screen…………………………………………………20
Automatic power off……………………………………………………20
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting………………………………………………………21
Warranty……………………………………………………………………………...22Table of Contents- 1

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON
THE TV RECEIVER.
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. Unplug this television equipment from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use attachments not recommended
by the television equipment manufacturer as
they may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Do not use this television equipment near
water, for example, near a bath tub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or
the like.
6. Do not place this television equipment on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The television
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the
equipment. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the television equipment. Wall or shelf
mounting should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
1. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the
television equipment: and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be
blocked, or covered. The
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opening should never be blocked by
placing the television equipment on a
bed, sofa, or other similar surface.
(This equipment should never be
placed near a radiator or heat
register.) This television equipment
should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.
8. This television equipment should be
operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your
television dealer or local power
company.
9. This television equipment is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety feature of the
polarized plug.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this
television equipment where the cord
will be abused by persons walking on
it.
11. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the television equipment.
12. For added protection for this
television equipment during a
lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to
lightning and power line surges.

13. An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system. Extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this
television equipment through the openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the television equipment.
16. Do not attempt to service this television
equipment yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
17. Unplug this television from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the television
equipment
c) If the television has been exposed to
rain or water.
d) If the television equipment does not
operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the TV receiver
to its normal operation.
e) If the television equipment has been
dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f) When the television equipment
exhibits a distinct change
in performance this indicates
a need for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this television equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the television is
in a safe operating condition.
20. If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the television receiver, be
sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead –in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
Important Safeguards-3

Overview of your Equipment
Your TV comes with a remote control. The section below summarizes the
buttons, controls and terminals that you will use with your TV.
Your TV’s Front Panel
1. POWER
Use this button to turn your TV on or off.
2. ùùCH üü
Use these buttons to change channels on your TV, or to select items in the menu system.
3. ÿÿ VOL ÷÷
Use these buttons to change your TV’s volume, or to select items in the menu system, or to
change audio and video settings.
4. MENU
Use this button to turn the TV’s menu system on and off.
5. Remote control receiver
This receiver receives a signal from your remote control. Do not block
it.
Your TV’s Back Panel
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1. Antenna terminal
Use this terminal to attach an antenna
or cable system to your TV.

Your Remote Control
1. POWER
Use this button to turn your TV on or off.
2. CH 
Use these buttons to change channels
on your TV, or select items in the menu
system.
3. VOL
Use these buttons to change your TV’s
volume, to activate selections in the
menu system, or to change audio and
video settings.
4. MENU
Use this button to turn the TV’s menu
system on and off.
5. RECALL
Press this button to display the channel
number.
6. ADD/ERA
Use this button to add a channel to the
TV’s memory or erase the channel from
memory.
7. MUTE
Use to turn the TV’s sound on and off.
8. 0-9
Use these buttons to change channels
9. SLEEP
Use this button to program the TV to turn
off after a certain time.
10.PREV. CH
Press this button to return to the previous
channel you were watching.
11.CAPTION
Press this button to select a captioning
mode (off, captions, or text).
12.AUTO. PICT
Press this button to return the TV’s video
settings to their original level.
13.AIR/CABLE
Use this button to set up your TV to
receive signals from an antenna (AIR) or
a cable system (CABLE).
Chapter 1: Overview of Your Equipment-5

Installing your remote control batteries
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2. Install two AAA-size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the “+” and “-“ terminals are
oriented correctly.
3. Replace the cover.
Notes
Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery.
Remove and replace weak batteries. Weak batteries can leak and damage your controller. Dispose
of batteries properly; never throw them into a fire.
Point your remote at the receiver on the center of the front of the TV. Make sure the receiver is not
blocked.
The remote control can operate up to 30 feet away from the TV, if you are directly facing the front of
the TV. Operating distance diminishes as you move to the sides of the TV.
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Connecting an Antenna or cable to Your TV
Your TV will provide you with the best performance if you connect it to an external antenna or
cable system. Follow the directions below to make this connection. Please note that you will
normally only have to make one of the connections shown below, not all of them.
All connections will be made to the antenna terminal on the back of your TV. The antenna
terminal is a silver metal post partially surrounded by two plastic tabs. For help in locating the
antenna terminal, see “Your TV’s Back Panel” on page 4.
If you purchased model AVT-1928 there is no antenna provided with your TV.
Connecting an Antenna
If your antenna ends in a pair of 300 ohm twin leads, you must use a 300-ohm/75-ohm adapter.
Place the leads underneath the screws on the adapter, tighten the screws, then press the adapter
onto the antenna terminal on the back of the TV. (the adapter is not included with your TV).
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If your antenna ends in a single coaxial lead,
simply press or screw the cable into the back of
your TV.

Chapter 2: Connecting to an Antenna or Cable to your TV- 7
Antennas with two sets of leads
You might have two sets of leads from your antenna system, especially if you have one antenna for
VHF signals and one antenna for UHF signals.
If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300 ohm leads, you must obtain a
combiner (available at your local electronics store). Press or screw the coaxial lead onto the
combiner; place the twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws. Press
the cable from the combiner onto the antenna terminal on the back of your TV.
If your antenna system has two sets of twin 300 ohm leads, you must obtain a combiner
9available at your local electronics store). Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the
combiner and tighten the screws. Do the same with the other set of twin leads. Press the cable from
the combiner onto the antenna terminal on the back of your TV.
Connecting a cable system
If your cable set-up is not described below, please contact your local cable company for more
information.
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If your cable system does not require the
cable box, simply press or screw the incoming
cable onto the antenna terminal on the back of
your TV.