Audiovox AVT1345 User manual

Color Television
AVT1345

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 INSTALLER
THI 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 PARTICULER,
SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF
THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF 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 the one providing 120V 60Hz power. Use only
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 THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICICING TO QUALIFIED 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
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC
23319 Cooper Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46514
1-800-688-3135
Dear Customer,
Audiovox Corporation would like to thank you for choosing this color television
receiver. It incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance for
many years to come.
We realize that you’re eager to turn it on and begin enjoying the high quality pictures
it delivers just as quickly as possible, but we ask you to take a few minutes to read the
instructions in this booklet to familiarize yourself with the receiver, it’s functions and some
features which may be new to you. If you follow the instructions, this unit should give you
many years of viewing pleasure.
If for any reason it does not, we want to hear about it. Please write or call us at the
address/phone # above. Audiovox always welcomes comments and suggestions on this or
any of our products.
On the other hand, when you discover the enjoyment, reliability, and ease of use that
is built into it, we hope that you will tell all of your friends, and consider Audiovox when you
make your next purchase of home entertainment equipment.
In addition to TV receivers, Audiovox produces a full line of audiovisual products built
to the same high design, engineering, and manufacturing standards of this unit.
Here are a few tips that will keep your TV receiver looking great and performing for
years to come:
•Avoid putting it in excessively hot locations. Damage to the cabinet or premature
transistor failures can result.
•There are ventilation holes in the bottom and rear of the cabinet. Make sure they remain
unobstructed. Do not place receiver on top of a thick cloth.
•If you don’t plan to use the receiver for several days, it’s a good idea to unplug it from the
power outlet.
•Many common household cleaning agents, sprays, solvents, and polishes will cause
permanent damage to the cabinet. The best cleaning agents are mild soap and a damp
cloth.
Again, thank you for choosing this Audiovox product. We have employed advanced
engineering techniques in it’s design, and manufactured it in one of the world’s most up-
to-date production facilities. The result is a TV receiver that we know will be as proud to
own as we were to create.
Very truly Yours,
Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards………………………………………………………….2
Chapter 1: 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………………………………………12
Adding/Deleting a channel to memory……………………………12
Displaying the Current channel……………………………………………..12
Adjusting Video Settings…………………………………………………….13
Returning to the factory settings…………………………………..14
Descriptions of video settings……………………………………..14
Chapter 4: Using Timer Functions……………………………………………….15
Setting the Clock……………………………………………………………...15
Setting the Wake-Up Timer………………………………………….………15
Setting the Off Timer………………………………………………………….16
Canceling the Wake-up Timer or Off Timer………………………………..16
Setting the Sleep Timer………………………………………………………17
Chapter 5: Additional Features……………………………………………………18
Changing the Language of the On-Screen Menus………………………...18
Captioning………………………………………………………………………18
CC on Mute…………………………………………………………………….18
Power Restore…………………………………………………………………19
Auto Tint (option)………………………………………………………………20
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting………………………………………………………..21
Warranty………………………………………………………………………………22
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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.
2- Important Safeguards
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.
7. 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 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.

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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.

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. ùCH ü
Use these buttons to change channels on your TV, or to select items in the menu
system.
3. ÿVOL ÷
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
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1.
POWER
Use this button to turn your TV on or
off.
2. MUTE
Use this to turn the TV’s sound on and
off
3. ùCH ü
Use these buttons to change channels
on your TV, or to select items in the
menu system.
4. ÿVOL ÷
Use these buttons to change your TV’s
volume, to activate selections in the
menu system, or to change audio and
video settings.
5. MENU
Use this button to turn the TV’s menu
system on and off.
6. DISPLAY
Use this button to display the channel
number and status.
7. INPUT
Use this button to select the TV’s signal
source.
8. VIDEO
Use this button to display video
adjustment items.
9. 0-9
Use these buttons to change channels.
10.SLEEP
Use this button to program the TV to
turn off after a certain time.
11.PREVIOUS
Use this button to return to the previous
channel you were watching.

Installing your Remote Control Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2. Install the two AAA- size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the “+” and “-“
terminals are oriented correctly.
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.
Connecting an Antenna
If your antenna ends in a pair of 300Ωtwin leads, you must use a 300Ω/75Ωadapter
(available at your local electronics store). 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.
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If your antenna ends in a single coaxial lead, simply
press or screw the cable onto the antenna terminal on
the back of your TV